Ridley Road Social Club
“Ridley Road Social Club: your new, independent arts space in the heart of East London, putting art and artists at the frontline of the issues that matter, creating space for Dalston, for London, for everyone. Be part of our new programme of conversation, film, art, music, food, and literature. It’s now more important than ever to come together, think about how we got into the social crises of today, and how we can get out of them. We'll thrive through your ideas. Help us remain independent – our 1,700sq ft space is available for collaborations and for hire – screenings, photoshoots, supper clubs, , launches, exhibitions, workshops. Imagine, rebel, grow with us.”
Quick info
About Ridley Road Social Club
Ridley Road Social Club is an independent arts space and cafe at 89 Ridley Rd in London, with a record shop on the same floor as the cafe. Records or a DJ play while you eat, and the shared, family-style tables suit groups. The kitchen serves a Sunday Roast with a choice of beef, lamb, chicken or pork, plated with veg, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Vegetarian options include a mushroom shawarma and a deep fried cauliflower dish served on flatbread. The programme runs across conversation, film, art, music, food and literature. The 1,700sq ft hall can be hired for screenings, photoshoots, supper clubs, launches, exhibitions and workshops.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, deep fried cauliflower, in-store record shop and haggis.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, deep fried cauliflower, in-store record shop and haggis.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the Sunday roast, with several calling it the best they have had, and one noting a choice of beef, lamb, chicken or pork. One describes a brisket plate that arrives as a massive heap with vegetables, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Close behind is the cauliflower, praised as a dish on its own and as deep fried cauliflower on flatbread that one diner found too mountainous to finish. The haggis draws a mention as better than any had in Scotland, and others name a smashed burger with fries, a mushroom shawarma and a veggie full English. The record shop on the same floor and the DJ or records playing give the room its vibe, and the coffee and prices are repeatedly called good value. Staff are described as friendly and kind, and the large space suits groups. The one caveat is that ordering took a while during the busy lunch hour, though the reviewer was happy to wait while staff worked through everyone's orders.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the Sunday roast, with several calling it the best they have had, and one noting a choice of beef, lamb, chicken or pork. One describes a brisket plate that arrives as a massive heap with vegetables, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Close behind is the cauliflower, praised as a dish on its own and as deep fried cauliflower on flatbread that one diner found too mountainous to finish. The haggis draws a mention as better than any had in Scotland, and others name a smashed burger with fries, a mushroom shawarma and a veggie full English. The record shop on the same floor and the DJ or records playing give the room its vibe, and the coffee and prices are repeatedly called good value. Staff are described as friendly and kind, and the large space suits groups. The one caveat is that ordering took a while during the busy lunch hour, though the reviewer was happy to wait while staff worked through everyone's orders.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“A really awesome, chill place with affordable prices. Took a bit of time to get the order during the busy lunch hour, but I was happy to wait and do my things in the meantime. The staff clearly did their best to prepare everyone’s orders. The record shop on the same floor is also really cool!”
- Google user
“Always a good vibe, amazing coffee and delicious food, so well priced. The vibe is so good as there is a record store in the cafe so there’s always a tune going. Vegetarian option are 10/10 recommend the mushroom Shwarma!”
- Google user
“Most amazing Sunday roast I have had! The atmosphere was just perfect! The chef and girls working there were super nice ❤️”
- Google user
“This video cannot capture the essence of this play and its food. I have been coming here to study and work for years, it has always guaranteed the most incredible live dj sets that get me on my mental working space. The food, ( the cauliflower dish specially) is just mouthwatering. BUT TODAY, I came here for the first time on a Sunday morning, and I had the chance to try their Sunday Roast. And this is were my vocabulary runs out of words to describe. 100% the best roast I’ve had in years Ultimately, thank you for creating this beautiful unique atmosphere and for always treating everyone with such respect and kindness.”
- Google user
“Really nice food and atmosphere, enjoyed getting to peruse the record shop after my meal (veggie full English). Service was friendly and quick. Edit: I went back and tried the cauliflower salad, also really good!”
Location
Cafes near Ridley Road Social Club
- Bake Street4.54700.7 mi
nashville hot chicken bun, crème brûlée cookie, smash burger
- Number 1 Cafe Hackney4.64820.9 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsWi-Fi
top boy connection, english breakfast set, crispy hash browns
- Fink's Salt and Sweet4.55251.4 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
coffee, croissants, cakes and sweet treats
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Road Social Club | 4.8205 | — | — | sunday roast, deep fried cauliflower, in-store record shop |
| Bake Street | 4.5470 | 0.7 mi | — | nashville hot chicken bun, crème brûlée cookie, smash burger |
| Number 1 Cafe HackneyVegetarian options · Wi-Fi | 4.6482 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | top boy connection, english breakfast set, crispy hash browns |
| Fink's Salt and SweetOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.5525 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | coffee, croissants, cakes and sweet treats |
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