Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom

The Last Days of Decadence - Sumptuous Art Deco in the heart of Shoreditch by SusieH

SusieH — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:55:16 +0000

Review by SusieH

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7729 2896

Website: http://thelastdaysofdecadence.com/home.html

What really makes this place different is the atmosphere. When you have a venue to get dressed up for, a cool crowd and delicious food all at a more-than-decent price you can't go wrong. I go to the Saturday nights regularly and end up dancing all night, which is more than can be said for most Shoreditch venues. Try it, you'll definately be back.What really makes this place different is the atmosphere. When you have a venue to get dressed up for, a cool crowd and delicious food all at a more-than-decent price you can't go wrong. I go to the Saturday nights regularly and end up dancing all night, which is more than can be said for most Shoreditch venues. Try it, you'll definately be back.

Kings Stores - Venue Hire by michou

michou — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:12:02 +0000

Review by michou

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7247 4089

Website: http://www.laurelpubco.com

Tags: relaxed, food, friendly

We hired this pub for a 50th birthday party and I cannot praise it enough. Very accommodating owner and staff, great venue so central, just the right size for 60-100 people. Space to dance, or talk ; food was excellent, late licence, could go in early to decorate, reasonable priced wine - made for a perfect evening. Will definetly use again if the occasion ariseWe hired this pub for a 50th birthday party and I cannot praise it enough. Very accommodating owner and staff, great venue so central, just the right size for 60-100 people. Space to dance, or talk ; food was excellent, late licence, could go in early to decorate, reasonable priced wine - made for a perfect evening. Will definetly use again if the occasion arise

Commercial Tavern - Kooky relaxed by aimeealewis

aimeealewis — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:32:06 +0000

Review by aimeealewis

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7247 1888

Tags: relaxed, trendy, cool

I like this pub. It's very Shoreditch with it's darkness and random wallpaper samples, chandelier collection decor and photo wall. It also serves wine in tumblers. Yes that is because it's cool to disregard wine glasses. Not because they broke them all (apparently). Upstairs the decor is a little smarter with artistic lighting. You can reserve areas which is a good idea if you have a big group. They have a pool table too, if you like that kind of thing.I like this pub. It's very Shoreditch with it's darkness and random wallpaper samples, chandelier collection decor and photo wall. It also serves wine in tumblers. Yes that is because it's cool to disregard wine glasses. Not because they broke them all (apparently). Upstairs the decor is a little smarter with artistic lighting. You can reserve areas which is a good idea if you have a big group. They have a pool table too, if you like that kind of thing.

INDO - Awesome Staff, Food and Atmosphere by london4life

london4life — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:42:58 +0000

Review by london4life

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7247 4926

Tags: friendly, independent pub, cool

Tiny little boozer on Whitechapel road, right opposite the East London Mosque. A great change from your typical east end pub, and one of the best places to drink for miles around. The staff and clientele are all friendly, the food is legend (particularly the pizza) all in all can't be beat...
It's a little bit trendy and pretentious, art on the walls etc, but that's not really a criticism. Does get a bit rammed in the evenings though, so don't expect a seat. Often open late late with music (live or DJ).

Highest recommendation.Tiny little boozer on Whitechapel road, right opposite the East London Mosque. A great change from your typical east end pub, and one of the best places to drink for miles around. The staff and clientele are all friendly, the food is legend (particularly the pizza) all in all can't be beat...
It's a little bit trendy and pretentious, art on the walls etc, but that's not really a criticism. Does get a bit rammed in the evenings though, so don't expect a seat. Often open late late with music (live or DJ).

Highest recommendation.

