Be At One - Islington

Walk into Be At One on a Thursday night and you'll understand why Upper Street locals keep coming back. The vibe is genuinely welcoming—no velvet ropes or mixologists with an attitude problem, just bartenders who actually care about making your drink right. The space itself is smart without trying too hard: dark wood, good lighting, the kind of place where you can actually hear your mates. You're paying around £8-12 per cocktail, which for Islington is refreshingly reasonable. Whether you're after a classic Negroni or something more creative, there's a real sense they're invested in what lands in front of you.