CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria Reviews Summary

Location

Pros:

• "Crate is in a cool location."
• "Tucked away along the canals of East London is this funky eatery that draws an eclectic crowd all there for the delicious pizza and craft beer."
• "Great laid back place with great views over the canal."
• "Perfect place to visit on a sunny Saturday afternoon to while away the hours."
• "Excellent location right by the canal. Spacious seating area outside with big chunky wooden tables and lovely views."
• "Eating by the canal during an exceptionally sunny day in summer (without leaving London! Can you believe that?) is priceless."
• "Situated next to a beautiful stretch of canal. Outdoor seating on a nice day is unmatchable."

Cons:

• "It is a little out of the way for some people."
• "Very close to Hackney Wick station but a little bit of a dodgey walk getting there, a bit industrial so be aware if you're on your own."
• "Only thing that let it down was no WiFi when I was there so couldn't stream the football."
• "Nice atmosphere, close to the canal. Unfortunately, it is always crowded and it is very difficult to find a table or seat."
• "The atmosphere is nice and area is great. However I’ve been disappointed the last 2 times I came and ordered pizza."
• "The service can occasionally be a bit random, so sometimes queues are long at the bar."
• "Seems to have slipped recently since I first visited a couple of years back. No variety on the beers they brew now just the same stuff usually."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Delicious range of thin base pizzas rock."
• "The IPA was delightful- hoppy, bitter, cool and crisp. The accompanying pizza was simple, hot, flavourful and fresh."
• "Home brewed IPA is very tasty."
• "Gorgeous thin and crispy pizzas, good variety of beers."
• "Thin, crispy pizzas - would highly recommend the courgette but save yourself from the Truffle. More than a bit bland."
• "And the stilton with butternut pizza was one of the best and crunchiest pizzas i've ever eaten."
• "The pizza is very inventive and inviting."

Cons:

• "The pizzas arrived reasonably quickly, they were not good value for money in my opinion, pretty tasteless, dry and not hot."
• "And the pizza was now't to write home about either!"
• "The pricing was a little higher than some of the other local bars."
• "Dissapointed to find the previously excelent IPA now (like several house brews) a keg beer now served under presure!¡"
• "Serves drinks in plastic cups. Not only the worst way to serve beer as a brewery but also another place contributing to plastic pollution by tons of it."
• "The pizzas are awful little flat beige discs, no bubble or colour to them. I've had better from a microwave."
• "Pizza is not. It’s very thin, no condiment, super thin and uncooked."

Service

Pros:

• "On the plus side we were well over the peak of Mount Tipsy thanks to the generous tour tasters."
• "The staff are so nice and friendly."
• "Crate: always some fun memories."
• "Love it. Always buzzing place with chilled vibes and good crowd."
• "The staff were accommodating and hospitable."
• "Very friendly staff despite the pressure they're under when extremely busy."
• "Staff were attentive and efficient."

Cons:

• "Staff were cold and lowkey rude."
• "Staff is very slow in serving and rude."
• "He was being very arrogant, but promised free drinks which he never brought to table."
• "Been mistreated by a staff."
• "The staff behind the bar just didn't really seem to care."
• "The girl was extremely rude shouting that everyone is waiting."
• "The staff were unhelpful and disrespectful."