Scarborough Arms - by Johnpubman

Johnpubman — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:14:41 +0000

Review by Johnpubman

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7481 1841

Tags: cool, food, friendly

Now this is a little gem - a back street pub just one block from tower hill dlr or aldgate east - unlike most of the pubs in the area it's bright and airy serves great beer and fabulous traditional pub grub. You can sit outside in the sunshine all day. Prices are decent too and the menu is incredible value. Friendly, welcoming and fun. The first floor is a real shock, with downstairs being a traditional country pub feel; the first floor is a luxourious bar with red and silver decor, a smoking balcony and its own bar. Bar far the best pub in the disrict.Now this is a little gem - a back street pub just one block from tower hill dlr or aldgate east - unlike most of the pubs in the area it's bright and airy serves great beer and fabulous traditional pub grub. You can sit outside in the sunshine all day. Prices are decent too and the menu is incredible value. Friendly, welcoming and fun. The first floor is a real shock, with downstairs being a traditional country pub feel; the first floor is a luxourious bar with red and silver decor, a smoking balcony and its own bar. Bar far the best pub in the disrict.

8a - Great little bar by Eliot84

Eliot84 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:27:57 +0000

Review by Eliot84

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7247 5056

Tags: cool, relaxed, food

Difficult to find but worth it once you're there.

Nice surroundings, nice people, excellent service and good beer at very reasonable prices.

I will deffinitly being going back.Difficult to find but worth it once you're there.

Nice surroundings, nice people, excellent service and good beer at very reasonable prices.

I will deffinitly being going back.

Blind Beggar - A BIT OF HISTORY by alfie0207

alfie0207 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:02:12 +0000

Review by alfie0207

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7247 6195

Tags: live music, friendly, pool

The Blind Beggar was built in 1984 and took its name from the legendary blind beggar of Bethnal Green,This man was wounded,disfigured,and blinded during the battle of Evesham in 1265.But most Eastend Londoners would say it became famous on the 9th March 1966,When Ronnie Kray a east end gangland villain,and the other part of the Kray twins walked in the salon bar and shot George Cornell in the head using a 9mm Mauser,supposedly because he called Ronnie a big fat poof.It is also said that the record playing on the juke box was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore,by The Walker Brothers.The Kray Twins are still well remembered and respected by many Eastenders,and beyond,The pub itself is now one bar,but as a really welcoming open fire to greet you as you enter.its very clean and sells a couple of real ales,one being Fullers London Pride,it as music nights and a quiz night,staff and management are very friendly,and prices are fair,and you can still pick out a few old characters.and im told the food menu is good but im yet to tryThe Blind Beggar was built in 1984 and took its name from the legendary blind beggar of Bethnal Green,This man was wounded,disfigured,and blinded during the battle of Evesham in 1265.But most Eastend Londoners would say it became famous on the 9th March 1966,When Ronnie Kray a east end gangland villain,and the other part of the Kray twins walked in the salon bar and shot George Cornell in the head using a 9mm Mauser,supposedly because he called Ronnie a big fat poof.It is also said that the record playing on the juke box was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore,by The Walker Brothers.The Kray Twins are still well remembered and respected by many Eastenders,and beyond,The pub itself is now one bar,but as a really welcoming open fire to greet you as you enter.its very clean and sells a couple of real ales,one being Fullers London Pride,it as music nights and a quiz night,staff and management are very friendly,and prices are fair,and you can still pick out a few old characters.and im told the food menu is good but im yet to try

The Light Bar - Noisy and dark by hollowlegs

hollowlegs — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:56:28 +0000

Review by hollowlegs

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7247 8989

Website: http://www.thelighte1.com

Tags: lively, bar, trendy

Perhaps I'm getting old, but I didn't have much of a good time in The Light Bar. I came here on Friday night and found it to be noisy, really dark and rammed; same as any bar in London on a Friday night, I suppose.

Their choice in music was a touch bizarre. Drum and bass was the choice of the evening and was a bit of a downer. The crowd were a mix of post-work suits and girls dolled up to the nines, ready for a night out. Lots of jostling to get to the bar.

