Cafe 1001

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91 Brick Lane,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6QL

0872 148 0522
Note: Calls cost 10p per min plus network extras.

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Reviewer Shermanater
09/02/2012
I have never been to 1001 bar in the evening, but to be honest - every time I have been here in the afternoons, I have had a great time.

Chilled - good music and you can have a coffee or a beer. No fuss.
You can eat if you want to with a happy selection to choose from.

I come in with a laptop to escape my office sometimes, and it's always been a cool hang out where you can work if you need to.

Interesting people from all walks of life - and good for those who like people watching!

I can only imagine this place to be fun in the evenings.
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Reviewer elsie89
29/01/2012
1001 would have been a great place to chill out if it wasn't for the rude bouncers. They just make you wanna not go in. First point of contact and they just put you off! If you're lucky enough to get pass the ridiculous bouncers and manage to get in the place is quite cool and non-pretentious.
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Reviewer elsie89
29/01/2012
It would have been a great venue to chill out if it wasn't for the IMPOLITE or should i say RUDE bouncers. They just make you wanna not get in! First point of contact and they just put u off. Once you get in the place is quite cool and non-pretentious!
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Reviewer kennyr
09/06/2011
Visited there last Sunday, Had a great time, Good music friendly atmosphere and everyone was chilled out either chatting, dancing eating, drinking reading or on there laptops. this is definitely going to become a regular spot to chill out and unwind. Also to those that don't like the place there are plenty of other venues on brick lane so take your pick.
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Reviewer SereneMenace
08/06/2010
I had a moment's trepidation on entering when I thought that this was going to be an achingly trendy place for desperately trendy people. It turned out to be a very chilled out venue. I

went there in the afternoon for a Little Episodes event and it was perfect for this as it was large enough to be open and relaxed, yet intimate. People were reading, watching the bands, clicking on laptops, enjoying beers and coffees and juices. Comfy chairs and sofas. Tables. Unobtrusive decor. A library (Book Orphanage) for those who want to chill out and read.

I thought the drinks were a bit pricey, but it is London. I got over it.

The staff were helpful and friendly.

In the afternoon and early evening at least, this is a cool place to do your own thing and be your own person, with or without a book.

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21/11/2009
This has to be the coolest club in London Ive ever been to. Im in 2nd Yr at uni in London and ive done all terrible student nights at terrible west end clubs (cough on anon cough). Trying to explore new and better places I discovered Cafe 1001. The main room is spacious to rave to DnB, electro etc. and then the indoor cafe area is nice place to relax from the music which then opens up to massive outdoor seating where u can enjoy a chat and a smoke. The vibe at this club is incredible and it's full off social and interesting people. No entry cost is great and drinks aren't too dear. The bouncers are very chilled and don't follow you into toilets. I live in Hammersmith which is ages away from bricklane but this doesn't bother me, I catch the morning tube!
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Reviewer Anonymous
12/01/2009
THIS PLACE IS THE WORST CLUB-IF YOU CAN CALL IT THAT- IN THE WORLD. DO NOT ENTER!
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Reviewer Anonymous
22/01/2009
why
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Reviewer Chadinski17
02/01/2010
Absolutely atrocious. Despite the upbeat techno and Dnb the atmosphere was dead, was very disorganised and just altogether not worth 25 quid. Cloakroom attendants were lovely, noticed they had dropped someones scarf whilst taking it to the cloakroom. Told one of the clerk to pick up the scarf and it was very apparent it wasn't going back to it's owner. Manager was absolutely discourteous. Came into the main venue to find him dragging a guy by his wrist outside. Didn't know who he was at this point so told him to leave the guy alone and just sort it out verbally rather than physically. Manager then started pushing me and repeatedly shouting 'right now I want you the fuck out'. Incredibly unprofessional and 25 quid definitely not well spent. Wasn't worth a penny.
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Reviewer xxy001
07/02/2011
absolutely agree, this place is a shit-hole!
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Reviewer thejazzgirl
19/11/2011
I rather loooove it!!! it's the best place i know in London. always amazing vibe and great interesting people, fantastic cheep food (fresh burgers from the grill outside and nice salads and yummy wedges), friendly staff and incredible music!!! i would not fault it for a thing!!!Where is the cloak room? There's no cloak room in this place so you must confuse it to another bar. the fact that it's free entry makes it soo much more appealing and easy on the pocket! why complain?
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Reviewer Anonymous
09/09/2008
The best club in the whole wild world :)))))))))))))))never ending fun;)
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Reviewer Anonymous
10/07/2008
I loved this place. The barmaids were very helpful. I am a dwarf you see and i had a problem with this big good-looking guy twirling my girl but luckily he left. Thanks Cafe 1001.
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Reviewer linda46
21/01/2007
Cafe 1001 is one of the most gorgeous places in which I ever been in London. I'm not talking about elegant restaurants or snobby clubs, Cafe 1001 is a relaxing place where you can listen to very good music, from reggae to house or electro house, and just rest in the faboulous sofas, all lit by aromatic candles.
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Reviewer Zara258
14/01/2007
Cafe 1001 is the crappiest place I have ever been. It's just awful. Please people if you dont wanna get robbed and or killed, I would advice you to not go there. There was no entrance fee, so anybody, even a homeless person could enter. Cafe 1001 is an awful place!
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Reviewer LizzieM
17/11/2008
When did not having to pay an entrance fee become synonomous with crime?

Indeed, if only there were more places in London that charged £20 for the privilege of walking through a door.

Cafe 1001 is a gem; I honestly couldn't fault it.
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Reviewer LizzieM
17/11/2008
When did not having to pay an entrance fee become synonomous with crime?

Indeed, if only there were more places in London that charged £20 for the privilege of walking through a door.

Cafe 1001 is a gem; I honestly couldn't fault it.
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Reviewer Alicia192
31/07/2006
Cafe 1001 is a great retreat for an afternoon coffee, where you can sit upstairs in candlelit comfort or relax outside with a beer and BBQ. The food is all very reasonable and delicious and available throughout the evening as well.


There's always exciting events going on at Cafe 1001, with free jazz nights on Wednesdays and short films on Mondays. I go there whenever I'm in the area, or head out to Brick Lane just to have a drink with friends there. I love it!
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18/07/2005
Cafe 1001 walks of life mingle like buffalo on migration - a great spot for a cheeky beer ;)
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