Nightlife
Nightlife
Nightlife for all vibes
East London has quickly transformed into one of the best spots for nightlife in the capital. Away from the tourist filled clubs in central London, the east London nightlife scene welcomes all walks of life with a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere. There is a vast selection of restaurants, bars, rooftops, breweries, and activities. One of our top budget tips is to check out the app Dusk which gives you access to free drinks in the area and allows you to discover new places.
Here are some of our favourite east London areas to explore:
Shoreditch
Shoreditch is notorious for its bars, clubs and buzzing nightlife. For those looking for a more chilled evening, check out BoxPark Shoreditch which offers various street food options and live music. For cocktails be sure to check out The Looking Glass, Swift Shoreditch, or one of Shoreditch’s best speakeasies, the Nightjar. For those wanting to dance the night away, Shoreditch is home to various nightclubs including Xoyo, Queen of Hoxton, or Village Underground.
Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick remains one of London's best-kept secrets with a myriad of warehouse spaces for big-ticket raves or intimate hidden bars, this canal-side area is awash with cyclists, pints by the river, casual eateries, and plenty of character, whatever the weather. Enjoy a pizza and some craft beer with a Lea River view at Crate Brewery or re-live your childhood with nostalgic games like Pac Man or classic Nintendo and Sony consoles at Four Quarters. If you're up for some good food and revelry 90 Hackney Wick always delivers with its spacious bar that sometimes hosts the next big-ticket names in the music industry.
Dalston
Dalston is another east London area where you venture for a night to remember. Here you'll find tasteful Japanese jazz joints like Brilliant Corners or the Dalston Roof Park, a rooftop bar and music venue whose profits go back into powering young people to succeed in their business ventures. One of Dalston’s most iconic venues is Dalston Superstore which features both local and well-known DJs and is popular amongst the LGBTQ+ community welcoming everyone. Ridley Road Market Bar is a delightfully east London scruffy version of a tiki bar serving cheap drinks on a sweaty dancefloor and if you fancy something a little more upmarket Furanxo morphs in the evening from charcuterie into fine wine drinking join with cheeses on the side.
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf may be a hub of business and finance during the day but by night it turns into a lively location with plenty of affordable eateries, after-work bars, and al-fresco terraces. Think immersive fun at Electric Shuffle and Fairgame or happy hour drinks, pizza, and gaming fun at Pizza Pilgrims. Treat yourself at The Humble Grape with 400 different wines on offer or get a taste of Germany's Oktoberfest all year round at the Munich Cricket Club.