Chill hangout
Chill hangout in London
Casual, easy, just catch up.
Example nights
Real London venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Oct 19.
Drinks at Pearl Dive Bar in Clapton, then dinner at Fabwick in Walthamstow.
- 01Pearl Dive BarClapton · $$
- 02FabwickWalthamstow · $$
Drinks at Dropkick Jonnys - above Tap Tavern in Richmond, then dinner at Tapas Brindisa Richmond.
- 01Dropkick Jonnys - above Tap TavernRichmond · $$
- 02Tapas Brindisa RichmondRichmond · $$
Small plates at Bishops Wine Bar in Croydon, then dinner at KOTHU SRILANKAN RESTAURANT & BAR - Croydon.
- 01Bishops Wine BarCroydon · $$
- 02KOTHU SRILANKAN RESTAURANT & BAR - CroydonCroydon · $$
Top 12 venues
01
Pearl Dive Bar
Clapton · $$
Rock music, poutine with killer gravy, cocktails that don't pretend to be simple. Dim lights, staff who actually care—dive bar energy, serious drinks.
02
Bishops Wine Bar
Croydon · $$
03
Two Tribes Brewery & Campfire Taproom
King's Cross · $$
Contemporary brewhouse & kitchen supplying pub grub, set in a laid-back, artistic environment.
04
Tapping The Admiral
Camden · $$
Real ale CAMRA spot with proper homemade pies, a Victorian room, and staff who actually know your name. Locals' Sunday afternoon.
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.
06
Amisa Lounge
Ealing · $$$
Smooth shisha, careful cocktails — Mediterranean restaurant in Ealing where the vibe is genuinely relaxing, not trying too hard.
07
The Ludoquist - Board Game Cafe Bar
Croydon · $$
Hip themed café offering 1,400-plus board games to play plus craft beer & volcano coffee.
08
d20 Board Game Cafe Watford
London · $$
Cafe with a library of board games—eat, drink, play. Friendly staff, vegan options, £1.50 an hour. Book ahead; it fills up.
09
Drinks and Dice - Board Game Cafe Bar
Teddington · $$
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
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
Great Beyond Taproom and Brewery
Bethnal Green · $$
12
The Bottle Cocktail Shop & Bar
Islington · $$$
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.