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The best bars and pubs for every occasion near Liverpool Street 

Outdoor terraces, cocktails, real ale, sports screens and more

Looking for the perfect bar to celebrate summer with friends and family in east London? Whether you’re after generous outdoor seating, excellent bottomless brunches, tapas and Sunday lunches, pubs with screens to watch the Olympics and Paralympics, kid-friendly places (with menus to match), the best food and drink or good spots for cocktails, real ale and good wine (see our other helpful guide to wine menus here), we’ve selected some of Broadgate’s best places next to Liverpool Street.

From the welcoming team at All Bar One, the delicious menus and wine of Bar Douro City, BloomsYard’s sharing plates and vegan wines, Eataly’s Aperol Spritz terrace, Everyman Broadgate’s incredible cocktails, the laidback serving at Grind Liverpool Street, Jose Pizarro’s legendary sherry and gin, Mrs Fogg’s unforgettable experiences, the Soda Room’s late-night celebrations, Tank and Paddle’s pizza and craft beer, The Botanist’s outdoor seating and drinks, The White Horse’s family-friendly menus or The Tapster’s elegant pub, you will find a bar or pub for every occasion at Broadgate.

All Bar One

Best for: A big night out with friends, cocktails and good food

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175 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD

With a huge tables for groups out and a handy app that makes waitress service super-simple, All Bar One remains the perfect go-to whether you fancy a long lunch or cocktails on a weekend night with lots of friends. A super-friendly bar team and uplifting soundtracks make this the perfect spot for birthdays, anniversaries, wedding celebrations and more. The cocktail menu is particularly good featuring fun drinks (don’t miss their iconic Espresso Martini – Ketel One vodka, Tia Maria, sugar syrup and coffee garnished with coffee beans) while their vegan, veggie and grazing boards have something for everyone (their kids’ menus are spot on too if you pop in on the afternoon with little ones).

What visitors say: “Awesome service as always! Great atmosphere, super friendly staff and perfect cocktails! Definitely recommend!” Google Reviews

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Bar Douro City

Best for: Great food and wine on the outdoor terrace

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Unit 3, 1 Finsbury Ave, London EC2M 2PF

The heated outdoor seating at Bar Douro City is like stepping off the plane – covered in traditional azulejos tiles, hand painted at Cerâmica de Bicesse and inspired by 15th century motifs from the Museu Nacional do Azulejo, you could be kicking back in Lisbon enjoying Portuguese petiscos and wines sourced with care and love. Book a spot for a long lunch or head over for after-work drinks and enjoy wines by the glass and a menu that moves from sardines to Onglet steak with a slow-cooked egg, matchstick potatoes on a bed of esparregado (creamed spinach).

What visitors say: “What a great place. Fantastic customer service especially from Pedro. And the best white Portuguese wine! Would highly recommend.” Open Table

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BloomsYard

Best for: Catching up with friends after work

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Level 2, 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT

While it might be known for its coffee, sandwiches and baked goods during the day, come evening BloomsYard transforms into a sun-filled spot overlooking Broadgate Circle. With a menu that’s full to the brim of natural wines, prosecco and craft bottles of beer and pale ale (complemented with plates of “picky things” – cheese, charcuterie, olive and nuts), this is a gem of a destination.

What visitors say: “Delicious cake selection and one of the best coffees I’ve had! The view is fantastic as well, will definitely be back.” Google Reviews

Eataly

Best for: Aperitivi on the terrace

135 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD

Conjuring up the Amalfi Coast in the heart of London, La Terrazza di Eataly is serving up seasonal and classic cocktails, wine, beer or Aperol Spritz from the Aperol Spritzeria plus cocktails alla grande which can be enjoyed between four to six people. With food from the Eataly markets also on hand (such as pan pizza, fresh pasta and fresh mozzarella and Italian cheeses made on site in the cheese laboratory), you cannot find a more summery spot. Cin cin!

What visitors say: “The other Italian supermarket/restaurant/cafe combo in London just got some serious competition. Eataly is in a league of its own.”

Last updated Thursday 12 October, 2023