Discover the best bars in South East London. An incredibly diverse part of the city, South East London is characterised by its rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, cobbled streets and suburban charm. Nevertheless, it is still a vibrant area with many trendy neighbourhoods playing host to some of the capital’s best bars.
1. Little Nan’s Deptford Bar
Located next to the Deptford high street train station, Little Nan’s Deptford Bar is an award-winning neighbourhood joint. The mood here is lively and warm, making it a great place to gather with friends over cocktails and fish finger sandwiches.
2. Skylight Bar Peckham
Head to the rooftop at Skylight Bar in Peckham. The small plates here are inspired and boast international flavours. The drinks are delightfully delicious and the ambience is laid-back chill. It also helps that they’ve got heaters and blankets to keep you cosy during the chilly days.
3. Leadbelly’s Bar
Set in the market square opposite the Canada Water train station, Leadbelly’s Bar serves up the most innovative cocktails and epic pizzas.
4. Skylarking
Head to Skylarking, Peckham’s latest neighbourhood bar. If you happen to go on a Tuesday, then you can join the quiz night fun and compete to win £150 bar tab. The relaxed and cosy atmosphere makes this a perfect spot to meet and catch up with friends after work.
5. Tequila Mockingbird
An energetic bar with an ingenious name, Tequila Mockingbird is the destination for the ultimate night out. There are daily happy hours and late-night parties every weekend. The energy here is electric so be ready to dance and have fun.
6. Unwined Bar
Set in the bustling Tooting market, Unwined bar is a must-visit for every wine lover. The wine list here evolves constantly and changes with the season. And they also host weekly wine tastings.
7. Mother Kelly’s
An assortment of taprooms that specialise in delicious beers from independent breweries. Mother Kelly’s draws inspiration from New York’s standout taprooms, so the vibe here is very much relaxed-NYC. The atmosphere here is welcoming and open, so you have the freedom to grab the beers straight from the fridge rather than waiting at the bar to be served.
