Bars In Hackney

The Cat and Mutton is a chic East London pub that's popular amongst the trendy professionals wanting to wind down at the weekend. What's more, they hold a great Sunday Roast sessions for weekend feasting with plenty of booze to wash everything down with.

Strikingly furnished with wicker masks, brass icons and giant maypoles, Hand of Glory boasts an interior unlike any other East London bar. Head here to explore the Hackney haunt's an ever-rotating spread of home cooking alongside a fine choice of cider, ales and infused gins to guzzle.

Primed with some of the most laid-back boozers in London, Hackney is perfect to wile away the evening, but where to dose up? Grab a pint of draught or tuck into a top plate of gastro gorging courtesy of the team behind The Star by Hackney Downs. 

Three Compasses is a charming bar on Dalston Lane that takes a simple approach to high quality drinking and dining in Hackney. This local East London boozer focuses on serving up some of the best burgers in town, pouring the finest ales, and an undeniably charming feel to its interiors.

An intimate and quirky space based in a former launderette, Rehab brings organic wine and vegan food Homerton. The focus is on delivering good quality drinks at affordable prices, with raw brickwork and low-lighting to create a stripped-back feel. 

Neatly perched between Dalston and Hackney Downs, The Vic is a friendly and familiar boozer renowned for its live music schedule. While many an enthusiastic gig-goer will have enjoyed a night here, there's also a fine menu of gastropub plates to pair with your partying. 

Curiouser and curiouser! The Last Tuesday Society is a wonderland of the frankly bizarre. Wander around this parallel universe, chatting to the cat skeletons, waving at the dolls and nodding to the fossils, with handcrafted cocktails that perfectly suit the opulent feel of this Hackney bar.

White Post Cafe in Hackney has got to be one of the friendliest bars in North London. The flexible space goes from cafe during the day, serving the tastiest cake and coffee, to a relaxed wine bar and eatery come night time with a wide range of events to encourage community spirit.

Four Quarters East has come to Hackney Wick and all East Londoners have changed forever. Spend your nights down this hot little spot gaming on the likes of Pacman, Space Riders and many more, all while you work their way through their brilliant list of craft beer.

The group behind Night Tales are the minds behind this fun-loving bar in Hackney. Based in London Fields, NTs serves delicious food during the day, before kicking things up after dark, courtesy of the venue's DJs, live music and enviable roof terrace that becomes a hub for summertime socialising. 

This stylish bar in Hackney serves up delicious food and drink in cool, rustic surrounds. With an on-site gin distillery, it's the place to go for gin-based cocktails and delicious pizzas whether you're in East London to socialise, date or unwind a little after work with its 3am late licence.

This stunning 114-year old barge has been breathtakingly transformed into a bar and kitchen offering up British fusion menu in the heart of Hackney Wick. Only minutes from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, you'll find an indoor ceramic barbeque, rich flavours and unparalleled views.

One of the best bars in Hackney, this Mare Street pub offers a great spot for hanging out with mates and chowing down on some great food and drink. Chomp away on banging rotisserie and wings, tasty salads and delicious lunchtime wraps with some of the best Sunday roasts in East London. 

Offering some of the snazziest sips in Hackney, El Garito is a must-visit for cocktail fans in the area. On top of their fine selection of food and drinks, the bar offers a unique private hire space perfect for parties, launch nights and bespoke events.

Located just minutes from Victoria Park, this east London boozer is the go=to for good food, tasty drinks and banging music. Home to DJ nights, their signature Biking drink and some of the best eats from Slow Fire London, you're always in for a good time at The Kenton.

An old working men's club, The Moth Club has transformed itself into a quirky spot for East London's creative crowd. Fronting an incredible programme of live music, comedy and club nights, you may just be heading down for a couple of chilled pints, but you could easily end up dancing all night long. 

Nestled away under the train tracks of Bethnal Green, London Cocktail Club is an unmissable party destination when it comes to drinking in the Hackney area. Taking the railway theme throughout all of its decor, this quirky bar pairs its premier sips with a signature cheekiness. 

The Barge House is a pretty riverside destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and private shindigs in Hackney. The bar serves an ever-rotating selection of cocktails, wine and craft beer, while the kitchen specialises in wholesome and seasonal food with famous boozy brunches.

EartH has rapidly become one of the most significant arts and events spaces in London. A Hackney gem with plenty of history to it, this Art Deco venue is so much more than just a live music destination, as it boasts its very own bar and kitchen featuring guest appearances from top London food vendors.

Mare Street Market, is nestled within the beating heart of South Hackney. A one stop shop for all things pizza, drinks, deli, floristry and vinyl sifting, the warehouse space is made up of tall ceilings, a clean open plan feel and plenty of natural light to add an extra sense of cool to your visit.

The People's Park Tavern is a charming village pub and brewery beside Victoria Park in the heart of East London, with one of city's best beer gardens. Head here for great beer, hearty roasts and DJs every weekend from the undeniably cool hacienda garden with an indoor outdoor feel and quirky decor. 

A hidden gem in the heart of Hackney, Paper Dress is a stylish vintage boutique that transforms into a jumping bar and late night party den once the sun goes down. By day, browse the curated shop for quirky attire while sipping cocktails before heading upstairs for a night of dancing to live music.

If you love tacos, cocktails and a cool venue, Caldera is one Hackney bar for you. Fronting edgy street art meets chilled out bar vibes, the venue pairs its atmosphere with a menu of mouthwatering Mexican specialities as well as cracking happy hour deals on all kinds of margaritas. 

CRATE Brewery is Hackney Wick's first craft brewery and pizzeria, with gorgeous riverside dining for revellers in search of an al fresco meal. As well as offering delicious stonebaked pizza, the venue brews its very own craft creations that go down a treat when the sun is shining. 

Arepa & Co can be found overlooking Regent's Canal in Haggerston, and is the perfect place to relax with some of East London's best Venezuelan cuisine whilst watching swans pass by. Topping it off, they have an enviable array of South American inspired cocktails to wash everything down with.

A haven for all things breakfast-related, The Breakfast Club Hackney Wick sits proudly on the banks of the River Lee. Within its uniquely kitsch interiors, the cafe serves up casual meals inspired by classic brekkie dishes alongside expertly-mixed classic cocktails. 

The Princess of Wales is a traditional pub by the River Lea in Hackney. British classics like fish and chips, seasonal pies and juicy burgers all make up the menu of tasty pub grub, while the bar features a wide range of alcohol, all of which can be enjoyed indoors or outside by the riverfront.

This trendy East London restaurant bar is somewhat of a staple in Hackney's exciting nightlife scene. Housed within an old Victorian textile factory, Jones & Sons boasts expertly-designed interiors that come paired with a enticing menu of classic British food and drink.

Looking for a cool and quirk bar in Hackney? It doesn't get much better than The Karaoke Hole. The mischievous little sister of LGBTQ+ party paradise Dalston Superstore and pizza legends Voodoo Ray's, this place will have you belting out classics with some of London's best drag performers. 

Ruby's Bar and Lounge is the sister of one of London's most coveted secret cocktail bars. Offering its guests beers, wines, live music events and DJs come the weekend, it's got top-quality drinking and entertainment all under one roof, perfect for Hackney revellers searching something quirky.