Apples & Pears
Apples & Pears
4.5
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
About
A fun, independent cocktail bar off Brick Lane with an outdoor area, serving fabulously mixed drinks, pizzas and DJs every weekend. Our music programme is eclectic and lively, spinning everything from motown, soul, funk, old school hip hop and beats at the weekends and during the week, live acoustic sessions.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighborhood: Whitechapel
Whether you're here for its dynamic street life, world class galleries or famed curry houses, you're bound to be wowed by the uniquely cosmopolitan flavor of Whitechapel. Long gone are the days when Jack the Ripper stalked its streets. And despite his mysterious legacy bringing throngs of curiosity driven tour groups to its back alleys and otherwise serene garden squares, these days you're more likely to catch a cutting edge fashionista scurrying through its age old lanes than criminals of any sort.
How to get there
- Aldgate East • 4 min walk
- Aldgate • 7 min walk
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Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
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4.5
92 reviews
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Rudie E
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
I was so excited to get the chance to participate in Apple & Pears first open mic night, but unfortunately my experience ended up being that of disappointment. The person running the open mic night was dismissive, rude and unprofessional. My guitarist and I were the first ones to sign up for the open mic, we got there early to be sure to get a slot. Hours went by and we still hadn’t been called up. After approaching the person 3 times to ask when we would be on, I was told twice to wait, he would check and a the final time I was told we’d already been called and missed our chance to perform, even though we had been glued to our chairs the whole night and would have heard our names. He was lying to cover up his mistake. The whole evening consisted of male artists, expect for two female vocalists. I was one of them and felt pushed to the back the entire night. He didn’t provide a fair platform at all and was defensive when he was pulled up on his mistake. I won’t be heading to this place again and if you’re new to the music world I would advise not coming here for an open mic experience.
Written January 29, 2022
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Thank you for your review. However, I was present on the night, watching the event from behind the bar. You and your guests did leave the bar at the time that your names was called. The promoter called you several times over the mic and no one came to the stage. The Open Mic night is hosted by an external promoter and it's a very popular night. We have all kinds of acts that come and perform; I really don't see the relevance of mentioning that there were more male acts than female. It really depends who signs up on the night to perform and we welcome all acts and people. I don't feel you were pushed to the back; from my view, you looked like you were having a good time with your friends and were supporting the acts that were performing.
To give a 1 star review on our business page because you were disgruntled that you didn't perform and due to a disagreement you had with the promoter is unfair. I witnessed the disagreement and I found you and your friend to be confrontational towards the promoter, which was completely unnecessary and it's not behaviour we welcome within our establishment.
Written March 17, 2022
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Blakey
4 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
When we got there at 830, it was quiet upstairs. We weren't sure about going in.
SO GLAD WE DID!!!
Even in the 'apocalypse' of covid-19 it soon started to fill up.
The drinks were fab and good value, the staff were great and the music was fantastic and got everybody up.
A truly great night.
SO GLAD WE DID!!!
Even in the 'apocalypse' of covid-19 it soon started to fill up.
The drinks were fab and good value, the staff were great and the music was fantastic and got everybody up.
A truly great night.
Written March 15, 2020
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Thank you for your lovely review! We're pleased you had a good time :)
Written March 16, 2020
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Katie H
Birmingham, UK22 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Brilliant night for my sisters birthday. Glad we pre booked table as the bar seemed very full when we arrived even though that was 8pm. Cocktails were fantastic, usual expensive price but worth it! Didnt have any expectations of DJ but he was amazing! Played the best music and mixed tunes so well! Gotta say one of the best nights ever!!!! Staff were lovely too! Minor thing but complimentary water with cucumber was lovely!!!
Written February 23, 2020
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Thank you for your review! We're pleased you had a good time :)
Written February 24, 2020
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Saltypepper
London24 contributions
Jun 2022
I recently celebrated my birthday in the downstairs private bar area of Apples & Pears. It was a wonderful evening and I cannot recommend the venue or the professionalism of the team highly enough. I had a wonderful evening and would book again with no hesitation.
Written June 13, 2022
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Many thanks for your review :)
Written July 14, 2022
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Katie H
5 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Hosted my 30th birthday here and I had the best night ever! The staff were amazing and so welcoming. Kim was amazing at helping me organise the party leading up to the event, the doorstaff were really friendly, and the bartenders were the life and soul of the party.
