SeanD writes:
Crate was more crowded, and by the time we got there, much louder.
I tried a straight stout, which was good enough. There's a
pizzeria on site, so it may be better to start there with a food
order.
The Crate drinking area backs onto the canal, and is not bad.
Hackney Wick overground extremely close by: it's easy to plan your
getaway time so you're not left waiting on the platform for long.
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