Opera Bar & Events

You know North Street – it's where Romford's actually got some life to it. Opera sits right in the thick of it, and it's the kind of spot that works equally well whether you're popping in for a drink after work or you've booked it out for something bigger. The space manages to feel both polished and unpretentious, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. They take their drinks seriously without being annoying about it, and the events programme keeps things fresh – live music, DJ nights, private parties. It's become a proper local haunt rather than just another venue passing through.