This luxurious tiki paradise is the perfect escape from city life, serving rum-based cocktails from across the globe. The first floor is home to the Spiced Dry Rum Club where they make their own spirit, and host specialist masterclasses. 

With an opulent first train carriage theme meshing with an abundance of shadowy foliage, this Angel hangout is so much more than your run of the mill pub. The exuberant interior is matched by the great food, which comprises of British classics featuring splashes of continental Europe and the Orient thrown in for good measure; The cocktail list is put together by a team of expert mixologists too.

London's number one darts-themed bar, Flight Club comes to Angel. For a night out with a difference grab a group of pals or colleagues and book one of the oche playing areas - with gorgeous interiors and delicious cocktails to match, this place is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. 

Barrio Angel is one of Essex Road's best and most exciting bars. There is never a dull moment - from their amazing daily happy-hours, to the eye-popping decor and even the party-pumping DJs; you're always guaranteed to be wowed at Barrio Angel. With Brazilian cocktails their cracking concoctions of choice, tuck into a caipirinha and tequila, or three.

If you're on the hunt for a relaxed spot to indulge in some food and wine, this gorgeous bar in Angel offers over 400 different varieties of artisan wine as well as tasty Italian fare and even a bottomless brunch.

LadyBird offers a lively spot for Islington's late night crowd to drink their cocktails and throw their shapes. Located on the ever-buzzing Upper Street, the ground floor keeps punters happy with Lego Head and Sand Bucket Sharetail cocktails, but it's in the basement where the real fun happens. DJs play 80s, 90s, disco, house and classic party tunes, going through to 4am at the weekends.

With something of a reputation for serving fantastic cocktails, mixologists have mastered a number of classic cocktails, using an arsenal of spice, fruits and spirits to tease the taste buds. Keeping the party going all night, guests can dance the night away in the bar's club area, with an impressive line-up of DJs providing the soundtrack for your next, mental night out.

Fronting everything from breakfast tacos, satay chicken bowls and coconut curries, The Skinny Kitchen Islington is a fab restaurant and bar near Angel. Plus, it also doesn't hurt that the venue is drop-dead gorgeous with plush seating, ambient lighting and neon quotes to boot.

Indulge in a wonderland of cocktail whimsy and unique spaces at this quirky bar in Angel. Part speakeasy, part cocktail bar and part Alice in Wonderland, Callooh Callay have turned Little Bat into a cool playground of charming drinks and interesting interiors. 

Tucked away on Penton Street in Angel, The Chapel Bar is a charming hideaway for cocktail sipping. Blending old and new influences, the venue itself is made up if authentic features with contemporary touches, with a dedicated terrace space for summertime drinking sessions. 

Noticed that faint aroma of hops drifting down Torrens Street? That'll be the Brewhouse & Kitchen, a top notch eatery and pub where the food is fresh and the beers are brewed on site. Tuck into their 'clucking Brewhouse special' and weave a way through their international choice of beers and wines.

Islington's only karaoke bar and favoured by celebs all over the world, Lucky Voice is the perfect location for an after work drink or a birthday party. A must-visit for those that know their way around a Now compilation album, Lucky Voice is a seriously fun haunt for those looking to add a little something different to their evening. 

Bubb Oasis is a fabulous little drinking and dining spot located in the heart of Angel. Grab a seat on their rooftop terrace for a sunny tipple and healthy snack or head inside to dance to banging tunes from some of London's finest DJs.

Flaunting a drinks menu filled with a wide range of wine, craft lager and much more, Sessions is a great dining den for food and drinks. Tuck into a menu of West African, Turkish Cypriot, and Korean cuisine. Great for first dates and chilled evenings with pals.

Pub classics and craft beer? If that sounds like your kind of thing, it's off to the Islington Townhouse for you. Not only a cool and eclectic mix of interesting interiors and furniture, their food is casual, their cocktails cool and their pub primed for private meetings.

When it comes to cocktail bars in Angel, you can't go wrong with Homeboy. Not only is this Irish spot home to some of the best concoctions in north London, but also a cracking food menu alongside Guinness on tap.

One of the best bars in Angel, when it comes to quirky drinks and hefty happy hours, Simmons has got your back. With plenty of neon signage, late night DJs and quirky decor, it's one of the best party spots in Islington.

Blending the casual with the cool comes easy to a bar in Angel such as John Salt. Not only decked in vintage furniture, quirky artwork and a myriad of spaces, their roster of American bites alongside stunning cocktails stands them in delicious stead.