Auld Shillelagh
105 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16
020 7249 5951
theauldshillelagh.co.uk
'While other pubs in the neighbourhood let people stare proudly in
through plate glass windows, The Auld Shillelagh has stuck with frosted
glass shutting out those who weren't already au fait with the place
and keeping the world from those who come in to escape it. This is
an Irish pub not an Oirish pub. The air is dense with the fog of Marlboro
Lights, the atmosphere is never oppressive and the Guinness - if you're
drinking any thing else you should be drinking somewhere else - will
be poured in its own time and brought to your table unprompted by
staff never slow to smile... a place in which to get mashed in convivial
company. On good nights it's the best pub in Stokey' Time Out London
Bars, Pubs and Clubs, 2005-6
Friday night:Traditional Irish music session
Saturday afternoon: Jazz Duo
Saturday night: Peel Me A Grape (ish)
Sunday afternoon: Ska Bar: 2pmSunday night: DJ
Abney Public Hall
73a Stoke Newington Church Street, N16
020 7923 9332
abneypublichall.co.uk
A splendid venue in Church Street, converted last year from a 150-year-old
church hall. Hosts a number of varied events including the fortnightly
flea, craft and design market as well as karate, kickboxing, yoga,
playgroups, meetings, dance and concerts. Contact Emily Ovenden
for more details. The Hall is home to the launch party for the Mediaeval
Baebes new album ÔMirabilisŐ on Friday night (limited to ticket
holders from the earlier concert at St Mary's Church), while on
Saturday we are hosting a free, local acoustic evening with a licensed
bar. Bring along your instruments, poems, performance art and comedy
routines and show your talents off to Stoke Newington.
Saturday night:
Abney Hall Local
BAGABON
175 Stoke Newington High Street, N16
020 7275 8659
Large Spanish-influenced bar on corner of Church Street and High
Street, also containing a Thai restaurant. The building has a long
history: one of its previous incarnations was as the Three Crowns,
where James VI of Scotland and I of England spent the night. Good
home-cooked paella on Sunday lunchtime.
Friday night:
Salsa night, 7pm-9pm
Saturday morning:
Salsa club with salsa music, 9am-2pm
Saturday night:
R'n'B, hip hop and reggae, 9pm-2am
Sunday night:
Live jam, bring your own instruments.
Barracuda
125 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16
020 7275 0400
Barracuda's exotic decor and laid-back, Zen atmosphere makes it
one of the trendiest bar-restaurants in the area. The restaurant
menu has recently been revamped by celebrated chef Ethel Minogue,
while the wine menu is fresh and modern and offers some interesting
new world wines. Many well-known artists (think Wreckless Eric,
John Otway, John Etheridge) have performed in the basement. ItŐs
a perfect place to have private parties and the secluded garden
is also ideal either for just drinks or enjoying dinner.
Friday night:
Gywneth Herbert (tbc)
Saturday night:
tbc
Sunday afternoon:
Luddy Samms
Bodrum
61 Stoke Newington High Street, N16
020 7254 6464
A popular, friendly Turkish-owned cafe-bar on the High Street, Open
from 7am till 8pm every day, licensed. Basement accommodates up
to fifty people.
Saturday night:
Brick Lane Boogie Boys
Sunday night:
Disco Volante plus Last Amendment
The Daniel Defoe
102 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16
020 7254 2906
Traditional pub on the corner of Church Street and Defoe Road with
a variety of cask ales, wines and bottled beers. Home-cooked food
till 10pm Mon - Sat, 8.30pm Sun. Lovely beer garden. The Defoe will
be presenting acoustic music on Saturday (from 9.30) and Sunday
(from 8.30) evenings.
The Lion
132 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16
020 7249 1318
The Lion is a vibrant, trendy pub in the centre of Church Street
with an upstairs room for open mic and comedy evenings. No food
(although takeaways can be ordered and delivered, plates and cutlery
provided) but decent beer, lagers and wines. Also large screen TV
and back garden. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Saturday night:
tbc
Sunday:
All day open mic from 2.30pm
The Others
Top Floor, 6-8 Manor Road, N16 (above the billiard
hall)
020 8802 3755
pentaplus.org
Rooted in Stoke Newington's heartland above Church
Street, The Others is a multi purpose space allowing the realisation
of a wide variety of ideas from Thai-chi to fencing through to comedy
and photography. A major venue for the Fringe, The Others will be
our main centre for contemporary rock, plus a selection of other
music, on Saturday and Sundays from late afternoon till late.
See programme on centre page for details.
Ryan's
181 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16
020 7275 7807
ryansbars.co.uk
Bright and airy bar opposite the Town Hall, with the biggest beer
garden in Church Street. Wide range of spirits, beers (including
Hoegaarden) and wines as well as excellent Thai food. RyanŐs is
one of the nerve centres of the Fringe with a full programme from
Friday evening till late Sunday night.
See listing on centre pages for details.
Friday night:
Skull Disco, Fevertick
Saturday:
Corn Rocket Club punk all-dayer
Sunday:
All-day Alternative Insurgent Country with Tattoo John from the
Alabama Three
Vortex
Unit B9, Bradbury Street, N16
020 7254 4097
vortexjazz.co.uk
One of Britain's best-loved and respected jazz clubs which has recently
moved from Church Street to Dalston, just off Kingsland High Street.
Jump onto one of the several buses or stroll down the road to sample
excellent jazz in the bright, new upstairs room with a view over
Gillett Square.
Friday night:
Veryan Weston, Mark Sanders & Mark Edwards plus Silvia Hallett
Saturday night:
Dylan Bates
The White Hart
69 Stoke Newington High St, N16
020 7254 6626
whitehart.info
A spacious bar with comfortable seating, pool table, table football
and large-screen TV. Quality bar food, Sunday lunches and an upstairs
venue function room.Huge beer garden (with petanque ground), ideal
for lazing, eating and drinking outside in the summer. The White
Hart is another major Fringe venue, with music and Djs playing over
the weekend. Full details on centre page.
Friday night: Nelson Dilation
Saturday afternoon:
Stunners International Garden Party
Saturday night: Sol Da Prima
Sunday afternoon: All Day Garden Cabaret
Sunday night: Slack Sabbath
Yum Yum
30 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16
020 7254 6751
yumyum.co.uk
One of the area's most popular restaurants, Yum
Yum offers a wide range of delicious Thai food and an extensive
and well-chosen wine list. Owner Atique is a major sponsor of the
Fringe.
Sunday night:
Classical Thai Music, 7.30pm
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