Cheri Amour Barge

You're walking along White Post Lane in Hackney Wick and suddenly the Thames-side vibes hit different. Cheri Amour is literally a barge—actual water underneath—which immediately sets it apart from every other shoebox cocktail bar in East London. The whole operation feels like someone's genuinely clever idea executed without trying too hard: decent spirits, knowledgeable bartenders who won't make you feel stupid for ordering a Negroni, and a clientele that's actually there to drink rather than Instagram. It's the kind of place where locals keep coming back because it's proper.