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Description

Golden Bee bar in London opened in June 2012 to reveal a stunning new late-night cocktail bar, club and roof terrace. Located on Old Street amongst the buzz of Shoreditch, you can enjoy rooftop drinks on a stylish terrace with views over East London. The cocktail list is playful and delicate with choices such as Espresso Martin, Porn Star Martini, Blackberry and Vanilla Collins and many more. With covered and open-air spaces, this is a perfect rooftop bar for unpredictable London summers where you can toast alfresco drinks with a view over the bustling streets of Shoreditch.

This open-air bar has comfy sofas and tables, perfect for hosting your event or special occasion, as well as two 60 inch screens ideal for watching sporting events. Inside, the Golden Bee bar and club has glitzy modern stylings sporting the perfect mix of luxury and comfort. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays things go up a level with DJs playing up beat House music and top hits till 3am. If you want an amazing night out in Shoreditch, then let yourself be tempted by this shining winged party bar.  

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Info
Drinking and Dancing, Chatting and Drinking
Free before 9pm. Fridays / from 9pm onwards £7 / from 11pm £10. Saturdays / from 9pm onwards £7 / from 11pm £10.
8pm
Happily Affordable ££
Shoreditch
Over 21
House
Party Bar
No hoodies, No sportswear

Hours
Day Open Close Notes
17:00 00:00
17:00 01:00
17:00 01:00
17:00 02:00
17:00 03:00
17:00 03:00
Sunday - -

Location
Golden Bee
Singer Street Shoreditch, London, EC1V 9DD

Area:
East London

Nearest station:
Old Street (Tube)
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Menus
Drink Prices Price
Bottle of Lager (330ml) £4.50
Cocktail £9.00



A word from the chef:
Golden Bee serves a range of exciting and delicate sushi dishes like salmon nigiri and Californian rolls, although all sushi will have to be ordered 24 hours in advance.

Our Review
Golden Bee Review€“ Shoreditch Bar London

Golden Bee Review€“ Shoreditch Bar London

The Golden Bee cocktail bar by Old Street had been open for a month when in August 2012 I visited on a mild Saturday evening to find mind blowing cocktails and West End flair.    Ambience and Décor  The Golden Bee is best...

Read our full Golden Bee Review€“ Shoreditch Bar London review

Private Hire
Name Type Capacity
Seated		 Capacity
Standing		 Cost Min spend
Midweek*		 Min spend
Weekend*
Venue Venue Hire N/A 300 £5-12k No private parties
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Great night for my 29th birthday. Atmosphere on the roof terrace was good and staff friendly and efficient. I felt if there was any trouble (which there wa not) it would be sorted out promptly. Would definitely go back visited Golden Bee on 17 Jun 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind review, we are hoping to see you soon! Golden Bee
19 Jun 2017 by
5
Great location and lovely rooftop bar. Had a group of 25 people. Area was a bit squashed but was under the umbrellas so avoided getting rained on. Minimum spend on card so take cash. Other than that a great night. Cat visited Golden Bee on 08 Jun 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind rating!
12 Jun 2017 by
4
Tried to organise a VIP area for our engagement drinks. The staff are extremely unhelpful and are not willing to accommodate any requests. Would highly advise against any group bookings.

Reply from Golden Bee

Hi Ashna, Unfortunately we have certain rules and policies that we work with and it would be unfair to apply different rules to same type of booking. I appreciate your guest will reach significantly more than our minimum spend as you mentioned in your email but we like to keep it fair to everyone. Regards, Golden Bee team
12 Jun 2017 by
1
Fabulous roof top bar! It's a great space with a good atmosphere and the location is perfect. I've been before and will definitely go again. When the weather is lovely, it's the best place to be. jaynedobbin visited Golden Bee on 08 Jun 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind review!
12 Jun 2017 by
5
Fab evening! Great location, beautiful venue!Very helpful and friendly staff, great selection of drinks. All my guest had an amazing time! visited Golden Bee on 07 Jun 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely review!
09 Jun 2017 by
5
We had a wonderful evening celebrating a great end to our month on a work night out.We were lucky enough to have booked an area on the roof terrace on one of the hottest days of the year. We had a great view and could take advantage of the lovely weather, with drinks served promptly at the bar to quench our thirst. The resident DJ did not disappoint! Only thing I would have changed was that all the brollies were up and we wanted more access to the sun! Otherwise, a great night out! Dani visited Golden Bee on 25 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your 5 start rating! See you soon at Golden Bee!
09 Jun 2017 by
5
I hired the roof top area for my 30th birthday celebrations and I had the best night, thank you. The venue is amazing and roof top is so cool. I love the décor. All the staff were really helpful. Thank you for hosting me and my group, ill be sure to return soon! visited Golden Bee on 03 Jun 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely review! See you soon!
06 Jun 2017 by
5
It was AMAZING! Booked a private area on the rooftop. Staff were very helpful, Drinks at the bar were quick and easy to get, and the rooftop area is awesome. visited Golden Bee on 03 Jun 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you very much for your kind review! See you soon at Golden Bee.
05 Jun 2017 by
5
Really nice venue. The drinks are delicious and the bar staff are so nice. The only annoying thing is the £10 minimum on card payments when HH is two cocktails for £9 - that doesn't make sense. The security staff are rude as was the lady sitting at the stairs to the roof terrace - she didn't even crack a smile. I will come back, but hopefully the rude staff have improved their customer service skills by then.

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for taking time to review!
05 Jun 2017 by
3
Absolutely wonderful! Second year round having my 22nd birthday here and I couldn't have asked for a better venue. The staff were really friendly and accommodating at seating me and my 15 guests at our table despite being slightly late for the allocated booking time. Quick service at the bar and fabulous cocktails only downside is £10 minimum spend on card which I assume is just an excuse to make you spend more but worth it! Lovely rooftop settings and scenic sunset. Will definitely be going again next year thank you! bethcroyo visited Golden Bee on 27 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

We are delighted to hear you've had a great birthday celebration with us! We are hoping to see you soon and perhaps host for your birthday party next year! Golden Bee management
29 May 2017 by
5
Nice place. Awsome music and roof too garden. visited Golden Bee on 27 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind review! See you soon!
29 May 2017 by
5
Loved the Golden Bee! The roof terrace is a must for a summers evening, great music and even better cocktails. Make sure you're dressed on the smarter side of "smart casual" though to guarantee entry... Highly recommend the blackberry and vanilla Collins! Emma visited Golden Bee on 26 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your 5 star rating and we are hoping to see you soon!
28 May 2017 by
5
Sadly the rooftop was not accessible and so it was just like any other indoor bar. Only one bar staff at the upper level bar meant slow service. Otherwise the security was very friendly. I think it was better before the refurb personally visited Golden Bee on 26 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

