Guide to the best bars in Kingsland Road

Aiming to be the cocktail bar for people who don't like cocktail bars, Pamela is a cool and laid-back drinking destination. At this neighbourhood bar you can sample vibrant signature cocktails, plus street food pop-ups highlighting cuisines from regions like Asia and South America. This place is hip but fun and friendly.

Sample authentic Mexican flavours at Kingsland Road’s tequila and mezcal specialists Hacha. It’s won some major accolades, including being voted one of the best bars in the whole country. In the simple, homely interior guests can enjoy a variety of spirits and cocktails, plus a menu of Mexican dishes.

At Hoxton Cabin you'll find a cosy bar, café, and events space. There are hot drinks, smoothies, and juices to enjoy by day, and later on you can sample cocktails and other drinks including draught beer. The exciting events taking place include exhibitions by local artists, live music, and stand-up comedy.

An on-trend destination for drinks, food, and live music, Brilliant Corners serves Japanese dishes from tempting set menus. Imaginative cocktails with a Japanese influence are available. Enjoy drinks or a meal in the dimly-lit, atmospheric setting to a soundtrack of live music and DJ sets spanning across genres.

Don't expect a vast menu when you visit Three Sheets - the mixology expertise here is shown through a refined list of nine cocktails that change each week. The mixes are a carefully crafted balance of inventive ingredients. Past cocktails include the Rum + Plum and the American Coffee with maple cream.

Map Maison is a destination serving brunch and afternoon tea by day and cocktails and tapas by night. There's a classic interior with wood panelling and luxe booths where you can enjoy internationally-inspired food, and both classic and signature cocktails. Lots of events like live music and cocktail masterclasses are on too.

For a lively night out there's Village 512, a bustling LGBTQ+ venue. You'll find two different bars, plenty of space to sit and relax, plus a busy dance floor. There are regular special offers on drinks, including cocktails and wine. You can expect events too like karaoke, drag nights, and DJs.

If you're looking for an exciting party destination, try The Mix. Expect late night food, drinks, dancing, and vibes, set to a sountrack of reggae, soca, dancehall, afrobeats, and hip hop amongst others. From the bar, you can enjoy creative cocktails and rum punch mixes with eclectic flavour combinations.

To enjoy a drink in a laid-back urban haven, head to Rolling Stock. This space boasts a bar, dance and live music space, and a walled beer garden adorned with street art and plants. Guests get a big choice of beers, plus spirits, shots, and house wines. There's food on offer too.

Reimagine what a bar can be at the uniquely named A Bar with Shapes for a Name. In the functionalist, Bauhaus-inspired space you have the choice of just a dozen cocktails, delivered to your table in 60 seconds. The options might be concise but they really work – drinks here have been award-winners.

Cosy café and bar By the Bridge Café is dedicated to serving Fairtrade and organic products. Throughout the day you can enjoy breakfast and brunch dishes, sandwiches, and snacks, plus a wide range of hot and cold drinks. This place is open late and serves cocktails throughout the evening.

392 stands as a vibrant cocktail bar, well-loved by both locals and visitors. The music sets the perfect atmosphere, complemented by candlelit tables, whitewashed brick walls, and a thoughtfully curated cocktail menu. In addition to meticulously crafted cocktails, the bar offers a selection of natural wines, craft brews, and a few snacks to line your stomach, including oversized olives and homemade pitta.

Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes cares about art just as much as giving guests a great time. There are two floors to explore, with the interiors changing regularly as artists take over to showcase their work. Enjoy creative cocktails in the airy ground floor bar or check out an event in the basement space.