Cafe Kick

sokratis

6th March 2009

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Celebratory drinks at Cafe Kick last night. Made some new friends: Hunny Bunny and...can't remember the other one, but had rasberry and straweberry. Another great night.

chonga at 30/03/09

Cafe Kick is a great little buzzing joint!

Come to think of it now, I also met Hunny Bunny there too and the very smooth character who goes by the name of Mr. Mark. I believe Makers is the first name.. yes he was also in good form that evening as I can recall!

sokratis at 30/03/09

Well fancy that! What are the chances ? ;-)

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ben1982

Back of the net 11th September 2008

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Small and invariably overcrowded after work, this portuguese bar has an edge over many other local bars through the release of office stress possible through thrashing colleagues in table football. This plus cheap continental bottled beer during happy hours makes for an enjoyably rowdy atmosphere.

chrisp

Get your kicks 22nd August 2008

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A characterful, energetic little bar that serves excellent cocktails and spanish tapas (from Brindisa, no less, just across the road). The bar men & women seem to really know their stuff and the cocktail list is in a state of constant change, although people come back for expertly made mojitos and caipirinhas. Don't miss out on the food though, if you get a chance - the chorizo in white wine is delicious.

walid at 22/08/08

Indeed the chorizo was really nice!

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Sarah_W

Table football heaven 25th July 2008

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Café Kick bills itself as a continental-style table-football café, and that seems fair enough! It presents an eclectic, almost jumbled appearance, with old wooden furniture, several table football tables and walls adorned with football cuttings and memorabilia from all over Europe. You can get light, Spanish-influenced meals such as salads, sandwiches and tapas, and a wide range of beers. We’ve never eaten here, but have found to a great place to stop for a beer while strolling Exmouth Market, a characterful street in Clerkenwell. On a recent sunny afternoon we sat outside watching the world go by and I enjoyed the first Brahma beer I’ve had since our trip to Brazil eight years ago.

The table football is taken pretty seriously here, it seems, though no games were in progress when we visited (perhaps because it was the middle of a working Monday afternoon). The tables are original French Bonzini tables with beech wood, cast iron figurines and the proper World Cup cork balls. If you want to play you’ll need to buy a token from the bar at 80p per game.

lenalouise

Fun lively bar 5th November 2007

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The only thing I want to add is that the caipirinhas are really tasty aswell! I actually preferred them to the mojitos I think.

fr4n at 06/11/07

Yes, Caipirinhas rule, the only bad thing is I had to take one with lemon instead of lime... not the best option.

mazphd at 27/11/07

caipirinhas or mojitos its a tough call.. although you could always have one of each ! :-)

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sue

Lively Exmouth Market Bar 27th October 2007

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There's not much more I can add that hasn't already been said about Café Kick. It is a lively, vibrant place, with friendly staff. A fairly narrow space, with table football at the front, and crowded tables to the side and rear.

The mojitos are moreish, the food I tried was tasty and the atmosphere is great. Come with a small group of friends and eat, drink and be merry. Oh, and play some foosball if that's your thing.

mazphd

Score ! For your kicks 19th September 2007

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More than it name suggests as just a 'cafe', Cafe Kick kicks arse!

Best of all the cocktails are the mojito's, that whilst against the grain of the traditional Cuban recipe of dark sugar, are a wonderful mix of fresh lime, mint, rum and white sugar - shaken in a mixology that is worthy of Mr Cruise in Cocktail himself. No scrub that, these are better!

Plus there's an array of foosball tables to score against and tackle those post work debates. A great change to the 'bored'rooms of the traditional pub / cafe setting.

Put a request in for the tapas inspired menu - and you'll be fed and watered for the evening too!

But more than all these factors the friendly staff and great mix of clientale should encourage to seek out this little gem - trendy, but not for trendy's sake, fun a little bit sophisticated and more than a convivial, diverting, enjoyable, entertaining, lively and merry atmosphere!

In fact why are you still reading this?, you could be there now! :)

shelo9

Brilliant drinks shame about the toilets! 11th September 2007

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Brilliant cocktails (even the virgin moijitoes are amazing!) and the shots are brilliant. The staff are cute (well the men for me) and very friendly always with a smile on your face so you dont mind waiting a while for your cocktail to be made. The atmosphere is like a student bar with fusball tables and tv screens (very imp if watching the rugby).

The only let down is the toilets which were after a while really disgusting. When the toilet roll runs out dont use the toilets. And if you are a woman in no case, even if desperate, should you venture into the mans toilet (unless you are very very drunk).

Otherwise great place! :)

amandakate

A flavour of Cafe Kick's evening atmosphere... 17th August 2007

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So given the number of reviews Cafe Kick has already had it's clear that it's a favourite with TP members and with good reason. Very chilled, amazingly friendly, marvellous mojitos, terrific tapas and crazy colours.

Slap bang in the middle of Exmouth Market, it feels like being on holiday - perfect for winding down after a hard day chained to a PC.

But don't just take my word for it, check out the video to see what Jonathan and Walid have to say in their own inimitable style...

Sami

16th July 2007

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This was one of our stops on a tour we did of Exmouth Market recently. The space itself is small but deceptively spacious for people to stand around and socialize with their friends or play a couple of games of table football, which the bar pays homage to in its name.

Fittingly, it reminds me of a pan-Mediterranean social club with their small but tasty selection of sandwiches and bar snacks, and the very congenial atmosphere lent to the bar by the displays of football memorabilia, national flags painted on the floor.

Not only is the concept of the bar very good, but the finishing touches really make a difference, such as the drinks list printed on a menu made to look like a child's notebook. The food is fresh and very good, and the cocktail list is expansive and they are excellent, prepared with a flourish by knowledgeable, happy bartenders.

Sami at 27/07/07

Oh and did I mention that I absolutely got my as* kicked by the manager in foosball?! Brutal!

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