Few areas cater to such a diverse crowd as Brixton, meaning few cater to so many options for cocktail bars. From the cheap and cheerful just shy of Electric Avenue, to the boujie, perfect for a brunch with mates, we've scoped every street in Brixton for its best cocktail bars. Check out our recommendations below.
Last updated on 14th December 2022
With a range of rum, vodka, tequila and gin-centred cocktails on the menu, this Ferndale Road favourite is the perfect spot for everything from margaritas to G&Ts. If that's not enough, then soak up botttomless cocktails with brunch and boozy masterclasses.
Stripped back interiors, bare brick walls and candlelit tables give the perfect backdrop to tasty Spanish tapas and live DJs just shy of Brixton's most notorious cinema. If you're after a late night basement spot, look no further because Gremio has it all.
For cocktails in Brixton, check out the super swish Wood & Water. Whipping up a range of concoctions to accompany their British and Jamaican small plates, this place isn't to be missed. You'll be sipping on a scotch bonnet margarita in no time.
Boasting crab tortellini, fresh burrata and grilled octopus, Bellefields also knows a thing or two about delicious drinks in Brixton. Enjoy tucking into Italian and Greek fare while sipping on a glass of red wine or a bespoke cocktail.
Hidden off the high street is a fun cocktail bar in Brixton waiting for you to enjoy. Find a door, climb the staircase and you'll be welcomed by an independent bar with a quirky interior made of bone and gold, perfect for hiding away and drinking fabulously mixed drinks. Head over on a Sunday too and you might just be treated to the best Sunday roast in London…
This cool and quirky cocktail bar in Brixton offers a delicious and intriguing selection of drinks that take their inspiration from Japan. From sake and shochu-based beverages to boozy milkshakes, it's a great spot if you fancy something a little different from your cocktail.
If you're searching for cabaret and cocktails, The Courtesan has you covered. One of the best drinking dens in Brixton, this sultry restaurant on Atlantic Road fronts creative drinks, delicious dim sum and non-stop entertainment every single weekend.
Bright, bold and with a buzzy atmosphere, Tequila Mockingbird is definitely no shrinking violet. The fun-time bar is a great new addition to Brixton's cocktail scene, offering a mix of classic and contemporary concoctions as well as daily 2-4-1 deals before 9pm.
Situated in Brixton, The Whiskey Tumbler is one seriously cool watering hole. Fronting over 70 whiskeys to choose from, alongside a cocktail and beer menu, the venue is also keeping you entertained with live music featuring various genres.
The drinks at rooftop bar Lost In Brixton are inspired by Latin America - think pear pisco sours, passionfruit-infused rum and Campari, and raspberry mojos. And if you're looking for something slightly longer? There's also a whole host of local craft beers - perfect for sipping on a hot balmy eve.
If you're looking for hidden gems in London for food and drinks, we've got just the spot. Head down to Shrub and Shutter for unique cocktails, alongside a range of fare - think everything from oysters to padron peppers and spelt risotto.
If you're on the hunt for a cocktail bar in Brixton Village, Beetle Juice is a firm choice. This quirky venue has a boatload of lip-smacking bevvies up for grabs in its cool space, including its signature gin-laced concoction with lychee or a spiced pineapple daiquiri.
How can you talk about fun Brixton cocktail bars without giving a mention to Barrio? Taking the energy and colour from Latin America, they've got a food menu serving up Peruvian treats and a drinks menu delivering loads of signature blends made of mescal, pisco, rum and tequila. DJs bring the music until 2am on weekends too, meaning you can party on as you sip on their wonderful mixed drinks.
With it's cool industrial decor, Three Eight Four is establishing itself as a great hangout spot for any occasion. The cocktail menu is equally as stylish, the minted sazerac made from wild turkey rye, courvoisier, home made mint syrup, angostura and peychaud bitters, is a particular highlight.
Few are as notorious in Brixton for brunch as Canova Hall, and few know how to mix it quite like Canova either. Whether you're in it for the pasta plates, gagging for their pizza or ready for an espresso martini come the weekend, this cool industrial spot has got your back.
