Image: East London Brewing Co | East London Brewing Co's new pub, the Black Horse Tap

A new pub will open on top of a brewery on the Blackhorse Beer Mile

by · Time Out London

The E17 postcode is famed for many things. It’s home to the largest urban wetland in Europe, the east London outpost of one of the city’s most iconic theatres, and the continent’s longest street market. Oh, and let’s not forget its role as the birthplace of eponymous ’90s boy band East 17 and their iconic all-white festive fur ’fits. 

But if there’s one thing that the area has become more recognised for in the last decade or so, it’s beer. Blackhorse Beer Mile is a hotspot of tasty IPAs and industrial chic, home to a cluster of independent breweries, taprooms and bars, including the UK’s largest beer hall – Big Penny Social – and celebrated London beer brands like 40FT, Hackney Church, Pretty Decent, Signature Brew and Exale.

The brewski mecca welcomed a new name, East London Brewing Co (ELBC), in the spring, adding a taproom and gig venue. Now, ELBC is extending its Blackhorse Road digs with the launch of a new pub. 

Image: East London Brewing CoEast London Brewing Co's new pub, the Black Horse Tap

The Black Horse Tap will open in the space above the brewery on Friday November 27. Designed to look like a classic East End boozer, it’ll have space for 80 inside and another 80 on an outdoor terrace. 

Drinks will centre around ELBC’s cask range and a selection of in-house keg beers and lagers. There will also be a list of guest casks from elsewhere in the UK, which will rotate weekly. Plus, expect an agave-focused cocktail menu and a list of wines and spirits from independent makers.

Image: East London Brewing CoExterior of East London Brewing Co's new pub, the Black Horse Tap

The brewer also plans to debut an open-fire kitchen for the new launch, with a residency from street food stall Play With Fire running until the end of the year. 

The Black Horse Tap will open at Unit 2-4 Lockwood Way, Blackhorse Road, E17 5RB on November 27.

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