Bars in London
57 spots across 11 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
London after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 57 bars and drinking spots across 11 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 57 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
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Badger Badger Deptford
Alla Salute! Trattoria - Pizzeria - Social
Shades Sports Bar
Jazu Bar London
The Dog & Bell
Bluethroat Deptford
Jerk Yard
KiliG
Arks of Deptford
The Watergate
Endeavour
The Brookmill
Little Locke
Cheri Amour Barge
LVLS
Made in Puglia Hackney wick
Beer Merchants Tap
Two More Years
HWK Coffee & Cocktail Bar
Grow
Howling Hops Brewery and Tank Bar
Hackney Bridge
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Funkidory
The Red Bull
80 - 20 Wines
Peckham Cellars
Zapoi
MURO Climbing Peckham
Bar Levan
Peckham Arches
Levan Restaurant Peckham
Forza Wine Peckham
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 57 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, Bethnal Green. 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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