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Mother Kelly’s Bethnal Green

Bar Pub Beer store Beer hall

Under railway arches, this industrial bar and shop with a patio offers draft and bottled beers. People often mention beer, beers, selection, great, Great, friendly, craft, atmosphere, nice, fridges,


Address

251 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE, United Kingdom

Website

motherkellys.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7012 1244

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 PM to 12 AM, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beer (24) beers (19) selection (17) great (15) Great (13) friendly (12) craft (11) atmosphere (10) nice (8) fridges (8)
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  • 5/5 Mike773 U. 1 year ago on Google • 979 reviews
    15/10/22: literally one of my favourite places on out Bethnal Green Ale Trail. Quite busy inside and out, fantastic friemdly service. Awesome choice of craft ales, you can't go wrong. Had a great atmosphere and vibe. Dog friendly, which speaks volumes. Had a few tasters and then selected the Yonder Raspberry gose as my favourite. The Anspach & Hobday Nitro Porter was epic and balanced each other very well. The Kernel Brewery Biere du Saison Apricot was as sour as they come. The Orbit Hakata Red Ale was very palletable. Mother Kelly's is under that arches and housed in the converted arch. It's a New York inspired tap room and bottle shop, stocking wares from independent breweries at affordable prices. Thirds, halves, two thirds, schooners, pints, bottle, cans and growlers.......
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah S. 9 months ago on Google • 360 reviews
    Have been going to Mother Kelly’s in Bethnal Green for years and always have a great time here: it’s so friendly, the inside and outside seating is bright and stylish. Stunning range of beers, nice food: olives, cheeseboard etc. All in all a lovely spot. On my last visit the dogs there were ADORABLE too!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leighton S. 2 years ago on Google • 309 reviews
    A fantastic beer venue, probably a must-visit place for a beer geek visiting London. Great range of beers on tap (keg) with an emphasis on London and UK breweries. They do 1/3 pours, which is great. Decent prices. Several fridges loaded with cans and bottles of all beer styles, including some continental European stuff (Germany, Belgium, etc.). Staff is usually quite pleasant and efficient. Lots of seating indoors and also a big outdoor patio area. Great place to check out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicholas P. 11 months ago on Google
    Great ales & wide selection plus a vast selection of bottled beers & cans available from self-service fridges. Some of the draught ales are very, very strong, sold in ⅓pt, which is just as well as a full pint would have you struggling to maintain your balance! 😉 The place has a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere and they play some good music too, but not so intrusive that you can't have a conversation. Last time I was delighted to hear some Fat Freddy's Drop, one of my favourite bands. It all adds to the conducive atmosphere. You often end up sharing a table, as it's frequently busy and they're at a premium, but that can add to the fun too; you could well find yourself starting a genuine new friendship. Considering how crowded it gets, especially inside, it's just as well it's got such a laid back, easy going vibe, which is just as much down to the clientele as anything else. There is a generous seating area outside, but it isn't really sheltered, apart from an awning that isn't always out. I've been informed that it's an automated system and it doesn't like windy conditions. Consequently these don't see so much use during the colder/wetter days apart from the occasional smoker. On wet days even they tend to favour the shelter of the arches by the entrance rather than brave the rain. PS I've noticed that some reviewers found the staff unhelpful when it came to suggesting suitable nets. This hasn't been my experience at all and, furthermore, you can also ask to taste the beers. Obviously you can't expect to taste all 19, nor does it apply to the bottles/cans, but with the menu as a guide, two or three should be enough to find one to your liking and no one's ever quibbled about asking to taste that many.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great craft beer bar I can't believe I have never been here before. Staff nice and friendly and very attentive. It's in a great location not too far from Bethnal Green tube station and has a great selection of beer and cider on tap or in a bottle or can. They have quite of few large fridges full of bottles of beer from several different countries and different styles so I am sure you will find something you like. There is also lots of seating inside as well as outside. Food wise when we went there they had cheese board, meat board or a mixed board which we didn't try but I definitely plan another visit to try them
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie C. 2 months ago on Google • 360 reviews New
    This was a lovely place to spend an hour or so. Decent selection on draft and a good range in the fridges. Nice atmosphere, felt fairly chilled. Would definitely come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim W. 1 month ago on Google • 185 reviews New
    Really good selection of over 20 craft ales. I didn't eat here so can't comment on it. Really friendly staff, especially the guy from Brittany.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chiho S. 1 year ago on Google • 117 reviews
    22 different kinds of craft beer on tap! My favourite one is The London Black, nitro porter. The head is so smooth and almost like buttery. It tastes like chocolate and dried dates. It’s a very short walk from Bethnal Green tube station and there are 4 other restaurants in Paradise Row. They have small selections of cold appetisers, but no hot food, so we can bring some food in from the next doors. The atmosphere is very nice. There are plenty of seatings inside and out. It’s great to hang out with small and large groups of friends. Weekends are pretty busy, but I highly recommend to try The London Black if you like Guinness type of beer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kostas P. 1 year ago on Google • 109 reviews
    Great selection of beers and ciders Friendly and helpful staff Nice venue You can also get any draft beer they serve in a can!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt S. 6 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Loved this place. The bartender, Arthur, explained a lot of the extensive draft beers to us and let us try samples. Some very unique flavors on tap. Cool atmosphere and excellent service and they have blankets for when it gets chilly on the patio and it did. The whole set up is super chill and unique and we will return next time In London. Big time excellent service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hanna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Always friendly and super knowledgeable about their product. I've been a regular at this place for years now. The team members change just as they do in hospitality but they always seem well trained and passionate about what they do. Definitely pay a visit if you love beer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tasha W. 1 year ago on Google
    Stellar craft beer destination with so many interesting beers in the fridges and on tap. If you're lost to choose out of the hundreds of beers, there is always a helpful someone willing to reccommend you something tasty. Love this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent beer hall, great beer range and some special beers in the fridges. Nice relaxed atmosphere and thought the beers were well priced.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Keeping p. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice summer street cafe vibe even on a Sunday eve. Live music next door. Good beer selection, including international import selection -I had a weisse beer. Can get a cheese/meat board or get food from next door.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris J. 9 months ago on Google
    Really awesome selection of craft beers on tap. Great friendly service and plenty of seating indoors and out. Always try to pop in to see what's new on the taps whenever in the area. Great bar!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Crowley 1 month ago on Google • 173 reviews New
    Decent number of taps, but not a great enoigh variety between styles, for my liking, given the number of taps. Nice enough craft joint/crèche, nonetheless.

