Three Compasses is a charming pub on Dalston Lane that doesn't conform to what you'd typically expect from a popular bar in zone two. It isn't a super-chic hipster parade with a microbrewery and a room for stroking cats; it takes a much more simple approach - focusing on serving up some of the best burgers in London, pouring the finest ales, offering a plethora of board games, and boasts some of the friendliest bar folk around.
Dalston Bars
One of the most urban and interesting portions of East London, Dalston is a hubbub of cocktail nooks, creatives and industrial crannies. From hidden cocktail caverns and party pubs with a penchant for live music, to late-night restaurant bars and a top roster of laid-back interiors; check out our recommendations for some of the very best bars in Dalston.
Last updated on 8th April 2022
If you're on the hunt for the best bars in East London, The Duchess of Dalston is a go-to. From the minds behind Callooh Callay, this cocktail bar has an ever-changing menu every two weeks, with expertly blended creations served in a cool basement setting.
Continually rated as one of the true gems on the east London scene, Ruby's pulls in crowds from all over the capital to their intimate basement bar confines. The Bar specialises in a seasonal menu of innovative cocktails, with the Lounge focusing more on a wider choice of beers, wines curated from Clapton experts Verden and Vietnamese street food from the Hanoi Kitchen. A hidden treasure perfect for all occasions.
@ Bonkers Bar on Various dates from Friday 3rd June 2022
Is this is the quirkiest bar in Dalston? We'd bet on it. Taking inspiration from a mix of Drag Race, 70s psychedelia and Roald Dahl, this immersive cocktail experience has lucky golden ticket holders tasting Billy Bonkers' latest confectionery-themed tipples.