BAR KICK, 127 Shoreditch High St, E1 6JE, 020 7739 8700.

Bar Kick grew out of one of Shoreditch High Street's many Shoe Shops and opened its doors in October 2001 to serve coffees, drinks and a few dishes. There were French Table football tables, formica furniture, bare walls and bright lights.

From this day the lights have been dimmed, customers have been helping us to fill the walls (and floors) and we have been well and truly lived-in. The ceilings have been covered with flags and our babyfoot players have improved so much, we can't keep up with them!

Mostly famous for our table football, our basement events, lovingly cooked food and cocktails we are also the place to be to watch live football.