The Pembury Tavern in Hackney

This quite honestly might be the best pizza I’ve ever eaten

Cozy environment. We ate a pizza with good dough and top quality seasoning. Excellent. The beer is artisanal and delicious. Good aroma and taste. Persistent

Staff is great and always makes me feel welcome !!

I had a really disappointing experience at this pub. One of the staff members behind the bar was extremely rude and refused to serve me, claiming I was too drunk — which simply wasn’t the case. I was perfectly calm and coherent. I wasn’t even allowed to wait inside for my friends, who were in the toilet, and was asked to leave in a very unpleasant manner. It felt like an unfair and unnecessary judgment, and I left feeling disrespected and embarrassed. Not the kind of atmosphere I’d expect from a welcoming establishment. I’ve included a picture of the staff member for reference, so management is aware of who I’m referring to.

Excellent pub serving locally brewed 5 Points beers and delicious Ace Pizzas.

Popped in whilst waiting for Hackney Church to open, and found it to be a Five Points house. Enjoyed a couple of perfectly kept cask ales, served by informative beer nerds who were very welcoming. Will return when I can try the food.

Some of best cask beer in London (and competitively priced), the full Five Points range and good guests as well. Service is friendly, the pizza sandwiches at weekend incredible (as is pizza) and all in all, an essential East London pub.

Great pub quiz and nice beer. 5*.

Wow, what a boozer!!! Fabulous ale and pizza. Staff were terrific and totally committed to the customer experience.

Great pint of Guinness on sunny Sunday evening. Exactly what was needed. Friendly service. Will be back to try the pizzas

Large boozer at Five Points in Hackney. Great atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon.

Pizza had potential but was overcooked/burnt

Nice airy pub with a lot of space. Ace pizza was good but not exceptional, tomatoe sauce was too much, a bit under seasoned all round as well. This is a beautiful big space needs a bit more pride in its self. 🍺🍺 two out of five pints. Guinness, i know I shouldn’t have in an independent brewer but it was so bad I left my second pint. 🍴🍴🍴🍴Four out of five forks for Ace pizza.

I love this pub they have great pizza and great beer especially their Railway Porter. They pay their staff the London living wage. The only reason they don't get 5 stars is that the music is too loud to talk to other people. I broke my radar key on their disabled toilet trying to get it out.

Great Beers at a good price. Fantastic pizzas and really good atmosphere.

Great beer selection and great pizzas. Visited when it was packed out on a very mild Feb evening. Inside was like a tropical greenhouse (walls dripping with condensation). Maybe a noise/licensing condition on opening windows, but defo needs some fresh air solutions for milder evenings.

Amazing service and Sophie is being very helpful and sociable. Emma was lovely also and they 100% deserve praise

I pop in frequently for a pizza, they are really good! It is a bit of a transient spot, quite big and open and its local means that it has high foot traffic. I wouldn’t call it cozy. Should be a lot nicer when they finish the road works outside too.

Excellent home made Pickles was the highlight. It was incredibly busy!

Not the first time here, but a nice pub to go to.

Cuidado con tus bolsillos y no me refiero a los clientes. Desde el empleo de una nueva “gerente”, los cargos hechos por esta persona a menudo exceden lo que deberían. Demasiadas coincidencias no son una coincidencia, así como demasiados errores a menudo apuntan a algo más siniestro. ¿Cuando la llaman por los errores ella lo clasifica como un insulto personal? Su problema. La frase “A la verdad no le importa ser cuestionada. A una mentira no le gusta que la cuestionen” encaja perfectamente con esta situación. La única responsable de insultos es ella. No solo hacia los clientes de pago, sino que también trata al personal con igual desprecio. He trabajado en hostelería durante más de 20 años y nunca he visto un comportamiento tan poco profesional. Esta persona necesita una formación seria en servicio al cliente o no debería estar en un papel de cara al cliente. Esto es una pena ya que el resto del personal es muy sociable y profesional. Una vez más, si lo hace, cuide sus bolsillos, revise su factura y definitivamente revise el extracto de su tarjeta para ver si hay cargos dobles al día siguiente.

