The Vibe Bar

Bar in Spitalfields
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7 / 10 from 5 reviews
Address
Truman Brewery
Brick Lane
Spitalfields
London
E1 6QL
Map
Telephone
020 7247 3479
Region
Spitalfields
Nearest Station
Shoreditch High Street
0.25 miles
Category
Bars
Opening Summary
Mon - Thu: 10:00 - 23:30
Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 01:00
Sun: 10:00 - 23:30
Venue Facilities

Smoking Area

Food Served

Big Screen TV

Disabled Facilities

Children Welcome

Credit Cards Accepted

Music Played

Live Music Played

Private Area

Outdoor Area

THE VIBE BAR. Established in 1995, the Vibe Bar is one of the East-End's longest running, and best loved drinking dens. Situated in the middle of would-be famous Brick Lane.

Description
Spread over 4 different rooms and one huge, beautiful courtyard, guests can enjoy sipping a world class cocktail or two at the bar, or slowly make their way to the bottom of a pint glass whilst sitting the courtyard and watching the world and their pets go by. Vibe Bar also plays host to the Brick Lane Music Festival every September, an event which recognises music, diversity and culture around East London - and is put together by local venues in the area.

DIRECTIONS
Located at the Truman Brewery on the famous Brick Lane:
The Truman Brewery. 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL

All In London Review

The mood is always fun and the mixed clientele one of the most appealing attractions

Brick Lane and its subsidiaries are teaming with bars but none of them have the longevity in the area that the Vibe Bar has gained in its home amongst the old Truman Brewery buildings. In reviewing the bar itself it’s impossible to talk about the interior without first mentioning the huge terrace that hosts its own cookouts and an army of picnic benches with space for a hundred different types of people. Not that the inside is secondary or somehow lacking, just, everyone loves a terrace and on Brick Lane in particular this is the place for the summer sun, or perhaps just the humidity and drizzle that’s replaced it- but let’s not dwell on the weather. The décor in the dimly lit bar is exactly what you’d expect in this area, however the exposed brickwork, worn in chesterfields and warehouse chic is the original and much plagiarised look that spread from this style pool. The mood is always fun and the mixed clientele is one of the bar’s most appealing attractions and the tourists, locals and hipsters mix well. Club nights are backed up with live shows and there’s a second floor to the bar that hosts a mixed genre of events. There’s draught beer on tap plus a small wine list and prices are respectable for the area so make the most of it before the weather means wrapping up to bear the patio.

Reviewed by T.A.O
Published on Oct 4, 2011


Lively bar ideal for eyeing up the Brick Lane crowds

The lively Vibe Bar in Shoreditch gets full to the brim with a mixture of sightseers wandering down Brick Lane, trendy Hoxtonites and clubbers nursing a hangover. Housed within the Old Truman Brewery, it really comes into its own in the summer due to its large courtyard, and at chillier times heaters make things bearable for those wanting to smoke.

DJ’s or live music feature each night; anything goes from jazz bands to rare groove and lover’s rock, hip hop and dubstep. There’s food too, many turn up for a weekend barbecue or others choose jerk chicken or ribs from the ‘canapé menu’. But more than anything Vibe is where people come to socialise – it gets extremely busy on Fridays and Saturdays, and they have a tendency to stop serving pints in a bid to save time – or to chill out on a Sunday.

The courtyard is an ideal place to peoplewatch – particularly to observe the revellers queuing up for Sunday afterhours club Fuse at 93 Feet East. Once inside, the red décor gives the bar a warmth that sets it apart from the flashiness of other venues, and the toilets quite bemusedly feature a male figure on the door to the ladies and a female on the gents’, so naturally I very nearly ended up with an eyeful as I walked into the wrong one.

The bar doesn’t accept card payments for orders under £10 so I ended up walking back to my table with two pints of gin and tonic. The barman had poured our doubles into plastic pint glasses with a liberal hand, never a bad thing in my book. A large G&T, cigarette in hand, and an endless array of characters to study as they saunter past, what more could you ask of a Sunday afternoon?

Reviewed by Leila
Published on Mar 16, 2010


User Reviews

Bonney
from Chiat

Aug 18, 2013

Ridiculously expensive drinks. We went there yesterday adternoon. The Bouncers were pedantic and rude. Even though it was really quiet they started hassling us. We were only allowed to you sit on certain chairs.
As some are for eating and some are for drinking. Even though they are identical? Overall they need to clean it up. This place used to be ok. It's now turned into a tourist trap you'd find in Leicster Sqaure.
MissSmithy

Oct 11, 2012

Wicked bar, love coming here to party often on a Sunday session. Deffo recommend it to anyone in the area.

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Anonymous

Oct 13, 2008

You can clearly see standing behind the bar that you have a bunch of unhappy bar staff. Obviously the owners of the Vibe Bar don't care about their employees. They just look plain miserable. Drinks are average priced and they stop serving pints when it gets too busy. Music is good, but really loud, so if you can't take it, bring your ear plugs or plan on spending the evening outside in the courtyard.

They also have a second floor now called the Vibe Live, which isn't that bad. They've got some pretty good acts in there during the week.

However, the real reason I'd step into the Vibe Bar is the fact that you can sit outside in their courtyard either in the sunshine or winter (they've got heaters). You can enjoy the best BBQ in London. A couple of South African blokes who really know how to grill a burger - not to mention this awesome cheese sauce & best chips I've ever had & that says a lot since I'm a food lover.
biloute

Feb 18, 2006

Stumbled in the vibe bar on a Saturday for the monthly Je ne sais quoi party a year ago and have been a regular since. Excellent beats from trendy french duo Freddy and Simbad, who consistently ooze the good vibe all night long spinning oldskool, funk and broken beats. Bound to get you in the groove and definite feel good factor in this unpretentious setting. Entry is less than a fiver, drinks are cheap and beautiful and people are a bonus! A must in the East End of town.
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