Bars in London
53 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
London after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 53 bars and drinking spots across 4 neighborhoods are where the city actually goes — hidden cocktail rooms, natural wine bars, and neighborhood institutions, all rated 4.7★ on average by people who've stood at the bar.
Begin your evening in Deptford and drift toward Hackney Wick as the night goes on. The Lucky Anchor is the crowd favorite — arrive early or expect a wait.
All 53 bars spots in London — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
The Lucky Anchor
C.R.A (Catford Rhum Arrangé) Cocktail bar, café
Big Js' Biltong Bar
Badger Badger Deptford
Kekaki Izakaya
Alla Salute! Trattoria - Pizzeria - Social
Shades Sports Bar
Jars Bar
Jazu Bar London
The Dog & Bell
Bluethroat Deptford
Jerk Yard
KiliG
Endeavour
The Brookmill
Little Crown
The Lord Clyde
Little Locke
Cheri Amour Barge
LVLS
The Natural Philosopher
Made in Puglia Hackney wick
Bar 161 | Cocktail & Karaoke Bar
Big Night Bar & Restaurant Hackney
You Call The Shots
The Hawke Pub
Beer Merchants Tap
Chesham Arms
Biddle Bros
Two More Years
HWK Coffee & Cocktail Bar
Grow
Howling Hops Brewery and Tank Bar
Hackney Bridge
TWO PALMS
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Funkidory
The Red Bull
80 - 20 Wines
Peckham Cellars
El Vermut
Zapoi
MURO Climbing Peckham
Bar Levan
The Gowlett Arms
Peckham Arches
Old Nunshead
Beer Rebellion
The Duke of Sussex SE15
The Copper Tap
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bars in London?
Polomaps has curated 53 bars spots in London, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include The Lucky Anchor, C.R.A (Catford Rhum Arrangé) Cocktail bar, café, Little Locke. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in London have the best bars?
The best neighborhoods for bars in London include Deptford, Hackney Wick, Peckham, Westminster. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these bars spots near me in London?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in London or anywhere else.
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