Watch your pockets and I don’t mean from the customers. Since the employ of a new ‘manageress’ the charges made by this person all too often exceed what they should. Too many coincidences aren’t a coincidence, just as too many mistakes often point to something more sinister. When called out for the errors she classes it as a personal insult? Her problem. The phrase “The truth does not mind being questioned. A lie does not like being challenged” fits this situation perfectly. The only person responsible for insults is her. Not only towards paying customers but also treats staff with equal contempt. I have worked in hospitality for well over 20 years and have never seen such unprofessional behaviour. This person either needs some serious customer service training or should not be in a customer facing role. This is such a shame as the other staff are very sociable and professional. Again, if you do visit; watch your pockets, check your bill and definitely check your card statement for double charges the following day.

Lovely beer lovely pizza lovely time

One of my favourite pubs, I go there with all my friends every year to celebrate my birthday. Great to go back after the Covid pandemic!

Nice vibe but there seemed to be an awful lot of burnt pizza including ours - one of the bases was completely black underneath.

Great place (at times), great pizza, and even greater staff. Unfortunately, on a Sunday, we can't decide whether it's a pub or a playground. The only thing missing is an indoor bouncy castle. Self entitled millennial "parents" is too busy looking at mobile phones or menus while unruly brats run amok unsupervised. What happens if someone falls over one? Who's to blame? The "Adult" having a responsible drink or the "Irresponsible" parents too busy on social media?? And then there's the yapping dogs. Either control your mutt or don't bring it in. And the poor staff can't say a bloody word for fear of being chastised. And where oh where is the manager? Oh, she turns up at 17:25hrs when it's all died down. Surprise Surprise. Sunday's are disgrace. There should be a child only area. NOT the whole pub. **UPDATE** After coming here for years we've had very few problems, and when we have it's been sorted within a few day's. HOWEVER, since the introduction of a "so called" manager (from Canada) things have gone drastically downhill. TWICE we have been charged for the same BIll, which we had to point out and provide evidence to senior management which in their defence was refunded (after 3 days, appreciated), another time a customer to my right was being attempted to be charged TWICE, but the "manager" backed down after being proved wrong with an excuse of "oh sorry. Thought you'd not paid. This occasion, off the cuff comment, don't charge me twice please, and excuse me whats this extra drink on my bill ? Suddenly, no service you're barred. What?? Check your bill, check what you're paying for and do not be robbed. AND there's certain staff involved. Just CHECK what you're paying for

Después de venir aquí por años hemos tenido muy pocos problemas, y cuando lo hemos hecho ha sido ordenado en pocos días. SIN EMBARGO, desde la introducción de un "llamado" gerente (de Canadá) las cosas han ido drásticamente cuesta abajo. DOS VECES nos han cobrado por la misma FACTURA, que tuvimos que señalar y aportar pruebas a la alta dirección que en su defensa fueron devueltas (después de 3 días, apreciadas) , en otra ocasión se intentaba cobrar DOS VECES a un cliente a mi derecha, pero el "gerente" se echó para atrás después de que se le demostrara que estaba equivocado con una excusa de "oh perdón. Pensé que no habías pagado. Esta vez, fuera del comentario del manguito, no me cobre dos veces por favor, y disculpe ¿cuál es esta bebida extra en mi factura? De repente, no hay servicio que se le prohíbe. ¿Qué? Revisa tu factura, comprueba lo que estás pagando y no te roben. Y hay cierto personal involucrado. Solo COMPRUEBE lo que está pagando

Great pub- organised a party here for my partner, they looked after us really well and the side wing area we booked was perfect. Really good beer selection and great pizzas- love this place.

