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The sun is finally making more frequent (and very hot) appearances, which can only mean that we will be eating and drinking outside more often.
This week, we tried Cafe 1001 on the corner of Dray Walk and Brick Lane in East London located inside the Truman Brewery and loved it for its relaxed, urban vibe.
What does Café 1001 offer?
Dray Walk itself is a buzzing street filled with a variety of food trucks, independent shops and art galleries. For the next few weekends during summer, there will be different pop-up shops and record fairs as well as DJs or live music. You can sit inside if the weather takes a negative turn or alternatively, sit outside along the street (perfect for people watching if your date is late!) The bar menu is pretty standard with a selection of different wines, beers and cocktail options.
What really stood out was how well-priced all the drinks were. These days, drinsk can be so expensive in venues but here, a bottle of wine ranged from £24-38 and there was an Apérol Spritz special for 2 for £12. Perfect in the sunshine! Next door to the bar is a takeaway pizza restaurant if you are hungry, serving divine homemade sourdough pizzas between £8-15 that you can bring to your table.
Café 1001 is Ideal for:
First dates, starter drinks with friends, mid-week lunches or post work drinks.
The outdoor setting is filled with laughter and chitter-chatter of the other tables, but isn’t too loud to disrupt conversation. Cafe 1001 is even dog-friendly in case you want to bring your furry friend to break the ice!
Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Range: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall: 8/10. We certainly plan to go again after a snoop around the shops, spoiling ourselves with an Apérol Spritz (or two)!
Address: Inside the Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL
Instagram: @cafe_1001