BRILLO*

You'll find Brillo tucked away on Andrews Road in Dalston, where the wine list actually makes sense and the staff aren't there to make you feel stupid. This is the kind of place where you can rock up solo for a glass of something interesting or settle in with mates for the evening without anyone batting an eyelid. The crowd's unpretentious—mix of locals, industry types, and people who genuinely care about what's in their glass rather than what it costs. It's got that relaxed, lived-in energy that makes east London wine bars worth your time.