Bea B.
Yelp
Nestled into the back of a largely empty lot and housed in a what appears to be an old warehouse, one might think that Wild Card won't have much going on and one would be flat wrong. We were fortunate enough to visit WC on the August Bank Holiday weekend and there was much fanfare, fuss and fabulous brews.
Picnic tables dot the front of the brewery along with a street food stand. Jerk chicken and bhangra burgers were on the menu during our stay. Inside the brewery is a small bar with WC's three beer on tap. I recall tasting their ruby ale and the very hoppy IPA. The third choice escapes me. Kegs of guest beers from local breweries stood off to the side and a fridge with the bottled selection stood back behind the counter.
My partner had a lovely hazelnut brown ale and I had an outstanding cardamom stout. Both were just the right amount of nut and spice. Fever Tree products for the non-drinker in our group seemed to satisfy.
At dusk the interior lights were dimmed and out came many, many candles. Their glow made for a very intimate and cosy vibe. I enjoyed sitting and sipping while chatting with my seat mates. And from the looks of it, everyone else in the joint did, too!
What I enjoyed most about Wild Card was that it seemed to be a place that attracted folk from all walks of life. There were young and old, hip and square, families and singles all enjoying a brew and a chin wag. I would recommend those beer lovers up in the N17 and N16 areas (and those keen on a taking a wee trek) to get on over to Wild Card. I hardly think one would be disappointed.
