I have to say this Be At One is probably a TARDIS because it's definitely bigger on the inside. As a big fan of this chain I have visited most of their bars in London and I never paid too much attention to this one. The main reason is that the ground floor always seems very small and crowded so unless it was warm enough to spread out to the pavement in Spitalfields I would not bother to go in.

That is why when my friend Emma booked her leaving party there I was confused as to where the 30 people she invited could possibly fit on a Saturday night. Turns out they have a basement which is ideal for a group of 30-50 people, has its own bar and bartender just for your group and offer the privacy and exclusivity you would want on the night.

A tiny mishap on the night, the power cut off for a bit and it took a while to get it back, even if the upstairs was not affected. However the staff were very nice and friendly like they always are in B@1 (it is part of how they have to behave) so they kept checking up on us to make sure we were ok. The rest of the night went on without any problems.

The cocktails were great as always and there have been some new additions to their menu, which was also recently redesigned. The music was great for dancing, pop, RnB, hip hop etc. For me it is the perfect bar as you can dance all night and enjoy cocktails but without the crowded, dark, stinky environment of a club.

If you are thinking of visiting, it's a pretty good option but I will have to recommend the Covent Garden Russell Street B@1 or the Soho Greek Street ones instead if it is your first Be At One experience.