We are sorry to hear you weren't able to access the roof but we are exceptionally busy during summer months and we advise everyone early arrival as we have limited capacity. Golden Bee
28 May 2017 by
2
Had my leaving drinks here which we will never return again. Doesn't even deserve one star! Rude manager and owner who kicked us out to make way for business men in suits with an open business tab. Booked table in advance with confirmation for 5:30pm until 2am but was told to 'GET OUT' by 6:30pm. Pretentious and shallow. We all had drinks and wasn't even given the chance to finish them without the manager and owner shouting at us like mad dogs. Humiliating and money grabbing place. I advise not to go there. Even the security men informed me to not let them ruin my evening and enjoy it somewhere better. meme visited Golden Bee on 18 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Dear Ms Chan You booked a table for 10 people on the 18th May. You were directed to your table and you said you wanted to sit at another table that had been allocated for a party of 40 people. Your party was in excess of 20 people and you sat on the table that was not allocated to you. The party that had booked the table turned up and you and your party refused to vacate the table. My Manager was trying to reason with you but your party were the aggressors and refused to vacate the table. I then went onto the roof as I could see from my CCTV in my office that my Manager was having difficulties with your party. I asked you to vacate immediately and I can assure you I did not tell you to get out. In fact your party said my roof was crap and that they were finishing their drinks first before vacating the table. I told you and your party to leave the table immediately and finish your drinks at the bar as the table that had been pre booked were waiting to sit down and had been waiting for some time. I am sorry you feel you had a bad experience at Golden Bee but if you had sat at the table that was allocated to you and increased your capacity to 20 instead of booking for 10 people I am sure your leaving drinks would have gone smoothly as you would have had a larger area sufficient for 20 people. Golden Bee management
25 May 2017 by
1
Staff were great and very helpful when booking and also on arrival. Location is perfect and premises are clean and presentable. Made my 25th birthday a night to remember visited Golden Bee on 20 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind review! See you soon!
23 May 2017 by
5
This place is the BeesKnees! visited Golden Bee on 20 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your rating! Golden Bee team
22 May 2017 by
5
Great night out for my birthday last Saturday!! Door staff were lovely, drinks were great, the rooftop is really cool, and the DJ was awesome!! Lisa visited Golden Bee on 13 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your rating and lovely review!
16 May 2017 by
5
Our night at Golden Bee was great! Dj was wicked and staff were all very attentive - safe to say we will be returning soon! Wallis visited Golden Bee on 13 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your review and 5 star rating! We are hoping to see you soon! Golden Bee
15 May 2017 by
5
rubbish...as there was 4 guys you would not let me in...always love coming to your venue at least once to twice a month. please feel free to call me if you wish visited Golden Bee on 13 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately we do require mixed groups for entry; walk ins, table bookings and guest list. This has always been our policy especially on busy nights. We would like to give you a call, please drop us an email. Kind Regards, Golden Bee
15 May 2017 by
1
Easy to book an area on a Wednesday for drinks. visited Golden Bee on 10 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you!
12 May 2017 by
4
The roof terrace at the Golden Bee was a fantastic venue with a great vibe and reasonably priced drinks. The space was really relaxed with a mix of music that saw us happily through the whole evening (if only we had better weather!). Would definitely recommend this one :) visited Golden Bee on 09 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your five star review! We are looking forward to seeing you at Golden Bee soon!
11 May 2017 by
5
Love it in here! Happy hour, on a cool roof top in the east... dream! Have rebooked to go again. daniella visited Golden Bee on 01 Aug 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you and see you soon!
11 May 2017 by
4
Went to golden bee for birthday drinks and I could not have picked a better venue. The vibe was buzzing, music was on point and all of twenty guests agreed that the drinks were delicious. I can not recommend Golden bee enough. I can see myself spending many summer evenings here. visited Golden Bee on 06 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind rating! We are hoping to see you soon! Golden Bee team
10 May 2017 by
5
Lively bar, easy getting in on Guestlist and was allowed up to the terrace bar despite not having a booking. Paul visited Golden Bee on 06 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your review! We are glad you made it to the roof terrace and enjoyed our newly refurbished space!
08 May 2017 by
4
My fave bar in london! Had my birthday party here last Friday the roof is so cool and then it turns to a club downstairs! Amazing cocktails too - especially the margarita ;)

Reply from Golden Bee

We are delighted to hear we are your favourite bar! Welcome back for Margaritas any time! Golden Bee
07 May 2017 by
5
Fantastic atmosphere for a mid week session in honour of my birthday visited Golden Bee on 03 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you and Happy Birthday!
05 May 2017 by
4
I booked very last minute birthday drinks on the roof terrace and we had a great evening. The staff were excellent in helping to arrange the booking of both the table and the food (Sushi which was very good). Although it rained on the night, the rood cover and heat lamps ensured the evening was not impacted. We made very good use of the happy hour which saw us through most of the evening ! Would definitely visit again visited Golden Bee on 03 May 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely review! We are hoping to see you soon! Golden Bee team
05 May 2017 by
5
Great night, enjoyed by all... Thanks you so much Maria visited Golden Bee on 29 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you Maria! We are delighted to hear you have had a good night with us and hoping to see you soon!
02 May 2017 by
5
We booked Guest list for rooftop and after we arrived there they didn't allow us to go on the roof top . Wasted our time visited Golden Bee on 29 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

We do not have a guest list for the roof terrace only a general admission one that unfortunately does not guarantee access to roof if you arrive and we are at full capacity. We advise all our customers to arrive as early as possible if they are not booked on the roof terrace to maximise the chances.
01 May 2017 by
1
5* rating for sure. Brilliant bar staff and doorman, great crowd, great vibe and wicked DJ. No doubt we'll be back very soon. visited Golden Bee on 29 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely review!
01 May 2017 by
5
Booked an area for some work drinks, the venue was great. visited Golden Bee on 28 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

We are very happy you liked our new space! We are hoping to see you soon!
30 Apr 2017 by
5
Fab venue! Loved the different areas! Especially the roof terrace! Music and cocktail were both great! Bar staff were very friendly. visited Golden Bee on 21 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind review and 5 star rating!
24 Apr 2017 by
5
Amazing venue and friendly staff... will definately go back again visited Golden Bee on 22 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank You! We are hoping to see you soon!
24 Apr 2017 by
5
Great venue!! Really fun relaxed atmosphere visited Golden Bee on 22 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

