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    Cafe Kick, Bar in London
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    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 open daily from 12 PM to 12 AM and has a casual dress code. Beyond those basics, it is best described in practical terms rather than as a specialist destination.

    The main reason to consider it is schedule flexibility. With hours 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 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 it may not be the right fit for 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 specialist offer. Skip it when the decision needs proof of food quality, a known wine list, a defined cocktail programme, a price range, or 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 takeThis 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.
    Venue detailsCommunal Tables
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    Bar contextLondon, United Kingdom
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    Planning details

    Location
    43 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QL, United Kingdom
    Website
    cafekick.co.uk
    Phone
    +44 20 7837 8077
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    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.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Lively atmosphere with good music, flags decor, and a bustling crowd around foosball tables.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyEnergeticTrendy

    Best For

    Group OutingCasual HangoutAfter Work

    Experience

    Live Music

    Format

    Communal TablesOutdoor Terrace

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Sports Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Latin Brazilian
    Planning details

    Location

    43 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QL, United Kingdom · Directions

    +44 20 7837 8077

    cafekick.co.uk

    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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    Cafe Kick London and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Cafe KickLondonNo published awards
    51 Cave à MangerLondonNo published awards
    Coin LaundryLondonNo published awards
    JosetteLondonNo published awards
    Quality WinesLondonNo published awards
    The EagleLondonNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

    What's the crowd like at Cafe Kick?

    Cafe Kick is in London, has a casual dress code, is open 12 PM–12 AM daily.

    Is Cafe Kick good for groups?

    It may be practical for some group plans because the hours are 12 PM–12 AM daily and the dress code is casual. Confirm directly if group logistics matter.