London’s newest rooftop bar, PocketSquare, is located in the trendy Whitechapel neighborhood.
PocketSquare is a new rooftop bar in Whitechapel, East London, near Aldgate East station, and the launch night was marked by a brazenly triumphal mood, complete with a DJ playing a pulsating electronic fanfare to the launch.
“Eccentrically local, fantastically stunning, and an appealing refuge” is how they define themselves. We agree with this, however We don’t really understand it. Indeed, it goes well with the immaculately dressed young people mingling (literally, the bar is cozy), one of whom, we were reliably told, was on the popular reality TV show “Love Island,” against the background of an excited yet refined commotion.
Great views of a city known for its skyscrapers can be had from PocketSquare. Sipping drinks on a balcony overlooking London’s famous skyline is undeniably a special pleasure. Placed carefully, freestanding displays make it possible to accomplish precisely that, complete with accompanying selfies.
There are eight different trademark cocktails to choose from, all of which are made with gin in their cocktail laboratory. Each one has a tale to tell about East London’s past and works well with a different little plate.
To provide only one example, PEPYS GOLD (£16) combines Enemigo tequila, crème de pêches, almond milk, and milk. Sam Pepys’s expertise as a cheesemaker served as the basis for this. Sam Pepys hid his wheels, a kind of spherical cheese that, like fine wine, was as valuable as gold, in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The Lincolnshire poacher smoked cheese is served with it.
Verdict:
Small yet ambitious, it is inviting while steadfastly attempting to project an image of exclusivity (a word that appears on its homepage). If you’re seeking a more upscale, “high life” experience in East London, PocketSquare is a great alternative with reasonably priced drinks and snacks (the ninth floor of the Hyatt Place London City East, to be exact). Its sophistication and depth set it apart from the many other hips East London local pubs.
Open Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and 3 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays. The typical DJ schedule is Thursday through Saturday nights.
PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace 9th floor, Hyatt Place London City East, 45 Whitechapel Road
