Our favourite 10 bars in Spitalfields

A beautiful grade II bar located near Spitalfields, Commercial Tavern features rustic interiors and funky decorations spread over two huge floors. Head over to the first head over to the first floor where you will be welcomed by a state of art bar, large windows and the stunning view of the historic Commercial Street outside. The large windows allow the right amount of daylight to flood the place and the cool breeze during the summer afternoons make this bar a relaxing spot to be at.

The venue offers private hire according to your needs. If your group is small, book a few tables in the main bar or head over to the second floor which features a secluded bar. The entire venue with a capacity of 70 guests is also available for hire for much larger celebrations like weddings so do drop an enquiry with the friendly team.

Pop in for a slice of pizza or a pint of drink with your gang at the Commercial Tavern to relax and rewind after a tiring day at work.

An East London bar that has been in the area since 1860, The Gun is famous amongst both locals and tourists alike. Serving beer from independent brewers, fizzy spirits, carefully selected wines and the all time favourite classic cocktails, the Gun shoots you with good vibes and fun times.

While the first floor is the restaurant space run by Ling Ling's, serving up Modern Chinese / Vietnamese inspired dishes, the next featured space in this East London bar is the secret dining room called the Gun Powder Room.

With a capacity of 12 guests, this hidden spot inside this bustling bar is perfect for intimate gatherings. Special menus are available on request along with a cupboard and fridge full of booze is available to the groups booking this place.

Open seven days a week, The Gun is a must go if you would like an intimate round of drinks with your closest friends.

Nestled between Bishopsgate and Spitalfields, Players Social Bar is famous for the wide range of in house games like Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, and Bonzini Table Football along with free to play amusements while you fill your belly with delicious burgers, pizzas, salads and small plates.

The list of drinks provided at Players Social is exemplary. From the classic Pornstar Martini to the new age creative Spitalfields Sling, this East London bar is the perfect blend of fun games and refreshing cocktails. You can always count on a lively and enjoyable ambiance that is great for friends, or families during the day, with dining tables, booths, and bar seating to accommodate different times of the day.

For a bar that is always lively and thumping to the beats of the latest tunes, Players Social is a must go.

A few steps away from Hoxton Square, the Breakfast Club has been serving the people of East London for the last 13 years. As the name suggests, this bar near Spitalfields is famous for the brekkie specialities including pancakes, bacon butty and also the classic dinner favourites as well.

The third instalment in this chain, this bar is three times larger than the previous cafés and is still running strong almost a decade later. Drop in an enquiry about private hire as the Breakfast Club is known for its hospitality and the impeccable way of managing large group bookings. Step in for an American breakfast and start your day with the smell of freshly cooked bacon.

Hear ye! Hear ye! There is a bar near Spitalfields that is offering a new way you look at fridges. Nestled behind a Smeg Fridge, The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town is a hidden dugout away from the hustle and bustle of the lively bar upstairs.

A flight of stairs takes you down to the basement which features fun drinks, good food, vintage furniture and the famous Canadian Whiskey. Offering bottomless brunch every Saturday and Sunday, this hidden bar offers two hours of unlimited Prosecco, Caribbean Rum Punch, Sex On The Beach hot & spicy Bloody Mary's, Mimosa's and beers along with a food item from the famous Breakfast Club menu, priced at £45 per head.

While this is a hidden gem in East London, it is proving quite popular so book a table before to prevent any disappointment.

As PG 13 as the name sounds, Dirty Dicks is situated right near the Liverpool Train Station and has been a constant in the area since 1745.

Just a stone throw away from Spitalfields, aside from the unconventional name, it is famous for serving one of London’s finest ales, premium wines and delicious British delicacies.

The perfect spot for a lunch meeting with your colleagues or just a round of drinks after work, Dirty Dicks promises Fish and Chips and claims to have the best bar snacks on Bishopsgate. Offering semi private and flexible spaces, this bar features seasonal menus suitable for any month of the year and is famous for its Sunday Roast that is served every week.

Open seven days a week, Dirty Dicks is a good option to celebrate any good event from private dining to birthday parties and family celebrations.

A haven for occult and crime fans, Ten Bells is the home to the infamous Ripper’s crimes and has been a hotspot for paranormal activities for many years. For quite a long time, this bar near Spitalfields was called the ‘the Jack the Ripper’ bar as it has an indelible link to one of the world’s most notorious murders. Since then, the bar staff has complained of alarming encounters with a Victorian ghostly man and many other paranormal events. The entire bar is spread across three floors and attracts crowds throughout the week.

This candle lit drinking hole offers a private lounge for private bookings apart from the main bar that serves some of the best cocktails in all of East London. From draft beers to ciders, cocktails and wines, I would not miss a bar that is known for its gruesome history and the lovely drinks.

Known for the best craft beers in Brick Lane, Kill The Cat Is an award winning craft beer joint located a few streets away from Spitalfields.

This bar offers tasting sessions so you can get to learn more about the beer in a fun and innovative manner. The staff is known to provide for your specific palate and they are quite knowledgeable when it comes to offering beers for everyone’s taste. Pop in for an after work round of drinks or just a casual evening to check what’s on the tap.

A regularly changing lineup of 3 rotating taps and over 150 beers by the can & bottle are provided by Kill the Cat along with wines, ciders and soft drinks. This bar keeps its doors open for guests all seven days a week and you get to carry memorabilia from the bar to remind you of the good times you spend at one of East London’s classic bars.

Offering a wide range of exclusive cocktails and wine options, Merchant and Weaver is the fairly new Lamb Street resident that serves guests all seven days a week.

Situated near Spitalfields, this bar is the perfect choice for business meetings, after work round of drinks, reunions, birthdays and general friend gatherings. This place is all about craft beers, creative cocktails and mouth watering sharing plates and is slowly turning out to be one of the most famous spots to taste refreshingly delicious cocktails in East London.

The attentive staff and the friendly vibe of the place has made it a hotspot for people to just relax and rewind after a hard day at work.

A classic cocktail bar nestled in the basement of The Arbitrager on Throgmorton Street, Demon, Wise and Partners is known for its interiors that are swathed in golden light and features leathered seats, designer bar tables and round glass lamps.

Open seven days a week, Monday, Saturday and Sunday are set for private hire so book in a slot for these days if you are planning to celebrate with your group and want an intimate setting.

Serving exceptionally delicious cocktails, this bar offers only seating options so book a table in advance as this place gets pretty busy. Be prepared to lose track of time as Demon, Wise and Partners is open till late hours of the night.