Mad Cats

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Description

Mad Cats on Redchurch Street in Shoreditch is a vinyl-focused hi-fi bar where sleek sound systems and Mid-Mediterranean flair fuse into a captivating evening ritual. The space is bathed in warm, low lighting, exposed brick, and vintage brass accents - like a golden jaguar door handle - that evoke mid-century charm. With 22 strategically placed speakers and a vinyl-only music policy, the atmosphere is designed for deep listening. The front area, with comfortable lounge seating and even a chessboard, transitions into a sleek back bar where a dancefloor-ready vibe takes over later at night.

Cocktails at Mad Cats are as thoughtfully composed as the soundtrack, featuring playful twists like “The ZaZa” (a tequila martini infused with za’atar), mezcal-based “Midnight Pounce,” and peach-gin concoctions. The menu offers small plate fusion fare blending Japanese, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean influences - think sushi hand rolls, 48-hour beef short ribs in mole, cauliflower salads, and delicate cheesecakes - even extending to Sunday roasts and daytime coffee and cake. It’s a place that invites you to linger: to sip, to listen, and to savour both music and food in equal measure.

Whether you're drawn to vinyl-vibe nights, intimate DJ sets, or a midweek unwinding session with something stylish yet unpretentious, Mad Cats strikes a rare balance - immersive without pretension, rhythmic without noise, and musically mindful with flavour to match.