A great venue for a summer party. A massive courtyard area with plenty of tables (perfect for when the sun’s out) and a big big space indoors.

Being right on the edge of the city and shoreditch I can imagine this place has its fair share of annoying clientèle, but if you have a ton of people to entertain then i can think of a lot worse places to throw a big bash.

(had to include the video of Qype Team member CaribQueen doing the vodka luge…had to!).

Went to the T3 summer party here last night and had lots of fun. I think my star rating is somewhat skewed by the fact that the booze was free and there was a giant hog roast cooking away in the corner, but all in all this is a decent venue and perhaps a good place for a future Al Fresco Qype party! The outdoor space itself is pretty massive and can easily accommodate 2-300 people. Lots of picnic tables and low walls, so definitely no shortage of seating. Inside seemed a bit bland and i’m told that upstairs kicks off at the weekend (didn’t see it last night).

If i’m back in Shorditch any time soon, i may drop by again.

I have been in this cosy place twice, and it was both for Secretsundaze, so I could not say how it is in standard days. Anytime i peek from outside the fence I can see a bunch of suits on fridays and they seem very happy so I can conclude this is a great place for a swift one after work.
The courtyard is massive, so don’t worry if you are in a big group. Inside the pub there is also loads of room, and I quite like the decor pretty straightforward as far as I remember.
I recall being shocked about the prices, fairly cheap, but who knows how it is in normal days.
In short, The light is an option for courtyard for a Brick lane evening you may not be considering. When 1001 and Vibe are impossible you may still have an al fresco chance if you can come close to The light.

Do not pay to go upstairs – its awful even worse than downstairs which is saying something ! It is full of suits – if you are a girl and reasonably attractive then you will be plied with free drinks which you will need if you are here!

The City of London is trying to rip down the building to build more office blocks. If you go there please sign the petition to save the Light.
Its a great place to have a pint and some food, the terrace is great even doe they dont open it too often, but the terrace is also very nice on a sunny day. Best party the have is when secret Sunday is playing , usually on a Sunday:)

You can try and get in here on a Friday night along with the rest of London’s workers, because from knock off time to about nine/ten o’clock the place is packed, including the beer garden in the front.

The entrance is not easily visible from the road. Walking from Liverpool St Station towards Shoreditch the bar is on the left through large gates that lead into the garden. The bar entrance is on the right.

Later in the night the bar empties and the music is simply not as good, but the prices remain fair. It’s also a place that has many of the best Djs working the music, and the staff are friendly and happy to help.

This place is awesome. It’s in the heart of Shoreditch so bang in the centre of the coolest area in London. It’s about 10 minutes walk from Liverpool street and easily reached by a number of buses. This place is a revamped warehouse. There are 2 or 3 floors. The main bar area is on the ground floor and consists of a massive trendy room with leather sofas, high ceilings and hip high tables and stools. Just outside this area there is a lovely green area where people gather to smoke and chill outside sitting along the wall in the garden away from the noisy high street. The top floor of this place is magical: indoors there is another vast room (although not as big as downstairs!) with a similar sort of vibe as downstairs, perhaps a little bit darker and soulier. If you want some fresh air, be sure to step outside onto the terrace where you will feel you have set foot in New York. You are surrounded by the city’s skyscrapers and shimmering lights and it’s not often in London you get such urban views from up top. Definitely recommend this bar any day of the week!

The Light is in a good location and building is very nice with high ceilings. It’s a great choice for lunch, the bar menu offer delicious food which I highly recommended, and you can sit in the main section made up of comfy leather sofas and wooden benches. They also have a proper restaurant section for proper meals and a different menu which is so-so. I personally wouldn’t recommend coming here in the evening, it use to have a great after work vibe, but has since turned very pretentious and unfriendly.