The 71 Lounge is South Woodford’s destination for long, unhurried evenings out. More than just a bar, it’s a full late-night venue where a proper kitchen, a creative drinks menu, premium shisha and a warm, social atmosphere all come together under one roof — the kind of place where a quick catch-up turns into four hours without you noticing.
The setting is designed to slow you down. Warm lighting, comfortable seating, a soundtrack that sets the tone without taking over, and staff who know the menu inside out — it’s built for groups who want a real night out rather than a quick in-and-out meal. Whether you’re rounding off a restaurant meal, meeting friends for drinks, or making a full evening of it, the lounge is where the night really starts.
Open until midnight Sunday to Thursday and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, The 71 Lounge is the perfect spot for birthdays, date nights, post-work drinks, match days or simply a Friday night you want to make feel a little bigger. Reserve a table to secure your spot.
Shisha is a cornerstone of the experience at The 71. Our lounge offers a carefully curated range of premium shisha flavours, freshly prepared by our experienced team and served at the table so you can enjoy it without ever leaving your seat. From classic double apple and mint to modern fruit blends and signature house mixes, there’s something for every palate — whether you’re a long-time shisha lover or trying it for the very first time.
The setting is everything. Warm lighting, comfortable seating and a relaxed, social atmosphere make The 71 Lounge the perfect place to slow down, catch up and enjoy a proper evening out. It’s the kind of place where hours slip by without you noticing — and where every visit feels a little bit special.
To secure a shisha table, especially on busy evenings, we always recommend booking ahead. Tell us what time you’re arriving and how many are in your group, and we’ll have everything set up and ready the moment you walk in.
The 71 Lounge comes alive at the weekend. Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, our resident DJ takes over — spinning everything from old-school R&B and afrobeats to house, hip-hop and modern club classics. It’s the soundtrack that turns a good dinner into a proper night out, and it’s the reason so many of our guests end up staying far longer than they planned.
The vibe is relaxed and social rather than full-on club — think warm lighting, conversation you can actually have, and a crowd that’s there for the food, the drinks and the music in equal measure. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, catching up with friends or rounding off a date night, the atmosphere does half the work for you.
Reserve a lounge table in advance for the weekend — Friday and Saturday evenings book up fast, and walking in on spec is never guaranteed once the music kicks in.
If there’s a big match on, there’s nowhere better in South Woodford to watch it. Our lounge screens show all the major live sporting events — Premier League football, Champions League nights, world-title boxing, Formula 1, major cricket fixtures and more — so you can enjoy the game alongside a proper meal and a drink in your hand.
We’ve built the lounge to be a place you actually want to watch sport in. The screens are positioned so you can see the action from wherever you’re sitting, the sound is loud enough to hear the commentary but not so loud that you can’t chat between plays, and the menu runs right through to kick-off and beyond.
Bringing a group for the game? Let us know when you book and we’ll sort you a table with a clear view of the action, so everyone gets to enjoy the match together.
The kitchen stays open late, so you can enjoy our full fusion menu — steaks, grills, small plates and more — at your lounge table, whenever the mood strikes.
Our bar serves creative signature cocktails and beautifully crafted non-alcoholic mocktails, all made to order and designed to match the mood of the room.
Open until midnight Sunday to Thursday and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays — The 71 Lounge is built for long, unhurried evenings.
Whether it's six of you for a birthday or a couple on date night, the lounge layout is flexible enough to work for any group size or occasion.
Join the hundreds of guests who’ve made The 71 Lounge their favourite weekend spot in East London. With 4.8 stars from over 600 Google reviews, our regulars keep coming back for the food, the drinks, the shisha and the atmosphere — and we’d love to welcome you in too.
Whether you’re coming down for live music on a Saturday night, catching the big match with your mates, or settling in for a relaxed shisha session — reserve your lounge table at The 71 in just a few clicks. Walk-ins are welcome, but bookings are strongly recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.
