Really cool scene in Hackney Wick. Bartender recommended the banana curry pizza. I was a bit skeptical, but decided to give it a go. It worked. Brilliant fusion of flavor. The Crate beer is really good as well. I tried one of the Ipa's and really enjoyed it. Nice seating areas inside, and outside along the water. read more

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Amazing beers; great pizza; friendly staff. The place is tucked away on the bank of a canal in Hackney Wick. We came on a dismal and dreary London winter night, so I almost thought we wouldn't be able to find it. I bet it looks a lot more cheerful in the summer. Inside is industrial space with wooden tables and benches. Looks stylish, but without unnecessary pretension. I've tried four different beers here, and the golden ale is by far my favorite. It has to be the best golden ale I've tried. Amazingly subtle honey notes. Very drinkable and tasty. The stout is quite amazing as well. If you are a beer geek, you won't regret the visit because of those two beers only. read more

Well isn't this place a hipster magnet!? It is the kind of place you come across a lot in East London. It's a real shame there isn't a little more originality in the decor and use of such a big space. As a cider fan, the one on tap was my choice. It was very nice and I would drink it again. Many times. The pizza was not for me. The topping/crust ratio is not something I've come across before, or would look for again. I do like a thin crust but that was thinner than your average bear. There was also no spice to my spicy salami :( Although on the canal, which would be great for summer, I'd opt for number 90, just down the road, for a drink instead. read more

A friend and I signed up for a canal canoeing evening which ended up here on a Friday night. The paddle over was fun, and we were in need of something to warm us up, Crate managed to sort us out. The space is reasonably large and decked out with an obvious regard for the target clientele's sensibilities. Sadly the sun was down but I can imagine the outside canal-side area is perfect throughout the summer. Our pizza arrived in a reasonable time (35 minutes advertised above the bar seemed about right) and was very nice - thin base with sufficient topping (and flavoursome toppings to boot). This worked well with the pint of Crate IPA (hoppy, but well balanced). The staff were friendly and helpful, dealing well with the obvious burden of working in such a busy and popular place. If you're not slightly damp and quite tired from a paddle up the canal I'd reckon you could have a long and fun evening (as long as you don't suddenly need the loo - the queue is rather long). There are lots of beers to try, nit just Crate but guest taps. Just make sure not to miss the last Overground home at 11something. read more

Went here on a quiet Tuesday night and there was still good atmosphere, nice lighting and jazzy music playing. Good beers on tap and friendly staff. Can get super busy later in the week. Pizza was served in 15 mins and was excellent. Really light crunchy base and good toppings. Only snacks they have is pistachio nuts. But pistachio nuts are the best so who cares? read more

First few times I absolutely loved the pizza, but I haven't been quite as impressed lately though it is still good. stilton & sweet potato, lamb, spicy salami, and the veggie options are all really yummy. Crate has great outdoor seating right on the canal so it's fantastic for a warm afternoon or evening. they also have great ginger beer options--much better than the typical off-license selections. only downside can be the crowds/ scene on a weekend night. though whether that's a good or bad thing probably depends on what you're into. read more

PROS: I am Italian and I have looked for long for a good pizzeria in London... and then I have discovered "Crate Brewery". The pizza is sooooo good, crunchy and delicious as I used to eat when I was living in Rome :D *YUMMY* This place definitely deserves 5 stars! Cider is also good :) CONS: In terms of foods... There isn't a big selection. It's all about pizza or chips or pistachios. That's it :/ read more

Stumbled across this restaurant/bar when exploring Hackney Wick. The pizza is amazing, the restaurant is stylish and the location is perfect - slightly hidden away so it doesn't get overly crowded and along the canal. Staff are very friendly. The only downside is that our pizzas all arrived at different times (but we were told that when we ordered). Have been back several times to show friends and would definitely go again. read more

I haven't eaten here but only had a beer (a good Session IPA). It was a Saturday afternoon therefore it was crowded. Anyway, the service is still very friendly and they have also guest beers. read more

Great selection of crafted drinks. Great pizza choices. Great environment. Lively atmohphere. Cyclists, dogs and little ones welcome. SOLD!!!! read more

