Behind This Wall

Bars, Pizza·
££££
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Bronze Award
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SquareMeal Review of Behind This Wall

Bronze Award

Following its 2015 success as a pop-up at Bethnal Green arts hub, Oval Space, Behind This Wall has set up permanent camp in Hackney. The venue, previously a lurid Turkish men’s club, has received a minimalist makeover and is now all white tiles and blond plywood – a judicious move, mitigating against the potentially claustrophobic effect of drinking underground in such a compact space. A dozen wines and local draught ales aside, the bar champions twisted classic cocktails that steer clear of artificial bad stuff. Both the cocktail and food menus are overhauled each season but on our visit, £8 bought a Mezcal Martini made with rosato vermouth and fragranced with rosemary, or a ‘French 75’ that preferred elderflower and rhubarb bitters to the original’s sugar syrup and lemon. Accompanying bar snacks included oysters and Hawaiian poké bowls (spiced tuna, spring onions, soy and sesame). Whatever’s on the menu, you can drink, eat and dance to sharp sounds (being pumped from a system purloined from Joy Division’s producer) at this indie haven below Mare Street.

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Bars, Pizza
Ambience
Cool, Cosy, Fun, Romantic
Food Occasions
Dinner, Late night dining
Special Features
Dog friendly
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Dates, Romantic

Location

411 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HY

020 8985 3927 020 8985 3927

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Opening Times

Bar
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 18:00-00:00
Thu 18:00-00:00
Fri 18:00-00:00
Sat 18:00-00:00
Sun Closed

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