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03/06/2026
Beer, pizza, World Cup and in bed by midnight? Watch all England matches and selected others at Hackney Church ⚽️ Book now for:
THU 11 8pm Mexico - South Africa
SUN 14 9pm Germany - Curaçao
TUE 17 6pm Portugal - Congo
TUE 17 9pm England - Croatia
FRI 19 8pm USA - Australia
SAT 20 9pm Germany - Ivory Coast
SUN 21 5pm Spain - Saudi Arabia
SUN 21 9pm Belgium - Iran
TUE 23 9pm England - Ghana
WED 24 9pm Ecuador - Germany
FRI 26 8pm Norway - France
SAT 10pm England - Panama
Book via Hackney Church Brew Co.
01/06/2026
For those warming up for the World Cup, the pre party is landing at Big Penny Social this Sunday: join for the Retro Football Fair ⚽️
‘Expect thousands of vintage and retro football shirts, a genuinely passionate crowd, and that buzz you only get when everyone in the room is exactly where they want to be.’
Come down early to have the first pick, with the doors opening at 10:30. More info via
30/05/2026
Two more weeks until basically the entire estate gets to dance all day 🪩
The very first edition of Another Thought festival drops on Saturday 13 June, across seven venues (, , , , , and Caribbean Eatery), with ten partners curating the vibes. Check .world for the full lineup and get your tickets by Sunday night before prices go up!
29/05/2026
TGIF! Another sunny weekend coming up, with those last rays hitting Lockwood Way like it's meant to be 🌞 Pop by for cold pints by East London Brewing Company and hot buns by Play With Fire
28/05/2026
With these temperatures it's perfect picky bits weather. Leo and Renegade got you sorted with small plates, wine AND their in-house pianist. Enjoy two snack plates with a glass of Renegade wine for £16 every Thursday 🍷
Reserve a table via Renegade Urban Winery or pop by from 5pm
27/05/2026
By now you've gotten used to the sight of Hackney Church, but do you know what they have going on besides fresh beer? 🍺
💭 Join their weekly pub quiz from 7:30 every Wednesday for a shot at a £75 bar tab
🤑 £3.50 pints every Thursday, giving you a chance to catch up with your mates on a budget
🏰 Sunday Funday for the whole fam, with games and a bouncy castle
Find out more via Hackney Church Brew Co.
26/05/2026
All eyes on the World Cup 👀 With just over two weeks to go, it's time to lock down those plans
⚽️ 40FT Brewery is teaming up with Football Ramble for some massive watch parties with pre-game chat, merch and more
⚽️ Signature Brew Blackhorse Road's massive screens are ready for the majority of World Cup matches, including ALL Scotland matches
⚽️ Exale Taproom E17 is doing a 50/50 split between advance bookings and walk-ins on the day, so either book now or get down early on matchdays
⚽️ Pretty Decent Beer Co will be showing all England matches on screens inside and outdoors - bookings going fast
⚽️ Big Penny Social is going big as always, with three screens and space for over a thousand of you
24/05/2026
Well, that's a a bit of a downer to Pretty Decent's 9th birthday weekender... After being broken into last night, they can absolutely use your support today and tomorrow. Heatwaves make people do strange things: come drink enough drinks to help them replace their missing slushy machine 💰
23/05/2026
We all scream for ice cream this Saturday🍦
Happy Endings is treating the first 40 people at 40FT Brewery today (Saturday) to a delicious free ice cream. Find out how to get yours via Happy Endings Ice Cream and Desserts
22/05/2026
Cocktails, barbecue and sunshine? Burnt Faith is the place to be this bank holiday weekend 🌞
With Jules and his team slinging cocktails, classics and most likely frozen margs in the Brandy House and the Black Cactus boys grilling up the good stuff in the kitchen, it's a treat yourself weekend.
Book via Burnt Faith or pop in to see if there's space in the yard
21/05/2026
Sun's out - the beach is calling ⛱️
With a bank holiday filled with scorching temperatures, there really is no better time to launch Big Penny Beach Club. Yes, the beach is back at Big Penny Social with a brand new look, more activities, parties, Hackney Gelato and of course, plenty of Aperol. From beach volley and yoga to raves and family events, there's something for everyone.
Big Penny Beach Club opens this Friday - book your spot now via Big Penny Social
19/05/2026
Sweaty night ahead at Exale Taproom E17 🔥 Stow-Ho House is taking over this Thursday, so you can come dance all night for a good cause!
You can raise money for the Brains Trust UK with this Prince-themed night featuring Heidi, Tayo, Trafford, Samuel Potts and a very special guest 👀 (Mind you, previous special guests at Stow-Ho nights have been Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Joe Goddard and many more)
Exale is ticketed only this Thursday - grabs yours while they last
18/05/2026
Here Comes the Sun, doo doo doo doo 🌞
Consider festival season opened, with This Feeling taking over Signature Brew this Saturday. Here Comes The Sun festival is all about the next wave of UK guitar bands and indie bangers, featuring CUSP, the Ariston, Cheap Suits and many more.
More info and tickets via Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
17/05/2026
Sunday Soul Session at Borough Wines 🍷
Head to the Mile's newest winery for a chilled Sunday for connoisseurs of soul music, wine and of course craft beer with local rare vinyl collectors taking over the decks from 2 until 8pm. Free entry!
