What's On in East London

Bringing you a stellar line-up of jazz, soul and blues musicians, this East London jazz bar is a perfect spot any night of the week. With delicious food and drink as well, once you've arrived it's difficult to find an excuse to leave.

In this immersive drinking experience, you'll have to smuggle your favourite liquor past the warden – while wearing your orange jumpsuit, don't forget – and into the hands of the working inmates, so they can mix you up some spectacular drinks.

Floripa is a fun Brazilian-themed bar and club with plenty of quirky events to sink your teeth into. Whether you're celebrating a bank holiday, got a hankering for a good ol' fashioned happy hour, or fancy the sound of a tiki Halloween party, they're a go-to.

A trendy bar and club in the heart of Shoreditch, The Lighthouse is a favourite among East Londoners for its chill vibe and fun events. From bank holiday parties to live music and commercial club nights (complete with confetti cannons and dancers) it's a truly unique spot.

Head underground into this East London vault, where you can enjoy four courses of tasty Mexican food on communal tables – but only after you make your way through the unique and pretty venue.

Not only does this unique walking tour take you to some of east London's finest fried chicken spots, but it also gives you the chance to sample lip-smacking wings and thirst-quenching craft bevvies. This is definitely one for all the carnivores out there.

This month, Pussy Liquor is joining forces with Bethnal Green Working Men's Club for a night that dives deep into the world of Brexit, Putin, climate change and beyond. Expect renegade performers, eclectic cabaret and a whole load of surprises.

Looking to get cuffed thus November? Get yourself to this dating event with a difference, as I Fucking Date London Vol. 3 kicks off. The immersive event takes the piss with a tale of a wedding gone wrong, a cracking bar and quirky theatrical production to get stick into.

The name Adonis Cabaret is somewhat legendary in Britain's nightlife adult circles, having stunned crowds in all of the country's biggest cities. The managers have collected together some of Britain's best male strippers and showcase a night of high jinx, cheeky flirtation and frivolous mischief every Saturday. Great for a hen party or perhaps just a night out with a twist, the team take over Club Aquarium on Old Street and offer the city's cheeky crowds an easy way to forget their troubles. Grab your mates, grab a drink (the grabbing stops here) and let loose at this wild event in London. 

Nights out in East London can be a bit of a chore; rallying the troops, deciding a meeting poing, making sure everyone gets in, it's a nightmare. But, the Shoreditch Pub Crawl are kind of good at that stuff. As the biggest bar crawl collective, they'll take care of getting you cheap drinks, cheap entry and lots of fun on your voyage out East.  

Coming to EartH Hackney, Rebel Bingo is back and bigger than ever. Claiming to be the original party bingo experts - these lot know a thing or two about books and balls. Head here for an unforgettable atmosphere and the best tunes in the biz.

Coming to Shoreditch's Trapeze bar is Disco Yoga, a unique class of yoga combined with disco music to create an uplifting and energetic workout. Finish the session with a superfood smoothie cocktail.

The Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch is on a mission this year to serve East London the best blues, jazz and funk nights out in town. Featuring the likes of The Blues Brothers, Soul Exchange and Ephemerals, the venue's stunning stage, delicious comfort food and killer cocktails are certain to leave a lasting impression on you.

Any Bethnal Green dweller knows that The Star is the top spot for good drinks and great vibes... and brunch is no different. Head to the east London favourite for a 90s theme that pormises flowing bloody marys, mimosas and cocktails alongside classic dishes.

This is your chance to catch some hilarious comedy straight from the London scene, come to the Water Poet for a night of top laughs, great drinks and tasty food.

Taking place in ExCeL Centre, Locked in a Room is perfect for a birthday party or group celebration. The venue has built 13 escape rooms, split between two scenarios that will challenge and entertain you for an hour.

Forget the health kick and eat whatever the hell you like at Bounce's bottomless brunch sessions. There's no smashed avocado and Eggs Benedict here - just a limitless supply of specialty brunch pizza washed down with bottomless prosecco in one of east London's coolest games bars. Eat and drink to your heart's content, play a few games of table tennis and finish with a lil' sing and a dance - the tunes come courtesy of DJs from Hoxton Radio.

From drum & bass nights to festive specials, The Lighthouse throws some of the best budget-friendly parties in Shoreditch. Check out their Christmas disco or two-day New Year's Eve party for some of the best nights out in East London.