Unfortunately, when I was here my drinks weren't very good. Vodka, lime and soda came in a warm glass with slightly flat soda and only a small wedge of lime; luckily I tasted it before I left the bar as I had to ask the barman to chuck some lime cordial in it. Vodka and water isn't my thing. Still, the staff are friendly and they heat the outdoor space, which is a plus.Perhaps I'm getting old, but I didn't have much of a good time in The Light Bar. I came here on Friday night and found it to be noisy, really dark and rammed; same as any bar in London on a Friday night, I suppose.

Their choice in music was a touch bizarre. Drum and bass was the choice of the evening and was a bit of a downer. The crowd were a mix of post-work suits and girls dolled up to the nines, ready for a night out. Lots of jostling to get to the bar.

Unfortunately, when I was here my drinks weren't very good. Vodka, lime and soda came in a warm glass with slightly flat soda and only a small wedge of lime; luckily I tasted it before I left the bar as I had to ask the barman to chuck some lime cordial in it. Vodka and water isn't my thing. Still, the staff are friendly and they heat the outdoor space, which is a plus.

Exit Bar - Wicked live music by CristinaA

CristinaA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:28:51 +0000

Review by CristinaA

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7377 2088

Tags: cool, friendly, young and fun

Great Bar great people and expect some fantastic music especially the electronic band I saw a while back called Base Mosquito were absolutely phenomenal.

Great Bar great people and expect some fantastic music especially the electronic band I saw a while back called Base Mosquito were absolutely phenomenal.

Juno - Live art event... by CristinaA

CristinaA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:59:23 +0000

Review by CristinaA

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7729 2660

Tags: relaxed, friendly, hip-hop

I loved Juno. Went down to see a friend in the street wars competition and there was a really nice atmosphere in there. There's a lovely bit downstairs with retro computer games and big old sofas that I'd love to sample for a long and easy afternoon.

Juno is definitely one of the best places on Shoreditch High Street.
I loved Juno. Went down to see a friend in the street wars competition and there was a really nice atmosphere in there. There's a lovely bit downstairs with retro computer games and big old sofas that I'd love to sample for a long and easy afternoon.

Juno is definitely one of the best places on Shoreditch High Street.

Jam - Ok... by CristinaA

CristinaA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:51:42 +0000

Review by CristinaA

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7613 3554

The snacks were great and the variety of different cocktails was awesome, the downside was that the prices were high and the music could have been better.
The snacks were great and the variety of different cocktails was awesome, the downside was that the prices were high and the music could have been better.

T Bar - Rank toilets... by CristinaA

CristinaA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:33:52 +0000

Review by CristinaA

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 02032061091

I thought the T Bar was awful, the music was really bad skipping from Techno to 80's cheese, toilets are rank and the place is smelly and dirty. I like the raw, underground warehouse look but the T Bar is taking the P.

Don't waste your pennies!
I thought the T Bar was awful, the music was really bad skipping from Techno to 80's cheese, toilets are rank and the place is smelly and dirty. I like the raw, underground warehouse look but the T Bar is taking the P.

Don't waste your pennies!

The Big Chill Bar - Not that chilled... by CristinaA

CristinaA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:07:06 +0000

Review by CristinaA

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7392 9180

Tags: relaxed, friendly, young and fun

The Big Chill Bar is great, though the name doesn't really deliver on a Friday or Saturday night, when it is extremely busy. Any other time at The Big Chill Bar more or less guarantees you some nice, chilled music and a relaxed atmosphere.

As far as I can determine, this place is not popular with the ridiculously trendy crowd, so if you would class yourself as 'ridiculously trendy', maybe there are better places on Brick Lane for you to pose the night away. But for everyone who doesn't think your choice in drink is a fashion statement, it's a great place to spend a relaxed Sunday. Highly recommended.
The Big Chill Bar is great, though the name doesn't really deliver on a Friday or Saturday night, when it is extremely busy. Any other time at The Big Chill Bar more or less guarantees you some nice, chilled music and a relaxed atmosphere.

