Best Cocktail Bars in Shoreditch

Based just off Old Street roundabout, Nightjar is a stylish Shoreditch cocktail bar that needs no introduction. Famous for being at the top of London's mixology game, the venue stuns and amazes with its incredible selection of inventive drinks and sultry, speakeasy vibes. 

With venues all across the capital, the team behind this quirky bar are capable of rivalling any. Always creating new concoctions and known for creating a party vibe whatever the time of day, this fun venue embodies why cocktail bars in Shoreditch are some of London's most popular. Topping it off? There's a house party-inspired Old Street venue too.

Descend into the shadows and step into a world where sorcery meets sentencing - Hexmoor: Wizarding Prison is London's first immersive wizarding prison bar, and it's unlike anything you've ever experienced. From the minds behind Alcotraz, Avora, and Moonshine Saloon, this dark fantasy cocktail experience blends film-level set design, immersive theatre, and mystical mixology into one mind-bending, spell-casting night out.

Wearing an official Hexmoor prison jumpsuit, you'll join a cast of shady spellcasters behind enchanted bars as you help uncover a prophecy and break free - all while sipping on three (or more) handcrafted magical cocktails that bubble, shimmer, and transform before your eyes. Expect magical special effects, a deep and interactive storyline, and some of the most Instagrammable cocktails in the city. Choose your ticket tier - from Apprentice to Sorcerer - and prepare to serve your sentence... in style.

A one-stop shop for all of your night out needs, Gigis Hoxton is a bit of an all-rounder. Not only does this place boast some of the best cocktails in town, but also a fantastic basement club with DJs and live music, plus an alfresco terrace for sunshine sips.

The Cocktail Club can be found nestled in the heart of Old Street, offering a cool drinking den to enjoy some quirky cocktails. Famed for its bottomless brunches and epic parties, it features a cool games room and even a snug bedroom for you to chill out in. Grab your mates and head down to delight in the likes of a Solero Sundae, made using Bacardi coconut rum, or a Jam Jar Daiquiri until 2.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. 

A unique cocktail bar that takes its inspiration from both British and Italian cultures, Without Papers can be found on Kingsland Road. They promise warm hospitality in an intimate setting, alongside a seriously quirky drinks menu.

Their unusual concoctions range from a tiramisu-themed drink to a Mar-Tea-Ni and even a blend of melon and parma ham. There are small plates to enjoy on the side, from a traditional cheese board to nduja with sourdough.

Callooh Callay is a Shoreditch cocktail bar that prides itself on pushing every boundary it comes in contact with. Eccentric by all meanings of the word, not only can the cocktail list can be found in the bar's sticker book, but the bar even has its own secret Palace of Humbug room. 

Based on Great Eastern Street, Floripa kicks into life each weekend when the live bands and carefree DJs take over. Perfect for a boozy night out, this Shoreditch cocktail bar is certain to leave you with a beaming smile and a musical spring in your step.

Cottons in Shoreditch is the ultimate spot for a Caribbean escape right in the heart of London. It's always buzzing with fantastic music and irresistible drinks that set the stage for a night you won't forget. Their bar is stocked with an epic selection of over 300 rums, and they serve up tasty cocktails like Papa On The Beach, Lost In Mexico, and Ragga Shandy.

Music & Beans Shoreditch is a bit of an all-rounder. Not only does it rustle up a range of mouthwatering eats throughout the day, but it also shakes up a mean cocktail, with both classics and signatures available. Even better? On the weekend you knock them back while listening to live music.

Ascend to Pineapple Xpress's divine rooftop bar in Shoreditch and step into a tropical paradise offering jaw-dropping views of the city's skyline. Sip on expertly crafted rum cocktails that'll knock your socks off, like the Lucky Luch and Blue Dream, or grab a chilled Corona and revel in the crisp evening breeze at this colourful Caribbean haven on Hackney Road.

Based on Hackney Road, the Looking Glass bar is something of a hero in the ever-changing Shoreditch cocktail bar scene. Navigate your way down a few winding corridors and see if you can find the venue's secret room, with quirky cocktails that match the bar's character and concept.

One of the prettiest places on our list, Kaso Rooftop Bar & Kitchen at One Hundred Shoreditch is decked out with beautiful greenery and modern decor. Fab for a catch-up with friends, it's also got the cocktails to match - think white negronis and lemongrass margaritas.