  • 5/5 Nix C. 6 months ago on Google • 163 reviews
    Great vibe, friendly staff, massive range of alcoholic drinks and now they always have non-alcoholic beer on draft as well as in the fridges. It's great for a social drink after climbing at BethWall just round the corner. They genuinely listen to customer feedback to make it even better and when we booked for a big birthday party they really went the extra mile to make it special.

  • 5/5 Jonathan L. 1 month ago on Google • 143 reviews New
    Great place to get local beer. Cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Anthony L. 8 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Always a great selection of beers and a chilled environment. Free fizzy water is a real bonus. Great tap room 👌

  • 5/5 Kirsty L. 1 month ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    New favourite bottle shop. The range on tap was awesome and the fact you can get whatevers on tap canned is immense. There'll never be another bottle shop for me now Five stars isn't enough!!!

  • 5/5 Lucy E. 2 years ago on Google
    Great night at Mother Kellys Bethnal Green. Staff are amazing. Had a nice chat with Alex and Chris behind the bar, made us feel super welcome and explained the beer choices really well to us. Definitely coming back x

  • 5/5 Alan B. 1 year ago on Google
    I visit every year when a friend comes over from Oz. It has an excellent selection of craft beers, both on tap and from the fridge. It's not cheap, but the staff are always friendly, there's ample seating both inside and out and the burger place next door delivers to your table. Hard to fault.

  • 5/5 Matthew L. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great space with good vibes and top tier beers at a reasonable price. Grab some of the sweet chilli rice snacks with your beer they are great.

  • 5/5 Georgia V. 3 months ago on Google New
    I loved this restaurant! The service was very friendly, the drinks available were great, and bonus points because you can bring in your own food.

  • 5/5 Mike W. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great taproom spot down on paradise Row, 2 mins from bethnal green station. A good selection of 20+ well-kept beers on at any time. Definitely worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Sinéad K. 1 year ago on Google
    Serves a really wide selection of beers from across the UK and beyond - I also think there is a foray into wine from the fridges inside. Prices can be steep for some of the more niche beers but that is to be expected from London. Lots of outdoor seating and lovely on a summer's evening!

  • 5/5 J Raphael R. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent brewpub with TV for sport (Wimbledon was on!) and fantastic selection of craft beer. Sun comes in in the summer and it's a very nice place to spend an afternoon/evening. They also have sparkling water on tap for free which is a rare treat! There's a bit of food available but you're also really close to some other nice places around Bethnal green if that doesn't take your fancy! Service is great, clientele are nice too.

  • 5/5 James R. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favourite beer venues in London. Huge selection (which is continuously changing) and great outside space. Ideal spot in the summer.

  • 4/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    A pleasant 'under the arches' beer shop and pub with 21 keg craft beers from a wide variety of brewers, the bar team are pleasant and helpful, altogether a good afternoon out in Paradise (Row). For you youngsters, a female impersonator called Danny la Rue, who was very popular with our grandmas, had a minor hit in 1968 with an old song "on Mother Kelly's doorstep (down Paradise Row), hence the name. The bar is far better than the song, look it up on U-Tube if you don't believe me.

  • 5/5 David K. 1 month ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Exactly what a craft beer experience should be about - Chris was a friendly, cheerful host happy to chat with his patrons, nice selection on offer and lovely atmosphere. Worth making the trip for even not being a local.

  • 4/5 Andrea C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of beer the guys working there are prepared and can suggest interesting beers if you ask. Cheese mix maybe a little bit expensive for the quantity (11£) but maybe it's just my opinion. Nice atmosphere to meet with friends.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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