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"You could fit a Boeing 737, or maybe even the entirety of Black Sabbath, in Big Penny Social. It’s massive and despite being such a large, airy industrial space, this Walthamstow brewery always has a buzzing, town hall feel. During the day, families wander in to watch the football and come evening, happy and hoppy pale ale-drinkers swarm long picnic tables and birthdays are celebrated over carafes of boozy cocktails. Last-minute planners, listen up—you can make a reservation for groups as big as 25 on their ‘instant book’ platform." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna