Arrive early and enjoy a pre show drink and meal at our Empire Bar located in the heart of Mare Street, next to Hackney Empire. Offering hearty scrumptious great food combinations, as well as hand crafted coffees and excellent selection of beer, wines and spirits from around the world, each one selected for the ultimate satisfaction.
open seven days a week. Recently launched offers delicious meals, sharing platters and snacks prepared from seasonal, fresh, local produce. Bespoke menus are available before shows. Place a booking with the bar in advance to guarantee seating.
Looking for some thing after the show?
The Empire Bar is fast establishing themselves as one of Hackney’s go-to independent live music venues. Promoting the finest new & undiscovered acts from Jazz to pop, poetry and exhibitions from local talented artists.
Usual Opening Times from 13 Jan
Monday-Thursday 8am-1am
Friday 8am-2am
Saturday 11am-2am
Sunday 11am-12am
The Empire Bar is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Bar enquirers call 020 8510 4545 or email
booking.theempirebar@gmail.com / theempirebarldn@gmail.com
Whether you’re after a glass of wine, G&T or local craft beer, Passa Parola LDN’s bar staff are on hand at the back of our auditorium to quench your thirst. For most shows the bars will open 45 minutes before the show starts, close during the performance and reopen for the interval. For some music and comedy shows the bars may stay open throughout.
