The Hackney Pearl

Four of us went on Friday night for some dinner and to catch up. The ambience and service was lovely but sadly the veggie curry which they charged £12 for was awful. Like something you'd put together as a student, complete with packet rice and shop bought naan. Worst of all was a very stody, stale and overly harshly spiced dahl, which none of the three of us touched. Really disappointing I'd be ashamed to serve it to friends at home. we did receive some free desserts when we complained about the curry to our waiter, which was appreciated. But I'd much rather not have forked out £24 in the first place for such poor food.

No effort to reserve table and evasive when trying to establish if they even bother "What about the table outside? It was raining. Watch the service charge that is put on as default. (even when they lost our booking). Pity great location and they are trying hard Still worth a shot and to be fair the service was friendly.

Booked a table at the Hackney Pearl for my son's birthday. He'd always wanted to go so I said I'd treat him. Told people so we all knew where to meet. Just before I got there I picked up a voicemail from the Hackney Pearl saying they were closed that evening. Bit of a disaster really. Ended up in the Pembury Tavern which was quite pleasant and interesting food. I'd go there again!

New to the area and wanted somewhere nice to chill out, get some nice dinner, enjoy a beer and the sunshine. Ticked all the boxes and really enjoyed the choice of beers available.. Would definitely recommend and have done frequently A+ for a slightly more tucked away piece of Hackney Wick

I went for brunch with a couple of people and thought the menu was delicious and different to the standard brunch places. i had poached eggs, spinach and butternut squash and it was lush! the service was a little slow considering it wasnt that busy but we were in no hurry and lingered quite a while after eating chatting away. it's slight out of the way in its location and not much around to look at our people to watch but would definitely go back.