Bars and Pubs Near Spitalfields

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By Lauren Cole Lead Editor, DesignMyNight Our Lead Editor, Lauren, has written about the UK's best restaurants, bars and experiences on DesignMyNight since 2021. Bylines in What's On Media Group. Last updated on 23rd June 2026

With the city to one side and Shoreditch the other, there's a thriving hotbed of bars, pubs and restaurants just waiting to be discovered in the Spitalfields area. Whether you want drinks at an historic boozer, cocktails in a world-beater of a basement bar or something somewhere in between, there's a drinking den for you in this eclectic neighbourhood. Read on for all the info on our recommended picks for the best bars and pubs near Spitalfields.




Light Bar London

One of the most iconic spots in Shoreditch, The Light Bar oozes industrial charm inside a stunning former Victorian power station. Think bare concrete, exposed brick and original beams. 

Spread across three floors with a heated backyard bar and sun-soaked terrace, it's perfect for all kinds of tipple. We're talking post-work pints, sundowner cocktails, wine over dinner and long, lazy alfresco afternoons.

KERB Sports Bar

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Looking for a vibrant spot that's got something for everyone? Located within the Old Spitalfields Market, KERB Social Club is a buzzing destination where you can watch live sports, devour delicious street food and sip cocktails all under one roof.

Combining the energy of a classic British pub with an American sports bar, expect a vibrant atmosphere here. Hungry? Tuck into loaded hot dogs, jerk chicken or deep dish pizzas, washed down with killer cocktails.

Be At One Spitalfields

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Walk into any Be At One bar and you will expect to find friendly staff, a lively atmosphere and some great cocktails; and Be At One Spitalfields is no exception. If you are looking for a great bar near Spitalfields Market then this is a real treat. Open until 12am (1am on a Friday and Saturday), here you can sip on a classic cocktail, as you sway along to the music and belt out your favourite 1980's power ballad.

The Merchant And Weaver

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In the lively heart of Old Spitalfields Market, Merchant & Weaver is part bar, part café. All exposed brick and statement lighting, it gives off industrial energy along with its garden terrace natural charm.

Sit inside or out and you can sip your way through its extensive drinks list of creative cocktails, worldly wines and draught beer. To see that you don't go hungry, there's seasonal small plates, a packed-out brunch menu and a legendary Sunday lunch.

Alfi

Right in the heart of Spitalfields market, Alfi is one of the few Italian natural wine bars in London. With a focus on natural and biodynamic bottles, it serves classic smiles from small growers as well as adventurous tipples and production methods.

There's plenty to nibble on with your tipples too. We're talking perfectly baked pizza and classic pastas, from cacio e pepe to crab linguine.

68 and Shanghai

Whatever you're looking for in a bar, you'll find it at 68 Wine Bar & Cellar. The two-storey venue encompasses both a relaxed wine bar and an elegant, Asian-inspired cocktail den upstairs, both offering comfy booths to relax on and a great selection of drinks.

There are all sorts of international dishes on the menu as well, ranging from dim sum platters to charcuterie boards and Japanese katsu sandos - yum

The Mayor Of Scaredy Cat Town

Due to its popularity, speakeasy-style cocktail bar The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, is now one of the worst kept secrets in London, but it's still one of the best bars in Spitalfields Market. Hidden beneath the Breakfast Club on Artillery Lane, you enter through a fridge door and head down into a swinging throwback to the 1920s, serving prohibition style cocktails and laced fruit punches. It's fun, quirky and definitely cool. Just tell them you're there to see the Mayor!