When In London Visit MCQueen

McQueen
55-61 Tabernacle Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4AA.
Telephone: (020) 7036 9229

Definitely named after a certain Steve - images of the star of The Great Escape adorn the walls at this slick Shoreditch bar and restaurant located on the site once occupied by The Tabernacle. The main bar area is all polished wood and exposed brick work, a black and masculine space, while the basement has been transformed into a suitably moody, brooding space with comfy booths and a small stage. On Thursday night it’s ‘Secret Rendezvous’ which brings together the worlds of circus, burlesque and cabaret. There’s a theatrical quality to a lot of the design and the music policy suits the venue’s retro styling. Cocktails are taken seriously and executed with care and attention. The promised kitchen is now open and serves a well thought out selection of Modern European dishes.