NT's Loft

Head up to this first-floor spot on Westgate Street and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood cocktail bar that doesn't feel the need to shout about it. NT's Loft has that refreshing Walthamstow vibe: unpretentious, genuinely welcoming, and run by people who care about what's in your glass rather than how Instagram-friendly the presentation is. The drinks are considered and well-executed, whether you're ordering a classic or letting the bartenders riff on something new. It's the sort of place you stumble into because you live round here or because someone who does tells you it's worth the trip.