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Empire Tavern, Hackney

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Operator: Taverns East Group
289 Mare Street, Hackney, E8 1EJ (View on Google Map)
(020) 8510 4540
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Theatre bar in the newly built SE corner of the Hackney Empire Theatre replacing the old Samuel Pepys on the same spot. Address of Theatre is 291 Mare Street, bar has two entrances from the main street. Was the Empire Bar then the Two Palms. Reopened as a collaboration between Taverns East pub group and East London Brewing. The venue is inspired by New York diners with a mezzanine and alfresco seating.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Two Palms; Empire Bar,Stage 3; Marie Lloyd Bar
Local Authority
Hackney
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hackney Theatre
Pub ID
ELC/14524
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
9:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 9:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: East London (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access via the entrance on the corner, next to the square in front of the town hall. Door on Mare street has an internal step. Accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
DJ's, Curated Music
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (550m)
Hackney Downs
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (150m)
Hackney Central

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