The Sun Tavern in Tower Hamlets

It’s a cocktail bar more than a pub. The cocktails are good, not too sweet, and fairly priced, plus the staff are lovely. It’s noisy and dark so you have to be after that atmosphere.

Great Vesper Martini but lacking the friendliness and good service of its Workshop cousin

Honestly, the team who work here do an incredible job with a space that not only induces claustrophobia and anxiety but encourages you to violently lash out at other customers. Stools at the bar reduces movement to 0 in an already narrow space. Is this intentional?

Fantastic pub, friendly locals, nice beer selection and good music

Very cool bar! Great drinks & service. Especially a young woman was super friendly. Food was also good! Loved the vibe.

Went with a group of 15 friends for my bday and we had a great time! The staff was very attentive, drinks were on point and music was great. Would definitely recommend for a fun night out

I have been coming to this place for a year and I have always had a good night! The place has a good atmosphere, good drink selection and reasonably priced. The staff are all great and friendly, in particular one woman, who I have not gotten the name of, but is young with brown hair, wears check shirts mainly. She is fantastic and very friendly, remembers her customers and is very talkative!

Been a few times, cocktails are always a little bit disappointing but it is a good vibe

Went a few times, great atmosphere, delicious cocktails and friendly staff. Don't miss out if you're around!

Always great cocktails and service. Slipped in for a couple mid evening on Saturday.

Great selection of Irish whisky. Amazing cocktails excellent service 10/10

Such a good venue. But it’s a shame its service is so male dominated. Male DJs, male bar staff - think it defines the vibe.

Great space to have a drink with a friend!

Went here with a few friends and got a lovely spot in the back with a beautiful bottle of wine. They brought us a bowl of water for the dog we had with us and staff were friendly. Cute vibes inside for sure. Had a good time!

Nice beers and a good atmosphere, definitely be going again

There's no option for rating music, so, besides the nice atmosphere and friendly staff, they also play the nicest classic music.

Spectacular whiskey menu, great service, brilliant, fun atmosphere

Great place for range of whisky. Amazing service and people. Great vibe and cozy for couples or a random drinks.

Brought the kids and the wife on a particularly drab evening. Would recommend to all those looking for a time on the town with the ball and chain en tow

Best place to go if you want to explore Irish whiskey…

Great venue for some amazing drinks

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and bartenders!!

Great pub loads of whisky to choose from and the london pilsner was great.also great friendly staff

A little dark but cocktails banged

This lovely small pub is located at the 441 of Bethnal Green Rd, London E20AN The Sun Tavern is a cosy and very intimate place where you'll gonna enjoy your staying, especially during the evening when you will be delighted by the candle light. To the best of my experience is one of the pub with the greatest with whiskeys selection. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Prices are in accordance to what you will choose to have, if you're in for a treat you could end up by paying 30 pounds for a double Bushmills 21 Years Old, so choose wisely! The prices for a beer or a Jameson are absolutely in line with other places around here. They accept only cards. Still an amazing place!

Not a bad place. Oddly the menu cocktails were good but the "suggest a cocktail for me" off-menu drinks from the bartender tonight were lacking. Service was great, drinks were pretty good.

Had some fantastic poitín cocktails. Really wonderful service from Cillian on the bar. Thanks for a great evening, will be back again

Enjoyed a few old fashions and Olives. Nice

World class collection of rare poitine, a gem of a place in east London - thanks 🙏

My favourite bar in London. Great staff, excellent drinks, good value and a nice atmosphere. Sarah looked after my friend and I last night and was so attentive, knowledgeable and friendly.

Friendly staff, great vibe and a nice Irish coffee

This is such a cute little pub spot with great cocktails and little bites, I’d highly recommend and they even had their own performer for the night. 🤍✨

One of my favourite pubs in Bethnal Green!

