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When you don’t want to commit to a full blown dinner date, bar snacks and booze is always the solution. Here’s a handful of spots I’ve been to that do the job rather nicely. I’ll keep adding to this and updating it, so make sure to check back for the latest juice.

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THE MARKSMAN

British | Hackney Road

The Marksman’s only gone and won itself Michelin Pub of the Year, hasn’t it. Downstairs has got a gastropub look and feel and then upstairs is a proper dining space with a modern aesthetic, complete with a graphic floor that looks like a colour wheel (it’s not naff, trust me). For a really casual affair, stay downstairs in the pub part and order some drinks and snacks – I highly recommend the beef & barley buns. Head to the rooftop if the sun is shining. Reservations Recommended. Read More

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MORITO

N. African x Spanish Tapas | Hackney Road

Morito is a chic tapas & mezze spot with Spanish and N. African influences. It has a lovely central bar perfect for drinking and nibbling. We had fried rabbit and padron peppers when we went, which were lovely little snacks. There’s an industrial feel to the place – lots of zinc running through the room. It’s about a a 3 mins walk from The Marksman pub, so if you want to carry on boozing, you’re in luck. Walk Ins & Reservations. Read More

CENTRAL EAST NORTH SOUTH

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