Head underneath Blues Kitchen Shoreditch and you'll find a quirky speakeasy you didn't even know you had been looking for. Boasting whiskey-based cocktails, southern American bar snacks and a female-fronted RnB soundtrack, Moonshine Minnie's is one cool joint.

Escape to a little piece of paradise at the Sip N Tell Bar in Old Street, Shoreditch. Whisking you away to a tropical paradise, with lush decorations and an atmosphere that's bursting with warmth and fun, this exotic haunt is packed with exciting concoctions that go beyond the usual, featuring drinks like the Velvet Punch and the Exotic Clear Colada.

Head to the iconic Ballie Ballerson for their cocktail trip and ball pit experience, ideal for a lively night out. Your ticket includes four cocktails or mocktails per person, including favourites like The Caprisunha, a Lemon Drop Spritz or a chocolate espresso martini.

These are split into four different menus, so you'll go on a journey through cocktails at your VIP table. You'll also get access to the ball pit all night long, with tasty pizzas available to order as well.

Not only do Serata Hall boast the largest selection of wine on tap outside the US, but they also have their eyes firmly set on absinthe, slow dripping it into a goblet with stirring spoon and sugar cube to give you a unique drinking experience in Shoreditch.

When it comes to cracking cocktails in Shoreditch, there's nothing quite like some fresh meat to shake things up. Enter Nikki's: the Hoxto Square bar filled with Tarantino-esque touches, twisted concoctions and a buzzing atmosphere to take you from after-work drinks to late nights out.

On the hunt for the best bars in Shoreditch for cocktails? Look no further than Swift Shoreditch, a gorgeous spot offering signature serves in a truly glamorous setting. What's more, if you get there before 7pm, you can enjoy drinks for just £6.

You can always rely on Simmons on Curtain Road when it comes to drinks. Along with creative cocktails and boozy teapots, the venue fronts an award-winning happy hour on Sundays. Not in the area? Check out the Brick Lane and Old Street locations.

26 Curtain Road is a top pick of cocktail bars near Shoreditch High Street, as the cool location promises a cosy space accompanied by a vinyl-led soundtrack. As for the drinks list? Expect innovative concoctions alongside your fave classics.

Whether you're looking for an elegant classic or a take with a twist, Marlowe Café, Bar & Restaurant in hotel Montcalm East provides both. Enjoy slick, contemporary decor as you sip on a whisky-laced The Bard or try Near and Far, a pisco and homemade marmalade jam delight. 

Suave, stylish and a little sultry, this basement bar underneath Brushfield Street's Blixen offers an inspired selection of drinks. From elegant overproof bourbon mixes to a unique, nettle-laced gin muddle, you're sure to find something unique to try at The Bar Downstairs.

If you're looking for some lip-smacking bevvies in Shoreditch, then be sure to check out Platform London. This cool haunt not only offers a fabulous drinks menu to keep revellers satisfied, but it's also home to a huge library of games, from Mario Kart to Just Dance, you won't be disappointed.

Located in the basement of trendy, modern pub Singer Tavern, you can find the 5CC cocktail bar slinging out quirky concoctions. Think blood orange margaritas, Roku gin Sakura Sours and the refreshing Mulberry Spritz, alongside a choice of classic tipples such as an espresso martini, all coming in at £12 or less.

This isn't your average cocktail bar in Shoreditch, this is Alcotraz. And here, you'll need to smuggle your contraband booze past the prison guards and into the hands of one of the inmates. Once inside? Your bartenders will shake up something great, as long as you don't get caught.

Be At One offers East Londoners a stress-free, easy-going night out with a wide array of signature cocktails to tempt your taste buds. Grab your mates after work, head on over to Old Street and enjoy everything this carefree cocktail bar has to offer.

Tonight Josephine Shoreditch is a vibrant drinking den decked head-to-toe in luminous pink, fronting neon signage and glitter walls. It screams party and is famed for the ones it throws, especially its themed bottomless brunches of the pop icons variety. Head here on Fridays and Saturdays to dance to your favourite tunes until 1am, and look forward to drinking the likes of Hot AF, made with tequila and tabasco, as well as glorious espresso martinis.