They wouldn't give plates or cutlery, but the pizza topping was very runny. So half of it ended up on the table. Pretty easy to work out what was gonna happen🤷

I'm very surprised that I haven't rated this pub before! I used to drink here regularly when it was owned by the Cambridge based Milton brewery . The interior has been cleaned up and it looks a lot more respectable these days although it's missing some of that old boozer charm . The establishment is now owned by the Five Points brewery so the beer is always in very good condition . There is a good range of both cask and keg beers available . The pizza is very good these days and the pub is popular. Worth paying a visit if you're in the area

Good pizza but the staff are quite unfriendly and made us feel unwelcome.

Great local beers and phenomenal pizza.

One of the best pubs in Hackney with some of the best pizza you’ll find in the whole city, courtesy of Ace Pizza (excellent vegan options too). Spacious but very cosy and welcoming and a great atmosphere whether it’s a busy Friday evening or calm Wednesday, serving their own Five Points brewed beers alongside a constantly changing selection of guest taps, lovely place.

Fui a las 7 pm un domingo. Muy alto, mesas sin limpiar o despejar. Generalmente un poco duro. Solo hacen pizza nada más (lados limitados - aceitunas y pan de ajo) multitud joven.

One of London’s truly outstanding pubs - there is no equal for cask beer cellarkeeping in the entire city. Five Points beer is kept exceptionally alongside guest ales and a host of terrific keg beer, plus Guinness. The Ace Pizza offering lives up to the name - genuinely, surprisingly destination-class pies. The pizza sandos on Fridays and Saturdays are wonderful. All-in-all, a classy experience.

Lovely pizza, great vibes. Had a small wait for the dipping sauce (most likely my fault for ordering it separately) and they refunded me - hugely appreciated! Little things innit haha. 10/10 recommend, will be back x

Lovely Hackney pub with good range of pizzas. Stopped here for a quick dinner and service was very speedy.

Just what a pub should be like. Great beers, good atmosphere. Excellent pizza....

Cozy pub, friendly welcome, choice of locally brewed beer & tasty pizza.

Very decent pub with pretty tasty pizzas, I'm an older bloke who likes cutlery and range of oils, salt + pepper. All else fine 👍

Simply a fantastic pub. Brilliant food from ace pizza, exceptional selection of beers, lovely atmosphere, the best pub in hackney!

Love The Pembury. Excellent pizza, lovely people.

Brilliant Monday night quiz. Great pizzas and beer selection. Very friendly pub.

Being a sober person who loves the pub, and spends a lot of time in them, I always investigate where to go for a good zero alcohol pint before I go. This is especially important on a date as sobriety is a conversation that one should have in their own time and not forced to by circumstances. I had emailed The Pembury Tavern the day before my date to ensure they had a zero alcohol pint and was told they did. When I arrived the woman behind the bar told me they had run out the previous weekend (again, I had emailed the day before and wasn’t asking theoretically) and went on to tell me how they made £10000 at the weekend so didn’t have anymore. Also that they didn’t have any zero alcohol bottled beer either. So unfortunately I ended up having to drink a pint of coke / pepsi on my date whilst he had a pint, and having to open up about sobriety before I was ready. It was a disappointing experience and unfortunately left me feeling upset. The pizzas were good but will also say, when our 2 pizzas arrived I mentioned how I’d forgotten to get a dip and the same woman from the bar brought one over and I thought ‘okay this is nice of her’ (considering she could see I was upset about the lack of zero alcohol options earlier) and left, and then came back 2 minutes later with the card machine to charge me £2 for the dip. Left the pub £40 poorer, forced to look like a kid drinking a fizzy drink on a date, and disappointed by what I had hoped would be a nice evening at the pub.

Popped in for a pre-gig beer, didn't eat here but definitely pop in again and try a pizza.

Struggling to remember this place. I'd just been to the NFL match at Tottenham and headed back into London. Vaguely remember some spicy and sweet pizza with a really thin base. The pizza was definitely hitting the spot! And I recall it was quite bright inside!

Great pub but there was an absolute bellend called Tom ⬇️

Call me old fashioned but I'm not a fan of seeing recently born babies being breastfed in public houses. The pub resembled a creche this afternoon and was not to my liking.

