Kraft Dalston in Hackney

Nice bar just a couple of minutes walk from Dalston Kingsland station, with a rooftop terrace that is lovely in good weather. There's a decent cocktail menu with prices that are pretty standard for London these days. I ordered a Watermelon Martini, for some reason the barman made (and charged me for) two, I wasn't complaining at the time but my head was the following day, it was such a nice cocktail though. Negatives were that it was early on a Saturday evening and they'd already run out of Prosecco when we wanted a bottle or two for the table, not the end of the world as we were able to get a rosé instead. Also the rooftop is at the top of a hotel (not well signed, you had to take a lift up to the 5th floor and then follow the corridor along) and for toilets you had to go back downstairs.

This place is not organised, they run out of beer, wine and soft drinks, they add a service charge and dont tell you, the staff are rude and unhelpful, i would not recommend this place at all, think you sort of have to look a certain way here to fit in, and be under 40 !!

Great spot with an amazing rooftop terrace. But I have to give it a low rating because I was so appalled by the bar manager’s behaviour. The rest of the bar staff were lovely and trying their best on a busy Saturday evening but his attitude was gross and you could smell the arrogance coming off him. He practically scoffed at me when I ordered a vodka, lime and soda instead of a cocktail (I’m trying to save money) then proceeded to make and charge me for a double without asking and at vast expense. My friend was being served by another staff member at one point, when the aforementioned manager began standing over her in SUCH an intimidating manner, which was uncomfortable to watch. She introduced him as her manager and he looked her in the face and said ‘you’re a child’ before walking off. So odd. I witnessed him shouting at this same staff member aggressively later in the evening in front of a whole private party. It was really shocking. She had been nothing but friendly and helpful to all the guests. To conclude, this kind of bullying and intimidation should not be tolerated and doesn’t impress your patrons. Someone needs to go to anger management…

We stopped by Kraft this evening for a quick bite to eat before a gig and found this place via Google. We had a really good time- the vibe of the place was good and there was a great choice of beers. We enjoyed the Lotte and Dorethee. The food was also exceptional. The Korean dishes were cooked really well. Above all, we had brilliant service from Ainhoa, who helped us with the menu and was really attentive and efficient with a lovely smile!

Drinks listed on menu unavailable, unable to meet requests, slow service, chipped dirty glasses. In an area packed with good bars this overpriced one is worth a miss