If you're looking for a little more cabaret and cocktails with your dim sum, then The Courtesan has just the thing. One of the most unique bars in Brixton, this gorgeous restaurant on Atlantic Road fronts creative drinks, delicious food and sultry live performances every weekend.

This quirky Brixton beach bar is the place to go if you're looking for top DJs and an epic atmosphere. A cool and casual suntrap by day, it's a top location for chilled pints with pals. However, when the sun goes down you'll find the music blasting and the cocktails flowing.

To sip on a scotch bonnet margarita in swish surrounds, look no further than getting yourself over to Wood & Water. Whipping up a variety of signature cocktails, this gorgeous restaurant also pairs them with a range of Jamaican and British small plates.

Bringing that trademark trio of Texan BBQ, bourbon cocktails and big blues tunes to the neighbourhood, it's always buzzing when you're partying at this Brixton bar. Prep yourself for plenty of dancing with their menu of soulful food and drink, followed by live bands and DJs 'til late.

One of the best cocktail bars in Brixton, Shrub and Shutter isn't the location to hit if you're looking for something plain and simple. Their unique roster of botanical drinks and ingredients includes pine-infused gin, prickly pear soda and cornflake milk, so you can expect something a little more adventurous.

A quirky bar in the heart of Brixton, Barrio is bringing a taste of Latin America to Acre Lane. The local artwork, hand-painted tiles and vintage caravan make this a great place to enjoy some cocktails and dancing, and you can expect a menu that brims with tequilas, mescals, piscos and Peruvian food.

A casual pub tucked away from the high street on Ferndale Road, The Duke of Edinburgh take beer gardens and sports seriously, with this buzzing favourite notorious for great beer, big matches and a pop-up kitchen in the summer sun.

Head over to Acre Lane where you'll find the Hope & Anchor waiting to welcome you into their cool and cosy hangout. The Brixton pub is a favourite among locals thanks to its gorgeous outdoor beer garden, quirky interiors and juicy burgers.

With a hot host of live acts, games nights and entertainment, Effra Social is a lively Brixton bar to check out. Join them in SW2 for snacks, Sunday roasts, craft beer, outside seating and a great atmosphere any night of the week.

Nestled on the ever-famous Coldharbour Lane, there's no doubt that Market House is one of the best bars in town. While downstairs is a cool, open-plan restaurant with Wingmans and excellent cocktails at the helm, upstairs is a vibrant party palace with DJs and a rollicking dancefloor.

Friendship Adventure Brewery and Taproom in Brixton is a fantastic spot for casual after-work or pre-dinner drinks. Found down Coldharbour Lane, this place has live music and pours delicious house beers that have been brewed on-site, as well as seltzers and wines.

Mixing traditional boozer vibes with contemporary touches, Crown & Anchor is a Brixton pub that's become a much-loved local. Alongside the beaut interiors, you'll find a bar stocked to the brim with craft beers, wines and spirits - which go perfectly with the tasty tacos and Sunday roasts.

A favourite of late-night bars in Brixton, Kricket is where to head if you want to pair Indian snacks with signature cocktails and other drinks. Think spiced gin and cardamom concoctions, margs and potent pomegranate numbers, alongside a choice of wine or draught beer.

Boasting some of the best craft beer in South London, Friendship Adventure At 5 Market Row is a chilled boozer which supplies top notch drinks from local breweries. There's also classic pub grub on the menu if you get hungry. 

Home to one of the coolest gardens in Brixton, Trinity Arms is a gorgeous pub just off Acre Lane. The bustling spot fronts a great selection of craft beers, fine wines and delicious food, and the aforementioned outdoor space even comes with a cosy firepit.

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with the laidback vibes at Il Maremmano, a Tuscan-inspired apericena bar on Tulse Hill which serves small plates and cocktails, alongside hand-picked Italian wine from an independent producer. Dig into pumpkin arancini, cheese boards or pizettes with fresh buffalo mozzarella, while surrounded by traditional terracotta walls lined with vintage posters.

When it comes to hidden gems, this Brixton Irish whiskey bar just so happens to be one of them. When you're not lapping up a cocktail in their small but charming beer garden come the summer, head inside for a dimly-lit, romantic spot where there are over 70 types of whiskey to choose from.

Much more than just a bar, Pop Brixton is a vibrant community space made from repurposed shipping containers. This location is home to all kinds of independent, local businesses - from cosy cafes to lively bars and restaurants. Relax with a drink on their sunny outdoor terrace, where you'll often find live music too, or take advantage of all the street food on offer, including Thai green curries, halloumi wraps or grilled chicken with jollof rice.

The perfect addition to South London's nightlife scene, Pergola Brixton is the gorgeous rooftop space dealing in Latin-inspired cocktails, funky botanical interiors and live music aplenty. Fully covered and heated from midday 'til late, it's the ultimate hangout whatever the weather.

One for the late night revellers, this Brixton spot is serving up tasty tapas dishes and cracking cocktails only minutes from the station. Head down into the crypt that is Gremio de Brixton and see if the DJs and drinks can't keep you there until dawn.

Looking for a Brixton bar that delivers on drinks and atmosphere? The Rum Kitchen might just be the place, with its feel-good soundtrack, bodacious food offering and delicious cocktails that champion bold flavour and, you guessed it, plenty of rum.

Bringing tacos, wings and margaritas to Ferndale Road, Pacifica Burger & Cocktail Bar is a gorgeous Brixton cocktail bar. Boasting an array of decadent drinks on boozy trolleys and some delicious small plates, this is an ideal spot for date nights or catch-ups alike.

If you're looking for somewhere social to enjoy a few drinks then The Laundry is just the place for you. This neighbourhood bar and restaurant is housed in an old Edwardian building, flaunting vintage decor and antique furnishings to match the vibe. These guys are slinging out delicious signature cocktails like the Cherry Bramble or a pomegranate cosmopolitan, alongside tasty snacks like spicy meatballs or crispy pork spring rolls, with larger plates available too.

This bar-meets-restaurant-meets-co-working space is certainly one of the swishest spots in Brixton. Mixing simple, rustic decor with innovative menus and even their own house gin, Canova Hall regularly hosts live bands and DJs, as well as serving some of the best pizza in the area. 

A small plates restaurant and cocktail bar in Brixton, Three Eight Four is the Coldharbour Lane cutie designed with date nights in mind. Snuggle up in rustic settings with a selection of tasty tapas and some potent tipples.