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Best Bars near Hackney Museum

Discover the best bars near Hackney Museum. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars near Hackney Museum

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Behind This Wall

Discover Hackney’s cozy basement bar with bespoke cocktails, vintage sounds, and an intimate atmosphere that invites you to savor every sip.

411 Mare St, London E8 1HY
4.5 Excellent 218 reviews
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The Last Tuesday Society & Absinthe Parlour

A Victorian-style absinthe parlour and curiosity museum in Hackney, blending macabre collections with inventive cocktails and eclectic events.

11 Mare St, London E8 4RP
4.7 Excellent 634 reviews
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The Cauldron London

Step into a wizard’s world at The Cauldron London, where you craft magical cocktails with wands and cauldrons in an immersive fantasy setting.

5d Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 8BH
4.6 Excellent 1,528 reviews
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Signature Brew Haggerston

Where East London’s craft beer culture meets live music, creativity, and canal-side charm in a vibrant railway arch taproom.

Railway Arches, 340 Acton Mews, London E8 4EA
4.6 Excellent 406 reviews
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Satan's Whiskers

Discover East London's beloved cocktail bar where classic drinks meet hip-hop vibes and a quirky, intimate atmosphere.

Satan's Whiskers, 343 Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9RA
4.7 Excellent 937 reviews
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The Sun Tavern

Historic East End corner bar blending a vast Irish whiskey collection with lively live music and expertly crafted cocktails.

441 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 0AN
4.6 Excellent 1,066 reviews
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Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

Step inside Alcotraz London for a one-of-a-kind immersive prison cocktail bar adventure with live actors and bespoke drinks.

Unit 3B, 127 Hackney Rd, London E2 8GY
4.8 Excellent 2,121 reviews
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TT

Innovative wood-fired Mediterranean small plates and cocktails in a stylish Shoreditch venue with a vibrant rooftop terrace.

17 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8AA
4.9 Excellent 3,848 reviews
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BrewDog Shoreditch

Craft beer haven in Shoreditch blending bold brews, lively atmosphere, and a welcoming beer garden in the heart of East London.

51 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 7GR
4.3 Very Good 3,305 reviews
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The Cocktail Trading Co. Shoreditch

Inventive cocktails and retro charm blend seamlessly in Shoreditch’s cozy and quirky Cocktail Trading Co.

68 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6GQ
4.8 Excellent 1,128 reviews

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