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Night Tales

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Night Tales

14 Bohemia Place, London E8 1DU, United Kingdom

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Insider review

Tucked beneath Hackney Central's railway arches lies a 9,000 square foot choose-your-own-adventure that's part restaurant, part beer garden, part full-blown rave cave. Night Tales doesn't just change throughout the evening – it completely transforms its personality, making it one of East London's most intriguing venues.

Night Tales: Hackney's Shape-Shifting Warehouse Where Pizza Meets Rave

London's largest covered beer garden transforms from civilised dining to sweaty warehouse mayhem

My Honest Review

Atmosphere & Ambiance

The venue's tropical-jungle décor with fairy lights and swinging day-beds creates an unexpectedly lush environment within three converted railway arches. Early evening brings a cool, moody industrial-luxe vibe that's genuinely Instagram-worthy, with VIP booths scattered throughout London's largest covered beer garden. But here's where it gets interesting – after 8pm, this civilised space morphs into something entirely different. The warehouse-rave transformation is dramatic, shifting from relaxed dining atmosphere to bass-heavy, sweaty dance floor energy. The covered terrace, while impressive in scale, can become uncomfortably hot under its plastic roof when packed with up to 1000 revellers. The industrial setting beneath the railway arches adds authentic grit, though sound issues on the terrace can detract from the experience during peak times.

Food & Drink

Sons of Slice handles the culinary duties with wood-fired pizzas priced between £10-14, covering the essentials with margherita, pepperoni, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Service runs until 11pm, which is practical for the venue's dual personality. The bar programme features craft cocktails at £12-13 each alongside premium spirits, craft beer, and Asahi on tap. While the food offering isn't revolutionary, it's well-suited to the venue's transformer nature – substantial enough for early evening dining yet accessible enough for late-night rave fuel. The pricing sits comfortably within East London standards, though the limited menu reflects the venue's focus on atmosphere over culinary ambition.

Service & Experience

Staff maintain a friendly approach throughout the venue's dramatic evening transformation, which is no small feat given the scale and energy shifts. However, expect significant queues during peak times, particularly as the space transitions from restaurant to nightclub mode. The venue's ability to accommodate up to 1000 people for events demonstrates operational capability, though this can impact individual attention during busy periods.

Insider Tips

Best Time to Visit

Arrive around 7:30pm to catch the free entry window before 8pm, when ticketed club nights kick in at £10-25. Thursday through Saturday operations vary by event, so checking their 'What's On' section is essential. The sweet spot is experiencing both personalities – dinner early, dancing late.

What to Focus On

Start with wood-fired pizza while you can still get it (service stops at 11pm), then transition to craft cocktails as the energy builds. The Asahi on tap suits the warehouse vibe perfectly.

Christoff's Insider Tips

Grab a booth near the pizza station early – prime real estate for watching the venue's transformation unfoldThe venue is both wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly, unusual for a space that becomes a full raveCorporate events and filming happen here regularly, so always check social media before heading over

The Final Verdict

Night Tales succeeds brilliantly at being two completely different venues in one space. The transformer concept works because both personalities are committed to fully – civilised early dining with proper pizza and cocktails, then uncompromising warehouse rave energy later. Yes, it gets uncomfortably hot and crowded, and yes, there are sound issues, but that's almost part of the authentic warehouse experience. The free entry before 8pm makes it accessible, while the scale and energy levels after dark satisfy serious ravers. It's quintessentially Hackney – unpretentious, affordable, and slightly chaotic in the best possible way.

Christoff's Rating:
7.2/10

Perfect For:

Groups seeking a full evening progression from dinner to dancingHackney nightlife enthusiasts who appreciate authentic warehouse vibesBudget-conscious ravers taking advantage of early free entry

Quick Details

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Night Tales

⭐️ Warehouse transformation
⭐️ Free before 8pm
🌺 Covered beer garden
🍕 Pizza til 11
⭐️ Hackney massive

London's largest covered beer garden transforms from tropical-themed restaurant into warehouse rave, offering free entry before 8pm in a space that holds 1000 people. Three converted railway arches create distinct zones,dining, drinking, and dancing,while fairy lights and swinging day-beds provide Instagram-worthy backdrops. Sons of Slice serves wood-fired pizzas until 11pm, making it possible to eat well before partying hard. The venue's choose-your-own-adventure layout means couples can find intimate corners while groups can claim territory on the massive dance floor. Post-8pm transformation sees the space morph into proper warehouse vibes with bass-heavy music and industrial lighting.

What's Great

✓ Free entry before 8pm with wood-fired pizza available until 11pm

✓ London's largest covered beer garden with space for 1000 people

Keep in Mind

× Gets uncomfortably hot under plastic roof with occasional sound issues on terrace

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Christoff's Tip:

Arrive at 7:30pm for free entry, secure a booth near pizza station, then transition to dance mode

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Venue details

🕐"Thu-Sat: Varies by event, check 'What's On'"
📍14 Bohemia Place, London E8 1DU, United Kingdom
💷£££
📞+44 20 7684 0940
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