Mother Kelly's

Mother Kelly's

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We're in two minds about this place. Not because it's lacking in any way, but is it a pub? Tucked in a backstreet beneath the rail arches, it's much more bar-like than pubbish, and self-describes as a taproom. Yet it stocks a phenomenal range of ales and ciders, so we feel duty-bound to include it. To hell with definitions... it's going in the Best Pubs database.

Generous amounts of outdoor seating.

Mother Kelly, whoever she is, clearly attracts a certain craft ale stereotype. Showing up at 6.30pm on a Wednesday night, half the occupants were tapping away on MacBooks (not a single PC), and beards were in no short supply.

Food: it's hardly Gordon Ramsay, but definitely tempting.

The staff are enormously helpful, and need to be. One can choose from 23 taps, using a numbered menu to decide. If that's not enough for you, a row of help-yourself fridges is stuffed with bottled beers from around the world, which can be taken away. Not a place to ask if they stock London Pride.

A fridge too far?

Space is a bit limited to incorporate a proper kitchen, but simple bar snacks such as a meatboard, bread and olives can be procured. Street food vendors can also be found nearby on Thur-Sun.

The vibe of the place is supposedly inspired by New York craft ale bars, and Mother Kelly wears her muse on her sleeve.

Erm, wrong city dude.

The owners have since opened a second venue in Vauxhall along the same lines, with much more space.

On Twitter as @motherkellyse2. On Facebook. On Instagram.

Last updated September 2018.

We opted for a couple of stouts whose alcohol percentage was approaching double figures...
We opted for a couple of stouts whose alcohol percentage was approaching double figures...
...and things seemed a bit lopsided afterwards.
...and things seemed a bit lopsided afterwards.
A fridge too far?
A fridge too far?
MacBooks a-go-go
MacBooks a-go-go
Erm, wrong city dude.
Erm, wrong city dude.
It's not all beer, beer, beer.
It's not all beer, beer, beer.
Generous amounts of outdoor seating.
Generous amounts of outdoor seating.
Food: it's hardly Gordon Ramsay, but definitely tempting.
Food: it's hardly Gordon Ramsay, but definitely tempting.

Address: 251 Paradise Row London E2 9QT

Phone: 020 7012 1244

Email:
nellie@motherkellys.co.uk

Website:
https://motherkellys.co.uk/

Monday: 4pm-11pm

Tuesday: noon-11pm

Wednesday: noon-11pm

Thursday: noon-11pm

Friday: noon-midnight

Saturday: noon-midnight

Sunday: noon-11pm

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