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‘Easygoing with punchy cocktails’: this Dalston spot is London’s coolest bar in 2026
Ellie’s on Kingsland Road has £8 martinis, never shuts before midnight and hosts one of the city’s chicest literary nights
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‘Easygoing with punchy cocktails’: this Dalston spot is London’s coolest bar in 2026 is one of our hand-picked Events finds for London. Ellie’s on Kingsland Road has £8 martinis, never shuts before midnight and hosts one of the city’s chicest literary nights.
Why London? London is a vast, layered world city where royal history, endless neighborhoods, green parks and global food sit side by side. The city is known for royal landmarks, free world-class museums, West End theatre and markets.
Good to know: May–September for parks and long evenings; December is festive but cold and dark early. The Tube and buses cover everything with a contactless tap; central areas reward walking.