We are very happy you enjoyed your time at Golden Bee and took your time to leave us your kind rating!
24 Apr 2017 by
5
Celebrated a friends Hen do last Saturday at Golden Bee and it was totally fab! We had a table on the rooftop and the staff were friendly and drinks were reasonable. It was a summers day and so the rooftop was perfect for what we wanted. It didn't feel too busy and we all really enjoyed ourselves. The rooftop had only recently re-opened and we felt it was so much better than it had been previously. visited Golden Bee on 22 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for booking with us and your 5 star rating! See you soon!
24 Apr 2017 by
5
Hired an area on the roof terrace for my birthday on Saturday night. The staff were great and the roof terrace looks amazing after the refurb!! Had such a great night at the Golden Bee, I would recommend everyone to come here! visited Golden Bee on 22 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind review and rating!
24 Apr 2017 by
5
Really fun great atmosphere and good service visited Golden Bee on 21 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your 5 star rating! We are hoping to see you soon!
24 Apr 2017 by
5
Me and my friends had the best time celebrating my birthday on the rooftop terrace. There was such a good vibe and the cocktails were amazing. We will definitely come again! visited Golden Bee on 21 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely review! See you soon!
23 Apr 2017 by
5
Very crowded. Bar staff could have been a little friendlier but it was busy! visited Golden Bee on 15 Apr 2017

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your review! We are experiencing very high demand since the relaunch, we are not as busy during the week and perhaps this is better time to visit us for a quiet drink.
17 Apr 2017 by
3
I enjoyed a fantastic birthday booking with the Golden Bee. Gosh, Raf and all of the venue staff were extremely helpful with the planning and on the night; going above and beyond to ensure my event was a success. I would highly recommend this venue as a fun, trendy but unpretentious night (and day) spot! visited Golden Bee on 15 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your 5 star review! We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
12 Feb 2017 by
5
Great night @golden Bee rooftop was 👌 defo be back visited Golden Bee on 17 Dec 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you! See you soon!
19 Dec 2016 by
5
Great bar, drinks itself were not that expensive. Unfortunately due to the weather I couldn't have my original booking which was outside on the roof terrace, so they rearranged a table for us instead- but the placing of the table wasn't enough for 10 people and it wasn't clear that the tables were booked so people came and sat down thinking the table was free. Other than that- We will probably come again because it was a pretty cool place. visited Golden Bee on 10 Dec 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind rating and bearing with us when the weather is not on our side! We have some great exciting news about our terrace in the next year! Roof will have a retractable cover so rain will never be a problem again!
12 Dec 2016 by
5
Great music, great place, great location! visited Golden Bee on 03 Dec 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you! We are hoping to see you here soon!
05 Dec 2016 by
5
I booked the Roof top for a Friday night Birthday celebration and everyone had such a great night. Some of my friends had never been before and they loved it and said they would certainly be back. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful which made the night enjoyable for everyone. I would certainly book another event here. visited Golden Bee on 02 Dec 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you very much for your kind rating and lovely review!
05 Dec 2016 by
5
Really nice looking venue, nice staff too. The rooftop area is great but defo best save for the spring/summer. visited Golden Bee on 09 Nov 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your rating!
30 Nov 2016 by
4
great place, great vibe, good mix of music, friendly staff visited Golden Bee on 26 Nov 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for reviewing!
28 Nov 2016 by
4
Great atmosphere, helpful staff. Only thing I would suggest, is being able to book a space in the garden area for less than 10 people. We were a group of 5 girls celebrating a birthday and could not get a seat. visited Golden Bee on 12 Nov 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your review! We will take your comments on board and see what we can do about smaller bookings in future. Kindest Regards, Golden Bee Team
15 Nov 2016 by
4
I reserved an area on the rooftop and I couldn't have been happier with the setup. There was a fire pit, heaters and blankets to keep us warm as well as access to the rooftop bar. I ordered sushi canapes for the party which were delicious and came out right on time. However I was mostly impressed with the staff who were all so helpful and made sure the night ran smoothly. Would highly recommend the venue if you are keen to organize an event in Shoreditch with a great atmosphere. visited Golden Bee on 12 Nov 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you so much for your high rating and lovely review! We will be very happy to host for you again!
14 Nov 2016 by
5
I wasn't explained that guest list does NOT give you access on the roof top bar. I would have booked a table if I knew that visited Golden Bee on 05 Nov 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Hello! We are sorry to hear you missed that info... It is included in the confirmation email sent to everyone automatically. We are hoping you will pay us a visit again so you can enjoy the lovely roof terrace!
07 Nov 2016 by
3
excellent views, lovely area to sit in and beautiful roof top.. staff were super friendly - could not have asked for a better place to celebrate my birtherday - thanks so much :) visited Golden Bee on 05 Nov 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for wonderful review! We are more than happy to read we have made someones night special! Golden Bee
07 Nov 2016 by
5
Fantastic host with endless hours of entertainment provided. visited Golden Bee on 04 Nov 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely comment! See you soon!
06 Nov 2016 by
5
Great night great tunes awesome atmosphere visited Golden Bee on 28 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your 5 start rating! We are delighted! Golden Bee Team
01 Nov 2016 by
5
Amazing service, really buzzy and busy! The heaters made the terrace so warm so we had the benefits of an amazing view and the terrace vibe whilst still staying warm. visited Golden Bee on 21 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for taking time to review our cosy golden terrace! We are hoping you will pay us a visit soon!
23 Oct 2016 by
5
Even though I had booked an area downstairs we headed upstairs to the roof terrace and what a great decision that was ..it was spacious ,warm and the bar staff were on point .. when it was time to strut outer funky stuff on the dance floor the DJ was playing some baking tunes - a break night out ..would fully recommend visited Golden Bee on 21 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you very much for your kind review! We are hoping to see you soon here at Golden Bee!
23 Oct 2016 by
4
It was awesome. The atmosphere was great, drinks were also very affordable and music wasn's playing too loud on the rooftop allowing people to chat. We then relocatted to the main bar area and joined the disco. visited Golden Bee on 14 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you very much for your 5 star rating!
17 Oct 2016 by
5
Had a smashing time here for my birthday. We had a table booked on the roof terrace and loved the cool and friendly atmosphere. Will definitely come here again. visited Golden Bee on 15 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

