Best Bars in Brixton

Bringing that trademark trio of Texan BBQ, bourbon cocktails and big blues tunes to the neighbourhood, it's always buzzing when you're partying at this Brixton bar. Prep yourself for plenty of dancing with their menu of soulful food and drink, followed by live bands and DJs 'til late.

A casual pub tucked away from the high street on Ferndale Road, The Duke of Edinburgh take beer gardens and sports seriously, with this buzzing favourite notorious for great beer, big matches and a pop-up kitchen in the summer sun.

If you're looking for a little more cabaret and cocktails with your dim sum, then The Courtesan has just the thing. One of the most unique bars in Brixton, this gorgeous restaurant on Atlantic Road fronts creative drinks, delicious food and sultry live performances every weekend.

A stunning spot down a Brixton side lane, Bellefields aren't just churning out Meditteranean plates of fish, pasta and more. Join them for drinks in the courtyard, fresh cocktails inside, and a regular menu of small plates.

With bright pink furniture, palm tree wallpaper and an abundance of neon signs, Tequila Mockingbird has made one hell of an entrance onto Brixton's cocktail scene. This fun-time bar also ensures a party each weekend with DJs and dancing.

One of the best cocktail bars in Brixton, Shrub and Shutter isn't the location to hit if you're looking for something plain and simple. Their unique roster of botanical drinks and ingredients includes pine-infused gin, prickly pear soda and cornflake milk, so you can expect something a little more adventurous.

Home to one of the coolest gardens in Brixton, Trinity Arms is a gorgeous pub just off Acre Lane. The bustling spot fronts a great selection of craft beers, fine wines and delicious food, and the aforementioned outdoor space even comes with a cosy firepit.

To sip on a scotch bonnet margarita in swish surrounds, look no further than getting yourself over to Wood & Water. Whipping up a variety of signature cocktails, this gorgeous restaurant also pairs them with a range of Jamaican and British small plates.

This quirky Brixton beach bar is the place to go if you're looking for top DJs and an epic atmosphere. A cool and casual suntrap by day, it's a top location for chilled pints with pals. However, when the sun goes down you'll find the music blasting and the cocktails flowing.

One of the true hidden gems on the Brixton scene, the Beast is tucked away somewhere on Acre Lane. Make your way inside, follow the staircase up to the first floor and you'll find a cool and cosy spot with customised cocktails and a regularly rotating menu of street food.

Looking for a Brixton bar that delivers on drinks and atmosphere? The Rum Kitchen might just be the place, with its feel-good soundtrack, bodacious food offering and delicious cocktails that champion bold flavour and, you guessed it, plenty of rum.

Friendship Adventure Brewery and Taproom in Brixton is a fantastic spot for casual after-work or pre-dinner drinks. Found down Coldharbour Lane, this place has live music and pours delicious house beers that have been brewed on-site, as well as seltzers and wines.

Head over to Acre Lane where you'll find the Hope & Anchor waiting to welcome you into their cool and cosy hangout. The Brixton pub is a favourite among locals thanks to its gorgeous outdoor beer garden, quirky interiors and juicy burgers.

One for the late night revellers, this Brixton spot is serving up tasty tapas dishes and cracking cocktails only minutes from the station. Head down into the crypt that is Gremio de Brixton and see if the DJs and drinks can't keep you there until dawn.

One of the best bars on Coldharbour Lane, BrewDog is the place to go for craft beers and comfort grub. Fronting 22 taps of premium pints, the neon-lit watering hole offers ample opportunity to explore their extensive selection and chomp away on classic burgers, wings and more. 

Bringing Italian coffee culture to Ferndale Road, this gorgeous Brixton cocktail bar offers more than just a good macchiato. Boasting an array of decadent drinks and some delicious small plates, Cattivo also boasts live jazz and cabaret nights.

A quirky bar in the heart of Brixton, Barrio is bringing a taste of Latin America to Acre Lane. The local artwork, hand-painted tiles and vintage caravan make this a great place to enjoy some cocktails and dancing, and you can expect a menu that brims with tequilas, mescals, piscos and Peruvian food.

With a hot host of live acts, games nights and entertainment, Effra Social is a lively Brixton bar to check out. Join them in SW2 for snacks, Sunday roasts, craft beer, outside seating and a great atmosphere any night of the week.

When it comes to hidden gems, this Brixton Irish whiskey bar just so happens to be one of them. When you're not lapping up a cocktail in their small but charming beer garden come the summer, head inside for a dimly-lit, romantic spot where there are over 70 types of whiskey to choose from.

A small plates restaurant and cocktail bar in Brixton, Three Eight Four is the Coldharbour Lane cutie designed with date nights in mind. Snuggle up in rustic settings with a selection of tasty tapas and some potent tipples.

Not satisfied being one of the best rooftop bars in Brixton, Prince of Wales is also a hotspot for socially-distant clubbing. Head up to their two-tiered terrace and get your groove on with help from incredible DJs and zesty cocktails.

This bar-meets-restaurant-meets-co-working space is certainly one of the swishest spots in Brixton. Mixing simple, rustic decor with innovative menus and even their own house gin, Canova Hall regularly hosts live bands and DJs, as well as serving some of the best pizza in the area. 

A relatively new addition to South London's nightlife scene, Lost In Brixton is the gorgeous rooftop space dealing in Latin-inspired cocktails, funky botanical interiors and live music aplenty. Fully covered and heated from midday 'til late, it's the ultimate hangout whatever the weather.