Is Crate Brewery in London the ultimate DIY cafe? We think so. Just take a look at the details: light fixtures made from box springs, a sign fashioned from screws, a couch made from stacks of burlap coffee sacks, tables lashed together with fishing line.
Located in a former print factory in Hackney Wick, Crate is owned and operated by locals, who also built the industrial interiors using one-of-a-kind pieces and reclaimed materials. For more, go to Crate Brewery.
Above: A sign made from screws drilled into a piece of reclaimed wood.
Above: An aerial view of the brew pub; note the box spring lights strung on electric cords.
Above: A detail of the DIY lighting system.
Above: Cushions covered in burlap sacks create an ad hoc seating area.
Above: Tables made from slices of burl wood.
Above: A cluster of DIY lights.
Above: Tables made from salvaged wood, lashed together with fishing line.
Above: A view of the interior.
Above: The pub is located on an industrial waterway.
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