As far as I can determine, this place is not popular with the ridiculously trendy crowd, so if you would class yourself as 'ridiculously trendy', maybe there are better places on Brick Lane for you to pose the night away. But for everyone who doesn't think your choice in drink is a fashion statement, it's a great place to spend a relaxed Sunday. Highly recommended.

Vibe Bar - A good night out.. by CristinaA

CristinaA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:06:50 +0000

Review by CristinaA

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7247 3479

Website: http://www.vibe-bar.co.uk

Tags: young and fun, cool, relaxed

Vibe Bar rocked! I liked the young artsy crowd and the female DJ was really good. The drinks weren't that pricey, which is good since its London. The cold weather didn't stop me and my friends from chilling outside on the courtyard benches. They have tents with heaters and the catering is delicious too.

They have South African barbeque which I didn't think would be so awesome in the winter. Vibe Bar is a place worth checking out, especially if you like sitting outdoors where it's nice and warm. Trust me if you are tired of the loud music inside, you'll appreciate the heated tents.
Vibe Bar rocked! I liked the young artsy crowd and the female DJ was really good. The drinks weren't that pricey, which is good since its London. The cold weather didn't stop me and my friends from chilling outside on the courtyard benches. They have tents with heaters and the catering is delicious too.

They have South African barbeque which I didn't think would be so awesome in the winter. Vibe Bar is a place worth checking out, especially if you like sitting outdoors where it's nice and warm. Trust me if you are tired of the loud music inside, you'll appreciate the heated tents.

The Gun - A bankers haunt.. by CristinaA

CristinaA — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:58:26 +0000

Review by CristinaA

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7247 6462

Tags: food, pub, beer

Nothing going on here apart from the rustle of crisp packets and the occasional cheer at the footy on the big screen. Itâ¬"s a haunt for bankers for a quiet after work pint and a spot of pub grub, where it lacks any sort of atmosphere it makes up for with the friendly bar staff.

It keeps a traditional pub feel with booth shaped chesterfields, dated wallpaper, dingy lighting and a whiff of stale in the air.

With a noticeable absence of lap tops, as they have no wireless, you can opt to sit in a corner and escape in your book.

Nothing going on here apart from the rustle of crisp packets and the occasional cheer at the footy on the big screen. Itâ¬"s a haunt for bankers for a quiet after work pint and a spot of pub grub, where it lacks any sort of atmosphere it makes up for with the friendly bar staff.

It keeps a traditional pub feel with booth shaped chesterfields, dated wallpaper, dingy lighting and a whiff of stale in the air.

With a noticeable absence of lap tops, as they have no wireless, you can opt to sit in a corner and escape in your book.

The Half Moon - A friendly East End Pub by stitch

stitch — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:35:12 +0000

Review by stitch

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7790 6810

Website: http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Tags: friendly, pub chain, relaxed

The Half Moon is a branch of the popular Wetherspoons Pub Chain, situated just a stones throw from Queen Mary College, University of London.

The Half Moon consists of two bars in separate rooms, with distinct atmospheres. One is very airy with very high ceilings and lots of glass walls and the other is painted dark red and is darker. There is a patio area for smokers, furnished with heaters.

Popular with students and locals alike, it offers low priced drinks that are a rarity in London. The food is of good quality and is served quickly. The menu is large and informative and changed afew tiems a year. I recommend the Chocolate Brownies for the Chocoholics out there! The staff are welcoming and chatty, often remembering the orders of locals.

As with all Wetherspoons, the tables are sticky and the place does seem dark, however it could not be described as dirty.

Overall it is a very friendly and welcoming pub, providing cheap drinks and good food.The Half Moon is a branch of the popular Wetherspoons Pub Chain, situated just a stones throw from Queen Mary College, University of London.

The Half Moon consists of two bars in separate rooms, with distinct atmospheres. One is very airy with very high ceilings and lots of glass walls and the other is painted dark red and is darker. There is a patio area for smokers, furnished with heaters.

