Signature Brew Haggerston

Lively Music Haven with Stellar Beers

Nestled snugly beneath the arterial Haggerston bridge, The Roadie is not just a pub, but a veritable oasis of craft culture and communal joy. Within moments of swinging open its unassuming door, you're splashed in a heady swirl of laughter, top-notch brews, and the architectural charm of exposed brickwork that stretches overhead like a welcoming arch on London’s roads. Their brew selection tips a stout hat to local prowess; rich, bold IPAs swim alongside playful sour pints, curating a bittersweet symphony for any palate. The staff demonstrate an encyclopedic knowledge of their wares and eagerly offer jubilant recommendations, serving up a drink as adeptly as they serve up a smile.

Beyond their pint offerings, The Roadie excels in harmonious blendings of sound and space. Dust off the day's restraints at their hopping live music scene, where burgeoning talents electrify the airwaves amidst attendances from wannabe groupies to the idle alfresco sippers by the canal. Particularly, I was kaleidoscopically charmed by the inviting outdoor space which marries the internal hum with the quiet canal-side sway, perfect for cooling off or puffing contemplatively. Minor inconveniences, like some hit-or-miss bites and sightlines challenged by a quaintly low stage, are easily shrugged away in favor of such booming bands and lively vibes. They seem to honour the motto: pour the pint cold, keep the welcome warm, and let the music blaze free—a gem shine hidden under the bridge. — Milo Tastemaker