Mr Buckley's

Mr Buckley’s restaurant and bar is housed in a former Victorian drinking den burnt down by this Haggerston hotspot’s namesake Mr William Buckley in 1883. Returned to its former glory in 2012, Mr Buckley’s has become a favourite for East London’s foodies and cocktail lovers alike. Head chef William Dennard and his willing assistant Danny Cheetham presides over a seasonal, contemporary British and European menu of small plates by night and a hugely popular brunch menu by day. A firm favourite among East London’s cocktail connoisseurs and locals to Hackney Road, Mr Buckley’s is a destination for those looking to take a boozy weekend brunch through to dinner and a late-night party in the secret basement bar, open until 2am on the weekends.

Now here is a place that’s delivering the goods, aesthetically as well as culinarily. Mr Buckley’s on Hackney Road spells innovative cooking and inspired gastronomy, and a place to take a perch all weekend. The premises, formerly an infamous Victorian watering-hole, have been rebuilt and restored to their former glory, fitted out in these fine times with a contemporary industrial look, all bare hanging lightbulbs and exposed brick walls. It’s that pared-down look that has become so synonymous with cool and quality hangouts and restaurants in the historic warrens of East London. Add to the feel of the place a menu that shows off head chef William Dennard’s inspired, creative cooking, and you have yourself a winner at this fantastic Haggerston cocktail bar and restaurant.

Mr Buckley’s modern European and British menu changes monthly, taking advantage of only the freshest produce. Brunches on the weekend (beginning at 10am) are best accompanied by something from the cocktail list, now renowned in East London food and drink circles. For temperate souls on a working bee, bring your laptop and tap into the free WiFi while you sip on expertly-made coffees, juices – and that to-die-for brunch menu! Mr Buckley’s keeps pace with the Haggerston crowd all day, carrying punters through to dinner before directing the most earnest of patrons to the secret basement bar, where the party carries on until 2am over the weekend.