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Anam
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3 Chapel Market,
Islington, London, N1
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| Retro-trendy, infectiously popular, and staunchly pioneering London's first Irish cocktail bar is a welcome addition to the city’s portfolio of drinking venues. A heady... More
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Auld Shillelagh
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132 Stoke Newington Church Street,
Hackney, London, N16
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| The Guinness in this soothingly dark little Celtic den is nothing short of exceptional. Smooth, bitter, creamy and rich – they serve up divine... More
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Bar Music Hall
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134 Curtain Road,
Hackney, London, EC2A3AR
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| We couldn't help smiling at the idea of Bar Music Hall in Shoreditch, and headed down prepared for a truly soulless night of trendy tapas... More
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Cafe Kick
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43 Exmouth Market,
Islington, London, EC1R
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| The original Kick bar and a local landmark, Cafe Kick is a tiny continental-style cafe bar with terrace tables and an endearingly insalubrious interior, has... More
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Colebrookes
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69 Colebrooke Row, Islington,
Islington, London, N1
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| If the Government want to encourage more of a European café culture, they should send someone down to Colebrookes to take a look.
Colebrookes takes... More
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EGG
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200 York Way,
Islington, London, N7
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| The fabulous Egg nightclub was well prepared for the smoking ban, with a fantastic garden and terrace which make it London's finest summer clubbing spot.... More
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Fabric
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77a Charterhouse Street,
Camden, London, EC1M
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| Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded... More
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Smithy's Wine Bar
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16-17 Leeke Street,
Camden, London, WC1X
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| An unexpected surprise, located in a King’s Cross backstreet you never knew existed, yet still only a five-minute walk from the tube, this wine-bar-cum-restaurant offers... More
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The Double Club
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7 Torrens Street,
Islington, London, EC1V
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| The Double Club is a bar, restaurant and disco "where the Congo meets the West" in an old Victorian warehouse around the corner from... More
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The Hat & Tun
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3 Hatton Wall,
Camden, London, EC1N
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| There's a return to tradition with the takeover of The Hat & Tun pub by Tom and Ed Martin (owners of nearby pubs The Well... More
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The Prince Albert
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163 Royal College Street,
Camden, London, NW1
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| A decent gastropub that retains enough of the 'pub' aspect to ensure a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Leather sofas are well worn, despite a recent change... More
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Turnmills
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63 Clerkenwell Road,
Islington, London, EC1M
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| Turnmills is one of London’s most established and best-loved night spots famed for its supersonic sound system and friendly vibe. In its fifteen year history... More
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Vinoteca
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7 St John Street,
Islington, London, EC1M
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| Wine bars in the UK were given a bad name in the 1980s but places like this show us how it should be done. Both... More
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Cargo
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83 Rivington Street, Kingsland Viaduct,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| Cargo were pioneers of the multi-tasking MDF concept (that's Music-Dance-Food, not cheap fibreboard) and boast one of the most imaginative live music line-ups in the... More
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El Parador
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245 Eversholt Street,
Camden, London, NW1
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| The wine spills as the conversation flows. You’d feel like you were drinking in a bar on a steep hillside in Granada, but you’d be... More
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Embassy Bar
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119 Essex Road,
Islington, London, N1
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| North London favourite The Embassy obviously has a good way with their staff. It really makes a difference when the bar people seem to be... More
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Hoxton Pony
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104-108 Curtain Road,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| Cocktails are among the best in town at this 400-capacity bar and restaurant, which opened in Shoreditch in May 2008. The high calibre of the... More
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Plastic People
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147 - 149 Curtain Road,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| Plastic People boasts the best sound system in Shoreditch. This friendly, unpretentious space serves up seriously fresh music to a loyal crowd. Their no-frills... More
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Strongrooms
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120 Curtain Road,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| Since opening in 2000 - in the midst of Shoreditch’s sea of pubs and clubs - this venue has been an unhurried but consistent success... More
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The Bricklayers Arms
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63 Charlotte Road,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| This bohemian boozer was an integral part of the Shoreditch explosion. Tucked away down a cobbled East End alley it was originally a mecca for... More
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The North One Bar
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1 Tolpuddle Street,
Islington, London, N1
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| This refurbished pub / bar has been highly recommended by a number of readers, and we found it very pleasant. The interior is absolutely standard,... More
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Callaghan's
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Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, Coram Street,
Camden, London, WC1N
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| Hidden in the lobby of Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, Callaghan's does surprisingly well at offering genuine Irish hospitality. True to the traditions of those... More
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Canvas
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Kings Cross Freight Yard,
Islington, London, N1
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| Formerly Bagley's, this huge renovated venue is ideal for large raves. The programme of events tends to favour all-night raves of the kind attended by... More
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Cross Kings
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126 York Way,
Islington, London, N1
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| From down under to up and coming, The Cross Kings, formerly known as the Backpackers, is now a quirky off-beat venue specialising in quality entertainment... More
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East Village
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89 Great Eastern Street,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| Opened in 2007 by DJ/promoter Stuart Patterson, East Village reverses the Shoreditch trend towards drinking and socialising; by midnight, pretty much everyone in the club... More
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Eight Moorgate EC2
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1 Dysart Street,
Hackney, London, EC2A
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| From the people behind the stylish members club Eight Bank EC3 comes this second venture in the City. Where the flagship Eight offered a secret... More
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