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Chill hangout

Chill hangout in London

Casual, easy, just catch up.

Example nights

Real London venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Small plates at Bishops Wine Bar in Croydon, then dinner at Heavenly Desserts - Croydon.

  • 01Bishops Wine BarCroydon · $$
  • 02Heavenly Desserts - CroydonCroydon · $$

Small plates at The Whiskey Tumbler in Brixton, then dinner at KOI Ramen Bar (Brixton Arch).

  • 01The Whiskey TumblerBrixton · $$$
  • 02KOI Ramen Bar (Brixton Arch)Brixton · $

Drinks at Tapping The Admiral in Camden, then dinner at O'Furn Pizzeria.

  • 01Tapping The AdmiralCamden · $$
  • 02O'Furn PizzeriaCamden · $

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Pearl Dive Bar

    Clapton · $$

    Rock music, poutine with killer gravy, cocktails that don't pretend to be simple. Dim lights, staff who actually care—dive bar energy, serious drinks.

  2. 02

    Bishops Wine Bar

    Croydon · $$

  3. 03

    Two Tribes Brewery & Campfire Taproom

    King's Cross · $$

    Contemporary brewhouse & kitchen supplying pub grub, set in a laid-back, artistic environment.

  4. 04

    Tapping The Admiral

    Camden · $$

    Real ale CAMRA spot with proper homemade pies, a Victorian room, and staff who actually know your name. Locals' Sunday afternoon.

  5. 05

    Blythe Hill Tavern

    Catford · $

    Wood-panelled corner pub, perfect Guinness, real ales and ciders, occasional pizza van outside. The kind of place you don't leave early.

  6. 06

    Amisa Lounge

    Ealing · $$$

    Smooth shisha, careful cocktails — Mediterranean restaurant in Ealing where the vibe is genuinely relaxing, not trying too hard.

  7. 07

    The Ludoquist - Board Game Cafe Bar

    Croydon · $$

    Hip themed café offering 1,400-plus board games to play plus craft beer & volcano coffee.

  8. 08

    d20 Board Game Cafe Watford

    London · $$

    Cafe with a library of board games—eat, drink, play. Friendly staff, vegan options, £1.50 an hour. Book ahead; it fills up.

  9. 09

    Drinks and Dice - Board Game Cafe Bar

    Teddington · $$

    Board games, drinks, staff who actually explain the rules—dates or last-minute friend hangs. Staff recommendation and coffee worth the trip to Teddington.

  10. 10

    Bradley's Spanish Bar

    Fitzrovia · $

    Vinyl jukebox, Spanish lager, worn banquettes—a 60s/70s time capsule where locals still outnumber tourists and nothing's changed, thankfully.

  11. 11

    Great Beyond Taproom and Brewery

    Bethnal Green · $$

  12. 12

    The Bottle Cocktail Shop & Bar

    Islington · $$$

    Bottled cocktails you can take home, 90 classics on tap, staff who actually know what they're talking about—relaxed, comfortable, worth the trip up Upper Street.