Hackney.
Pub On The Park
Street: 19 Martello Street
Operator: Camden Bars
Open:
12:00 - 23:00 Sunday-Thursday
12:00 - 01:00 Friday-Saturday
Map: Hackney crawl
Hompage
Overground: London Fields (2min)
London Overground
About the pub:
Popular trendy pub on the edge of London Fields. The large garden gets very busy in summer. An open mic night is hosted every Wednesday as well as frequent comedy nights.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Hackney
The Cock Tavern
Street: 315 Mare Street
Operator: Independent
Open:
12:00 - 23:00 Monday-Thursday
12:00 - 01:00 Friday-Saturday
12:00 - 22:30 Sunday
Map: Hackney crawl
Hompage
Overground: Hackney Downs (9min)
London Overground
About the pub:
There has been a Cock tavern in central Hackney since the 1650s, this latest incarnation having been built by Truman's in the 1930s. It is a bustling, town-centre, single-roomed pub which boasts Hackney's smallest pub garden and good (for Hackney) beer prices.
The Howling Hops brewery was formerly located in the cellar, and whilst they have moved out, the shared ownership of the pub remains the same and four of their beers are usually on sale, alongside varying guest beers and an excellent selection of real ciders, normally at least 6 available.
Basic but high-quality bar snacks are served and you may also ask to bring outside food in, for example from the Sutton and Sons Fish and Chip shop round the corner.
Also an excellent selection of keg and bottled beers, and innovative and interesting low alcohol and alcohol free drinks, many made locally. Regular themed nights include the monthly 'cheese night', and the 'hop swap' where punters are encouraged to bring a beer to swap with others and taste. On busy nights you may find someone playing the piano for a singalong. Brewers from nearby breweries (Including 5 Points) can regularly be found propping up the bar, and they and bar staff are always keen for a chat about the beer on offer, or the beer scene more generally.
Card Only - No cash. ELAC CAMRA cider pub of the year 2022.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Hackney
Old Ship (2min)
The Old Ship Hackeny
Chesam Arms
Street: 15 Mehetabel Road
Operator: Independent
Open:
16:00 - 23:00 Monday-Friday
12:00 - 23:00 Saturday
12:00 - 22:30 Sunday
Map: Hackney crawl
Hompage
Overground: Homerton (12min)
London Overground
About the pub:
Closed in October 2012 by property developer but following a high-profile campaign to save it, led by the local community with support from Hackney Council, the pub reopened in June 2015 as a 'Traditional East End Boozer' after a very tasteful and sympathetic refurbishment.
The pub is on a quiet turn very close to Hackney Central. Although very much a neighbourhood local it is popular with visitors to Hackney and local workers from schools, hospital and Hackney Council. Excellent choice of local and regional beers.
Any takeaway food can be brought in and consumed on the premises but local pizza from Yard Sale is particularly popular and can be delivered to your table.
In addition to its Asset of Community Value status, the pub was awarded CAMRA East London & City Branch Pub of the Year 2016. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2017.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Hackney
The Pembury Tavern
Street: 90 Amhurst Road
Operator: Five Points Brewey
Open:
16:00 - 23:00 Monday-Wednesday
16:00 - 00:00 Thursday-Friday
12:00 - 00:00 Saturday
12:00 - 23:00 Sunday
Map: Hackney crawl
Hompage
Overground: Hackney Downs (7min)
London Overground
About the pub:
Closed for some time after a fire in the 1990s, this corner pub was reopened in 2006 by Milton Brewery of Cambridgeshire.
Acquired by the Five Points brewery the pub was stylishly refurbished in September 2018 retaining the spacious interior, hardwood floors and the bar billiards table. The pub has a buzzing atmosphere.
The beer range includes two rotating guest beers usually a classic and a Modern Craft Ale and sixteen keg lines. New York style pizzas are available Monday to Saturday and Roasts on Sunday.
Both menus include Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat options.
Local CAMRA community pub of the year 2020. Card only. No cash.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Hackney
The Crooked Billet
Street: 84 Upper Clapton Road
Operator: Independent
Open:
12:00 - 23:00 Sunday-Wednesday
12:00 - 00:00 Thursday-Saturday
Map: Hackney crawl
Hompage
Overground: Clapton (1min)
London Overground
About the pub:
Refurbished in July 2013 retaining the wood panelling but now a single room. The 4-5 cask ale focus on local beers from breweries such as Redemption, Five Points and East London. Large garden with a number of comfortable seating alcoves.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Hackney
The Auld Shillelagh
Street: 105 Stoke Newington Church Street
Operator: Independent
Open:
11:00 - 00:00 Monday-Wednesday
11:00 - 01:00 Thursday-Saturday
12:00 - 00:00 Sunday
Map: Hackney crawl
Hompage
Overground: Stoke Newington (11min)
London Overground
About the pub:
Started life as a dairyman's shop by 1848 and became the Horse and Groom by 1871. It was Grade II listed in 1975 and assumed its present title in 1991. Beer garden.
Nearby point of interest:
Blue plaques - Hackney