We are looking forward to seeing you here again! Terrace in the summer is the place to be!
17 Oct 2016 by
4
Always a good night at Golden Bee. Leon visited Golden Bee on 14 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you! We are hoping to see you soon!
17 Oct 2016 by
5
Had a short lived, horrible time at the Golden Bee. Having booked for a party of 15 on the guest list, our party was refused entry as it wasn't a 50/50 split of males/females. Whilst a fraction of the party arrived and got in, sadly the birthday person and rest of the group was refused entry. The whole needing to have a '50/50 split' of guests was never mentioned to me upon booking (both speaking to someone over the phone or in the email confirmation from DesginMyNight). Not impressed at all. Parveen visited Golden Bee on 08 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Parveen, My name is Billie – director of Golden Bee. I would firstly like to apologise for the bad experience you had here at Golden Bee. I was actually stood on the door when your party arrived. The first group of your party arrived with 4 guys and 2 girls. We told this group that mixed groups were essential and they told us that the next group of your booking were mixed. When the second group of your party arrived, it was around 8 guys with 2 girls. We proceeded to explain our mixed group policy to your party. No decision to your entry was decided by this point as we do make exceptions on the night. It was then however the rudeness and aggression displayed by one of your party that resulted in your party being refused entry. This one guy was wearing a long coat and had short black hair. He thought it necessary to call my doorman a “F***ing Di****ad” and a “c**t” on several occasions. This is the reason your group was denied entry. He then proceeded up the road with a few members from your group. The other members of your group then apologised on his behalf and said his behaviour was totally unnecessary. The first group of your party that had previously entered then left the venue and we kindly gave them ALL a refund on their door entry. When booking here at Golden Bee whether it’s a table booking or a guestlist you must be part of a mixed group which IS clearly stated on our website. When using the booking widget from Design My Night (which I can see from our system that you used to make your booking) on our website there is a tick box which clearly says: Booking Policy: We are an over 21's venue (ID required). Mixed groups are essential. No fancy dress (including hen do's). On Fridays and Saturdays door charges apply to everyone after 9pm. I confirm I have read this booking policy For your reservation to be confirmed you HAVE to tick this box. However as stated before we do make exceptions on the night however I experienced first-hand the real reason for the second group of your party being refused entry.
10 Oct 2016 by
1
It was Fantastic Birthday Night out with fiends of mine on the roof terrace.. It is amazing part of the Venue. As soon as I have arrived I was so happy to see lovely buzzy atmosphere. The terrace is full of heaters and we were given few blankets keep us warm. Staff are friendly and supportive and very welcoming and funny. I really appreciate for support manager Rafael and organiser Gosh. Thank you guys for making my Birthday night out, Special indeed!! jema visited Golden Bee on 07 Oct 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely review! We are looking forward to seeing you here at Golden Bee soon!
10 Oct 2016 by
5
I booked a few tables on the rooftop terrace for a work social event. I had a lot of great feedback from my group. They loved it! At one point it rained and we had to go downstairs for a little while. The manager was very professional, accommodating and reassuring and all the staff were friendly. The rain let up and we were back on the roof top terrace all night. Very warm and great and atmosphere. Thank you so much for such an amazing night! Highly recommend this place! fromme visited Golden Bee on 30 Sep 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

We are delighted to hear you have had a great night with us! We are hoping you will visit again soon!
03 Oct 2016 by
5
Thank you for such an awesome night! I booked an area in the bar for my boyfriends surprise 30th birthday and everyone had a great night - the women particularly liked the pornstar martinis! Nicole visited Golden Bee on 24 Sep 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you! Porn Star martinis are our ultimate favourite!
29 Sep 2016 by
4
Had My birthday on saturday. A brilliant night, fantastic music,a great vibe!Nice staff! Only thing was we couldnt go upto the terrace as our table was in the bar area. Definately coming back! Gurvinder visited Golden Bee on 24 Sep 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind review! Please give us a call next time you would like to visit and we will do our best to book you on the roof terrace so you can fully enjoy our lovely space!
28 Sep 2016 by
4
Lovely bar for a warm evenings drinks on the rooftop. If you are ordering drinks and planning to go onto the roof, best to order drinks up there otherwise you have to change your glasses to plastic ones. Would suggest booking a table for groups as there is loads of standing room when its busy but had a great night with my friends. Louise visited Golden Bee on 23 Sep 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your great rating! We are hoping to see you at Golden Bee soon!
27 Sep 2016 by
4
I celebrated my Birthday second time at Golden Bee and this year we got the rooftop which was amazing! Lovely stuff and people, great Cocktails, the Lavender -Strawberry was our absolute winner:) Thanks Guys again!:)

Reply from Golden Bee

We are delighted to hear that you have had a great night with us! We are hoping to see you again soon! Golden Bee
15 Sep 2016 by
5
Always love the golden Bee! You need to overlook some of the bouncers at the door now, but once they let you in the hive you're in! I've been going here for years now and it's always a great night out, great cocktails! Lovely terrace but the one that absolutely makes our visit fabulous is G! :) Miz visited Golden Bee on 26 Aug 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind words! We will pass on the message to our management! See you soon! Golden Bee
07 Sep 2016 by
5
The best evening for my friends 30th birthday that Gosh helped me to organize! Fantastic service and venue, all staff were so friendly and we loved the terrace where we had our table! Nikki visited Golden Bee on 02 Sep 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your rating and lovely review! We are hoping to see you here soon! Gosh & Team
07 Sep 2016 by
5
Bar staff were great. Shame how rude the security guys were when trying to move us in from the rain. No need for bad manners. Also had no regard to kick unwanted people off our table which was highly frustrating. Otherwise a great night had by all. Danielle visited Golden Bee on 02 Sep 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

