Went in and asked for 2 toasties and a double expresso, the staff looked like they didn’t have a sleep for couple of days, very grumpy. Thanks here was a hair in the toastie i went anc complained to the attendant she made another sandwich then she acused the hair to be mine, i wanted to talk and explain the hair wasn’t mine. She just ignored me , very bad attitude from all the staff , The coffe was horrible also, I do not recommend the place,

Fantastic place with great live Jazz on Wednesdays, and many other events. The owners are friendly and interesting people. It's reasonably priced, and a good choice of wines and food. If you go more than once, you will start recognising people, but if you are not in a social mood, there are different areas so you can sit away from your adoring fans. There are plants everywhere.

Terrible staff, they assault you and get away with it, i had drink thrown over me and all the management done was say sorry for his staff's behaviour, not acceptable and I will never be bk to empire bar or would I advise anyone to hold a event as it not the kinda place I would invite people as bar manager and musician myself. Empress qchellz

Just paid £2.25 for a flat white (takeaway) that I cannot drink because the milk was gone off or hadn't been heated properly as it has curdled and is undrinkable. Shame I didn't notice until I had already walked away and taken it on the bus. Gross.

I went for a poetry evening here and thought it was a really great venue. Of course the crowd of people there affected my view but it must be a good venue if so many people attend on a regular basis

First time, very friendly new owners great service place clean, good music good selection of drinks beautiful atmosphere. Will definitely come back. Thanks mekel

Awesome cosy venue, with welcoming staff and great performers. Found that in the overall there is a great atmosphere and you an interesting experience.

Located next to the Hackney Empire theatre, relaxes feel during the day but can become very busy depending on what's on at the theatre.

Fantastic find! For those who want a relaxing and authentic alternative to East London's booze bars. Owners are lovely to boot!

Nice café and bar space at the Hackney Empire. Staff are friendly and service is fast. Bit on the pricey side for the area.

Great vibe. The best Bloody Mary in town! Please review your food offering - it's letting an otherwise great venue down

Really loved the vibe in here. Especially when there is a good band playing. Bar staff are quick to serve and nice.

Great food, especially the vegan burger and steak for my OH! Reasonably priced drinks and friendly staff.

Great for a coffee or a drink or two in the evening, right next door to the Hackney Empire

Nice place, the food was decent, better than I expected and the staff were great!

Quick snack before the production was fine. Needed more bread with the pate

For moderate live bands and DJs. A good place to chill on weekend nights.

Great album launch by Jana and also preceded by a very good support act

Cool venue with new artist being showcased and performed with style

Intimate bar attached to hackney empire theatre with entertainment.

I forgot how beautiful this place is: I couldn't believe my eyes..

Nice selection of beers and a great blues jam on Tuesday night

very limited for a bar had no atmosphere looked very makeshift

Reasonable bar prices. On tap lemonade and cold tasted watery

Ok
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2

Wonderful place. Excellent food. Nicest staff ever.

Squat type vibes, in fake community run shambles

Fantastic venue to have an event/rave...

Good Live performances shows. Live band

Good atmosphere good range of products

Solid gold hackney magic …

Good venue for live bands

Friendly staff nice food.

Very friendly staff

Excellent place

Lovely venue

Nice music

Good food

Amazing

Great