This is the best dive bar in London, according to bartending experts
Briefly

Blondies in Clapton is hailed as London's best dive bar, featuring a lively environment perfect for rock and metal gigs. Open since 2015, it stands out for its noisy atmosphere and extreme Halloween decorations. Industry insiders recommend checking gig listings and ordering Blondies lager, the bar's in-house brew, crafted in Leytonstone. Blondies Brewery has faced a license review due to noise complaints and is currently crowdfunding to secure its future. The bar is celebrated for its grungey charm and enthusiastic rock and roll ambiance.
Blondies is sweaty, chaotic, charming, very loud and just brilliant. They have really great gigs, so make sure to check their listings.
Blondies Brewery was recently put under a licence review after noise complaints, and has been crowdfunding to save its future ever since.
It's not particularly high ABV, it's an easy gig drink. Blondies lager, the in-house beer, is made at the bar's Leytonstone taproom.
It's a great grungey rock and roll dive, renowned for its packed-out gigs and OTT Halloween decorations.
Read at Time Out London
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