Our favourite East London party venues

Sure, The City likes to show off its rooftop bars and skyscraper views, but really who cares about being able to see another glass and steel abomination that no one can afford to live in? Those in the know head out of Zone 1.

Dalston Roofpark is an example of a great rooftop bar that doesn't feel like it was made with Ayan Rand in mind. Located among the Victorian homes of Hackney, this is a great place to get you and a few friends together, invest in a bucket of beer and see the day fade beyond the horizon. This being East London, you can be sure to expect DJs creating a vibe in the bar most days, with seasonal events like World CupGames and Oktoberfest also appearing on the calendar.

There is also an indoor blank canvas space, Fitzroy House, that is available for private hire. This space has integrated audio and visual facilities – meaning any party can be given that extra flourish.

An absolute East London party institution, Queen of Hoxton has played host to countless memorable (and forgotten) nights. Located a few minute's walk from the strip of Shoreditch high street, Queen of Hoxton benefits from being a huge townhouse with a basement club, ground floor bar and rooftop terrace. The interior is all empowering neon signs and discotheque flooring, whilst the roof changes theme with the season.

The sheer size of the place means that pretty much any party can be catered to, be it 30 people or 500.

Classic East London party criteria apply: regular DJs, a young crowd, and drinks that are made to be downed, not savoured.

It's not the most subtle of places, but that's the point.

Located in the centre of a large performance venue, EartH ( Evolutionary Arts Hackney) Kitchen is a renovated bar, restaurant space and performance stage all rolled into one. The venue's past history reads like the agenda for a stag do: crazy golf bar, pool hall and arcade, and now, mercifully, a top-quality party venue in East London.

The space itself is large and well-lit, with windows looking out onto Stoke Newington Road below. The food is also of note: serving effectively as a community space, the kitchen invites local pop-up food stalls to serve well-regarded street food to partygoers.

Somewhat surprisingly, the space can fit up to 300 people, with various setups being available for a variety of all kinds of party events.

Under the same management as EartH, village underground compliments its East London cousin with something slightly more raw. The converted Victorian viaduct certainly creates a striking stir. Exposed brickwork, sloping ceilings and plenty of space collide in this venue.

It's a space that would be best suited to a well-attended East London party (the cavernous feel of Village Underground doesn't exactly lend itself to intimacy. 720 guests can be accommodated, and the metal rafterwork is perfect for light shows, projections and much more.

It's a blank canvas, with extra focus on the blank. Sometimes, that's exactly what a pretty venue should be.

A hotel granting stunning views of the regenerated (for better or for worse) Olympic site of Stratford, this aptly names hotel certainly strikes an image.

Oak flooring comes together with bespoke furniture and floor to ceiling windows to create a party venues that feels part Blade Runner, part treehouse. It's certainly a one of a kind venue.

The 25th floor 'Sky Terrace' can be hired out for up to 60 guests. You will, of course, be able to make full use of The Stratford's excellent service and, if all that partying wears you out, you can just take a room at one of East London's best regarded hotels.

Another East London hotel, this time in the heart of Shoreditch. 100 Shoreditch is a recent addition to the east London party scene, replacing the much-loved Ace Hotel. Fortunately, the legacy is not tarnished.

The focus here is their excellent rooftop bar, which grants unrivalled views over Shoreditch and further west. The cocktail menu is great, with their take on the Old Fashioned being a standout. The vibe seems to call to mind Palm Springs, with beach bum furniture, relaxed atmosphere and enough flora to make you forget about the rain that is most likely slashing the floor-to-ceiling windows. You're still in London, after-all.

The whole bar can be hired out, though expect to pay a premium. It's worth nit for the view though, not many East London party venues will be able to rival that.

Hidden under the still-used overground track that dominates Hackney Central's Mare Street, Night Tales is an almost comically stereotypical 'East London' party spot.

It's misleadingly huge, with a generous outdoor area, multiple rooms and bars, and a good variety of private hire options. The interior mixes exposed brickwork and cavernous spaces with a tropical decor, weirdly it meshes well together.

This is one for massive corporate parties, and the real thrill is hearing the Stratford train thunder above you, sending a trickle of dust down as you party into the night.

A genuine East London party institution, Troxy has endeared itself to locals with years of incredible and historic performances occurring at the storied music venue.

The 1930s art deco interior has seen the likes of Nick Cave, Jesus and Mary Chain, and Flying Lotus. Basically your ex-boyfriend's Spotify wrapped in a venue.

Amazingly, you can actually hire out the Grand Hall space all to yourself. An impressive 2100 of your mates could have what would probably be the greatest night of your lives in this genuine piece of East London history. Just don't expect Nick Cave to play for you – you're not that special.