The Best Bars in Brixton

The signal for visitors is that the best bars run small. Twenty seats, no reservations, walk-in only. Class Magazine's London map keeps two Brixton arcade bars in its annual top 50.

Hand-picked and ranked by our London editors. Cited prices and hours are current as of May 2026; check the bar's site before a long journey.

On the Atlantic Road end of Coldharbour Lane. The menu reads like a wine list — drinks grouped by base spirit and weight. The room is small, the music is loud, and the bar staff hold court at twenty-seat counter.