The Divine

You'll find The Divine tucked away on Stoke Newington Road, in that sweet spot where the area still feels like somewhere locals actually drink rather than somewhere Instagram sent them. It's the kind of bar where the bartenders know what they're doing—proper cocktails, not the sort that come with three umbrellas and a headache. The space has a relaxed, intimate feel; it doesn't try too hard to be cool, which is precisely why it works. Whether you're after a well-made Negroni or just somewhere warm to settle into on a Friday evening, this is Stoke Newington drinking done right.