Guide to the best bars in Ealing

Although it looks and sounds like a pub, The Lodge Tavern is actually one of Ealing's top cocktail bars. The venue is filled with elaborate decor like chandeliers and Chesterfield sofas, plus there's an outdoor area. The venue hosts events like comedy and club nights. Cocktails are the main attraction but food like burgers and salads are served.

There's tons of entertainment at Boom Battle Bar Ealing. This modern and atmospheric bar is home to a variety of activities to enjoy whilst you have drinks. Activities include shuffleboard, darts, ping pong, beer pong, crazy golf, pool, and axe throwing. Beer, wine, cocktails, and snacks like pizza are also served at this bustling venue.

Tap room and bottle shop BeerKat is a buzzy independent bar with a real passion for beer. Hundreds of bottles and cans are available, plus there are 12 tap lines. The team sources the finest brews from London, the UK, and all over the world. This modern venue also hosts fun events like life drawing and comedy shows.

Ealing is home to all-day bar and restaurant Castano Lounge. This popular venue is vibrant and eclectic. Throughout the day you can sample global dishes like burgers, tapas, and flatbreads loaded up with tasty toppings. By evening the place turns into a stylish bar serving cocktails, wine, draft beer, and alcohol-free drinks.

Family-run venue Crispins Wine Bar is part of the community in Ealing, having been open now for decades. It's a welcoming and homey venue with a simple interior. Enjoy delicious wines here in a buzzy atmosphere. The place tends to be quiet during the day but hots up later in the evening. It's open until late too.

Breezy contemporary bar and restaurant No 17 Dickens Yard is a stylish place for any time of day. The interior is full of natural light but there are also a courtyard and a roof terrace. Food is served all day, including breakfast and brunch, and there are lots of original cocktails to try. Wine, beer, and cider are served too, and you can add bottomless drinks to meals.

Considered one of the area's hidden gems, Bar 8 is a trendy spot for cocktails. The venue has a lively social atmosphere, regularly hosting DJs and bottomless brunch parties. A Japanese-inspired food menu is available with dishes like sushi, whilst the drinks list includes classic cocktails, beer, wine, and prosecco.

Scottish brewers BrewDog are now a massive name in craft beer the world over. Visit the trendy bar in Ealing to sample signature brews as well as guest beers that change regularly – the bar has 31 tap lines. Food isn't forgotten about either, with junk food faves like burgers and wings on the menu, including plant-based options.

Cocktails and food are available at Cavalieri Bar, an on-trend drinking spot with a laid-back attitude. Guests can expect cocktails, beers, and spirits here. Sit in the cosy interior or enjoy al fresco drinks on the covered terrace. Live sport is shown and great music is on the playlist at this dynamic venue. Private hire is available too.

Visit Star & Scorpion and you'll find a restaurant and bar that's full of sleek contemporary style. There are a few hints of traditional pub decor as well. The venue also has a spacious garden with an outdoor bar. Premium cocktails and international wines are served here, as well as a lengthy food menu of diverse global dishes.