Great atmosphere, but we were a but were a but put out when a £14 cheese platter was 10 crackers and a couple bits of cheese

Gorgeous spot to catch some casual live music on a Saturday afternoon

Wooooooooooow 😳 I haven't seen or experienced such a cool and stylish bar in a long time 👍 you can hardly describe the feeling 🙌 it's just like a little journey back in time 😃 and then you definitely have to try the Irish coffee, it's awesome 🤩

At least once in my life A work of art that must be seen.

Was racially profiled so trolled them, avoid if you're a person of colour.

Wonderful atmosphere, great hospitality and friendliness from the team. Excellent cocktails.

Very lovely bar with delicious small plates! I booked a table for my birthday just a week before and it was a perfect evening. Perfect service, very caring without being overbearing. The music was great too, the only thing missing is a small dance floor!

Called in here on the off chance as we were in the area and my friend is from Bethnal Green and remembered the place from years gone by. We were very warmly welcomed by a lovely Irish guy and enjoyed a well pulled pint of London Black and a vodka. We were joined by a couple of long time locals who were also friendly and chatty. Nice place, a good feeling about it and we'll come back soon. Give it a try

One of the few places making beautiful and traditional Irish coffe in the area. They sometimes offer live music and the service is super friendly. Great selection of Irish whiskeys!!! Recommended

10 out of 10 on atmosphere, loved the rustic look and the lights. The staff is really friendly, polite and helped my friend with all her weird requests. We didn't have any food, but they have some inviting stuff on the menu that we will surely try next time. Only negatives, the main door was kept open all the time (mid february) and they gave us the table right next to it and i had to keep my puffa on all the time. i don't want to keep my jacket on on a night out. Also, i wish there was a better selection of alcohol free beers as the only one they had was very weird tasting.

Only went their for a drink but did see some food plates coming around that looked delicious. There is a live band every now and then.

Quality quality pub. Great vibes and not anymore pricier than nearby (mainly because everywhere else is more expensive but there you guys!). Check it out if you haven't done so already. You won't be disappointed.

Great service, great drinks and great atmosphere :)

The drinks, staff and music are always on n point. Love The Sun!

Vibes? Unbeatable. Staff? Too kind (loved it).

Love everything about this place, but the drinks are hit or miss

Amazing cocktails!!! And the vibes they were nice!

Beautiful interior, classic brick, & almost speakeasy vibes which makes it a perfect spot for occasions including catch-ups, dates, etc

Great vibey bar, if you can get a seat in busy times that is!

I hadn't been in The sun for a long time. When it first opened I found the staff dissmissive and i felt really uncomfortable, but I'm so glad I gave it another go. Everyone was friendly, cocktails were amazing. I will definitely be back and I'm sorry I made a judgement after only one visit!

We only had drinks but the cocktails really impressed the ladies and the beer selection was on point in my opinion. Would highly recommend this bar.

Excellent atmosphere and great spot for cocktails.

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place while we were in London. The atmosphere was great and the bartenders were amazing. Can't wait to be back.

They have the biggest selection of Potín in the world!

Great little pub with a wide range of whisky and poitin. Often with live bands and a great atmosphere and staff.

Good cocktails , amazing pints czech style pints , whale music in the toilets great night overall!

Reasonably good basic pub, good range of beers unfortunately no cask beers. Nuts but no crisps....

Good cocktails, great decor and crowd - 2 stars comes from the bar staff. The blonde bartender had a really unpleasant attitude purely because we changed our drink order. Amazing how quickly poor treatment kills your interest in returning somewhere.

The largest collection of whiskies in London (Picture of large drinks with whisky). Great blues.

Great pub near the tube station with plenty of unique beers in draught, delicious cocktails and quality food. Live bands also play there on the Saturdays I visited. Highly recommended

Fantastic bar, very cool, prohibition style atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive staff, reasonably priced drinks. Will definitely go back!

Very nice local pub - must go during the weekends if you are looking for a cosy environment

Sister venue to Discount Suit Company, The Sun Tavern is a great date night location, with a relaxed atmosphere (despite being just a couple of minutes walk from bustling Bethnal Green). Sophisticated cocktails and simple but tasty bar snacks. My partner wasn't too keen on his choice of drink and the bartender kindly offered to exchange it for something more to his taste, for free. If you're in the mood for a beer, the hefty glass tankards are a nice touch. The Tavern is quite small, so make it your first (or last) stop of the evening, to avoid the crowds.