One of the most unique music events in East London this month, The Curtain plays host to violinist extraordinaire Philippa Mo, alongside award-winning classic guitarist Jakob Bangsø. Head down for the chance to see something special occur on stage during this stunning collaboration.

From rowdy student nights to top-name DJs, Cargo is a London clubbing favourite located in Shoreditch, offering a huge roster of events all throughout the week. Head here for a cool London club experience, without any kind of pretension. 

Looking for quirky things to do in east London? Look no further, because Rumour Mill is heading to a top secret spot, ready to treat you to an evening of stunning burlesque and cabaret complete with food and drinks.

Unleash your inner fabulous at this bottomless brunch with a difference: Strictly Come Drag Queen! Treat yourself to two hours of unlimited Prosecco, Bucks Fizz and draft beer along with towers of bacon butties and pancakes. Then watch the performance of your lives as the Drag Queens perform their routines and lip synch for their lives! There's even the chance for you to fulfil your drag queen fantasy…

Prepare for a dark and surreal cabaret at Bethnal Green Working Man's Club, taking inspiration from David Lynch, expect a dreamlike performance with tonnes of humour, with amazing burlesque and cabaret artists.

Heading East this Saturday night in London? Crack on with the partying as Apples & Pears unleash a top notch night of antics. From DJs and dancing to some of the best cocktails in town, join this party hearty bar for a fun night out on the London tiles. 

Set on Dalston's Kingsland Road, Map Maison is an intimate and lovely cocktail joint that also serves bottomless brunch. Taking place on Saturdays, the brunch includes two plates from their Mediterranean style menu and 90 minutes of cocktails and bubbly.

From a mouthwatering slow-roasted crispy pork, all the way to freshly-cured fish, Hoxton's Rapsa is cooking up quite the feast. Head to the east London restaurant on Sundays, for a roast that's not like your usual.

Upgrade your gin selection with your very own botanical blends, as Martello Hall and Serata Hall invite you to blend, bottle and name two bespoke gins at this intimate masterclass. Located in the heart of east London, it's all about small batch creations and superb gins.

Come to Karaoke Hole and become the superstar you dreamed of. Their resident drag queens will guide you through the night, delivering special effects, cocktails on-tap, and all your favourite songs in their library,

The Little Shuffle Club is a great night out; located moments from Shoreditch Box Park, the bar has huge doses of Patron cocktails and fun and games.

One of the best club nights in East London, What's The Motive are here to bring you the best music and crazy amounts of energy, alongside epic freebies and giveaways.

Setting up in bars across East London, come to a Speed Date Changed My Life for a fun and light-hearted environment to meet other single and creative people. It's relaxed, a laugh, and you might just find something special.

From the question-fuelled Last Man Standing to the wild Musical Bingo and the ballad-filled Gospeloke, It's Unknown is raising the stakes when it comes to quirky nights out in London.

Immersive theatre meets an outstanding cocktails at this unique East London event. Located just a short walk from Aldgate and Liverpool Street Station you'll find booze and bootleggers in equal measure as you wind your way through this quirky experience.

Make it an evening to remember and chow down on a tantalising menu that includes potted salt beef brisket, spicy tuna tartare and, of course, Beef Wellington. There's even Grey Goose vodka cocktails to wash it all down in style.

Whether you're after a quirky night out with friends or a date night with a difference, make your way to Ilford where this spooky mansion will have you uncovering clues under the guidance of a live actor.

One of the best Christmas events in East London this year, The Curtain is opening up its rooftop lido for the ultimate festive film pop-up. Catch Christmas classics including Love Actually, Die Hard and It's A Wonderful Life complete with views across the city.

Take a trip down to Hackney where this unique cocktail and pizza making experience will have clad in hazmat suits and cooking up some stunning molecular concoctions inside a fully immersive science lab motorhome.

Proud Cabaret City are playing host to a dance phenomenon this winter, adding an extra touch of glamour to your evening. From burlesque to ballet, ballroom to belly dancing, the interactive event promises to amaze. 

East London is fun and frivolous at the best of times and things are being upped a notch with the arrival of Gin House Burlesque as they put on another intimate night at exclusive member's club The King's Head. Forget a stage, performers dazzle among the crowd, giving you a show like no other.

El Mercado is an all-new eco-friendly village market in the heart of Hackney. A treasure trove for international eats, workshops, masterclasses and live music, it promises to become one of East London's hottest spots this summer.