16/05/2026
The FA Cup final on the big screen with a side of fresh pints, delicious tacos by Acme Taco and ice cream by Happy Endings? Head down to 40ft now ⚽️
14/05/2026
Hackney Church is calling - it has £3.50 pints for you all night 🍺 Long live Thursdays on the Blackhorse Beer Mile, with the happiest hours of the week all around
13/05/2026
Just waiting for sunshine, frosés in the sun and delicious small plates at Renegade Urban Winery 🌞
12/05/2026
MORE birthday fun this month 🥳 We're celebrating nine whole years of Pretty Decent next weekend, here's what to expect:
🍻 First Pour Thursday, birthday edition on the 21st of May
Come try all three birthday specials at £4.50 a pint: a hazy pale, a NEIPA and a fruit sour, 'each inspired by the very best (read: worst!) of birthday gifting'
🪩 Ultra Party Time on Friday the 22nd
Team Pretty Decent is taking overthe decks for a B2B session of their eh... eclectic taste. Join for more birthday beers, pizza, prizes and whatever will blast from the speakers.
🏃♂️➡️ 10k Tappy to Tappy on Saturday the 23rd
'Nothing says birthday like a big (hungover from the night before) run, because we’re all about wellness as we get older'. Join for a 10K from Blackhorse Road to Victoria Park with a birthday beer waiting for you at the finish line.
More info via Pretty Decent Beer Co
11/05/2026
The cutest Monday of the year is upon us: late May bank holiday Monday at Big Penny with their Pooches & Pints dog show 🐾
Wether you want to show the world you have the best dog or spend and afternoon gawking at very good boys and girls, you'll be smiling all afternoon. You can sign up your own dog at this very non-professional and very laidback show at 1:30pm for categories such as best trick, best outfit, best old dog or have a shot at the obstacle course.
No dog? A sunny afternoon in Big Penny's garden having drinks and looking at dogs should convince you ☀️ See you on Monday 25 May - book a garden table via Big Penny Social
10/05/2026
Sundays are for roasts, especially if the sun decides to stay hidden 🌥️ Burnt Faith's Brandy House is the place for a proper Sunday treat, with delicious cocktails and generously filled Sunday Sermon trays from Black Cactus BBQ 🍗
Booking advised!
09/05/2026
That's right, East London Brewing Company is here to stay! Pop by as they are settling into their new space on Lockwood Way - it's a pretty warm welcome with £5 pints all weekend 🍺
04/05/2026
Glorious sunshine, delicious drinks, entertainment all around - what a day 👏
02/05/2026
Coming down for our 4th birthday party tomorrow? With ten locations, there's loads going on. Here's what to expect on Lockwood Way:
🍺 A big welcome to East London Brewing Company, who will be showing off their massive amount of outdoor space with 20 taps, a tequila bar, live music, DJs and food by Craig Purkiss. Bringing the little ones? Shabba DJs are taking over until 4pm with music, a bouncy castle, face painting, circus acts and more.
🍷 With outdoor seating at the front and back, it's about time for al fresco frosé at Renegade Urban Winery. Try all the locally produced wines and take your time with Leo's incredible Sunday menu.
🌮 40FT Brewery really is a foodies paradise with Acme Tacos and Happy Endings bringing soft serve. If you're set on tacos, better come down early - they tend to sell out!
01/05/2026
What a gorgeous kick off to a sunny bank holiday weekend 🌞
If you're not planning to spend your long weekend catching rays in Big Penny Social's massive beer garden (did you know you can book outdoor tables?), there's plenty of other things to do. From EVE Wrestling tonight to a h***y tonk hoedown with a rodeo bull tomorrow, the Beer Mile's birthday party with all brass and whistles on Sunday and a special bank holiday Monday We Can Be Heroes showcase.
Find out more via Big Penny Social
29/04/2026
Signature Brew is going to be roasting for our birthday party this Sunday 🔥
With Reggae Roast Soundsystem taking over the brewery for the day, you're in for a big party. It's free entry for all of you until 6pm, with only 50 tickets left for the huge lineup behind the shutters in the evening. Massive names on the mic and decks, including MCs Horseman & Mr Williamz, Ed Solo, Ras Kwame, Earl Gateshead and more.
More info on tickets and lineup via Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
Address
665 Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 6JT
To reach the venue located on Forest Road in London, you can take a bus or tube to Blackhorse Road Station. From there, you can walk towards the east end of Forest Road for around 10-15 minutes to reach your destination. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park your vehicle at any of the nearby parking facilities available on Forest Road and then walk to the venue. Please note that parking spaces may be limited during peak hours, so it is advisable to arrive early or use public transport.
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What people say
Blackhorse Beer Mile, located on Forest Road in London, is a must-visit for any craft beer enthusiast. This walking route takes you through some of the most exciting craft breweries in London, offering a unique and diverse selection of beers. The social media posts from the various breweries along the route showcase the vibrant atmosphere and events that take place regularly. From vintage markets to movie nights with themed films, there is always something happening at Blackhorse Beer Mile. And if you're not in the mood for a pint, Pretty Decent Beer Co's sour slushies are back! With so much to offer, Blackhorse Beer Mile is definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for a fun and unique drinking experience.
