Little Fires, the debut project from a creative collective with roots in hospitality, music, and design, will launch on 11 July on Bethnal Green Road.
The trio behind the venture - Christian Pecoraro, Florian Schulze, and Horacio Sainz – have collaborated with the team behind Sabina Sabe, the Oaxaca-based bar ranked among the World’s 50 Best, to create a mezcal-forward cocktail programme.
The drinks list will feature contemporary twists on classic agave-based serves and the venue will also hold an exclusive UK partnership with Asunción Mezcal, offering a curated selection of rare, small-batch mezcals served both traditionally and through modern interpretations.
A tight menu of Oaxacan-inspired small plates has been created by Rodolfo Castellanos, winner of Top Chef Mexico and chef-owner of Oaxaca’s acclaimed Origen. Dishes will include tostadas, elotes, and ceviche.
Set within a Grade II-listed building just off Shoreditch High Street, the venue spans two floors. The 85-cover ground floor bar and dining room will feature original timber flooring, ochre-toned walls, and a marble-topped bar, with interiors that lean into natural materials and warm, low lighting.
Downstairs, a Hi-Fi vinyl listening bar will offer a more immersive mezcalería experience, with a late-night licence and a focus on ambient, jazz, dub, and lo-fi electronic sets curated by Mauricio Díaz.
“Little Fires is about rhythm and energy, but with real attention to detail,” says Pecoraro.
“It’s sophisticated, yes, but never stiff - we want people to feel the warmth the moment they walk through the door.”