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Non-specific – Cruel Hearts Club DJ Set
September’s Non-Specific sees Cruel Hearts Club gracing the ones and twos. The London-based trio are comprised of sisters Edie and Gita Langley, alongside “ninja on speed”, Gabi Woo, keeping more than just time on drums. Fresh from supporting Iggy Pop, expect to hear plenty of him, alongside Hole, The Breeders, QOTSA, as they wear their […]
Non-Specific – Yeasayer Afterparty
Off the back of the release of their fifth album, Erotic Reruns, the guys from Yeasayer will be performing an instore show & signing round the corner at Rough Trade East on 21st August. After which they’ll be hot-footing it up to The Sun Tavern to spin some of their Sunday best (and anything they […]
anCnoc Whisky – Whisk(e)y Cocktails, September
Our September Whisky Cocktail list sees anCnoc as the star of the show. A Highland Single Malt, anCnoc uses traditional distilling methods to create what they describe as a ‘thoroughly modern whisky’. It’s light and yet complex. Smooth yet challenging. And each twist and turn delivers a surprise. In fact, this is a dram that has […]
Redchurch Brewery – Takeover Tuesdays, September
This month we’re excited to welcome Shoreditch founded Redchurch Brewery to Bethnal Green for another month of £3 pint goodness. At Redchurch brewery the approach is simple, exceptional products brewed with respect for the process and flavour. The beers pay homage to the brewery’s East London roots and the unique blend of science and freestyle […]
Nikka Days – Whisk(e)y Cocktails, July
We’re matching the weather next month, brightening up our monthly Whisk(e)y Cocktails selection giving Nikka Days Japanese Blended Whisky it’s moment in the sun. A vibrant addition to the Nikka range, this is a bright and vivacious marriage of malt and grain whiskies sourced from both Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagiko distilleries. Boasting a medium body, […]
Gorgeous Brewery – Takeover Tuesdays, July
July’s gearing up to be a sweltering month here in the Big Smoke, so what better way to cool off every Tuesday than with a brand new range of £3 pints? The guys at Highgate’s Gorgeous Brewery are next up behind the stick. They’re fiercely independent, family-owned, and family-run – following in the footsteps of […]
REVIEW: POITÍN DAY 2018
Non Specific, November – Andy Bell DJ Set
This month’s Non-Specific sees RIDE and Oasis’ Andy Bell joining us on the decks come the 15th November. He’ll be making the journey to Bethnal Green to give us his take on Non-Specific Rock ‘n’ Roll – throwing out everthing from Elvis to ESG We’ll also be offering a Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery cocktail list, all cocktails available for just £6 […]
Festival Season
Festival season is almost upon us once more, and for those inclined to keep your wristbands on emblazoned like notches on your festival bedpost, your reward has arrived! As some of you may well know we at The Sun Tavern do all our good work to a soundtrack of Rock ‘n’ Roll. So from May […]
Australia Day, 26th January
The 26th January is Australia Day, and after last year’s monumental celebrations we’re throwing a big old party once more. Aussie brewers Stone & Wood will be on the taps, supplying their grade-A beer, and if you’re holding an Aussie passport, show it at the bar and we’ll shout you a pint for free. Founded […]
NYE 2017 – HAÇIENDA
We’re bringing in 2018 with the sounds of the legendary Manchester club, The Haçienda. Expect to hear The Smiths, The Happy Mondays, Madonna, Stone Roses, Blur, Primal Scream, all acts who graced its stage…..and of course the Acid House classics of it’s heyday. Complimentary bottle of prosecco at midnight for all table bookings bookings@thesuntavern.co.uk […]
Signature Brew – Takeover Tuesdays, December
Our last Takeover Tuesday of 2017 sees the return of our friends at the Leyton-based brewers, Signature Brew. Since opening in 2011, cousin brewers Sam and Tom have been collaborating with some internationally renowned bands and musicians, working on delivering good beer into the hands of gig goers. Their range now includes 11 different brews, […]
Non-Specific – The Sun Tavern, December
The last month of 2017 sees David Preshah of Hoxton Radio back on the decks for Non-Specific rock ‘n’ roll. Expect Indie bangers a go-go! For this month’s cover art, we drew inspiration from the centipede featured on The Strokes’ iconic 2004 post-punk single ‘Reptilia’. Since it’s the festive season, there’ll be mince pies all […]
Non-Specific – The Sun Tavern 3rd Birthday, October
The 26th October sees this month’s Non-Specific land on The Sun Tavern’s 3rd birthday…and the launch of our New Cocktail list. To celebrate another lap around the…erm..Sun, we thought it only right to invite Umbrella Project guru and keen music enthusiast, Andy Kerr to take to the decks and give us his take on Non-Specific […]
Fourpure Brewing Co. – Takeover Tuesdays, October
This months’ Takeover Tuesdays at The Sun Tavern sees our good friends Fourpure taking to the taps, with two lines dedicated to them all month. As always, if you stop by on Tuesday you can try their beers for only £3 a pint, until the keg is empty. Bermondsey based Fourpure, is a family run (brothers […]
