Having long been one the few places in Shoreditch you can cruise along to if you fancy a swift one after-hours Charlie Wrights International Bar is still holding its own in these days of 24-hour drinking, thanks to its Thai-influenced food and 'lively' ambience.

Run by a friendly Ghanaian-born ex weight-lifter, the atmosphere can get a little dicey at times, but for some reason this dark and slightly dingy place is one of the funnest places in East London – where literally anything can happen.

With a great range of bottled and draft beers and a foosball table somewhere in the back, chances are you’ll probably find yourself in there at some time.