One of the most achingly cool bars in Shoreditch, Iron Bloom fronts some very exciting cocktails, not to mention the seasonal British small plates coming out of the kitchen, as well as regular live music events.

Bringing a whole new level of partying to the phrase 'pretty in pink', Tonight Josephine is a celebration of celebrities, cocktails and what it means to be a woman. Head on over for glitter, Palma Violet cocktails and plenty of photo opps.

The LCC crew have arrived, and they're here to shake up the Shoreditch scene. Decking their irresistibly cool dwellings out in biker-themed fashion, plonk yourself on a black leather and climb into a quirky cocktail list, with 'Confessions of a Cucumber Salesman', the 'Brixton Riot' and the 'Smoking Barrel' all must tries. If you're near Old Street, try their beautiful botanical space.

A bustling venue with a focus on delivering music to the masses, Old Street Records is one of the coolest hangouts in East London. With bespoke cocktails and authentic Italian pizzas on the menu, you can expect everything from EP launches to new bands and established acts.

If drinking in a prison isn't the most Shoreditch thing you've ever heard about, there's nothing left to say. Wear your orange jumpsuit and smuggle your favourite liquor past the warden… so that one of the working inmates can mix you up some delicious cocktails.

Nightjar is class personified; with live jazz, beautiful decor and wonderful cocktails, this secret speakeasy bar hidden just moments Old Street station, offers award-winning cocktails that are both impressive and unique, and is also world-renowned for their quirky offering.

A circus-themed bar and club that's split over two floors, Trapeze brings you comical quizzes, live music and DJs on a nightly basis. Always a fun night out, it's a truly eye-catching addition to the bars in Shoreditch.

Barrio Shoreditch is easily one of East London's best cocktail bars, if not one of the wildest. This fun spot is a great option for letting your hair down and enjoying delicious cocktails, with offers running throughout the week.

If you're looking for a great cocktail bar in Shoreditch then you need venture no further than Callooh Callay. Not only is it skilled in the art of fine sips, but it also hides the secret JubJub room where eccentricities flourish and you can chill in some sort of mod, 70s inspired purple clad pad. Basically, it's pretty damn cool. 

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Yep, that's right, this is the legendary ball pit bar in Shoreditch that you've heard about. A celebration of cocktails and antics combined, head on down to this indoor playground where you can enjoy epic mixes alongside one of the biggest ball pit experiences in the city.

Welcome to Flight Club, this is the new era of social gaming, the dawn of darts if you will. Yes, darts, but in a cool, Shoreditch bar where the digital system will set you up with a whole hoard of games to play and do all the scoring for you. To the oche! 

Making their presence known in Shoreditch, Tequila Mockingbird is a cocktail bar with delicious drinks in mind. Join them for 2-4-1 cocktails every day until 8pm, a little flair with their leopard print interiors and a regular playlist of commercial classics.

This two-floor party spot is a great hang out whether you're looking for a few drinks or a full-blown club experience. Based between Old Street and Liverpool Street, The Lighthouse is one of the best bars in Shoreditch.

Nestled on the vibrant Curtain Road, this fun time party bar is serving up everything from sharing owls to shooters and classic cocktails. Quench your thirst with a rum-fuelled Miami Vice or something a little more subdued like an Old Fashioned to get the party started.

This all-day, all-night venue blends Italian dining with a European market hall approach to drinking. Head on down to experience the mouthwatering coal oven-baked pizzas with the largest selection of tap wine outside the US and a stunning array of absinthe.

Apples and Pears is a colourful, vibrant cocktail bar offering Brick Lane's party people a tasty mix of wood-fired pizzas and signature cocktails. The music programme is worth the visit alone; with soul, funk, old skool hip-hop and party classics to enjoy alongside some catchy acoustic beats.

Situated in Shoreditch, Golden Bee promises a cracking good time at its venue. Head to the rooftop stunner for some of the best drinks, from classic G&T's to smoking Mexican sours. Plus, they feature live music from DJs until 3am.

