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Best Dive Bars and Pubs in Shoreditch, London

Casual pubs, basement cocktails, and flexible east London first rounds that can become a bigger night quickly.

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Best Dive Bars and Pubs in Shoreditch, London

Guide: Old Street First Rounds

Shoreditch still has casual drinking around Old Street and Hoxton, but the rooms range from a rough-edged music pub to a precise basement cocktail bar. The pub and courtyard bar take walk-ins for an unplanned first round; downstairs table service favors smaller groups.

  • The Old Blue LastThe Old Blue Last keeps Shoreditch connected to live music, beer, club nights, and rougher pub energy.
  • The Queen AdelaideThe Queen Adelaide is a snug, old-timey east London pub for cocktails, draft beer, funky accents, and a warm stop between Shoreditch restaurants, clubs, and Brick Lane.
  • Strongroom Bar & KitchenStrongroom is an independent Shoreditch bar attached to recording studios, with a large courtyard, food, DJs, and live events. The courtyard and long service hours accommodate groups without a ticket, while the live calendar gives later visits a sharper focus.
  • Happiness ForgetsHappiness Forgets is a low-lit Hoxton basement devoted to concise cocktails, strong classics, and attentive table service without theatrical presentation.
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