The Light Bar & Dining
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About The Light Bar & Dining
The Light Bar & Dining occupies a converted warehouse on Shoreditch High Street, with a beer garden and terrace seating alongside the main room. The kitchen runs a bun-led menu across 36 dishes, including the lime leaf porchetta bun, the squash katsu curry bun, and green curry rice noodles, with prawn crackers as a side. A full bar operates alongside food service, and weekend DJs play in the space, which can get loud inside as the evening goes on. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken. A loft space is set aside for private parties such as weddings, and the backyard can be booked separately for corporate events and other group gatherings. Between the indoor room, the terrace, and the beer garden, the venue spans several distinct areas within the same warehouse building.
Good to know
“Converted warehouse featuring a beer garden, modern European cuisine & weekend DJs.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Menu & Prices
36 dishes · mains €3–19- LIME LEAF PORCHETTA BUN€10.00
- CHICKEN CAESAR CRISPY BUN€10.00
- SQUASH KATSU CURRY BUN€10.00
- GREEN CURRY RICE NOODLES€10.00
- GRILLED ROMAINE LETTUCE SALAD€10.00
- PRAWN CRACKERS€3.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention outside terrace seating, backyard venue space, small portions for price and attentive event staff.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention outside terrace seating, backyard venue space, small portions for price and attentive event staff.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly praise the private backyard and Loft spaces for hosting events, from a corporate World Cup gathering to a wedding drinks reception for around 90 guests, with staff singled out as helpful and accommodating. The outside terrace also draws praise for summer seating. One group of nine celebrating a birthday found portions small for the price and felt rushed off the terrace at closing.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly praise the private backyard and Loft spaces for hosting events, from a corporate World Cup gathering to a wedding drinks reception for around 90 guests, with staff singled out as helpful and accommodating. The outside terrace also draws praise for summer seating. One group of nine celebrating a birthday found portions small for the price and felt rushed off the terrace at closing.
Featured reviews
- Mai Minh Pham
“The food was ok. Drinks were decent. However, they don’t seem to serve big group well (we were 9 people celebrating a birthday.) portions were small for the price. Can be a bit loud inside. however, really loved the outside terrace seating for the summer. ☀️ Wish they didn’t rush us out of the terrace area at the end so abruptly!”
- Sajid Patel
“I was invited to a work-related get-together. It was in the middle of the summer wave, so it was pretty hot, but the venue is of decent space. …”
- Victoria
“I went here on the 27th June for the World Cup and was served by this doll Charlie. She was so lovely and accommodating for me and my friends even when we hadn’t booked anything. She had great energy and vibes and helped me with drink …”
- Ramona Zauner
“We booked the backyard venue for a corporate event to watch the worldcup together, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. Hannah was such a lovely host, the staff behind the bar was so nice and helpful, the queue was never long, and it's so cool to have a private space in the middle of the city. Last but not least there was a handy man who came and helped us to get a sign and when there were issues with the audio, plus the food was amazing, we ate all of it - I can only recommend this venue for all kind of business or private events!”
- Jason Parmar
“We booked the Loft at The Light Bar this weekend to host our wedding drinks and couldn’t be happier with the top tier service we received! Great communications and explanation throughout. Excellent food & bar service and very grateful for the little extra mile they went on countless details of hosting a wedding party night for 90 approx people. They provided ample amount of the amenities needed, kept me updated throughout a smooth running night. Fantastic staff and service. Thanks team!”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Light Bar & Dining
- The Bricklayers Arms4.18170.3 mi£1–10
cask ales selection, graffiti-covered toilets, traditional red decor
- Shoreditch Balls4.33440.4 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
free pool, cocktails, mini-golf
- Red Lion4.49280.4 mi£10–30ReservationsGood for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Bar & Dining | 4.3930 | — | — | outside terrace seating, backyard venue space, small portions for price |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 4.1817 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | cask ales selection, graffiti-covered toilets, traditional red decor |
| Shoreditch BallsReservations · Good for kids | 4.3344 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | free pool, cocktails, mini-golf |
| Red LionReservations · Good for kids | 4.4928 | 0.4 mi | £10–30 | steak and ale pie, crispy squid, crispy smashed potatoes |
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