Bar Kick

arianova

20th May 2009

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Great place to meet friends

londoneye

Futbolín ! 6th March 2009

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Table football bar that's great fun. I used to be very good at this during my school years, and have only come to be disappointed by the standard of the tables you find in the UK, with plastic players and cork balls, so hadn't played for many years. Having heard about this place a few times, I was pleased to find it has many football tables of a decent quality. With a strong football theme to it, the place has a Brazilian feel.

There's plenty of good table action to be had, with excellent competition and established rules. Great to play rounds against the established foosballers, some of whom look like they haven't left the table since the 70s! After regaining some of my lost skill, I only managed to scrape the odd victory against the incumbents... the competition can be formidable, and the outcome all too predictable, so it's good to go with a group and bag a table for yourselves.

They have a good selection of bottled beers - from Brahma (of course) to Duvel. I haven't tried the food, but that's not why I go. The place is lively, as I presume it's twin venue Cafe Kick is.

VickieMac

Fun and friendly 3rd November 2008

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I first found Bar Kick when looking for a suitable venue to bring my diverse selection of friends together for my birthday celebrations. This place had music, activites and a place to for me to stash my presents so I decided to give it a go. I was very glad I did!

We arrived at happy hour which lasted long enough to get my party a few drinks and found that my name had been scrawled over a Fussball table convieniantly located beside my table so my friends didn't have to go far for some extra fun.

The bar staff were quick and friendly, the prices were reasonable and the fussball provided a fantastic conversation starter and helped my friends bond over some semi competitve banter.

I had great birthday and have been back many times since. I love this place.

CristinaA

Kick back and chill 22nd October 2008

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Its kitsch, unpretentious décor means you can literally kick back and chill. Get involved with some table football or watch the real thing on the flat screens.

They serve good wholesome, world influenced food. Sit outside with a coffee and read the paper or for those secret people watchers it the perfect spot! With an eclectic crowd and friendly staff you’ll always feel welcome. It’s busy on the weekends.

chrisp

Kicking 15th September 2008

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Like its sister bar in Exmouth Market, Bar Kick is a cosmopolitan, friendly and trendy place to spend an afternoon or evening. Bar staff are approachable and (in most cases) can mix a decent cocktail. The food menu - a much expanded version of the tapas at the other place - looked tempting but I have to admit I wasn't there to eat. We spent an hour and a half in the darkened basement watching the footie, and were grateful for the expanse of seating and thoughtful placing of flatscreen TVs. Always popular and never dull, Bar Kick is the pick of the drinking holes on Shoreditch High Street.

Pasty

Ray of sunshine 9th December 2007

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Fantastic friendly bar, colourful, fun and lively, like a circus. Good beers and lovely food but my favourite thing is to have coffee with their cake made with Ricard. Shoreditch bars can be unbearably pompous but Kick welcomes everybody and consequently their clientele is a very healthy mix and it makes for a nice atmosphere. They are nuts about table football but never make you feel excluded. Five-star venue.

gilka

15th July 2007

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oh what a nice bar! Portuguese /Brazilian atmosphere although the owner is English... you can also play table football, although I got bitten there so many times by my Brazilian friends that I am not sure it is such a good idea...
Great food, especially the chorizo sandwich. quite difficult to find a space on the weekend!

Frankie

Fresh, bright, buzzy 28th May 2007

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I think Bar Kick is great too!

It's funny, there are so many bars around Shoreditch but this one really stands out. I think it's because people can actually DO something there apart from yakking and boozing. You can talk and drink in any old bar... Slot machines are kind of sleazy and anti-social but bar football is sociable and fun! There should be more bars where you get to play games! Plus, it's so bright and colourful with all the flags and bunting, you just feel as though sun is streaming in!

I would avoid it on a 'real' football night though because I don't like crowds.

sokratis

Get your kick on 23rd May 2007

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As recently crowned web 2.0 table football champions http://trustedplaces.com/blog/2007/04/10/baby-foot-20/
this place is close to my heart. The championship was held at the sister bar in Exmouth Market -Cafe Kick - but Bar Kick is an excellent Shoreditch choice.
Not just a bar, it also provides ample exercising potential with more tables than you can shake your booty at.
Couple with excellent music, a quirky Brazilian/Portuguese inspired decor and the usual bohemian, buzzy shoreditch crowd this is an excellent place to start you night, enjoy your lunch or watch a big football match.
The beautiful and reasonably priced Mojitos will also keep your football team sharp, refreshed and ready for the next challenge.

nighthawkdiner

Foosball Mecca 30th November 2006

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This is the hub of all Bonzini (French-style foosball tables) activity in the UK. On a Thursday night you'll find all the best players (sometimes even me!) showing off their skills; and it's a cool French-style bar with good cocktails, nice sitting around areas, tasty food, good music and did I mention the foosball? - if it's full, hop in a cab and go to Cafe Kick for a dinkier version of the same...