People gathered near the bar in the back of the stalls at Hackney Empire
People gathered near the bar in the back of the stalls at Hackney Empire

Food & drink

Your visit

Food & drink

We have a bar on every level of Hackney Empire selling a range of drinks and snacks, so please do come and join us when doors open.

All of our bars are open before the show and during the interval (if there is one).

Please note: All of our bars are card-only, accepting all major credit and debit cards apart from American Express.

Have a read of our current bar menu below.

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A photo taken through the doors looking into the Dress Circle bar, showing people waiting to collect their drinks.

Two Palms:

In the 18th century, the largest arboretum in the world was located on the fields where Hackney Town Hall and Square stand today.

Built by the Loddiges family of Nurserymen, for 100 years the glass house was home to a vast collection of exotic plants, trees and flowers, including fabulous collections of rare orchids. At that time such flora, imported from around the world were awe inspiring and magical.

The town square is today prevailed over by two palms. These beautiful Canary Island variety date palms were placed here in celebration of that history. JAGUARSHOES COLLECTIVE are pleased to acknowledge that fascinating past with our new bar and music venue.

The team of The Victoria Dalston and Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes join forces in this new music venue in Mare Street. Curating in-house shows with the best up and coming bands presented by Permanent Creeps, and working with London best promoters such as Bird On The Wire, Eat Your Own Ears, Club The Mammoth, Bad Vibrations, Night Terrors, Triples Is Best and many more.

Located on the corner of Mare Street and Wilton Way. Find out more about the venue by clicking here.

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A photo showing a packed crowd watching a band play at Two Palms.
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A photo taken from behind two people on the stairs showing a full crowd watching a band play at Two Palms
Two Palms bar
A full crowd watching and enjoying a band play at Two Palms.
Two Palms music venue

Restaurants near us:

Located in the heart of Hackney there are a range of restaurants nearby, if you’re looking to grab a bite before a show.

Here’s a few you might want to check out:

Check out Google Maps for more ideas!