Popular with students and locals alike, it offers low priced drinks that are a rarity in London. The food is of good quality and is served quickly. The menu is large and informative and changed afew tiems a year. I recommend the Chocolate Brownies for the Chocoholics out there! The staff are welcoming and chatty, often remembering the orders of locals.

As with all Wetherspoons, the tables are sticky and the place does seem dark, however it could not be described as dirty.

Overall it is a very friendly and welcoming pub, providing cheap drinks and good food.

The White Heart - Local pub for the workers by musikmessiah

musikmessiah — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:51:30 +0000

Review by musikmessiah

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7790 2894

Tags: relaxed, friendly, rock

In the last recent months this pub has had more changes to its staff than anywhere I've seen. Located in Whitechapel, the White Heart is a standard boozer pub. Full of local employees of the surrounding businesses. The prices of drinks are in line with other pubs. However the food range is limited and quite dear in price terms, around Â£7.50 for bangers and mash! With outside seating on hot summer days this is ideal for a pint with a bunch of mates. Footie is also shown which is a bonus after work. Staff are polite and well served. It's an ever improving pub and worth a visit in the area with its limited but unique ranges of food.In the last recent months this pub has had more changes to its staff than anywhere I've seen. Located in Whitechapel, the White Heart is a standard boozer pub. Full of local employees of the surrounding businesses. The prices of drinks are in line with other pubs. However the food range is limited and quite dear in price terms, around Â£7.50 for bangers and mash! With outside seating on hot summer days this is ideal for a pint with a bunch of mates. Footie is also shown which is a bonus after work. Staff are polite and well served. It's an ever improving pub and worth a visit in the area with its limited but unique ranges of food.

The Hayfield - Cheap and Cheerful by musikmessiah

musikmessiah — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:45:32 +0000

Review by musikmessiah

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7780 0011

Tags: cool, relaxed, food

Hayfield is part of the Scream range of pubs and bars. Located in the heart of East London, this pub offers customers a range of well catered food and drink. The place itself is nice, feels like a bachelors pad, with the array of pool tables, arcade games and also books along with board games. Hayfield comes alive on footie nights, with 2 screens showing a game or at times 2 games on popular nights. The staffs are nice and friendly however on busy days you'll be waiting for a while at the bar to get served. Located not too far from Queen Mary University, this is an ideal pub for students and can be filled with a lot of them. They have nice sofas and on quiet days you can take someone for a nice quiet drink.Hayfield is part of the Scream range of pubs and bars. Located in the heart of East London, this pub offers customers a range of well catered food and drink. The place itself is nice, feels like a bachelors pad, with the array of pool tables, arcade games and also books along with board games. Hayfield comes alive on footie nights, with 2 screens showing a game or at times 2 games on popular nights. The staffs are nice and friendly however on busy days you'll be waiting for a while at the bar to get served. Located not too far from Queen Mary University, this is an ideal pub for students and can be filled with a lot of them. They have nice sofas and on quiet days you can take someone for a nice quiet drink.

The Grave Maurice - Trinity by trinity

trinity — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:07:52 +0000

Review by trinity

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7422 0082

Tags: cool, friendly, pool

Just Having a refurb at the Moment, great friendly place to drink,Wednesday night is quiz night. Thursday and Saturday nights brill karaoke, a real laugh. The host AJ (B.M.F) will have you up and singing, friendly staff, adaquate rear beer garden.Just Having a refurb at the Moment, great friendly place to drink,Wednesday night is quiz night. Thursday and Saturday nights brill karaoke, a real laugh. The host AJ (B.M.F) will have you up and singing, friendly staff, adaquate rear beer garden.

The Black Horse - trinity by trinity

trinity — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:40:47 +0000

Review by trinity

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7790 1684

Tags: cool, friendly, young and fun

sunday night was great, drag queen Candy host's the karaoke, with her quick wit she makes it a great laughsunday night was great, drag queen Candy host's the karaoke, with her quick wit she makes it a great laugh