Cafe Kick
Clerkenwell, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
The Read
Table Football Social Bar
Why go
Cafe Kick is a practical Exmouth Market choice for casual drinks when flexibility matters more than a destination cocktail or wine brief. Use it for an easy round, a loose group plan, or an early stop; choose 51 Cave à Manger, Quality Wines, Josette, Coin Laundry, or The Eagle when the evening needs a clearer specialist angle.
About Cafe Kick
Cafe Kick is a casual London venue with a simple verified profile: it is open daily from 12 PM to 12 AM and has a casual dress code. Beyond those basics, Pearl does not have verified details on cuisine, prices, awards, reservations, seating, or a specific drinks programme, so it is best described in practical terms rather than as a specialist destination.
The main reason to consider it is schedule flexibility. Because the verified hours run from midday to midnight every day, it can fit daytime, evening, or later plans without relying on a narrow service window. If you are comparing other London options, 51 Cave à Manger, Quality Wines, The Eagle, Josette, Coin Laundry may be worth checking depending on the kind of outing you want.
Use it for a casual plan, not a high-stakes brief
The value case is strongest when the group wants a casual London stop and does not need the venue choice to prove a specific food, wine, cocktail, or awards angle. There is no verified price range, cuisine detail, awards trail, or named drinks programme here, so the safest planning assumption is simple: use Cafe Kick when the confirmed basics are enough.
Couples should read that carefully. It may suit an unfussy meet-up, but Pearl cannot verify details that would support calling it a quiet, highly curated date-night choice. For broader planning, Our full London bars guide is a useful next click; if the plan becomes dinner-led, use Our full London restaurants guide.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose this when convenience and casual dress matter more than a documented specialist offer. Skip it when the decision needs verified proof of food quality, a known wine list, a defined cocktail programme, a price range, or confirmed reservation details. London has many category-specific venues, but not every plan needs that level of detail.
For related browsing, Pearl also covers other London guides. Travellers building a fuller itinerary can jump to Our full London hotels guide, Our full London wineries guide, or Our full London experiences guide.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cafe Kick presents a deliberately social, no-frills atmosphere anchored by serious table-football culture. It borrows from a European working-class cafe tradition, and that lineage makes the place feel familiar rather than themed: the foosball tables are the reason to come, and the surrounding energy is competitive and engaged instead of performative. Set on Exmouth Market amid independent cafes and wine bars, the bar reads as an integral local spot — lively and communal but rooted in a straightforward, classic social format rather than cocktail theatre.
Best For
This is a destination for groups and colleagues who want a lively, game-centered night out rather than a quiet date or cocktail tasting. It suits after-work crowds from nearby creative and tech offices during the week and a deliberately chosen weekend crowd that seeks a social scene. If you’re planning a group outing or casual hangout where the entertainment is the point, Cafe Kick is built for that purpose; it’s less appropriate for low-key or formal occasions that require hushed conversation.
Ordering Tips
Treat the visit as a social session rather than a tasting menu experience: expect straightforward, convivial service and order accordingly. The editorial notes explicitly position Cafe Kick against clarified-cocktail precision, so lean into simple, shareable drinks and rounds that keep the focus on play. Plan visits around group dynamics—weekday evenings attract a working crowd, while weekends draw destination-seekers—so arrive with enough people to populate a table-football match and embrace the competitive atmosphere.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- 51 Cave à Manger, Notable alternative
- Coin Laundry, Notable alternative
- Josette, Notable alternative
- Quality Wines, Notable alternative
- The Eagle, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby London options
Compared with 51 Cave à Manger and Quality Wines, Cafe Kick is the easier, less wine-focused choice. Pick it when the group wants a relaxed round without making the drinks list the point. Pick those two when the evening is specifically about wine, food pairing, or a more deliberate bar-restaurant feel.
Coin Laundry and Josette make more sense for readers who want a stronger sense of occasion or a more styled room. Cafe Kick is better for low-pressure timing and mixed groups; those peers are better when the plan needs a clearer ambience brief.
The Eagle is the closer cross-shop for pub energy. If the goal is a classic London pub-leaning evening, start there. If the group is already around Exmouth Market and wants an easy, casual stop with low booking friction, Cafe Kick is the simpler call.
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Compare Cafe Kick
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Cafe Kick | London |
| 51 Cave à Manger | London |
| Coin Laundry | London |
| Josette | London |
| Quality Wines | London |
| The Eagle | London |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Cafe Kick?
Pearl does not have verified reservation details for Cafe Kick. The confirmed hours are 12 PM–12 AM every day, so check the venue's official channels before making a plan that depends on booking.
Is Cafe Kick good for a date?
It may work for a casual, low-pressure meet-up, especially if the daily 12 PM–12 AM hours suit your timing. Pearl cannot verify a specific date-night atmosphere, menu, or drinks programme.
What's the crowd like at Cafe Kick?
Pearl does not have verified details on the crowd. The confirmed information is that Cafe Kick is in London, has a casual dress code, is open 12 PM–12 AM daily.
What's the best time to go to Cafe Kick?
The verified schedule is 12 PM–12 AM every day. Choose a time based on your own plan, check the venue's official channels if timing, space, or booking is important.
Is the food good at Cafe Kick?
Pearl does not have verified cuisine, menu, chef, or food-quality details for Cafe Kick. Check the venue's official channels for the latest information before planning around a meal.
Is Cafe Kick good for groups?
It may be practical for some group plans because the verified hours are 12 PM–12 AM daily and the dress code is casual. Pearl does not have verified seating, booking, or private-group details, so confirm directly if group logistics matter.
Does Cafe Kick have outdoor seating?
Pearl does not have verified outdoor-seating details for Cafe Kick. If outside space matters, check the venue's official channels before you go.
