Cool And Quirky Bars In Shoreditch

Looking for a cool bar in this neighbourhood is like trying to find a fish and chip shop by the seaside - they're everywhere. To make things easier, we've rounded up the weirdest and wildest watering holes in the area. From ping pong palaces and mixology meccas to circus-themed hangouts and live music-loving legends, here are our top quirky bars in Shoreditch. 

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 18th September 2024




Found

Hidden away down Ravey Street, this cool cocktail bar in Shoreditch is possibly the tiniest of the lot. Manned single-handedly on some evenings, Found rustles up masterful concoctions for you to enjoy in one of its cosy alcoves that are ideal for intimate date nights.

Nancy Spains

This Prohibition-style pub is making a name for itself on the Shoreditch scene, blending bootlegger vibes with whisky mastery. Nancy Spains is located on Curtain Road, only a short walk from Old Street station and offers a fab 2-4-2 happy hour on its signature cocktails like the Gangs of New York (think a pina colada mixed with a strawberry daiquiri) and an espresso martini with notes of honey. Come for live music, DJ sets and more, then stay for it's impeccable range of authentic Irish whisky.

The Cocktail Club Shoreditch

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

A stone's throw from Shoreditch High Street, this is one of the maddest drinking dens in the city. The Cocktail Club makes a habit of hiring the coolest, most talented bartenders around, so expect a fab lineup of boozy concoctions, as well as loud music and a whole heap of fun. And if you're more Old Street way? Then check out their house party-inspired venue complete with an open-plan dancefloor, bedroom nook and games room to boot.

Avora: A New-World Cocktail Experience

@ Roscorp Laboratories on Various dates from Friday 11th October 2024

Avora is bringing something brand new to Hoxton, with a magical immersive experience created by the team behind Alcotraz and Moonshine Saloon. You'll get to explore mystical woodlands which become bioluminescent as it turns from day to night, while completing laboratory missions throughout. There are also three creative cocktails to sip along the way, one of which even changes colour with Avora's precious substance Luminol. You can feel good about yourself here too, as a tree is planted for every ticket sold.

The Cocktail Club Old Street

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

It doesn't come any cooler and quirkier than The Cocktail Club on Worship Street in Shoreditch. This fun den is open until 2.30am on Fridays and Saturdays, whipping up signature sips for you to enjoy in its disco kitchen or cosy bedroom space with your mates. Look forward to enjoying Solero Sundaes and refreshing mojitos, especially two for £14 during happy at this buzzing spot, famed for its house parties and bottomless brunches.