We are sorry to hear that your experience was not a 5 star one... Please get in contact with us so we can investigate further and perhaps make it up to you so your next visit at Golden Bee will be nothing but great! Golden Bee Team
07 Sep 2016 by
3
An awesome night with great music, views and hospitality! The bar is based on 3 levels including a roof terrace. I have no hesitation in recommending Golden Bee as a venue if you want to dance the night away. annj visited Golden Bee on 20 Aug 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for giving us 5 stars! We are hoping to see you here at Golden Bee soon!
23 Aug 2016 by
5
Amazing! Amazing! did I say amazing venue!! ROOF TERRACE gets the golden globe from me and my 20 guests. Thanks for your accommodating hospitality to the staff.. busy bees and very welcoming. jos62 visited Golden Bee on 09 Sep 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind review! See you soon! Golden Bee team
22 Aug 2016 by
5
Really super place, great venue, great staff, great crowd, great night, Thank you Team GB :) Roof terrace is absolutely fantastic. Great music as well. Highly recommend GoldenBee. Ladies & Gents, you cant go wrong! Lee Mac Lee visited Golden Bee on 29 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you Lee! We are very grateful for your positive feedback! Gosh & Team
01 Aug 2016 by
5
Organised a party for my best mates 30th birthday. GoldenBee organised an area for us to sit at and were very accommodating for us. Reasonable prices to get in the door as well. Roof terrace is absolutely fantastic. Great music as well. Highly recommend GoldenBee. Jamie visited Golden Bee on 29 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind words! We are hoping to see you soon! Golden Bee Team
01 Aug 2016 by
5
Celebrated my birthday here on Saturday. Couldn't recommend it enough, roof terrace is great on a sunny day. The service at the bar was really good, never waited more than a few minutes to get served despite it being busy. One thing most people have an issue with on nights out are the door staff but I found them to be very reasonable Luke visited Golden Bee on 23 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for giving us 5 stars and we are hoping to see you at Golden Bee soon!
26 Jul 2016 by
5
Had a great night here on for my 30th Birthday. Reserved an area on the roof top which was lovely and really enjoyed the cocktails. All in all had a great time. jojojen visited Golden Bee on 09 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely review! We are hoping to see you again soon! Golden Bee Team
13 Jul 2016 by
5
I recently held my 30th here on a Friday. I hired out a space for 40 people on the roof. The staff were amazing, on the run to the event and on the actual day. Nothing was too much trouble. We all had a fantastic night and I can recommend it highly enough! vhodson01 visited Golden Bee on 08 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your kind words! We are looking forward to seeing you at Golden Bee again!
11 Jul 2016 by
5
Not a good experience- rude guy at the door. With a group of 5 girls and 2 guys. Wanted us to pay as we were running 2 mins late as couldn't find place and wanted to charge us- we arrived 9.02pm we said we have dinner reservations at 10pm And wanted a few drinsk and could find the place- just didn't want to know or even look at us Ursula visited Golden Bee on 08 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your comment! Sorry you didn't have a good experience here at Golden Bee. According to our CCTV your group have arrived at quarter past nine and as it states in your confirmation email charges apply to everyone after 9pm sharp. We do allow our guest to enter free of charge form as early as 5pm until 9pm. Unfortunately rules and charges apply to everyone and it would not be fair to 17 people arriving before you that have paid the fee. We hope you have a better time when you visit us again!
10 Jul 2016 by
1
We were celebrating our friend getting married and booked a table for 10 people in the bar area on Saturday 2nd July. when we arrived it was still a bit too early for dancing downstairs so we asked to be allowed on the rooftop for a few drinks in the sun. the rooftop was brilliant: not big but the atmosphere was absolutely amazing!!! after a few drinks we moved back to our table and spent the rest of the night dancing our feet off. it was a great night out, the music was perfect and the drinks not too overpriced! we all had so much fun. we will be back! Nataliak88 visited Golden Bee on 02 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

We are delighted to hear that you have had a great night with us! Looking forward to seeing you soon on Golden Bee dance floor!
06 Jul 2016 by
5
I celebrated my 40th birthday here last Saturday night (2/7/16) and I was blown away. The roof terrace is stunning, the service was immaculate, the likes of which I have not experienced in London for a long time. The prices are really reasonable, the atmosphere was great, they even gave me little heel protectors when they got caught in their decking. So nice to see service with a smile in East London. Currently looking for an excuse to go back if anyone wants to invite me!! Julia visited Golden Bee on 02 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

We are very happy to hear you enjoyed our venue! There is no need for an excuse to visit us again!
05 Jul 2016 by
5
Great night! Bar staff were really friendly, been a few times to the golden bee. My friends and I always have fun when I go! The music is great and the atmosphere too leon visited Golden Bee on 02 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for kind review! We are looking forward to seeing you at Golden Bee soon!
05 Jul 2016 by
5
I went here to celebrate my birthday with my friends and I wasn't disappointed at all! The atmosphere was amazing, the staff were lovely! My friends loved it and I'm already planning my next visit!!

Reply from Golden Bee

Great to hear you have had a good time with us! Hope you visit Golden Bee again soon!
05 Jul 2016 by
4
I've been a few times and each time the atmosphere is better. friendly staff, great music, amazing energy. Really enjoyed going again and already planned my next trip with my friends. zach visited Golden Bee on 02 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for giving us 5 stars! We re looking forward to seeing you here again!
04 Jul 2016 by
5
I visited for my husbands birthday we came down from Newcastle unsure what to expect as there is mixed feed back. Have to tackle the reviews that state the bar is pretentious. I never found that in fact the opposite different people young, old and indifferent all chatting having a good time. We booked on to the guest list and was quiet when we got there around 2 it did become very busy but we had a seat. Drinks reasonably priced and great atmosphere . think you should get yr self there and try it for your self don't be put off by negativity we will most certainly be back soon calmityjayne1909 visited Golden Bee on 02 Jul 2016