On top of this, the venue was literally perfect! The drinks were beautifully made and presented. We could play our own music, it wasn't too big or too small, and the decor was gorgeous.
My friends have all been talking about how amazing the venue was since.
I can't recommend this place enough for a private party! Thanks so much again guys for the fantastic evening.
On top of this, the venue was literally perfect! The drinks were beautifully made and presented. We could play our own music, it wasn't too big or too small, and the decor was gorgeous.
My friends have all been talking about how amazing the venue was since.
I can't recommend this place enough for a private party! Thanks so much again guys for the fantastic evening.
Written April 1, 2024
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Many thanks for your lovely review!
Written April 7, 2024
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Ruben A
1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
I booked the top room for a private party. Everything from the booking experience, the party and the staff was excellent.
The dance floor, smoking area and sound system were all great. I would definitely recommend.
The dance floor, smoking area and sound system were all great. I would definitely recommend.
Written May 7, 2024
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Thank you for your review!
Written September 1, 2024
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HolidayingfromRdg
Reading, UK73 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
Wouldn't normally take the time to review this but they made my birthday awesome. great cocktails, great music, speedy service for a busy bar. I loved it. DJ was fantastic - it was a like a club mix of magic and kisstory and it was legendary. Wouldn't hesitate to go again :-)
Written June 6, 2016
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Many thanks for taking the time to write a review! We're pleased you had a good time :)
Written June 7, 2016
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Jill H
Hong Kong, China33 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
After booking this venue online, never visited before, no friends either, it was a real gamble. Thankfully they didn't disappoint. We hired the downstairs bar for a private party last weekend, and the bar staff were great. My only negative feedback would be with regards to the outside caters, my advice would be don't bother with food if you don't have too!
Written July 26, 2016
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Many thanks for your review and we're pleased you had a good time. We appreciate your feedback in regards to the external caterers for your party and your feedback was passed onto that particular caterer. We do work with a number of caterers, but following your feedback, we will be re-looking at our current rota of caterers.
Written July 27, 2016
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Tracey M
Peterborough, UK97 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Staff were very welcoming and the cocktail was really delicious. The staff obviously know their stuff when it comes to drinks!
Written August 18, 2019
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Many thanks for your review! We’re pleased you enjoyed our cocktails 😊
Written August 19, 2019
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Roshan M
7 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Was here yesterday night and it was a great night. Need to give props to all the staff that work there, from the security to the barmen. Even if it was busy, they took orders and made drinks efficiently and never left ignored you while at the bar.
The DJ was great and there was enough space to chill and dance.
The drinks were all awesome and prices were decent.
Overall great experience and would recommend the venue.
The DJ was great and there was enough space to chill and dance.
The drinks were all awesome and prices were decent.
Overall great experience and would recommend the venue.
Written May 6, 2017
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Many thanks for your lovely review :)
Written May 7, 2017
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Hi Jennifer, The nearest hotel is Arbor City Hotel, which is next door to us. A new hotel has opened on the other side of us called The Buxton. There's also another hotel, one on Brick Lane, Ibis. Thanks, Kim
Written May 27, 2019
Hi do we have to book a table if we are just having a drink ?
Written February 19, 2019
No just pop in and enjoy it’s busy at times but worth it
Written February 20, 2019
Hi do you have to book a table if you are just having a drink ?
Written February 19, 2019
Hi, It's recommended to book a table for a Friday and Saturday night. Kind regards, A&P
Written February 20, 2019
If I come with a group of 17 ladies at around 11pm on a Saturday night, will there be any chance to get in? I wanted to book for the drink area online, but unfortunately the latest time to start is 9:30pm, but unfortunately we won’t make it before 11pm as we have planned a dinner before.
It’s my birthday and I just want to make sure that we find something where we can go without having the huzzle to queue and don’t get in in the end.
Thank you in advance for letting me know.
Astrid
Written October 19, 2018
Hi Astrid,
We can't guarantee entry on the night after 11pm due to how busy we get earlier in the night. My suggestion would be to email us with the date you were thinking of coming down - we will then check to see if it's possible or not.
Thanks,
Kim
Apples & Pears
Written October 19, 2018
tinamarierahkob
Offenburg, Germany
How old do we have to be to get in the bar?
Written October 12, 2018
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