London is home to a wide variety of bars and restaurants, but for those looking for something a little bit different on a Friday or Saturday night, Shoreditch in East London has some quirky bars which are designed to liven up any evening out with friends. Below are just a few examples of nights out with a twist in this trendy corner of the capital.
Blues Kitchen Shoreditch
This blues bar on Curtain Road in Shoreditch is the must-go place for good music and tasty treats. Blues Kitchen Shoreditch is a bar which truly embraces Southern values. Tap your feet to a live brass band, mellow out to seductive blues music or calm the mind with smooth soul. The venue also has a restaurant which serves oak-smoked Texan barbeque meat, such as chilli beef brisket, southern fried buttermilk chicken or grilled lobster.
The Book Club Shoreditch
Never judge a book by its cover, or a club by its name, The Book Club Shoreditch is described as a cultural revolution in the East End. Bring friends and family to this venue for its thought-provoking programme of Thinking and Drinking events. These cover social activities around the arts, music, film, advertising and food. So why not head down to this intellectual bar and give your brain a bit of exercise on a Friday night?
Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes
This artsy bar was born out of a Shoreditch-based bar and exhibition space called Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes in 2002. Since then, Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes has become the go-to destination to experience art installation, cocktails and delicious stone-baked pizza.
Ballie Ballerson
Cocktails? Check. Good vibes? Check. Ball pit? Check. Yes, ball pit. Unleash your inner soft-play-loving child and dive into some ball pit fun at Ballie Ballerson. Whether you want to enjoy a bottomless brunch complete with pizza and pornstar martinis or just want to take full advantage of the ball pit with your friends, Ballie Ballerson have numerous packages to choose from to suit your night out.
Flight Club
For an activity-based night out, Flight Club's interactive darts theme is a great choice. Ideal for bigger groups, Flight Club has the comforting atmosphere of a British pub with great cocktails and food to go with it.
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