Crate Brewery - Great canal spot - Pizza Near Me - London, XGL

Great beer and pizza but this place is mainly awesome because of the atmosphere. The pizzas are wood fired and simple (yum) and the beer is cold. You can sit in a boat on the canal or outside on a bench table and people watch and soak in the surroundings all day. They have an outside cocktail bar around the side if you need a break from the beer which looks pretty good (I never get sick of beer). Definitely at its best when it's a sunny day. Full of 20-35 year olds, a bit grungy and a little bit dirty but it suits the canal area. Highly recommended. read more

We did a craft beer tour at Crate during my visit to London and the guide, James, was witty and entertaining. It was a good balance of fun, education and tasty beer. The variety and amount of beer to taste was ridiculous. I loved the sour beer, which I'd never had before. The pizza smelled amazing and tasted even better. One of the best craft beer tours I've been on and that's coming from someone who's been to many in the states. If you are in East London, this beer tour is a must! read more

Crate is one of my favourite places to hang out in East London. The decor is industrial, the clients are cool and it is often hard to find a seat but that is all part of it's charm. This place is a real community hub. As for the food the pizzas are worth the often long wait; paper thin, crisp and with unusual but oh so tasty toppings. The sweet potato, stilton and walnut is a firm favourite of mine . Whilst you wait for your pizza to arrive there are plenty of their own craft beers to choose from as well as guest taps, bottle drinks, and wine, which the staff will happily advise on. read more

Trendy canal side bar. Outdoor seating is a bit hit and miss with people hogging large tables when really others could share. Pizza was excellent, a bit of wait as it was busy. Bar area is very small so it is hard to get your order in. read more

The food and the beer was all so good. The bar tenders and servers were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond in every way. The only reason I'd give it less than 4 stars is that it is quite out of the way from city center and the neighborhood is a little more sketchy than we are used to. Also, the place was very full, so we had to sit outside and approach a waiter after a while because we were uncertain what the procedure was. You also order everything at the bar so we were not able to split the check or anything. I highly recommend this place to anyone adventurous enough to try a new place. read more

Amazing vibe, the best place to spend a sunny evening in: the graffiti and the canal-side view are very East London, while the pizza is really tasty and different from what you get in your average London cool spot. read more

My finance and I have been on a pizza pilgrimage in search of the perfect slice. It has taken us to Franco Manca, Homeslice, and Pizza East. Most recently, it landed us by a canal at Crate Brewery. I can imagine that this would have been a less pleasant experience on a more crowded evening, but on Sunday around 7pm, we were greeted by a relaxed scene. A DJ was spinning some tunes and table space was available. 3 delicious pizzas (enough to feed 4) were in front of us in 20 minutes. Crate has nailed the crust--thin, crispy, and delicious. The truffle pizza was good though a bit bland--until we added chilli sauce and unlocked its full potential. The pepperoni was pizza was classically good. Of course, the beer drinkers among us loved the brew. After, we grabbed drinks in an houseboat docked outside. Great way to end a weekend. read more

Micro-brewery, serving their own beers (golden and IPA on tap when I visited) as well as from other breweries. Serves fantastic pizza with great topping combos. Well worth a visit. read more

Very cool brewery with tasty thin crust pizza. Had the sage and truffle so good!!! Also a small wine list for those that don't drink beer. Large patio a must during the summer. But was still packed on a cold winter afternoon. read more

Mmmmm hibiscus and coffee bean soda is yummy! Fun venue, great staff and good area for events.

The pizzas are great. Great beers. Staff are unfortunately quite rude. I asked one of them for a spoon for a cup of tea I'd ordered and he said 'I already gave you one.' When I pointed out he didn't, he rushed over two spoons and SLAMMED them down on the table. The place wasn't busy at all. Early evening. Needlessly aggressive. read more

BEST PIZZA IN EAST LONDON! Good vibes! A little overpriced maybe and sometimes the wait is too long that you wind up heading elsewhere. But when you DO get that pizza! Oh boy oh boy! Just get here early for your best chances of eating! read more

If you're at the Olympic Park, make a point of diverting to the Crate for their pizza. We had the Mediterranean lamb one, which was excellent. The base is thin and crispy, more like a bread than pizza dough, and the lamb beautifully spiced and light with fresh green chillies and coriander on top. read more

Good pizza, lush staff, gets very very busy in the summer but a great location by the canal. Shuts at midnight leaving you stranded in Hackney Wick with no place to go but still a great place for casual boozy days. read more

We just had a lovely afternoon with friends drinking cider and eating pizza by the canal! The atmosphere was great and the pizza not bad at all indeed!!! Definitely a place to come back again this summer!! read more