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The Haggerston Pub is a truly enchanting venue where musicians come together to showcase their talent. The jazz sessions, which were initiated by Beverly, the former owner, take place every Sunday and are affectionately dubbed a kind of church—an atmosphere where everyone feels free to express themselves. I've shared countless conversations there and been mesmerized by the thrilling riffs and rhythms from Joseph. View all feedback.
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I don’t think I would go to this pub if it were not for the small but interesting art gallery in the basement. The music is not too loud and nice, the beer is reasonably priced and tasted good. However, the customer service is pretty poor, the people behind the bar were more interested in their phones than the customers. There were bar stools all across the front of the bar, so when people sat there it was really awk... View all feedback.
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Last update : 09.05.2024
From Los Angeles, here to enjoy some amazing Jazz musicians. The Pub was awesome! Really enjoyed the music and the DJ's in the various rooms. Super...
Bouncers attitude at that pub is something else! Told me I can't go in cos he doesn't like me.I mean I guess its proper brexit attitude taking over...
Yesterday we spent loads of money eating and drinking. Me and my friends went outside to smoke, we were laughing and talking, not in the most quiet...
At the heart of London creative plat home Hackney, great trendy crowd, great music, great food and drink, warm welcoming yet switched on staff, what...
The bouncers displayed overtly racist behavior towards some exceptionally talented musicians who were at the venue to perform, denying them re-entry...
Located in the lively Dalston area, The Haggerston Pub embodies the quintessential London nightlife experience. Known for its intimate candlelit ambiance, the pub offers a selection of decent pizzas and affordable drinks. However, service can be hit-or-miss, with patrons sometimes facing long waits for food and difficulties at the door. Despite these hiccups, the pub features live jazz, creating a relaxed atmosphere that draws a vibrant crowd. Dogs are welcome, adding to its charm. Whether you're there for the music, food, or drinks, The Haggerston is a spot that promises both fun and frustration in equal measure.
Last update : 17.12.2022
After a spontaneous night out, a good friend invited me to join him at Haggerston to check out his friend Mike T's DJ set. When we arrived, I realized that it had been many years since I had last been there—almost 20! I used to spend a lot of time in the 90s listening to jazz, so it was a true delight to return and enjoy high-quality jazz in such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Mike T also played an incredible mix of radio soul and broken beat, and we couldn't help but dance. It was a fantastic night, and I definitely plan on going back!
After our meal at the Dead Dolls Club (quite a while ago now), it was time for what everyone does on a Saturday night drinking. And the Haggerston, a pub I had yet to get to, was just a few doors down. It was pretty busy when we rolled in at around 9:30. Standing room only which meant the place had pretty good vibes. There was a selection of various foreign beers that I wasn 't at all interested in but I 'm pleased to report that the house white wine was very pleasant. This place is 'cool ' which meant that of course they couldn 't serve their wine in a wine glass but a tumbler instead. Now, I 'm used to this because I do tend to go to places that eschew boring old normal glassware but I must admit I do like my wine in a wine glass. If for no other reason than it makes you appreciate that it 's wine you are drinking. When it 's served in a tumbler it is all too easy to drink it like you would some juice and be done with it before you 've even realised it. Of course, this is probably half the idea. Anyway, the crowd were pretty young and the music was up. It wasn 't too loud to talk chatting amongst a foursome was doable without having to shout. And then after about an hour we managed to nab a booth on the side, which was even better as we weren 't out for the long haul and wouldn 't be dancing any time soon although some of the people in there might have been swaying about a bit with half an intention of turning that swaying into fully fledged dance moves with another couple of drinks. We stayed for a few hours in the end but I 'd have happily stayed until it shut and would return I can see an evening of ribs from Duke 's and drinks here in my future...
The pizza at the Haggerstone is pretty good: they have at least one vegan option on and a couple of white pizzas (if you've read my review of Franca Manca, then you'll know how I feel about white pizza). But what I really like about this place is the lighting. If you go in the evening, you'll find it almost so dark you can't see and just lit with candles. It makes for a wonderfully intimate and romantic setting well, as romantic as a pub in Dalston can be.
Been coming here since 2008. Best pub in E8. Great music a good looking crowd. Were brilliant about us bringing our dogs, and went out of their way to look after them.
A corner bar with a good range of beers, lots of seating, and food from Hot4U, including fried chicken, 'chicken sando ', oysters, and food on sticks. Perfect pub food!
Last update : 10.04.2024
Great Dylan’s service was second to none. He was attentive and the way in which he cared for his guests set an example for the whole of London. Well done Dylan’s and thank you.
…traditional local and new gentrified, this pub maybe had the best atmosphere of any of the pubs we visited on our pub crawl because it was actually playing Christmas songs. Decent drinks choice and friendly staff too.
I don’t think I would go to this pub if it were not for the small but interesting art gallery in the basement. The music is not too loud and nice, the beer is reasonably priced and tasted good. However, the customer service is pretty poor, the people behind the bar were more interested in their phones than the customers. There were bar stools all across the front of the bar, so when people sat there it was really awkward to order. I had heard about the pizza and was keen to try, but there were was only one printed menu in the entire place. So I gave up and left. It wouldn’t take much to make this pub a bit better.
A new chef has recently taken over the kitchen and the pizzas are quality napolitain style sourdough. The tiramisu (sorry about spelling) is delicious too. Well worth a try.
My sister and I have been in London for two weeks, and we decided to visit the Haggerston Pub based on some friend recommendations. I was a bit taken aback when the starter arrived still frozen, even after a 45-minute wait. However, we appreciated that the pub started to fill up quickly. Unfortunately, we never received our main course. The bar staff wouldn't issue a refund, but they were kind enough to set us up with a tab for drinks. One thing I should mention is that the bouncers became quite loud and rowdy, which was a bit unsettling. We weren’t sure what was happening, so we chose to settle our bill and leave around 8 PM. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you're very familiar with the area and know how to take care of yourself.
Last update : 01.09.2025
Insane how bad the security is here. Bar staff are amazing, but if you want to do anything best be ready to get questioned as though you’ve broken the law. They don’t allow you to re-enter, very stern and forceful, if you’re expecting any flexibility don’t expect it here. Tried going to day hello to a friend who wasn’t inside (wasn’t expecting them to be allowed in, wasn’t bringing a drink outside, just wanted to say hello) and they accosted me as though I was trying to ransack. Several times told to check with a varying body and then reprimanded for holding the door open. Just really weird vibes. Either grow up or train your staff. Never had anywhere else be so militant about re-entry. Live a little !
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