Reply from Golden Bee

Thank you for your lovely review! We are hoping to see you again on your next visit to London!
04 Jul 2016 by
5
Booked birthday drinks and even though it was a bit chilly we still had a great time on the roof - heaters and blankets were supplied! Staff friendly and they have a great 241 happy hour and cocktail list! Good tunes played downstairs too. Angela visited Golden Bee on 01 Jun 2016
30 Jun 2016 by
4
I booked a table on the rooftop here for my birthday the other week and had a lovely time! Door staff were friendly, and despite me exceeding the number I'd booked for, they allowed everyone up. Delicious and reasonably priced drinks as well. Thanks for making my 30th birthday a memorable one! Lauren visited Golden Bee on 18 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 by
4
Perfect venue for birthday drinks! We had a fab area reserved on the roof top and were really looked after! With nice cocktails on top, we will definitely be returning!
27 Jun 2016 by
5
Great venue and drinks! Very helpful and accommodating staff-- was a perfect place for birthday drinks :) dont find many rooftop terraces like this in london so is a great place for daytime drinks sunzy visited Golden Bee on 21 Jun 2016
23 Jun 2016 by
5
What a great place , I was with ten of my girlfriends and we had a fabulous time ! We had a lot drink and dance the night away . Definitely comig back for some more soon Fabiana visited Golden Bee on 18 Jun 2016
20 Jun 2016 by
5
Amazing bar, beautiful views of shoreditch and a gorgeous atmosphere makes Golden Bee a must visit bar in London. I have visited both in the week on a Tuesday and on a Saturday night and both times I had an amazing night with gorgeous cocktails in a beautiful setting. fashionista365 visited Golden Bee on 09 Jan 2016
17 Jun 2016 by
5
Went there on Tuesday evening. Only down fall was there was no food but the Bar staff were amazing! The roof top is beautiful and the environment is just a great one to be in. My friends loved it and I got "cool props" for recommended the place lol Already planning my next visit! alknsse visited Golden Bee on 14 Jun 2016
16 Jun 2016 by
4
Went here on my birthday for a few drinks.. lovely place.. quality service and amazing atmosphere! Loved it!! I Recommend G.b if you want to mingle before your party on into the night!
09 Jun 2016 by
5
I booked an area of the main bar for Saturday night for my sisters hen party. Everyone had a brilliant time, the music was good and the drinks were good. Becca visited Golden Bee on 28 May 2016
30 May 2016 by
5
We booked an area on the rooftop terrace for a joint birthday celebration and were not disappointed. Brilliant location, great atmosphere, good bar staff. The queue at the rooftop terrace bar can be quite long and the terrace is crowded but this should all be expected for this kind of location. The drinks were very reasonably priced during happy hour (which ran until 8pm). After that normal prices resumed which were still relatively well priced (although not excellent). The security staff let the staffing side down slightly and some of our guests found them to be quite rude. We were happy overall with our trip and will definitely be returning at some point. spanna3 visited Golden Bee on 19 May 2016
29 May 2016 by
4
Great Venue, booked for 15 people for a friend's leaving do last Thursday. It gets a bit too busy but great service and plenty of staff on the floor to help.
16 May 2016 by
5
Cheap and tacky. Plastic bottles and glasses with pig ignorant door staff at 5 on a Saturday evening suggest a loose and rough crowd are usually expected. Zero class to the place. Jasper visited Golden Bee on 07 May 2016
09 May 2016 by
1
Really enjoyed the night even though the roof top bar was shut a little overcrowded as a result but would go again everyone really enjoyed themselves the cocktails were enjoyable however slightly expensive Maz2016 visited Golden Bee on 22 Apr 2016
26 Apr 2016 by
5
Second time visit but due to the rain the rooftop was closed, therefore it was really busy downstairs (Friday night). Can't wait for the summer parties on the rooftop bar! adanali94 visited Golden Bee on 22 Apr 2016
24 Apr 2016 by
5
Venue looks really nice, but music slightly too loud on a Friday night (and choice of music could have been better). Cocktails didn't taste great, and I paid 13 pounds for a G&T with SPRAYED tonic edwin9244 visited Golden Bee on 01 Apr 2016
06 Apr 2016 by
3
Beautiful rooftop area - feels like summer already! well priced drinks and a lovely atmosphere. I would recommend this to everyone. Casual corporate drinks or a night out with friends! Annika visited Golden Bee on 31 Mar 2016
02 Apr 2016 by
5
Brilliant venue, so good this was my second year running hosting my Birthday here - to quote my netball team "this place is instagram heaven". Despite being March, the heaters kept us warm, minimum queuing at the bar. Great atmosphere, great staff, highly recommend. Thank you for a night to remember! mblythe89 visited Golden Bee on 11 Mar 2016
14 Mar 2016 by
5
Best rooftop terrace of East London! Their staff is amazing, and really helpful. I had my birthday organised there last Friday and it was lovely. We also organised a corporate event last Christmas and it was perfectly handled from start to end. I would definitely recommend this venue for any kind of event!
07 Mar 2016 by
5
Excellent venue had a great time celebrating a friends birthday! cocktails are amazing and bar staff add to the fun exciting atmosphere unfortunately it was raining so roof terrace was closed but there is another covered outdoor area close to the bar which is just as good!! Would definitely go again!! Ross visited Golden Bee on 06 Feb 2016
08 Feb 2016 by
5
I needed to find a place to host my birthday, with capacity for up to 40 people. Golden Bee staff were super friendly and helpful and offered the roof top bar to book. The venue is stylish, friendly staff, and excellent ambience to create a great night. The drinks were great and the music/décor was suburb. Would totally recommend this place for having a sophisticated/chilled/fun night out! Darren visited Golden Bee on 16 Jan 2016
18 Jan 2016 by
5
Excellent night out on an excellent bar/roof top bar. A group of 10 of us celebrated my wife's birthday. I contacted Golden Bee and Gosh was extremely helpful in helping me to book and make arrangements for the number of people that are coming and for a surprise birthday cake. On the night, everyone was polite and very helpful. The drinks were great. The place was amazing (music, decor). Highly recommended. 1aml3g3nd visited Golden Bee on 19 Dec 2015
23 Dec 2015 by
5
Celebrated my birthday here. Great venue, very friendly and welcoming staff, excellently run and not rammed full of people. Only negative is closes too early at 3am! Could stay there all night! caoimhe84 visited Golden Bee on 28 Nov 2015
30 Nov 2015 by
4
Reserved the VIP area for a joint 30th birthday for my wife and I. Organiser was great as we had to chop and change numbers/dates and I generally ask a lot of questions that were always well answered! On the night I would have liked to have someone show us our area and make sure guests were welcomed in, but apart from that the staff and team were very accommodating as we had cakes that needed storing and setting up. We ended up spending a small fortune on champagne alone so it would have been nice to have been comp'd a round of shots as other places do when spending a significant amount on bottles, but we had a great night none the less. vishal31 visited Golden Bee on 28 Nov 2015
30 Nov 2015 by
4
