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
The Vibe Bar
Bar in Spitalfields
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7 / 10 from 5 reviews
Address
Truman Brewery
Brick Lane
Spitalfields
London
E1 6QL
Truman Brewery
Brick Lane
Spitalfields
London
E1 6QL
Telephone
020 7247 3479
020 7247 3479
Region
Spitalfields
Spitalfields
Category
Bars
Bars
Opening Summary
Mon - Thu: 10:00 - 23:30
Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 01:00
Sun: 10:00 - 23:30
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
All In London Review
The mood is always fun and the mixed clientele one of the most appealing attractions
Reviewed by T.A.O
Published on Oct 4, 2011
Lively bar ideal for eyeing up the Brick Lane crowds
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
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.
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.
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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