Best Bars in Hackney, London
Cocktail bars, brewery taprooms, listening rooms — London's most exciting alternative neighbourhood.
Hackney is what Shoreditch looked like ten years ago. The East London neighbourhood between Mare Street and London Fields holds the city's most concentrated alternative bar scene — cocktail bars, brewery taprooms, listening rooms, and the heritage East London institutions.
Eight Hackney picks for a non-touristy London evening.
The best bars in Hackney
Howling Hops
Hackney Wick brewery taproom. UK's first tank-only beer bar — beer poured straight from the fermentation tank.
Behind This Wall
Hackney basement vinyl listening bar. 8,000 records, premium sound system, the Hackney listening room benchmark.
Original Sin
Hackney cocktail bar with strong program. Strong cocktails, intimate room, the Hackney cocktail destination.
Crate Brewery
Hackney Wick brewery taproom. House-brewed beers, big terrace, the Hackney craft beer destination.
P. Franco
Lower Clapton natural wine bar. 200+ rotating producers, simple plates, the Hackney wine grown-up evening.
NT's
Newington Green natural wine bar. 100+ rotating producers, simple plates.
40FT Brewery
Dalston shipping-container brewery taproom. House-brewed beers, the Hackney/Dalston craft beer destination.
The Glory
Hoxton (Shoreditch but Hackney crowd) heritage LGBTQ+ pub. Drag shows, full East London queer heritage.
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