Commissary in Hackney

Had the most delicious Sunday brunch here. Pleasant staff. Great outdoor spot. Right on the canal. You have to buzz the gate on the bridge to get access

We tried this place many times during the years we worked and lived nearby. The food is good and the location really nice for the summer as you sit by the canal. The negative side of this place is the timing. It happened in many occasions when I had to wait for at least half hour to get the food which is half time of my lunch break. But last Friday this time increased to an hour!!! When I went to claimed they said that they were extremely busy. I however think that the waitress mess up our order and gave it to someone else. Having said that they said they could refund which of course was our last resort but then at the end we had to pay for the drinks we ordered whilst waiting for the food and getting a refund really didn’t stop my hunger, of course. I will not visit this place again and I would advise you not to, unless of course you got an hour patience to wait for your food!

This is a nice bar with a good range of drinks and friendly helpful staff. Its right on the canal with lots of seating on the wharf. On warm summer days it gets really busy, as its such a pleasant spot by the canal. I've visited several times and really like the place, so do my friends.

Gorgeous spot by the Canal. Really relaxing, lovely staff. Quite quiet when we went but can imagine it must get pretty lively during the evenings.

Nice staff, peaceful and they show sport, no complaints at all. Surprisingly cheap pints considering the location. Great place to spend a summers day.

Found this by chance and is now a one of the favorite spots. The bar sits on the on the edge of the canal tucked away between Angel and Old street station. The outdoor seating is the pontoon on the river which is quite interesting as it gets bumpy when people are walking up and down it. The drink selection is good but nothing special, it is however sufficient for a good session there.

Went for lunch with a friend, asked when ordering how the wait was on food and we were told 15 minutes. An hour later one of our sandwiches arrived, with no acknowledgement that we were still waiting on a second. About ten mins later I asked the member of staff if the other was on its way, I got a grunt and a scowl, and I actually ended up apologising for asking about it (!!!?). When finally the second sandwich arrived, again there was no real apology, let alone the offer of a free coffee/refund that you'd expect at most cafes. I think because the cafe is attached to some studios, there's no incentive to give good service – and you really can tell. The wait was annoying and inconvenient (I was late getting back to work), but the attitude of the staff is the reason I won't be going back.

I was planning an event for around 30 people and when I called to book an area they asked for a deposit of £450! We would have spent a lot of money that night Im sure, so this seems like terrible business sense. I booked at another place just down the canal- they can have our money instead!!

Nice for a drink by the canal but i don't like my chicken medium rare. Wouldn't even give us a free drink

Top place, hard to find, excellent food. Lovely views in both summer and winter. In the same building as Holborn Studios. Worth the effort!