Dalston Bars

Rub shoulders with other night owls at this neon-lit Dalston bar, where karaoke meets intimate after-party. With locally brewed beer, CBD-infused lager and delicious cocktails, Village 512 will satisfy all taste buds too.

While it may be a slight walk from Dalston, if there's any pub in East London that's worth it, it's Hand Of Glory. Noted for their witchcraft and pagan inspired interiors, head on down for a premium pub meal alongside their Seven Deadly Gins. 

Little sister to Dalston Superstore and Voodoo Ray's, come to this camp paradise for the ultimate kitsch night out. Drag queens lead the night as you take to the stage, belting amazing songs and aided by special effects, all while sipping cocktails.

When it comes to the nitty, fun and gritty of live music in London, The Victoria is up where with some of the best of them. Not only a prime indie music space, The Victoria is ever a bustling pub known for their affordable pints, classic interiors and top pub grub.

Three Compasses is a charming pub on Dalston Lane that doesn't conform to what you'd typically expect from a popular bar in zone two. It isn't a super-chic hipster parade with a microbrewery and a room for stroking cats; it takes a much more simple approach - focusing on serving up some of the best burgers in London, pouring the finest ales, offering a plethora of board games, and boasts some of the friendliest bar folk around. 

From cosy corners to a lively bar and a spacious beer garden, Draughts really has got it all. Located on Kingsland High Street, this quirky venue has got shelves lined with board games, as well as a full size shuffleboard table for you and your pals to get competitive over. The menu here is just as appealing, with everything from loaded nachos to grilled halloumi flatbreads or Baja fish tacos up for grabs. What's more, you can get your hands on two for £18 cocktails as well.

Located near Dalston Junction station, The School of Dancing is decked out with exposed brick, cinema seating and vintage frames. Along with its vintage feel, it offers a wide range of cocktails in its chic basement.

The Mix is one of Dalston's top clubs, offering you a delicious lineup of eclectic music events. Not just a haven for audiophiles, this East London bar serves up all manner of tasty tipples, plus even dishes out quality grub to satisfy any hungry tums.

If you're looking for rooftops in the area, then Dalston Roofpark is your clear answer. Head to the venue on Ashwin Street and get stuck into some delicious cocktails and yummy fare from BEER + BURGER. Or you can attend their sunrise yoga sessions and weekly DJ sets.

Bringing together three brands, German Kraft Beer, Jim and Tonic Distillery, and Nativo, KRAFT Dalston is definitely worth checking out. Grab your pals and enjoy a boozy drink or two before tucking into Latin American and Japanese small plates. 

Head to Kingsland Road for a bit of tequila heaven in the form of Hacha, a cosy agaveria whipping up the finest tipples using the likes of mezcal and more. It's an award-winning, pretty space, complete with leafy trees and bamboo high chairs offering a welcome escape from the bustle of London. Here you can sip on bespoke tipples like the Red Alert, made with hibiscus and yuzu, or This Is What I Mean, featuring chocolate bitters and orange juice. Their agave spirits are forever changing so you'll always be in for surprise. Hungry? Feast on Mexican nibbles courtesy of Tigre Tacos.

Following on from their success in Clapham, Del74 became a Dalston stalwart for all your taco and marg needs. This late-night location not only has these Mexican-inspired tipples with flavours like berries and classic, but their £3 taco happy hour runs from 5 to 6.30pm, Wednesday to Friday - ideal for those after-work bites to eat.