The Three Compasses

The Three Compasses is an old school boozer that's managed to adapt to the changing face of Hackney whilst still sticking to its eastend roots.

This watering hole in Dalston doesn't conform to what you'd typically expect from a popular pub in zone two - it isn't a super-chic hipster parade with a microbrewery and a room for stroking cats; it's simply a cosy local spot where you can sink into a comfy sofa with a pint of ale in hand and let the time fly by. Walk in and you'll be greeted to a venue made up of wooden floors, tables and chairs - super simple stuff. But this pub lures all sorts through the doors - young couples, old locals, the crazy guy that hangs around Dalston junction... the lot - and everyone comes together to create a genuinely charming, friendly and unpretentious vibe. The staff here are cracking folk too; always doing their best to look after punters. There's a great selection of board games, darts and table football, and every now and then, they screen the odd film or show - particularly during Game of Thrones season! Of a weekend, this place transforms into a bit of an old school rave, with crowds drinking and dancing the night away as a DJ spins large tunes into the early hours. It really is a cracking pub. 

During the day, the food and drink here is really something to write home about. The kitchen serves up some of the best burgers in London - big juicy beasts that you'll have to shovel down before chasing with a pint of luscious ale from their well-stocked bar!