The best beer gardens in Shoreditch London

Over the years, Shoreditch has truly transformed into one of London's most fashionable and active boroughs. Home to both the hipsters and the tech bros, there's truly something for everyone in its confines. Whether you're shopping in the eclectic surrounds of Brick Lane or boozing down the bars of Shoreditch High Street, you'll find something that suits you and your pal's tastes.  

Yet, for all of the fame and fortune in Shoreditch, there are still so many hidden gems when it comes to a good pint, especially when it comes to a good pint in a sun-soaked beer garden. Well, that's where we come in. Below, you can find our list of the very best beer gardens in Shoreditch, so you and your pals can be satiated and satisfied when the sun next beams down. Scroll down and check out our picks!

Owl and Pussycat

Address: 34 Redchurch St, London E2 7DP

Considered by many as the soul of Shoreditch, the Owl and Pussycat is an epic boozer oozing with that old-school heart and soul, with a beer garden that is one of the very best in the area. An all-season space that is a suntrap when it's out, but is prepped with an overhead cover for when the English weather decides to do its thing.

Plus, with a hearty pub menu, a bangin’ selection of beers, and a dedicated cocktail bar, no matter how you want your night to go, the Owl and Pussycat will provide. 

Brick Lane Taproom

Address: 91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL

An initial pop-up that has since blossomed into one of Brick Lane's gems, the Brick Lane Taproom offers a regularly rotating selection of ales, lagers and stouts on tap, a selection which you can enjoy sun-soaked in their incredible enclosed beer garden, which truly is one of the best beer gardens in Shoreditch. 

Alongside the outside space, Brick Lane Taproom offers opportunities for you to battle your besties on their pool tables, dart boards or on one of their many retro board games. It's such a fun bar and one you have to try out if you're in the area. 

Find events at Brick Lane Taproom - HERE

Strongroom Bar

Address: 120-124 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3SQ

The biggest, and arguably one of the best beer gardens in Shoreditch, Strongroom Bar is an eclectic, independently-owned space that has been pumping out the pints since 1997. Shoreditch has changed quite a bit since then, but this place has stood the test of time as one of the area's best destinations for a sun-soaked tipple. 

With a world-class music production space, and regular DJ nights also in the space, Strongroom Bar is a must-visit whilst in Shoreditch, and the scran on offer is top-tier as well. Get yourself down and soak it all in!

Find events at Strongroom Bar - HERE

Barrio Shoreditch 

Address: 141-143 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JE

Probably the most colourful beer garden in Shoreditch, in fact, definitely the most colourful, Barrio is the place to go for all things Latin inspired, with the space being a vibrant neighbourhood bar that serves up incredible tacos, bottomless brunches, and great cocktails; all whilst getting your tan on in the beer garden.

With a smattering of incredible events on too, from DJs to bottomless brunches, there's always something going on here, and the vibes are always immaculate. 

Find events at Barrio Shoreditch - HERE

The Crown and Shuttle

Address: 226 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6PJ

An award-winning craft beer pub and Indie bar with exposed brick and junkyard decor, craft beers & more, The Crown and Shuttle is a proper East London boozer. Plus with a large garden and terrace at its disposal, where you can sup some drinks with your pals in the summer breeze, it's a premium destination for some drinks in the Shoreditch sun. 

What's even better, is that if you want something more intimate for a special celebration or soiree, then their Filthy Fanny’s space, designed as a throwback to the streets of the 90s, has room for up to 50 people and the option of choosing your own soundtrack for the night, what more could you be after?

Juju's Bar and Stage

Address: Ely's Yard, 15 Hanbury St, London E1 6QR

Juju’s Bar & Stage is a warehouse bar and events space located in East London’s creative capital, the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. Home to an outdoor bar and beer garden, which compliments a cavernous warehouse space inside with signature cocktails, local craft beers and an extensive mezcal range, here the juices flow from Brick Lane to Oaxaca.

Also home to a wide variety of events, from live music to independent film screenings, DJ nights, dance classes, popular talks, food pop-ups and more. There's never a dull night in Jujus.

Find events at Juju's Bar and Stage - HERE

Queen Of Hoxton

Image: Rooftop at Queen of Hoxton 

Address: 1 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3JX

A beer garden that provides some serious views, and a focus on the fun and eclectic, the rooftop at Queen of Hoxton is always a vibe. This year, the rooftop has opened under the moniker, Terraza Del Sol, which sees it transformed into a Hispanic-inspired, sun-drenched oasis in the heart of Shoreditch. 

With creative Latin-inspired cocktails and a vibrant menu of Hispanic favourites, the Queen of Hoxton's legendary rooftop will be decked out with all the colours of summer, and be a go-to spot for you and your pals this year. Truly one of the best beer gardens in Shoreditch.

Find events at Queen Of Hoxton - HERE

Red Lion

Image: Red Lion on Facebook

Address: 41 Hoxton St, London N1 6NH

This traditional pub with long-standing reign in Shoreditch goes back to before what the area is today, the Red Lion is a stalwart that serves great booze, and some of the best pizzas in London. However, its hidden gem is undoubtedly its rooftop beer garden.

Unpretentious and unassuming, it's the perfect spot for you and your pals to just grab some drinks in the sun amidst the sprawl without having to glam up or spend loads of money. Highly recommended. 

Find events at Red Lion - HERE

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