Paper Tiger

You'll find Paper Tiger tucked away on Mare Street, in that stretch of Walthamstow that's quietly become one of East London's best-kept drinking secrets. Walk in and you're immediately hit with proper bartender energy—the kind of place where they actually care about what goes in your glass, but won't make you feel like you've wandered into a lecture theatre. The vibe is relaxed without being sloppy, the sort of bar where you can rock up solo or with mates and feel equally at home. It's got that authentic East London feel: no pretension, no gimmicks, just good drinks and people who know what they're doing.