New Biker Cafe/Hangout London - Bike Shed MC

chris86uk · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 May 2014 Karma :

There is a new bike cafe and 'hangout' just opened up in Shoreditch in London called Bike Shed Motorcycle Club. Link below.

I popped in briefly yesterday whilst passing with the mrs and had a look around and checked out the bikes on show and some of the gear. It reminded me a little like those All Saints shops with darkish lighting, exposed brick walls etc. The venue is situated in arches from (I assume) disused railway.

Gear itself cateres toward the cafe racer and fashion oriented bikers. For example there were Belstaff waxed jackets, gringo helmets etc which are quite middle to top of price range for gear.

Large seating area for the cafe and even a barber shop inside.

I'm sure it won't be to everyone's taste, but it fits in well with the Shoreditch hipster scene if that's your cup of tea, so I think it will draw a certain crowd.

https://thebikeshed.cc

Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

I noticed it riding past there (or rather sitting in gthe usual traffic jam) on Friday. Used to be a five-a-side club didn't it? Not suprised by the Bohemian theme, very Shoreditch! I might take a look if I can be arsed with the walk from Leadenhall one lunchtime.

(Will they let me in as I'm well over 20y/o and don't wear black drainpipe jeans and pointy shoes Shocked

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almostthere · Traffic Copper Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Karma :

Looks more like some pretentious wine bar can't see any beer pumps or pint glasses for that reason I won't be going Neutral

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

MC or MCC?

https://thebikeshed.cc/membership/

Oh and how the fuck have they got nearly half a million likes on bookface? Laughing

bamt · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2013 Karma :

Look at the menu.

Fancy something on toast? Sorry, no beans, but you can have Portobello Mushrooms for £7 or Avocado, crushed with chilli cashews for £6.50.
Or a bacon sarnie? The do a Bike Shed "Bacon" & Egg Sarnie (their quotes) featuring 18 hour slow cooked pork belly for a mere £8.50.

I suspect they aren't expecting to be the cafe stop of choice for normal riders; if you're not a Shoreditch hipster there's not a lot there.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVmmYMwFj1I
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

That is so Shoreditcheratti that surely it's crossed the line into ironic post modernism. Thinking

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

If you're going to buy likes then:

a) I can get you a better price.

and

b) Do at least make it a believable amount. Laughing

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Tierbirdy · Crazy Courier Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Karma :

What it doesnt mention is that, aside from having to shell out £125 for "membership", you also have to have a chronic wanker's hipster beard and either a top knot or man bun hairstyle to get in.

Sable · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Karma :

I could belive the bike shed made it to half a million likes. They are behind the bike shed shows, have been on the custom blogs for years, and are all members of the instagram marketing generation.

I like looking at their bikes, and loved seeing what's at the shows, but it is largely young people with more money than sense. The cafe just caters to that crowd.

Fisty · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Karma :

I'd rather eat a cold bowl of dog shit than join that bunch of hipster faggots.

A barbers shop. At a bike meet.

Words fucking fail me.

Edit:- it just gets even more homosex.

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

"it’s up to us to show that bikers are a cool but considerate community"

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Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

So basically it's an overpriced gentlemen's club with a motorbike theme?
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

As I live local I might join if they ask nicely and waive the membership fee but doubt I would ever attend as I would feel out of place what with actually owning several motorcycles and riding them as well as knowing how to use a spanner.

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Amber Phoenix · Traffic Copper Joined: 01 Feb 2013 Karma :

I've not had chance to pop by yet, so will reserve judgement. However, on first impressions:-

A motorcycle thing that is different to the traditional motorcycle culture that has been the mainstay for years and years:- A brave attempt to open up and broaden motorcycle culture to more people? Or a very silly thing to do, because you don't happen to like it?

A bar in Shoreditch that doesn't sell dirty instant coffee & crappy greasy bacon butties for pennies and actually charges a few quid for stuff:- A realistic profit margin given the crazy London real estate prices in the trendiest and most up-coming area of Zone-1? Or just very silly they're not selling what you happen to like for no money?

A biker cafe that doesn't want idiots stunting outside their premises:- A sensible thing to do to stay in business after putting in a shed load of investment, especially considering the Ace Cafe is close to being shut down due to idiots fecking about outside it? Or just a very silly rule to spoil all the fun?

A biker cafe with a barber on site:- Errm, yeah, this is perhaps a bit silly...

It may not necessarily be a scene I'd identify with, but it looks like a place that'd be alright to pop by and have a drink at. They've obviously put a shit load of investment and work in to the place. It's the right place for such a bar. I wish 'um luck and respect the effort that goes into starting, running and making profitable a business like this.
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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

If a pair of hipster cunts can charge £4 for a bowl of cereal in he same area, this will be a hit.

For me, riding a motorcycle isn't a lifestyle choice, it's a tool, a work horse. Maybe a way to escape for a weekend away in the summer...

Turning up on a bright green Versys in some shabby HG textiles would no doubt be frowned upon, especially as a soon as I take out my non-iPhone.
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Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

I suspect they'll ban real bikers, the delicate blend of road dirt, EP90 and tar spots I'm usually adorned with would bugger up their posh rugs in no time.
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