Reserved a table here for my birthday. Had a great time! Organizer was extremely adaptive, as I called back 3 times to increase the number of people and was no problem to change. Sushi was nice. Lychee Rose Martini was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Bartenders were friendly and helpful, so were the bouncers, surprisingly. The roof terrace was the best part of the venue, heaters and blankets kept us warm. sezseb visited Golden Bee on 20 Nov 2015
23 Nov 2015 by
5
I've been to Golden Bee twice now and have had a great time both times, drinks aren't too pricey and happy hour runs till 7! Reserved a table for my friends birthday and had plenty of room, the fire burners kept us nice and warm too. Thanks, Amy
16 Nov 2015 by
4
Had a great night on Saturday for my friend's Hen party of 26 people with an area reserved. More than warm enough despite being mid October (heaters/fire pit!) and very reasonably priced drinks! kateykitten visited Golden Bee on 17 Oct 2015
19 Oct 2015 by
2
Great night at the Golden Bee for a work event of 30 people, had a spot reserved on the roof top- we had plenty of room, great atmosphere and views and really good choice of drinks. The only downside is lack of bar food menu. Will be here again! acampbellbarr visited Golden Bee on 25 Sep 2015
28 Sep 2015 by
1
Brilliant, booked an area for FREE for 40 people for my birthday and was fantastic, great atmosphere and happy hour on a Friday night from 5-7pm - only thing is fire pit and heaters are a bit too hot! Thanks to Gosh and all her team, great help! rachelhoward12345 visited Golden Bee on 25 Sep 2015
28 Sep 2015 by
5
Good place, nice cocktails and good atmosphere. Make sure you book for the rooftop on Friday nights. They wouldn't let anyone up there unless you had already booked a table - guestlist doesn't make any difference! A little disappointing for us, but will hopefully manage to book in future! rsaigol visited Golden Bee on 25 Sep 2015
28 Sep 2015 by
3
Amazing atmosphere, good music and delicious cocktails. And open-fire was very cool!Definitely will go back to enjoy lovely view and have a good time. Great place to relax and chill out. Merilin visited Golden Bee on 19 Sep 2015
22 Sep 2015 by
5
really great bar to make a booking with on the roof terrace. They have heaters so it's nice and warm and they made sure there was plenty of seating room for the 15 people I had there (some other bars give you only seats for half of your friends)good music too and the staff were helpful!
21 Sep 2015 by
4
What a great bar! I celebrated my birthday there recently. The staff were friendly, helpful and very efficient. Music was great and although the bar was full it wasn't too packed so we had room to dance and get served at the bar fairly quickly without a massive queue. I definitely would recommend this bar if you want a great night out in town without having to go to a club.
31 Aug 2015 by
5
Had my birthday here on a saturday night with a group of 30 people. Was a bit apprehensive when I heard it was commercial house music on a saturday. But we ended up having a great night here and loved the music!! Very lively and a fun crowd. Would love to go back when the roof terrace is open.
31 Aug 2015 by
5
I have my 30th birthday here - this was the after party to drinks at the Crown & Shuttle (highly recommended) in the beer garden. Although the Golden Bee couldn't get me an area for my friends on the roof or a table inside, they did offer me a guest list for 20 people and there was no queue to get in. My friends really enjoyed the music. We arrived at 10.30pm and it wasn't too busy, Stayed for a couple of hours and enjoyed the vibe and music. I would definitely go back but would book more in advance to get up on the roof (which closes at 11pm).
24 Aug 2015 by
3
Went here for my friends birthday. We were seated in the rooftop area, I'm assuming they had a booking as others were moved from neighbouring tables. It's a nice place and when the rooftop area is closed, most people just carry on partying downstairs!
17 Aug 2015 by
4
have been here a couple of times, and i can say that it is hands down one of my favourite bars to go to in London, always a great night
10 Aug 2015 by
5
Celebrated my 30th birthday party on the rooftop on Golden Bee and had a really good time. Great cocktails and a lovely atmosphere! Will definitely return for more nights out! Thanks!
03 Aug 2015 by
5
Loved this place!!! Went on a Saturday night - DJ was outstanding, Great cocktails, great atmosphere. Shame we couldn't experience the rooftop - was raining. We will definitely return again!
22 Jul 2015 by
5
Awesome atmosphere, lively beats, great location, lovely staff, lots of yummy cocktails to choose from and they also have happy hour! One of the best nights out, in London, guaranteed.
19 Jul 2015 by
5
We pre-booked some drinks, which weren't there when we arrived, but that was quickly rectified by the bar staff. The manager kindly listened to us and gave us free prosecco.
06 Jul 2015 by
4
Sure, the views out from the rooftop aren't spectacular (unless you're a fan of Old Street roundabout) but there's still a really cool atmosphere up there which makes it a great palce for after work drinks. Get a bucket of beers and take advantage of the great weather while you can - there's heating for when it gets a bit chillier later and then you can dance downstairs.
30 Jun 2015 by
5
Impressive bar/club venue. Went as a group of 4 and was impressed by the place. Having previously visited the roof garden was abit disappointed to not be allowed up there without a booking but the area below is open and nice to chat the breeze in the summer. Drink service at the bar was well staffed and drinks were always relatively quick to get, fortunately. All staff were pretty friendly, the only improvement could be music. Didn't love the assortment of house for 5-6 hours, perhaps a bit more hip/hop, reggae, and funk to get down to. Otherwise a great experience.
28 Jun 2015 by
4
Golden Bee is one of the best rooftop bars in London. Amazing value for money during happy hour. Great music, great crowd, great layout. Would recommend here for anyone planning a party. Just make sure you book in advance or you will end up disappointed.
21 Jun 2015 by
5
Golden Bee is such a little gem, it is my favourite venue. Celebrated my birthday on the roof and the staff were wonderful, the music was amazing and everyone had a great time. Would recommend to anyone!
16 Jun 2015 by
5
I celebrated my birthday here and had a fantastic evening with friends. Great music and atmosphere, the cocktails were insanely good and the staff were great! See you again soon!
15 Jun 2015 by
5
As always...I had a good time at Golden Bee. I celebrated my birthday and had a spot on the roof terrace. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was great. Amazing cocktails and good music made for a great birthday :)
03 Jun 2015 by
5
We had a short but sweet visit to the Golden Bee, loved the friendly atmosphere, & great bar! We had a couple of cocktails on the terrace, which were quite potent, we definitely be back for more and our stay will be much, much longer!!!
27 May 2015 by
5
Iv been to the Golden Bee a couple of time's now and I have to say it's atmosphere is absolutely buzzing!!. I love the diversity of the age group. The staff are extremely friendly and very helpful and most of all the owner Denise is extremely lovely and friendly women. The music is banging and the terrace view is beautiful and the cocktails are top nosh!!!! I had an amazing time here and I highly recommend all to visit. It's defiantly worth while visiting, Great night for the girl's and lad's to let there hair down. There's no hesitation we will definitely be back!. Thanks Golden Bee for a great night out.
24 Mar 2015 by
5
went to see the hangover with my sister and a best friend on the rooftop. Really good service, they kept open happy hour an hour extra than it said online, all friendly film was funny as expected. 100% recommend going here for a mid-week night out :)
