Grow Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Setting

Pros:

• "Grow is one of the coolest places to hang out in Hackney and I’ve been going there for years!"
• "The space is incredibly unique with a great view overlooking the canal and full of art and charm."
• "Great venue by the river with a good beer selection and delicious food with many options to choose from."
• "Beautiful place by the canal. Very relaxing and chill place for drinks."

Cons:

• "Music was way too loud. We ended up leaving early because of it."
• "Only 1 bar after 11pm is a joke. The whole downstairs is blocked with people trying to get a drink."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "The food is really good. The flavors are a mix of British and Middle Eastern dishes."
• "The Spiced Vegan Wellington is a must-try. It's delicious and satisfying, perfect for a Sunday roast."
• "A giant bowl of Loaded sweet potato fries was outstanding!"

Cons:

• "Skip the food because the spinach and egg wrap was tasteless."
• "The fries were also quite expensive for its portion - so we didn’t end up getting any!"

Service

Pros:

• "The staff is really friendly and helpful and the location on the river with plenty of shade."
• "Staff were really friendly and attentive to any needs."
• "The staff were really friendly and helpful, and they've got some sensible measures in place for social distancing."

Cons:

• "They forgot about our food though and we waited 1hr 15 mins for a falafel and chips."
• "Nice bar but two members of staff having an argument in front of customers when I was there today."

Events & Entertainment

Pros:

• "We came here for the live music over the weekend. The music was good, wonderful setting by the river."
• "Also, live jazz music every Thursday!"
• "Live Jazz on Thursdays for a few pounds. I was amazed with the view to the canal, good music and excellent selection of beers."

Cons:

• "It gets a bit too loud to have a comfortable conversation but you can always go outside to a cool seating area by the canal."

Accessibility & Convenience

Pros:

• "It's a short walk from the tube station."
• "You may need to be on their WiFi for orders through the app to work properly, we had a few failed attempts using 4G."

Cons:

• "Service is on the slow side, and portions are not too big either, although the food is nice."