Guide by Vana

Where to drink in Bethnal Green

6 places to drink in Bethnal Green, each one on the Guide on merit.

1. 

   All My Gods

   Cocktail bar

   A modern dive bar on Paradise Row, tapped and signature cocktails with a sly polish.

   Go for the Martininator martini and skip the rest of the cocktail list.

2. 

   Rain Dogs Bar

   Cocktail bar

   A Tom Waits reference made real, all analog sound and lived-in leather. Stays open late at the weekend.

   Bar seats are walk-in only, so reserve a table or roll the dice on a stool.

3. 

   Renegade Wine Bar

   Urban winery wine bar

   The arch where Renegade started making wine, now an intimate candlelit bar pouring their London-made bottles alongside guest pours from other urban wineries. Charcuterie boards, low light, wine barrels, and a few tables out in the alley when it is warm.

   Go for a Thirsty Thursday tasting or a monthly wine-and-cheese night. Small and dimly lit, best for a quiet two.

4. 

   Satan's Whiskers

   Cocktail bar

   A Bethnal Green room that looks like a dive and pours like a classic cocktail bar. A daily menu, fresh juices, taxidermy on the walls and a hip-hop soundtrack. Walk-in.

   No bookings, so arrive early in the evening or expect a wait, especially at weekends.

5. 

   The Natural Philosopher

   Cocktail bar

   A repair-shop door, a rotating set of whiskies, and no reason to rush home.

   Thursday means £5 drams from the odd bins shelf all day. Walk-ins are welcome, though booking is recommended.

6. 

   The Sun Tavern

   Cocktail bar

   Raw brick, Irish whiskey and a wall of poitin you cannot get anywhere else.

   Ask for a poitin if you have never tried it, the staff are built for this.