Cocktail Bars of East London

Utku Can: This cosy basement has all the great qualities of a neighbourhood bar and yet, they make some of the best cocktails in London. If that's not enough to convince you, it's a favourite among bartenders.

Utku Can: Head into Full Stop café and take the stairs to your right down. Behind the door, you'll find the Milk & Honey of East London, with the music, decor, and the great drinks to match.

Utku Can: Above Bedroom Bar on Rivington Street, a New Orleans in Shoreditch awaits. As well as a great Sazerac and an entire Hurricane list, NOLA make the best Ramos Gin Fizz in town.

Utku Can: This little basement used to be just that: a discount suit shop. Now, it's serving some great drinks, while retaining a neighbourhood bar feel to it. It's also open Sundays and Mondays.

Utku Can: If you like your cocktails with a bit of hip hop, you've come to the right place. With a daily cocktail menu, a great atmosphere, and serving food to boot, this place hits the spot.

Utku Can: Recently crowned Best New International Bar at TotC, White Lyan's unique take with no citrus nor ice has everyone talking. There is only one thing no one disagrees on: Mr. Ryan's drinks are fantastic.

Utku Can: Walk through the infamous wardrobe and you'll find a quirky bar with fun drinks. Want to take it up a notch? Make friends with the staff and ask if you can grab a drink at Jubjub, the upstairs bar.

Utku Can: Proudly holding the crown for the smallest bar in town, Casita will always deliver in atmosphere. You haven't really lived in Shoreditch until you've done your fair share of Tequila con Verdita shots.

Utku Can: You already know of Hawksmoor for serving the best steaks in town. Well, add another string to their bow; the drinks at their basement bar are just as good as their steaks.

Utku Can: Forget your preconceptions about hotel bars. Featuring a list by Tony Conigliaro, the drinks here are brilliant both on menu and off. If you like your cocktails with a touch of class, look no further.

Utku Can: Look out for a lantern on 69 Colebrooke Row and step into the laboratory of the cocktail legend himself, Tony Conigliaro. You can't help but appreciate the dedication to the craft at this bar.

Utku Can: Off Broadway is a local favourite on Broadway Market, and the perfect spot to grab a drink after a market stroll. Check out the rotating bar pop-ups in the basement too!

Utku Can: So you need to be a member or know one to get in, but who can argue with drinking cocktails on a poolside rooftop bar with all of London below you?

Utku Can: A duo from New York's Dead Rabbit have landed back in London and have set up shop on Stoke Newington Road. With a full refurbishment underway, High Water will soon become your Dalston local.

Utku Can: A newcomer to the scene, Craft Cocktail Co have moved into one of the Bethnal Green arches. They've got a great looking bar, outside space, and they're making bottled cocktails on site. Check it out.

Utku Can: Let's be honest: Nightjar is not the neighbourhood bar you drink at every other day. That said, you don't eat at The Fat Duck every day either. Head on down and marvel at the theatre of your drink.