Night Tales

Night Tales | Hackney Club & Drinks Terrace

When the sun goes down, some people like bedtime stories.

And some people prefer Night Tales.

It’s a huge (we’re talking 4,000 sq ft) temple of fun, made up of cool al fresco seating areas, cocktails, street food, happy people and a whole lot of dancing – all set amongst a row of repurposed railway arches just opposite Hackney Central station.

Night Tales’ bookable seating areas on the outdoor terrace make the ideal place to kick back on a sunny Saturday with an ‘Nduja, wild mushroom and black truffle-infused mozzarella pizza from the outdoor shack, and classic summer cocktails like Aperol Spritzes and Mules. And fear not – in the winter, they cover the whole terrace up with a transparent roof, and fire up the heaters.

The indoor tropical cocktail bar.

Inside one of the railway arches at Night Tales you’ll find another bar, which retains its tropical feel year-round thanks to colourful up-lighting, raffia lampshades and vast indoor palm trees. There’s also an old-school photo-booth; there to help you remember whatever you forget after one too many signature concoctions like the Moon Summers (with sherry, 10 year-aged Somerset Brandy, lemon and sweet vermouth) or – if you’re really here to party – the sharing cocktails, which include a Giant Pornstar Martini and a fishbowl of ‘Acid Love’.

Incidentally, if you do find yourself in the mood for dancing, Night Tales is, conveniently, first and foremost a club. In its storied past, NT has seen vinyl-pilots including Rudimental, Groove Armada, and Gorgon City; with recent guest DJs including Theo Kottis, Paramida, Ben Pearce and Bondax (who make bi-monthly appearances on the decks). So every night you can head under the railway arches and bust a move, with the club room open till late.

This ain’t no old wives’ Tales.

NOTE: Night Tales is open Fridays 6pm-3am & Saturdays 3pm-3am. Entry to the terrace is free, but tickets for the club start at £6 – see who’ll be on the decks, and book an area, HERE.

Night Tales | Arches 14 & 15, Bohemia Place, Mare Street, E8 1DU

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