High-ceilinged 19th-century gastropub with exposed brick walls, serving a Modern British menu. Summary via Google
About The Empress
The Empress occupies a high-ceilinged Victorian building on Lauriston Road, its interior defined by exposed brick. The kitchen prepares modern British dishes, with roast beef and chicken and leek pie among regularly ordered options.
The pub welcomes children and groups, takes reservations, and permits dogs. Staff are noted as friendly, though service standards can vary between visits.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Kitchen hours
- Monday
- 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
What's nearby
- Ginger Pig next door
- Lauriston School next door
- Victoria Park Post Office next door
- Royal Inn on the Park next door
- Victoria Park 550m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners say this gastropub offers delicious food, with the roast beef, chicken and leek pie, and chateaubriand frequently highlighted. They also mention the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and dog-friendly policy.
Some reviews mention the service can be inconsistent.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Gastropub
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (874 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Hackney