Number 90’s fifth birthday celebration was a jam-packed weekend of food, cocktails and music.
A GORGEOUS venue in Hackney Wick, Number 90 is a riverside warehouse-type of space. While not an exclusively LGBT+ venue, it does boast non-binary toilets and a very inclusive atmosphere. The crowd was diverse in age, race and style, and everyone was welcomed the same.
For the taster evening before the true celebrations begin, I was treated to samples of the new cocktail and food menu. The cocktails for the most part veered away from the classics but had interesting takes on some such as an Hibiscus Margarita and Elderflower Gin Sour.
The food menu was concise but varied with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, and the open plan kitchen setup was particularly cool to see. While the food wasn’t the highlight of the night for me, I do think that going for drinks and nibbles instead of a full-blown dinner is the best way to approach Number 90. However, if a burger is what you’re in the mood for then you will be in luck!
Throughout the evening, a live DJ by the name of Stranger Than Paradise Records was in control of the music. His set flowed well from subtle, downplayed tunes earlier in the evening, to more upbeat and dance-y songs as the night progressed.
I’m sure that as the weekend celebrations progressed, the music continued to be an outstanding feature. And seeing as Number 90 is now connected to 2 fully operational performance studios (known as Studio 9294), it’s no wonder that the music is a highlight. All three venues will also be hosting an array of events, festivals and nights throughout the summer.
All in all, if you want something a little bit different from your usual night out in Soho or Dalston any weekend, definitely swing by Number 90.
It’s inclusive, artsy, a little bit off the beaten path and you may as well capture a little bit of that summer feeling by the river.
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