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Where to go out in east London

East London runs the latest and cares the least. Shoreditch is the front door — Old Street, Rivington Street, Curtain Road — and behind it Dalston, Hackney and Bethnal Green carry the part of the night that everywhere else has stopped serving.

It is also the area where knowing what is on matters most, because the good nights move around. Realtime shows live activity from venues across the east so you can follow it.

189venues on the map

Within 3km of east London

Worth a look

Places to try in east London

A selection of venues on the Realtime map. Open the app to see which are busy tonight.

The Ten Bells

Pub

Smack-bang in the middle of Spitalfields lies the institution that is The Ten Bells. Alive with history this bustling candle lit boozer still serves as a social hub for an ever changing community. Beyond the listed tile work lies a well curated selection of quality beers, a handsome wine list, a serious gin menu and the promise of a good time. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city upstairs in our cocktail bar where you can indulge in a carefully curated menu of classics & Ten Bells signature cocktails.

84 Commercial Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 6LY, United Kingdom

The Gun Spitalfields

Pub

It's been a long time in the making, and The East London Pub Co. are excited to have reopened the doors to The Gun Spitalfields. Once home to the site of King Henry VIII's weapons practice ground on Artillery Lane, it will take inspiration from 17th Century London whilst having a contemporary feel. Expect an extensive beer selection, alongside premium wines, gins & craft spirits as well as a dining menu inspired by British classics made from locally sourced produce & ingredients. Whether you are looking for a leisurely lunch, after work drinks or a delicious bite to eat make sure you pop in and meet the team.

54 Brushfield Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 6AG, United Kingdom

The Prince Arthur

Pub

A local, neighbour pub for everyone. Proud to be supporting local and sustainable suppliers. Excellent cocktail and wine selection with a mix of fan favourite and local beers on draught.

95 Forest Road, Hackney, London, E8 3BH, United Kingdom

Owl & Pussycat

Pub

Visit an epic pub oozing with that old skool heart and soul. Venture down Redchurch Street and you'll find the The Owl and Pussycat pub – considered by many as the soul of Shoreditch. Offering a food menu packed full of hearty pub favourites, a bangin' selection of beers, and a not-so-secret beer garden, The Owl and Pussycat is popular with locals and tourists alike. Whether you're in the mood for a crackin' cocktail or seeking a laid back setting for your meeting, the Jago Bar should be your first and only choice. This hidden gem boasts a slightly more intimate backdrop to your dinner date or after work drinks.

34 Redchurch Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 7DP, United Kingdom

Shoreditch

Shoreditch is dense, walkable and permanently busy from Thursday onward. The streets around Old Street roundabout and down towards Redchurch Street cover everything — cocktail bars, taprooms, big late venues and a strong run of pubs that predate all of it.

It is the easiest east London night to plan because you do not have to: get to Old Street or Liverpool Street and walk.

Dalston and Hackney

Dalston is where the night goes after Shoreditch closes. Kingsland Road holds a long run of bars and late venues, and the Overground makes it far more reachable than its reputation suggests.

Hackney Central, London Fields and Broadway Market are the more relaxed version — pubs, beer gardens and the best Saturday daytime in east London.

Bethnal Green and beyond

Bethnal Green and Cambridge Heath have picked up a solid arch-and-warehouse scene, and Hackney Wick sits at the far end of it with the most committed late nights in the city.

The trade-off is transport: plan the way home before you commit, or accept the night bus.

Other places on the map

The Craft Beer Co.

Pub

82 Leather Lane, Camden, London, EC1N 7TR, United Kingdom

George

Pub

75 Borough High Street, Southwark, London, SE1 1NH, United Kingdom

Belushi's London Bridge

Wine bar

161 Borough High Street, Southwark, London, SE1 1HR, United Kingdom

Bell Bush Lane

Pub

29 Bush Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 0AN, United Kingdom

Betsy Trotwood

Pub

56 Farringdon Road, Islington, London, EC1R 3BL, United Kingdom

Pulse Bar London

Bar

18 New Globe Walk, Southwark, London, SE1 9DR, United Kingdom

The Argyle

Pub

1 Greville Street, Camden, London, EC1N 8PQ, United Kingdom

The Phoenix

Pub

26 Throgmorton Street, City of London, London, EC2N 2AN, United Kingdom

The Devereux

Pub

20 Devereux Court, Westminster, London, WC2R 3JJ, United Kingdom

The Sekforde arms

Pub

40 Sekforde Street, Islington, London, EC1R 0HA, United Kingdom

Redwood Sports Bar & Grill

Pub

London Bridge, Southwark, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

The Bridge Tap

Tap room

SE1 1XU, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Going out in east London — the basics

Where is the best night out in east London?

Shoreditch is the busiest and easiest to reach, Dalston runs latest along Kingsland Road, and Hackney and London Fields are best for pubs and daytime drinking.

How late do east London bars stay open?

East London has the latest licences in the city. Venues in Dalston and Hackney Wick regularly run into the early hours, considerably later than central London.

How do I know which east London bars are busy?

Realtime maps live activity from venues across Shoreditch, Dalston, Hackney and Bethnal Green so you can see where the night has moved to. It is free on iOS and Android.

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