Bounce is there if you're looking to eat, drink and play ping pong late into the night. It's a buzzing subterranean spot just down from Old Street, where big groups of mates book out tables and play to their heart's content. Each table can fit up to 20, so you can bring a bunch of mates to enjoy authentic Italian pizzas and gin cocktails.

Nestled in the bustling area of Old Street, The Alchemist are serving up some of London's most innovative cocktail creations. Serving drinks that fizz like bath bombs, change colour and come to life before your eyes, this bar will add a touch of drama to your after-work sessions.

Sip on signature cocktails at Marlowe Bar and Restaurant, a sophisticated space in the hotel Montcalm East. The Bard is a whisky-based delight while the Wild Spirit, made with tequila, is a little more spicy. Drink from an extensive wine list alongside a delicious selection of snacks. 

26 Curtain Road is a top choice of Shoreditch bars, as they serve a rotating selection of craft beers, wine, premium spirits and more. But that's not all, as music is vinyl-only here for an inviting atmosphere and there are late-night openings on weekends.

Have yourself a rootin' tootin' Americana-inspired romp in Shoreditch at The Blues Kitchen. Whether you're noshing burgers and slow 'n' low cooked meats or hitting the dancefloor with a Bourbon in hand, this haven of industrial interiors, music and musings has it all.

In the heart of Shoreditch, close to Hoxton Square, the party keeps going on all week at B@1 Shoreditch. With a killer cocktail happy hour and the friendliest staff in town, this is the place in Shoreditch for any time of the night; whether you are starting off your night with a few friends, or socialising around the bar till the early hours of the morning. 

This hidden party bar located just off Bethnal Green Road is sure to set your senses alive. Encapsulating Shoreditch with its bold decor, slamming cocktails and fresh DJs, it's definitely one to check out thanks to its off the radar attitude and a less than assuming party crowd.

Looking for a trendy cocktail bar in East London? Music & Beans Shoreditch is the place to go. The talented mixologists whip up a range of classic and unique tipples, which you can enjoy with tapas, pizza and fabulous live music sessions.

Situated just opposite Liverpool Street Station, this bar in Shoreditch offers a happy blend of city sophistication and revelry. The perfect place for after-work drinks, it's open late and has  great happy hour drinks deals. They've got outposts in Monument and St Paul's too.

For a buzzing cocktail bar in Shoreditch, head to Simmons on Brick Lane, Old Street or Curtain Road to enjoy an awesome evening of tipples. On top of the cool interiors, there's also a range of amazing deals, from 2 mojitos for £10 on Mondays to a Sunday happy hour all evening long.

One Hundred in Shoreditch has one of the prettiest rooftop bars you'll see, and your nights come complete with glasses of vino, gorgeous pink marble tables and botanical decor. Plus, its private garden is a stunning oasis.

In the top of Hackney Road lies Looking Glass Cocktail Club, a winning cocktail bar that takes mixology to a whole new dimension. Head here for the weird, the wonderful and the wicked; fusing live music and performance art. 

Part of the legendary Strongroom recording studio, The Strongroom bar and kitchen is a hub of creativity. With a giant garden, huge craft beer list and great food, its a spacious hideaway in often-cramped Shoreditch with notoriously one of the best Halloween parties in the area.  

When it comes to Shoreditch bars, The Cornershop is at the top of our list. Make your way inside this popular drinking den, where you'll get to watch all the sports action with tasty bevvies and brunch food. And in the evenings? Expect club nights galore.

Loves Company is everything that embodies Shoreditch, from the quirky and colourful decor and live DJs through to the exiting mix of cocktails and varied events.

Shoreditch offers a little of everything, and Mexican party Catch Bar brings a little Latina to the area. During the week you can relax with a cocktail and some great Mexican tacos and tortas, and on a weekend you can dance the night away as DJs take over two floors.

Cool, but not afraid to get down and dirty, The Star In Shoreditch is the late night party bar in this part of town. Its American jukebox feel gives it a devil-may-care attitude that is hard to resist, with DJs playing a sexy mash-up of party tunes that is sure to get you on the dancefloor.

Sleek, suave and carefree, Matchbox is a laid back spot in the heart of Shoreditch High Street. The experienced team of bartenders will be serving both signature and classic cocktails and the kitchen will be creating huge sharing platters of delicious street food alongside all the big sporting events.