24 Mar 2015 by
5
My son invited me to this bar for his birthday drinks and I felt I was too old to attend so I was a bit apprehensive. I felt totally at ease and the doormen were great and I had a bit of banter with them on the door when entering. The roof was amazing and then we went downstairs where there was a bar and another terrace where we could smoke. No draft beer but bottled only was the only downside for me. Apart from that the venue and the staff were very friendly and I would recommend this venue.
10 Mar 2015 by
4
I had a fabulous nite on Saturday with my friends. We had a table on the roof next to the fire pit and the cocktails were amazing and well priced at around £7 per drink. The staff were very friendly and the manager accommodated us even though there were more than I originally booked for. Will definitely return and book a table early as I think it will be rammed nearer the hot weather.
10 Mar 2015 by
5
Dont try to call the venue after 6pm as nobody will answer the phone!! Booked an area for 10-15 people which was not suitable. Bar staff were rude and drinks were overpriced. Paid a £50 deposit to secure the table which was supposed to go behind the bar for my group but i had to remind each member of staff about it each time i ordered a drink. The bar is also above a pole dancing venue which was quite embarrassing as this was a surprise birthday celebration for my older brother so that would have stopped me from booking if i had known. Positives were very nice doormen and a stunning venue. Management should be aware that the cocky barmen and the very arrogant female bartender will prevent people from returning to the venue and give the golden bee a bad name. I certainly would not recommend this place!!!
01 Feb 2015 by
2
For my first time at Golden Bee, me and a group of friends really enjoyed the vibe, the choice of room, layout, the drinks and the music too. We thought it was a great place to start off your evening and possibly even finish it there depending on your night. I think the rooftop terrace would be a great chillout spot in the summer season and cannot wait to try then too. As a winter experience, the firepit on the terrace was a great luxury and really added character to the place.
18 Jan 2015 by
4
Had a really good time here and was lucky enough to experience the rooftop glory on a later summers day. It was heaving with people but having reserved a table, this didn't bother me. Overall a cool rooftop bar worth checking out.
08 Jan 2015 by
4
Great venue & music. Drinks overpriced but to be expected in London. Fantastic bar staff. Aimed at the younger market 25-35. Rooftop is a must on summers eve, all fairy lights creating lovely ambience.
20 Oct 2014 by
4
Difficult review to write as I've had good times here but I don't think it's down to the venue. The toilets were constantly wet so even slight heels were like walking on ice... Drinks are good, but a little overt priced with quality. First time I came here we were supposed to have the roof terrace but it rained so we were told to go the smoking area instead which was horrible... Second time we were allowed on the terrace but that was a confusing experience trying to get up there and all the seating was reserved and the bar stuff kept smacking into us. A good bar, but I wouldn't go back unless I needed to.
06 Sep 2014 by
3
I had a fantastic time at the Golden Bee, we were treated like VIP's in beautiful surroundings. Well worth the visit and would advise using the guest list as they were refusing people at the door when we arrived!
12 Aug 2014 by
5
I love the rooftop bar here - the atmosphere is always great, the drinks are good and it's the perfect place for a few evening drinks on a summer's evening.
28 Jul 2014 by
4
Really good sunset bar/after work drinks in East London. Good mix of clientele. Glad I got there early to get a spot on terrace. Just need to make bar bigger and more seating. Definitely would go back! Extra points for the helpful barman.
29 Jun 2014 by
4
Nice roof bar at the very top, more average bar on the first floor. Bouncers were thugs, aggressive and looking for a fight. This may reflect the crowd who frequent Golden Bee. Not a friendly place.
21 Jun 2014 by
2
Excellent night with great music. Yes, there was a fight - but the guy who the bouncers took outside was really asking for it. He has been harassing girls all night. Most people were glad he was removed. Stayed till the end. Brilliant!
09 Jun 2014 by
5
We visited Golden Bee on Saturday for late night drinks. It may have been an oversight on our part but I had no idea that the roof terrace closes at 11pm. We arrived at exactly 11pm and the club was rammed with people that had headed down from the terrace. We paid £15 for two G&T's and crammed into a corner of the smoking area. Within twenty minutes a fight broke out between a customer and a bouncer, we watched a huge bouncer continuously punch a guy until the fight was moved outside. I've seen tons of fights in clubs but none as bad as this. A girl next to us had her foot cut open by flying glasses. I have read reviews of Golden Bee and reports of violent and aggressive bouncers and our experience only confirmed this. We left after an hour. It may be different in the daytime when the terrace is open but not sure I will be visiting again.
09 Jun 2014 by
2
Staff at Golden bee before my big night have been very helpful , friendly and accommodation. I planned a night out with friends for my 31st and decided to cancel due to thunderstorm. But on the day itself (Saturday) the typical British weather was beautiful therefore called up again to ask if I can re book and they where absolutely fine. Get there early to avoid a queue. We had one more person on out guest list but they wouldn't let him in but had to queue. Very packed. No space to move. So best to hVe an area booked if your going to be staying there all night. Had a birthday gift which understandably the bouncers took off me but when it came to giving it back another Bouncer was unnecessarily rude. Over all had a pleasant experience and a fantastic night. Would defiantly go there again.
08 Jun 2014 by
5
Love this place! My first official night out upon arrival to the Uk & the music, staff & venue was on point. The Roof Top terrace was amazing! Can't wait to be there for summer!
23 May 2014 by
4
Had a couple of drinks here last Friday, cocktails were lovely. Venue was really nice but make sure you get there at a decent time or it gets really busy
23 May 2014 by
4
We all had a good night but make sure you book the rooftop in advance! The rooftop closes at 11pm so make sure you get there early! I personally found the downstairs bar area quite small but we were lucky with the warm weather and being able to go outside - the prices weren't too bad for drinks either, but this website needs to update the entry fees for the Golden Bee bar...!! I would definitely go again though :)
21 May 2014 by
4
Unfortunately could not go onto the roof top as it was booked for a private event. It would have been nice to know this in advance of going there. Cocktails were mediocre as well
19 May 2014 by
2
Had a fantastic evening on the roof top. Staff were friendly and really helpful. The weather had looked dodgy in the afternoon so they contacted me with a revised plan incase the roof was closed. We were well looked after.
26 Apr 2014 by
5
Lovely staff and lush cocktails good music just a shame we didn't know we couldn't have access unless we had pre-paid £50 which we may have considered if we had been aware -not made clear but we had fun!
06 Apr 2014 by
4

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