He estado en TPT muchas veces ya que vivo cerca Probablemente sea la mejor pizza que he probado en Londres. . Siempre tengo una Margarita estándar Personal del bar muy amable Selección decente de cervezas

Very good Five Points Brewery pub about five minutes walk from Hackney Downs Station. Four cask beers - and two ciders - on handpump when I last visited including a porter. A few tables outside at the front. Interesting looking pizza menu.

Excellent pub. Top quality beer, good atmosphere and beautiful interwar interior.

Discrimination against introverted people. One member of staff assumed I was too drunk (after 1 pint) and didn't serve me anymore, because I wasn't talking much and couldn't integrate with the group of people (I didn't know most of them) having booked the place for a birthday party. I always recommend the Pembury Tavern and been there numerous times, but this was just ridiculous and I just left.

Cute pub, clean, friendly and safe. Staff are very nice. Good size.

Great pizza, great beer selection and lovely atmosphere

Probably up the in my top five London pubs, spacious, light filled, good location. Fabulous selection of craft beers, pizzas were very tasty. My only note was the bathrooms weren’t very clean but it was a Saturday night and the team was busy so it was understandable .

Quality boozer with great selection on cask and keg. Pizza is excellent also. Boozer!

Nice quiet spot on a Saturday afternoon

Best pub ever! It’s our local but we would be sad if we ever have to move out to leave this pub. It has literally best choice of beer and pizza is insane especially during weekdays. Staff is real, down to earth and honestly good people. The place is always busy, and sometimes crowded over weekends. Honestly good at all seasons.

Great atmosphere, very good pizzas and large selection of beers, a great place to stop by !

Stayed in Hackney for a few days , felt really at home in the Pembury , made to feel welcomed and relaxed, great pizza and beer

Good selection of beers and a big space (no garden)

Have heard this is best pizza North of the river and it’s in my area so decided to try it on my way home. Didn’t expect great things and it didn’t get off to a good start when I had to wait 30 mins from ordering to hand over. But the staff were lovely from recommending a good meat loving pizza option and then letting me know it would be a bit longer to wait etc. When I finally got the pizza they gave me 3 free dips as a kind gesture. Got home and opened it up and was pleasantly surprised! It looked amazing! 😍 I ordered the honey pie with extra cheese and extra pizza sauce. (I lived in NY in my youth and the pizza there is legendary so I was ready to take no prisoners! 😅) Well I have to say that with all the cheese it was hard to hold because the pizza is so thin and it was all over my hands but I didn’t care because it was a culinary explosion in my mouth! I literally haven’t had such a good pizza in years! 🥰 It was totally worth the 30 min wait as I was late for a show and the subsequent Uber I had to end up taking! 🙈😂 Wow! Soooo good! And I’m not a pizza crust eating lady but I literally ate every single bit of that pizza! Had half of it then went to the show and the other half later when I got home. It reheated well in my countertop oven and was so delicious! Would definitely recommend you cross London for this pizza! Was tempted to gate-keep this but sharing is caring. 🫶 The pub is lovely inside as well and even though I don’t drink, I’d definitely go there for a pizza and a coke with friends. 💚

Friends enjoyed the pizza, friendly and pleasant staff, music was 👍

Decent range of beers. Tasty pizza. Nice atmosphere. It's a great pub.

came here for a party recently, bar staff were great, big pub with plenty of tables and space. We didnt have any, but the pizzas looked really good

Cracking pint of Five Points Railway Porter

Great beer selection particularly the 3% ABV Munich Lager

Nice pub friendly efficient staff

Quality pub Pizzas are superb worth a visit

Ice cold beer pints, hot wet pizza pies. Twelve inches out of twelve!

Brilliant pub. Games and drinks. Surprised by how good the pizza was.

My favourite pub in Hackney. Here's one of the pubs that serves many series of 5 points beer on taps. The staff are always friendly and nice. Also their pizza is amazing!

