CAV

Name: CAV
Address: Paradise Row, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, E2 9LE
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (19)

£26 to £40

International

Paradise Row, London, Greater London E2 9LE

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2 people

10 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines

*****Please note we will have no kitchen 9th - 13th July****

Tucked away on Paradise Row in Bethnal Green, Câv is a vibrant cocktail bar and kitchen inspired by listening bar culture. Founded by Chris Tanner, this East London gem blends inventive mixology, with a rotating kitchen residency.

The cocktail list showcases refined classics alongside contemporary signatures, such as the Plum Manhattan, the ever-popular Picante, and the Tangerine Highball.
The kitchen spotlights innovative chefs with changing residencies—currently, Tasca, brought by culinary duo Josh Dallaway and Sinead Murdoch which brings a taste of the Iberian Peninsula with dishes like jambon beurre gildas and cachorrinho sandwiches.

The wine list, curated by Sinead, celebrates female winemakers, highlighting natural and low-intervention wines. With its relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance, a soundtrack curated for the perfect evening, and an ever-evolving menu.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
International, Latin / Spanish, Portuguese
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed–Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–00:00 Dinner Thu–Sun 17:00–21:30
Website
https://cav255.london/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Paradise Row, London, Greater London E2 9LE
Area
Bethnal Green
Parking Details
None
Public transport
7 minutes walk from Bethnal Green station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 19 people are saying

CAV reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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International
East London
Great for creative cocktails
East London
Great for fine wines
East London
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Review summary

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CAV impresses with "amazing cocktails" and a "great wine selection." The atmosphere is described as relaxed and welcoming, complemented by "utterly charming staff." Culinary highlights include "delicious Iberian influenced food" and inventive dishes like the Portuguese hot dog and octopus. However, some diners noted inconsistencies in service and food quality.

19 Reviews

M
Merlin
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cosy settings, great small bites. Highly recommend.
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Owen
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing cocktails, great food and lovely wine selection.
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Liz
London5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely cocktails and wine list but we were disappointed with the food. A lot of the plates were very simple (plate of chorizo, a few crisps with a piece of ham on top), which is fine, but for the price I would expect more.
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Russell
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service, easy going vibe, and very tasty food. Cocktails were great too!
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Owen
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning food, excellent cocktails, lovely staff.
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Jemma
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious Iberian influenced food and interesting wine selection.
1 person found this helpful
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Kavita VIP
London3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 9 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good wine and really great service. The food was not good at all. The prawn and pork sandwich was great everything else was overpriced, not cooked right (brill) not tasty (orange in chorizo rice?) and expensive (£22 for basically a slab of black pudding)
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Alison
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great! Highly recommend the Portuguese hot dog and octopus
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David
Las Vegas2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 17 April 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I was very excited to try Cav but has a very poor experience and would not go back. While the bar was half empty, it was hard to get the attention of a waiter or waitress. After waiting 20 minutes, I tried flagging someone for attention. When the individual came to the table, I was sternly advised "use me. Don't abuse me." I did not think much of it at the time, but 25 minutes later, the wine and food I ordered had not arrived despite the fact tables ordering after me were served. We opted to request that the order be canceled and left. It's a shame as the first impression was good but I left thinking I've never been ignored and treated in such a disrespectful way.
CAVResponded on 21 April 2025
Hi David, I want to extend my sincerest apologies for your recent experience. What you encountered is far from the standard we hold ourselves to, and I truly regret that this was your impression of us. I've scheduled a meeting with the server responsible to address the incident directly and to reinforce the level of service we expect from our team. Please know that this behavior is completely unacceptable and not reflective of who we are. I hope you might consider giving us another chance to make it right. We’d love to welcome you (+3) back for a round of drinks on us. It would mean a lot to have the opportunity to provide the kind of experience you should have had the first time. Again, I’m very sorry and I truly appreciate your feedback. Warm regards, Emmalee Lindsay General Manager
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David
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great place, lovely lovely staff. The cocktails are inventive and good value and the food delicious. Not cheap, but that's the world these days. Seven stars out of five. Yeah, it's breaking the boundaries of maths.
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CAV is rated 4.5 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

10 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Paradise Row, London, Greater London E2 9LE

Additional information

Area
Bethnal Green
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed–Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–00:00 Dinner Thu–Sun 17:00–21:30
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
International, Latin / Spanish, Portuguese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Public transport
7 minutes walk from Bethnal Green station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cav255.london/

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