Searching for a fun spot in Shoreditch. BrewDog is bringing some of its specially-brewed pints, alongside mouthwatering burgers and sourdough pizzas. Check out the spot for beer tastings or after work drinks. 

If you're after an unmissable bar in Shoreditch, be sure to head inside Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch to NAMI Bar. This Asian-inspired hotspot is touting a boatload of mouthwatering cocktails, alongside a crackin' sake and wine menu. As for afters? Expect small plates.

If it ain't no fun without rum, you'd be silly to miss a visit to The Rum Kitchen in Shoreditch. With jerk BBQ on the menu and a carnival soundtrack buzzing away behind the scenes, it's a celebration of the Caribbean, with cocktails at special prices every day until 7pm.

A Kingsland Road staple, flocks of East London locals revel in the laid back nature of Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes. While the interiors may be ever-changing thanks to a local plethora of artists, the attitude remains as this: Cracking pizzas, a top selection of cocktails, and a crowd that promises to be non-assuming, as long as you are too.

Located on Hoxton Square, Gigi's is full of surprises with its eclectic clientele, artsy aesthetic and bold painted walls. For a great evening in this cool East London bar, hot foot it to a square that rivals the Albert one in antics and boozin' alike. 

Nights out in Shoreditch are getting a weird and wonderful upgrade thanks to Hijingo. The bingo club and bar is wowing its guests with incredible video and lights displays, while blasting banging tunes and serving up tasty cocktails and street food.

Live your best life and head to one of the city's best bars for some fun antics and flowing drinks. London Shuffle Club not only has plenty of games to play with friends but also has some top-notch cocktails and bubbly.

It seems pretty fitting that the trendy location of Shoreditch is home to London's first dedicated video games and e-sports restaurant and bar. Grab your mates and head to the hipster haven to take on Mario Kart, FIFA and more with goodies from Happy Face Pizza to keep you going. 

Searching for all the best Shoreditch boozers? NQ64 is a fabulous shout for video game lovers. Enjoy everything from 4-player Mari Kart to basketball and snowboarding. Plus, there are themed cocktails if you get a little parched.

Head to Hoxton Square, where Nikki's is serving up a delicious mix of twisted cocktails and hedonistic thrills. Inspired by Quentin Tarantino, you can expect a wild space featuring a PVC-covered bed, buzzing vibes and a menu filled with creative concoctions.

A top choice of outdoor bars in Shoreditch, BOXPARK is that famous shipping container complex that's got the live music-lovers, sports-watchers and the indecisive covered. Nab food from a load of different international vendors and wash it down with a wide choice of drinks.

One of the most unique bars in Shoreditch, Cirque is sitting pretty for those of you that want a dose of quirky interiors with your drinks. Brimming with vintage trinkets, taxidermy, clown paraphernalia and more, it invites you to head on down for a four hour-long happy hour, DJ nights and more. 

If you're a cocktail fanatic, then Swift Shoreditch is the place for you. The gorgeous East London bar oozes style with gorgeous lighting and sleek banquettes. As for the drinks? Sample some of their signature concoctions and you'll see why we rate it so highly.

Nestled in the trendy neighbourhood of Shoreditch, Apothecary is a stylish izakaya-inspired eatery that's serving up Japanese small plates and casual drinks. They also host a delicious bottomless brunch and have live DJs playing on the weekends.

With a name taken from a Brazilian island known for its party attitude and festival feel, this is the ultimate party bar. Head to Floripa for a night of Latin American beats and a cultural fusion in sound, there is no doubt you will be dancing all night at Floripa. 

If you're on the hunt for themed venues, The Macbeth is quite the quirky choice. Revel in gorgeous decor as you sip on the likes of espresso martinis, yuzu margaritas and ginger brambles. If that doesn't wet your whistle, there are also top-notch snacks.

Founded by bartender royalty Alex Kratena and Monica Berg, this East London bar was one of the most hotly anticipated openings of 2019. With sleek Old Street digs, a kitchen menu not to be missed and drinks in the form of world-class cocktails, it's not hard to see why it's already winning awards.