Benny’s Bar in Brick Lane
I spent last Friday night with some friends trying out different bars and pubs. None off us is from London originally so we are still exploring the nightlife here.
All the places we visited were nice in their own way, the first, Red lion, is a typical British pub but had cheap beer, which always is appreciated. Then we went to an amazing place called Beach Blanket Babylon, the interior just blew me away. The night ended in a place called Casa Blue where we order a fishbowl with long island tea and enjoyed the huge shared drink.
But the place that I really wanted to tell you about is called Benny’s bar, and was the bar we went to just after Beach Blanket Babylon. It’s new and located just at the end of Brick lane on Bethnal Green road.
The outside is all pink so it’s hard to miss. But this little Mexican inspired bar hides a real gem: the coolest and cosiest beer garden I’ve ever been to.
It’s small and narrow, the high wooden tables are accompanied by stools made out of plastic boxes with a wooden plate on top. Above your head we could see strings of light bulbs in red, green and yellow. The wall is covered in street art inspired by Mexican skulls. This place is made for friends wanting to enjoy some laughter outside in a hidden beer garden just off one of the trendiest areas in London.
Also this bar hides another gem: an art gallery by the name of Austin Gallery.
Dario Ujetto / Madness Wall
