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Beer Merchants Tap, Hackney Wick, E9
E9
E9 5LN
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Beer Merchants Tap
@EwanRCD @HalfAcreBeer Ahhh: in which case, why not bring her along? Be rude not to share some of that @HalfAcreBeer goodness...
4:25 PM Jan 24th 2018 from Twitter for Android
Reviews of Beer Merchants Tap (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Beer Merchants Tap
Not sure whether this was previously an industrial building or a warehouse, but the ground floor now houses a large modern craft beer bar and bottle shop. Slightly split-level seating area in the bar, with at least one more room beyond and outdoor seating areas on two sides. Very diverse selection from the row of 20 keg taps on the bar-back. with Burning Sky's Plateau (£6.00) available from one of the pair of handpumps.
On 29th July 2026
- rating: 7
[User has posted 9210 recommendations about 9210 pubs]
Blue Scrumpy left this review about Beer Merchants Tap
Fairly large bar located not too far from Hackney Wick Overground station. On a West Ham matchday, this place was very busy and finding any spare seating was difficult. There is one main room with the bar and a side room where we managed to squeeze onto a shared table. There is also plenty of outdoor seating, with a food truck doing a good trade. Kids and dogs were present.
The bar has a couple of handpulls. Despite it being a busy day, only one was clipped with Verdant Lamanva. Keg beers included Bullhouse Big Fish, Sierra Nevada American Pale Ale, Lervig House Party, Deya Steady Rolling Man & Cantillon Vigneronne, Rose de Gambrinus, Magic Lambic, Nath, Sang Bleu, Saint Lamnivus, Ashanti, Cuvee Saint-Gilloise, Grand Cru Bruocsella, Grenache Blanc, Tournesol Noir & Sous Les Etoiles.
It looked like the Cantillon beers were part of a tap takeover and we also noticed a small group conducting a tasting session of further bottled Cantillon beers, mostly lambics.
This was the one remaining East London pub in the Good Beer Guide that I hadn't previously visited but I'm amazed it gets an entry given just the one cask ale. A handy place for the station and also for any events at the London Stadium but I'm not sure I'll be rushing back.
On 26th April 2026
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3552 recommendations about 3550 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Beer Merchants Tap
ORIGINAL REVIEW January 2022
On the ground floor of a former industrial building,this large space is dedicated to beer in all it's forms.There is a long bar opposite the entrance with 20 rear wall mounted keg taps and two handpumps ,just one working offering Deya Best Foot Forward,a standard 3.8% bitter.The keg selection was wide,continental lager,british beer with a mix of styles.My schooner of Garage Stepped On cost £5.65 for a pretty avarage porter,I felt ripped off.There are fridges on all sides,some by region ,some by beer style but a look at the Belgian fridge left me underwhelmed.
There is a raised decking area inside with smaller tables ,as opposed to the large refectory benches opposite the bar.A table football machine was to one side.Outside there is a large courtyard with pic nic bench seating .
It maybe industrial chic,but with lots of competition locally this wouldn't be top of the list for a revisit.
UPDATE
A couple of visits recently resulted in either 1 or 2 quality pints of real ale ,I really enjoyed Glasshouse Koyo Red (NBSS 4.5) and Full Circle Hoop (NBSS 4) on the same night which makes this a pub to seek out.Very high quality whisky too,and friendly service behind the bar.A big upgrade from me.
On 10th January 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3211 recommendations about 3211 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 31 October 2018 by Komakino .
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