Equal Parts

Equal Parts exudes easygoing charm, even just from a peek through the pretty, green-tiled exterior’s windows. Candlelight flickering behind the steamy windows draws you in like a moth to a cocktail-fuelled flame. The bar on a corner of Hackney Road strikes the same cosy-classy balance as Sager + Wilde, its sibling wine spot down the road. Incredibly flattering lighting is your best friend, and the lively atmosphere is crafted from a mix of vinyl playing and glasses clinking. The drinks are something special too—olive oil vodka, fino sherry, and tomato combine to make a savoury, light cocktail that we can’t stop thinking about. And it turns out salt really does make everything taste better when it comes to their negroni.

photo credit: James Wise