In a small street that gives the name to this cocktail bar, lays a small venue that I've come to adore in the last few years because I always end up having a great time. My happiness and the happiness of the ones around me (old friends, new friends, and random players of the London night) may -just may- have to do with the alcohol mixed with the sugar that they provide with grace or just because there are always fun people around.
They try to keep the flow of people constrained, as although it looks not busy from the outside -the entrance has a few tables and usually there is no people standing- once you go down the steps to the bar there is always a crowd. If you're patient enough you will get a good spot on the bar or even one of the tables at the end. Regardless the space that you manage to find, get a drink and start flowing to the music.
There was a time when they used to have a DJ, actually a different DJ each night, although now they have taken the space for another table and it would be one of the bar tenders playing the music from an iPad. I won't consider the music especially relevant but it's usually not bad. Because the main uplift of this bar is 'people watching'. Just sit, relax, enjoy your drink and observe. I can guarantee that you will have a great time.
One more tip - if you're starving at the end of your night (this bar is open until 4am) you should cross over to Brick Lane and enjoy one of the best bagels ever! These guys open 24hours you will always be served - it would take more or less time depending on the queue - and I'll recommend the salted beef bagel with mustard and pickle.
DETAILS:
Red Church - www.theredchurch.co.uk/ - 107 Redchurch St, London E2 7DL
Bagel Bake - 159 Brick Lane, London E1 6SB
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