The sun tavern is the best bar in Bethnal green. I've been going to this bar for years and it's a totally unique atmosphere. Words can't describe how amazing this bar is. You have to experience it for yourself. The staff are always friendly, they're so attentive. You can ask questions, they don't get annoyed or frustrated with you. It gets really busy so if you want a seat get there before 7pm, otherwise you'll struggle to get a seat 🙂

Hard to make an impact on an already well reviewed bar. Would just say be careful as my double vodka coke was coke only ratified by a randomer at the bar! For £10 I can't let that go. To be fair, they replaced my drink and it did taste like a double on the replacement.

Reminds me of a cute NYC dive. Wish it was open later, and had seating outside.

Great cocktail! A definite spot in the neighbourhood after everything else is closing.

Cosy and intimate bar in Bethnal Green. It's not very big but it goes quite far down, more than first appears when you walk in. The lighting is low and warm which adds to the cosy feeling you get here. The staff here are always very friendly and helpful. It's a sister bar of Discount Suit Company, both are equally great bars and two of my favourites. Listen out for the 'music' in the toilets...

Этот бар мне порекомендовали в соседнем Satan's Whiskers.... Здесь и правда неплохо. Коктейли хорошие. Делают руками ))) Но меня слегка смущает смесь паба и коктейльного бара. А здесь именно такая смесь. В такой атмосфере сложно оценить качество коктейлей Хотя в целом - здесь хорошо. Будете рядом - зайдите обязательно

Nice bar, good music, cool bartender. Amazing sound design in the toilets. A must-visit if you are in the area.

A place where they want you to notice the music, ‘cause it’s good! Stripped back decor, heavy-handled beer mugs, laid-back cool. If they keep the place afloat selling the odd £100 shot of poitin to the tourists, no problem. Keeps it going for the rest of us #15 #45

We enjoyed a Sunday evening cocktail here; I particularly recommend the Bonnie Margarita made with scotch bonnet chillies if you like your drink with a kick! Also a good range of local beers and an incredible range of Irish Whiskeys which we will definitely try next time. Bar staff were friendly & knowledgeable and it was a warm and friendly place.

Had an awesome day tasting poitins, whiskey and beer. World class spirits selection. A must stop for anyone Irish or interested in Irish spirits. Cannot speak highly enough of barman Zak who took great care of us, highly attentive, knows his stuff, went over and above and was great company, dude is a legend. Look after him Sun Tavern.

Great bar with lovely, welcoming staff and incredible cocktails (in fact watching the bartender work was rather mesmerising). I've been a couple of times and will come back to this gem when I can!

Nice atmosphere, staff know their stuff, good tunes

Cool for the live music (check IG for times) and stay for the glorious cocktails. A fave local spot!

We headed to this pub after a long shift at work. The Sun has a great team, a brilliant range of guest beers and wines, and a really good space with areas you can reserve very easily. We were all very impressed by them and will definitely be back, this place is 100% one of the pubs to hit while in East London. Cheers guys!

Enjoyed our visit, staff are very friendly and attentive. Cocktails are great, will definitely visit again in future. Recommended!

The pub looks unprepossessing from outside. You might even think it was closed down from a distance. Inside its chic and cosy. Excellent draught beers and a huge list of Irish Whiskeys. Low key but efficient and friendly staff. As a bonus, two guys sat themselves in the corner and played darn good Gypsy jazz. Top notch

Pub de taille conviviale, petite halte,pour prendre un incontournable fish and ship ,service sympa et très honnête, pour la modif de la note.

Super friendly staff and a warm vibe at this place. The drinks were great, and I was accommodated for when asking for a custom virgin cocktail. Lovely spot for a post dinner drink. What we ordered was delicious and made promptly.

One of my fav places in London, and definitely the best in the area. This bar should exist forever. Never disappointed about the music and vibes. The cocktails are incredible and the staff are super friendly. Best vibe!

