Best Cocktail Bars in Shoreditch

Based just off Old Street roundabout, Nightjar is a stylish Shoreditch cocktail bar that needs no introduction. Famous for being at the top of London's mixology game, the venue stuns and amazes with its incredible selection of inventive drinks and sultry, speakeasy vibes. 

With venues all across the capital, the team behind this quirky bar are capable of rivalling any. Always creating new concoctions and known for creating a party vibe whatever the time of day, this fun venue embodies why cocktail bars in Shoreditch are some of London's most popular. Topping it off? There's a house party-inspired Old Street venue too.

Tonight Josephine Shoreditch is a vibrant drinking den decked head-to-toe in luminous pink, fronting neon signage and glitter walls. It screams party and is famed for the ones it throws, especially its themed bottomless brunches of the pop icons variety. Head here on Fridays and Saturdays to dance to your favourite tunes until 1am, and look forward to drinking the likes of Hot AF, made with tequila and tabasco, as well as glorious espresso martinis.

If you're looking to wet your whistle and then some, 28 Well Hung is the watering hole you need to check out. Pop along to dive into a load of signature cocktails (which are 2-4-1 on Fridays), as well as beers and wines, with scrumptious small plates to boot.

A one-stop shop for all of your night out needs, Gigis Hoxton is a bit of an all-rounder. Not only does this place boast some of the best cocktails in town, but also a fantastic basement club with DJs and live music, plus an alfresco terrace for sunshine sips.

On Great Eastern Street, you'll find temper whipping up a whole range of bespoke tipples across its sultry interiors. From The Bone Rattler, which infuses bourbon with smoked bone butter (before adding wild honey liqueur, bitters and dark sugar), to the juicy Piña Pirilla, there's plenty for everyone to slurp.

This isn't your average cocktail bar in Shoreditch, this is Alcotraz. And here, you'll need to smuggle your contraband booze past the prison guards and into the hands of one of the inmates. Once inside? Your bartenders will shake up something great, as long as you don't get caught.

Whipping up some of the best concoctions, Nobu Bar & Terrace at Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch has gained quite a reputation for its serves. Head inside where you'll be able to quaff a lip-smacking selection of Asian-inspired pours, all while delving into small plates.

One of the prettiest places on our list, Kaso Rooftop Bar & Kitchen at One Hundred Shoreditch is decked out with beautiful greenery and modern decor. Fab for a catch-up with friends, it's also got the cocktails to match - think white negronis and lemongrass margaritas.

Filled with vintage exposed brick and industrial styling, Odyssey Bar & Lounge still retains an intimate feel across its sultry space. Found hidden away in Hoxton Square, this gem is home to a curated collection of over 600 whiskeys and the cocktails to match.

Think vegan whiskey sours, a whiskey high-ball of Bourbon, jasmine, green tea and apricot, and a classic paloma too.

26 Curtain Road is a top pick of cocktail bars near Shoreditch High Street, as the cool location promises a cosy space accompanied by a vinyl-led soundtrack. As for the drinks list? Expect innovative concoctions alongside your fave classics.

Hands down one of the best cocktail bars in Shoreditch, Golden Bee features a stunning rooftop, clubbing area and live music until 3am. Plus, the venue dishes our cracking cocktails such as Moscow mules and smoking Mexican sours.

The Cocktail Club can be found nestled in the heart of Old Street, offering a cool drinking den to enjoy some quirky cocktails. Famed for its bottomless brunches and epic parties, it features a cool games room and even a snug bedroom for you to chill out in. Grab your mates and head down to delight in the likes of a Solero Sundae, made using Bacardi coconut rum, or a Jam Jar Daiquiri until 2.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. 

Head underneath Blues Kitchen Shoreditch and you'll find a quirky speakeasy you didn't even know you had been looking for. Boasting whiskey-based cocktails, southern American bar snacks and a female-fronted RnB soundtrack, Moonshine Minnie's is one cool joint.

Callooh Callay is a Shoreditch cocktail bar that prides itself on pushing every boundary it comes in contact with. Eccentric by all meanings of the word, not only can the cocktail list can be found in the bar's sticker book, but the bar even has its own secret Palace of Humbug room. 

Located in the basement of trendy, modern pub Singer Tavern, you can find the 5CC cocktail bar slinging out quirky concoctions. Think blood orange margaritas, Roku gin Sakura Sours and the refreshing Mulberry Spritz, alongside a choice of classic tipples such as an espresso martini, all coming in at £12 or less.