Great pub, with a terrific range of beers and helpful staff. This pub, unlike many, is impeccably clean and well kept.(local resident, E5)

I found that the pub smelt quite bad inside and the outside was not ideal because the traffic constantly buzzes past. I found that the alcohol selection was decent!

Used to be a pretty cheap pint in here, but much has changed! Still, a nice pub with a great selection of drinks.

Super pub, great staff especially Drew who was extremely kind in helping us with our drink choices, atmosphere buzzing, loved our pizza and would highly recommend a visit , actually a must visit place!

Cosy but buzzing pub, with plenty of veggie options on the menu, great range of beers, and lovely staff.

Good pizza and beer selection with ample seating. What more can you ask for?

Excellent choice of beer, great pizzas and friendly staff

Went for the pizza which didn't disappoint. Really tasty, well made, and nice variety. You have to order at the bar which wasn't clear at first. Bathrooms definitely needed some attention but besides that, would revisit!

Very good pizza. Good dough with good chewiness, cheese great and plenty, good sauce. Variety of dips and free chili oil. Garlic cheese bread was also good. Didnt try the beers. You have to order at the bar

My favourite local pub. Five Points brewery make wonderful beers (the Pale Ale is my go-to), and this pub also always has a good selection of guest craft beers and cask ales. The pizzas are also fantastic.

Pizza was great , drinks tasted amazing , friendly staff

Popped in for a pre and post gig beer enjoying a local Five Points Porter which was full of flavour and a DEYA which had found its way from Cheltenham. Friendly staff and relaxed customers. Nice pub to go for peace and quiet or chat with friends and enjoy good beers. Did not try the pizza this time.

Edit: Switching to five stars due to the excellent service of two staff members and the wonderful dj sets they have on some Fridays.

Cool pub. Great vibe. Excellent beer selection from Five Points and other breweries. Drop Project West Coast IPA pictured. Bar billiards table is very cool, don't see that very often. Staff were a mixed bag, one guy was extremely funny/friendly. His female colleague, however, was grumpy, patronising and lacking in basic social skills. We all have bad days I suppose.

After buying a Pizza directly after my party, their's arrived in a reasonable length of time, by the time they were finishing I went in search of my food! After finally finding an available member of staff, I was offered a Pizza (not quite sure it was my order, as it had salad with it). I asked if it was hot enough, then basically to be asked, feel the tray for yourself...! I then took my Pizza to the table myself- then realising I hadn't been given napkins... went back and was then given the dip that I had already paid for... Not good enough, especially considering the price of the food.

Excellent atmosphere, lovely staff. Please just do not order the double pepperoni pizza. How much pepperoni is too much pepperoni ? Well tonight I finally found my answer. They should put a salt warning on that bad boy, it was a pepperoni nightmare. Great pizza otherwise. Tread cautiously.

Great beer and fantastic pizzas

Love the seasonal selection of beers and ales. Went to visit for St Davids day and enjoyed a couple of lovely Welsh ales. 🐉🍺

Fantastic pizza, great family Sunday lunch. The kids table arts and crafts were brilliant. Staff really nice.

Lovely experience , probs the best pizza I’ve had outside of Italy . The evening in this pubs takes you straight back to the 70’s and 80’s with some of the funkiest music from that era played by the in house DJ .

One of the best pizzas in London, topped with a great atmosphere and pints. Always a classic to meet up with friends and unwind

Excellent pub with a pizza that surprises in quality and taste. Excellent price in a typical English pub atmosphere with a wide choice of beers. To try !

Great boozer. Beers are ALWAYS on point! Great staff. One of the best cellarmen in the biz

My new favourite pub in London, loving the bar billiards!

Great beer, great beer prices for London, lovely helpful staff and Ace pizzas were super.

My local Pub! Great Beers from Five Points Brewery and delicious Veggie Pizza

Just a brilliant pub - great cask and keg beers and ACE Pizza offer some of the best pizza in London - true story.

Nice warm pub, lovey decor and great selection of beer. They also have board games!