Pub in Hackney
Cock Tavern
315 Mare Street, Hackney, E8 1EJClosest station: Hackney Central, about 2 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 287 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Cock Tavern
Shabby-chic tavern offering Howling Hops microbrewery craft beers, plus bar snacks.
There has been a Cock tavern in central Hackney since the 1650s, this latest incarnation having been built by Truman's in the 1930s. It is a bustling, town-centre, single-roomed pub which boasts Hackney's smallest pub garden and good (for Hackney) beer prices. The Howling Hops brewery was formerly located in the cellar, and whilst they have moved out, the shared ownership of the pub remains the same and four of their beers are usually on sale, alongside varying guest beers and an excellent selection of real ciders, normally at least 6 available. Basic but high-quality bar snacks are served and you may also ask to bring outside food in, for example from the Sutton and Sons Fish and Chip shop round the corner. Also an excellent selection of keg and bottled beers, and innovative and interesting low alcohol and alcohol free drinks, many made locally. Regular themed nights include the monthly 'cheese night', and the 'hop swap' where punters are encouraged to bring a beer to swap with others and taste. On busy nights you may find someone playing the piano for a singalong. Brewers from nearby breweries (Including 5 Points) can regularly be found propping up the bar, and they and bar staff are always keen for a chat about the beer on offer, or the beer scene more generally. Card Only - No cash. ELAC CAMRA cider pub of the year 2024.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Very small
- Family Friendly: Until 8pm
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: Eight: Various
- Serves LocAle
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 287 ratings
5 out of 5Jason Schwebelon Google, August 2024
Great beers and London western ciders. great place if you want to try the real deal in a tap room - classic pub ambiance
5 out of 5Ganu Gasperooon Google, June 2024
Has to be one of my Top 5 boozers in London! Little or no food, a huge selection of real ales and ciders, and great service. A calm oasis on the crazy noisy mayhem of Mare Street. Great prices, too - less than a fiver for a great local ale. You'll never have a bad pint in here! 👍
5 out of 5Charriz Dominique Babaoon Google, July 2024
Good selection of beers. Nice and friendly staff. Several options of board games to choose from.
4 out of 5Jennifer Smithon Google, June 2023
Seemed a bit surly service to me, but overall we had a good time relaxing. It’s quite stuffy inside, with only fans, so I would def go earlier in the afternoon like we did. Great variety of ciders on tap and a wicked strong cherry mead also available.
5 out of 5Patrick Foyon Google, December 2023
This is a real gem for those who like an authentic pub. It is cosy and the stools along the bar which have disappeared in most places give this an old-school feel. The staff were friendly and helpful and the pub had a nice bustling feel. It serves a good selection of ales and IPA on handpumps, with a good selection of canned beers & wines. Some nice touches are Bovril for £2 and an assortment pickled eggs, I'd recommend the marmite & balsamic flavours (see photo). All in all, this is the antithesis of the industrial gastropub and feels a little like stepping back in time 😊
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.