High-ceilinged 19th-century gastropub with exposed brick walls, serving a Modern British menu. Summary via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Empress
The Empress occupies a 19th-century building with high ceilings and exposed brick. Located on Leman Street, it operates as a gastropub serving Modern British food alongside beer, wine and cocktails.
The pub has outdoor seating and welcomes children, groups and dogs. It takes bookings and holds a five-star food hygiene rating. Diners report that roast beef and chicken and leek pie are popular choices, though service experiences vary.
Menu & facilities
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
- Hackney Evangelical Reformed Church 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
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (874 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- London
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.