We visited an East End basement bar years ago in the style of the owner’s East European babushka’s home and some pretty weird cocktails - eg a glass pipe with a liquid, you pour another liquid and it “smoked”.
Went to the Aqua rooftop bar the other day - it was ok.
Can anyone recommend good options that are unique?
The Cocktail Trading Co, on the north end of Brick Lane is what you’re after. This is an amazing cocktail bar that’s small, charming, has a seasonal custom menu, can make all the classics with ease, and has the friendliness staff.