Funky Venues

Venue Review

Character: Pizza East is a modern take on the pizzeria, Concrete is a versatile underground space.

Funky Features: Pizza East: The menu features traditional and rustic ingredients, with a progressive approach to gourmet pizza and a commitment to sourcing seasonal and local produce, Concrete: With a professional sound system, full bar, long wooden tables and benches, and room to dance.

Location and History

Housed on the ground floor of the Tea Building, located on the corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road in East London, Pizza East is a modern take on the pizzeria. The menu features traditional and rustic ingredients, with a progressive approach to gourmet pizza and a commitment to sourcing seasonal and local produce.

Interior and Spaces for Hire

The interior design pays respect to the building’s industrial roots, with concrete walls and exposed beams, pipes and pillars. Fresh contemporary touches, such as leather seating and steel refectory tables, complete the look. The restaurant holds up to 170 guests, and is open daily.

Food

All pizzas are served on a ten-inch base made from an exclusive house recipe, and topped with a tomato sauce also specially prepared in-house. The pizza selection ranges from the basic Margherita to the more elaborate San Daniele ham, buffalo ricotta, hazelnut pesto, baby chard or Prawns, clams, mussels, tomato, garlic, oregano, chilli and marjoram.

The menu features a great selection of antipasti, including lamb meatballs with Parmesan and tomato sauce, baked dishes such as Middle white pork belly, borlotti beans, cavalo nero, salsa verde and home baked desserts including salted chocolate caramel tart.

To-Go

There is also to-go pizza takeaway and deli counter service where ingredients, accompaniments and accessories used in the restaurant are available for purchase. Store cupboard items, including sauces, oils and salad dressings, are available alongside merchandise such as napkins, jute bags and teapots.
Pizza Parties

With party seating up to 16 people at one long table, the semi-private dining area is an intimate space, adjacent to the main restaurant.  A sharing menu is available for parties of 11 or more.

Opening Hours
Sunday to Wednesday 12pm - Midnight
Thursday 12pm - 1am
Friday and Saturday 12pm - 2am

Concrete space

Concrete is a versatile underground space, located in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch in East London.

Situated on the lower level of the Tea Building, Concrete’s interior is simple and raw, inspired by its industrial surroundings.

With a professional sound system, full bar, long wooden tables and benches, and room to dance, Concrete is an ideal venue for a range of events.

Opening Hours
Sunday – Wednesday: Private hire bookings, 12pm - licensed until 12am
Thursday: Open to all, 6pm – 1am
Friday and Saturday: Open to all, 6pm – 2am

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