The Duke is a stylish bar located on Shoreditch High Street, promising a blend of vintage, 1950s-style interiors and modern touches such as tiled walls and leather booth seating. You can sample a range of fantastic cocktails here, made using the finest ingredients to create an old-school drinking vibe.

They host live music performances on a regular basis, from soulful acoustic sessions to jazz bands - promising a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere while you sip.

Cottons in Shoreditch is the ultimate spot for a Caribbean escape right in the heart of London. It's always buzzing with fantastic music and irresistible drinks that set the stage for a night you won't forget. Their bar is stocked with an epic selection of over 300 rums, and they serve up tasty cocktails like Papa On The Beach, Lost In Mexico, and Ragga Shandy.

On the hunt for the best bars in Shoreditch for cocktails? Look no further than Swift Shoreditch, a gorgeous spot offering signature serves in a truly glamorous setting. What's more, if you get there before 7pm, you can enjoy drinks for just £6.

Based on Great Eastern Street, Floripa kicks into life each weekend when the live bands and carefree DJs take over. Perfect for a boozy night out, this Shoreditch cocktail bar is certain to leave you with a beaming smile and a musical spring in your step.

You can always rely on Simmons on Curtain Road when it comes to drinks. Along with creative cocktails and boozy teapots, the venue fronts an award-winning happy hour on Sundays. Not in the area? Check out the Brick Lane and Old Street locations.

If you're looking for some lip-smacking bevvies in Shoreditch, then be sure to check out Platform London. This cool haunt not only offers a fabulous drinks menu to keep revellers satisfied, but it's also home to a huge library of games, from Mario Kart to Just Dance, you won't be disappointed.

Music & Beans Shoreditch is a bit of an all-rounder. Not only does it rustle up a range of mouthwatering eats throughout the day, but it also shakes up a mean cocktail, with both classics and signatures available. Even better? On the weekend you knock them back while listening to live music.

It doesn't get more Instagrammable than 25 Paul Street. Echoing the glamorous yet eccentric vibes of the late 70s, this snazzy drinking destination boasts quirky interiors, jukebox rooms (where you control the music), killer DJ sets and a delish range of unique cocktails.

If you're looking for an extra touch of drama to your nights out in Shoreditch, head no further than The Alchemist Old Street where they've perfected the art of impressive cocktails. Be amazed by mixes that change colour, fizz like bath bombs and come to life before your eyes.

Ascend to Pineapple Xpress's divine rooftop bar in Shoreditch and step into a tropical paradise offering jaw-dropping views of the city's skyline. Sip on expertly crafted rum cocktails that'll knock your socks off, like the Lucky Luch and Blue Dream, or grab a chilled Corona and revel in the crisp evening breeze at this colourful Caribbean haven on Hackney Road.

Whether you're looking for an elegant classic or a take with a twist, Marlowe Café, Bar & Restaurant in hotel Montcalm East provides both. Enjoy slick, contemporary decor as you sip on a whisky-laced The Bard or try Near and Far, a pisco and homemade marmalade jam delight. 

When it comes to cracking cocktails in Shoreditch, there's nothing quite like some fresh meat to shake things up. Enter Nikki's: the Hoxto Square bar filled with Tarantino-esque touches, twisted concoctions and a buzzing atmosphere to take you from after-work drinks to late nights out.

Suave, stylish and a little sultry, this basement bar underneath Brushfield Street's Blixen offers an inspired selection of drinks. From elegant overproof bourbon mixes to a unique, nettle-laced gin muddle, you're sure to find something unique to try at The Bar Downstairs.

Based on Hackney Road, the Looking Glass bar is something of a hero in the ever-changing Shoreditch cocktail bar scene. Navigate your way down a few winding corridors and see if you can find the venue's secret room, with quirky cocktails that match the bar's character and concept.

Be At One offers East Londoners a stress-free, easy-going night out with a wide array of signature cocktails to tempt your taste buds. Grab your mates after work, head on over to Old Street and enjoy everything this carefree cocktail bar has to offer.

Escape to a little piece of paradise at the Sip N Tell Bar in Old Street, Shoreditch. Whisking you away to a tropical paradise, with lush decorations and an atmosphere that's bursting with warmth and fun, this exotic haunt is packed with exciting concoctions that go beyond the usual, featuring drinks like the Velvet Punch and the Exotic Clear Colada.

Not only do Serata Hall boast the largest selection of wine on tap outside the US, but they also have their eyes firmly set on absinthe, slow dripping it into a goblet with stirring spoon and sugar cube to give you a unique drinking experience in Shoreditch.