Underwhelming and overpriced. Visited briefly with friends. At around £5.80 a pint made it more expensive than the West End with less to offer.

What a little gem, loved the vibe here. The guys behind the bar were ace, and definitely a Bloody Mary that made it into my top three ever! A totally solid experience.

Well supervised before entry. Temperatures taken and lead details recorded. Friendly atmosphere. Good service. Quirky ambience.

Brilliant, brilliant bar!! The drinks were delicious, the staff were charming and knowledgeable. My friend and I had a great time. Can’t wait to revisit when life returns to normal post virus!

This place is fantastic. People are friendly and service is brilliant because they care about you without being trying to sell you more and more! The decoration is great and the music is perfect!

Non posso mica diventar matto tutto il tempo con i posti a conquista e a farmi strada nuotando nella folla!!! A me piacciono i pub come questo, tranquilli e frequentati dalla gente del posto lontani dalla calca, con una loro impronta.... una loro anima. Seduto in poltrona, mi sono gustato la mia Guinnes con degli ottimi nachos guardandomi Italia Scozia 6 nations (che purtroppo abbiamo perso) in grandissima pace ed allegria. Molto difficile trovare una simile chicca nella zona di Covent Garden

Any pub that has a bar seat with a window opening to the side street gets a thumbs up. Good beer, really nice 'darkish' atmosphere with the semi-closed blinds makes this a great choice any time of day. Somehow never too busy either!

This place changes the concept of pub! Great cocktails and amazing value for money! Staff are great fun and very engaging you can tell they love there job

...in Bethnal Green, with great decor and a superb beer selection. This is definitely one of my favourite pubs in the area.

He estado un par de veces, tienen una gran selección de whiskies, licores y cervezas. ¡Tienen una pequeña opción de Poitin y un gabinete de botellas clásicas que me parecen interesantes!Aprecio la zona en la que se encuentra y la clientela que puede aportar, por lo que, para una opinión personal, prefiero un buen ambiente clandestino con una buena bebida y tiempo para relajarse con un amigo con un cóctel de alta calidad que puede ofrecer en la semana perfectamente. Yo por eso lo visito entre semana.He estado en unos pocos fines de semana y con un DJ de vinilo podría ser increíble, pero nuevamente, personalmente tengo un lugar tan pequeño y delgado con poco espacio para estar de pie, no creo que la música coincida con el lugar. Me he ido más temprano unas cuantas veces durante el fin de semana debido a que las bebidas se repartieron sobre mí, las personas que caen sobre las mesas en las que estoy sentado y pisamos los pies constantemente.Nuevamente, por favor, no lea esto como algo negativo porque no me importa en otro lugar. Solo quiero informar a las personas con intereses similares a mí que pueden cambiar mucho los fines de semana.Son increíbles en lo que hacen con respecto a las bebidas, su marca, la calidad de los posavasos, la impresión del menú, etc. es toda mi estética y me encanta, pero solo quiero disfrutar de mi bebida durante la semana.

My friend and her partner visited the pub in January and my friend forgot her phone and they found it and kept it for her , thank you so much !

En una visita a Hackney para ver a mi hijo, él recomendó ir a The Sun Tavern. Pude haberme quedado toda la noche.Una gran selección de whisky para él y una gran variedad de ginebras para mí. Y cuando repetidamente le pedí al barman que me "sorprendiera" con su selección, lo clavaba todo el tiempo.¡Nos vemos cuando esté en la ciudad!

A nice New York vibe, low lights, very experimental cocktails (they like poitin), and good snacks. Only problem is its so busy - can be difficult to get a seat.

Por recomendación de un amigo, paramos en Sun Tavern y tomamos una bebida.

No esperaba un gran bar en esta área. Increíble selección de whiskies irlandeses. Tommy es el anfitrión perfecto muy bien informado sobre todos los productos. Decoración tipo barra de buceo con una mezcla ecléctica de clientes. Recomiendo encarecidamente el original caskmates whisky sour