Hacha Dalston

A fab new bar for Deano Moncrieffe and Emma Murphy’s Hacha... Like many fans of Deano Moncrieffe and Emma Murphy’s bars, we were gutted to hear that their Brixton outpost is closing after they’d decided not to renew the lease. Au revoir Hacha Brixton, last orders February 15th. Now for the good news: they’re coming with a super cool new spot in Bermonds Locke hotel, opening rather cleverly on National Margarita Day (February 22nd). With seating for 100 or so inside and much in demand terrace seating for 40 outside, it’s destined to be quite the hotspot in Bermondsey, particularly as they’re coming with a new list of super cool tequila or mezcal based signature cocktails, what they’re calling quarterly fusion partnerships with some of the most exciting restaurants on the UK food scene, a fascinating curated virtual back bar, featuring a rotating spirit of the week, aperitivo – agave style and weekend brunches.

mood super cool new spot; seating for 100 or so inside; much in demand terrace seating for 40 outside; destined to be quite the hotspot

The mirror margarita, though, that’s much better. It is to drink. Hacha was on to a winner when it came up with the concept, a clear, water-like margarita bouncing giddily with flavour and elegance. Clarity is achieved by combining Cazcabel Blanco tequila with grapefruit oils and malic acid instead of the usual lime juice and sugar. If Willy Wonka did cocktails, basically. And I favour these lighter, more delicate concoctions. Hacha recently upped sticks from Brixton... to Bermondsey... It has taken over what was Robin Gill’s Bermondsey Larder and injected its clever cocktails and tacos. The menu is soundly concise and well-mannered. Not to mention affordable — £12 gets you a mezcal version of the mirrored margarita.

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Popular agave bar Hacha is on the move. Last week they closed their Brixton bar after three years and have moved across south London to Bermondsey. Their new agaveria is taking over the space that Robin Gill used to run as Bermondsey Larder in the Locke hotel complex, just south of Tower Bridge. If you didn't manage to catch Hacha in Brixton (or did but are keen to keep on going) they're probably best known for their Mirror Margarita - a totally clear margarita that's won them multiple awards. That'll be served up here alongside new signature cocktails and a brand new agave list. One of their new drinks for the new bar is The Bermondsey Batanga which is made with Tequila or Mezcal, spiced purple carrot cordial, calamansi, Coke Zero, Tobala Mezcal float and Palo Santo smoked salt.

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London-based agaveria Hacha has announced a new bar in Bermondsey, which will see the closure of its second site in Brixton. The new site will be open Tuesday to Sunday, to both hotel guests and the public, offering around 100 indoor covers and a spring/summer terrace with an additional 40 covers set to open later this year.

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Having had a successful three and half years in Brixtion, the Hacha team have not renewed the lease as Brixton Village itself is currently up for sale.

After announcing that they would be shuttering the Brixton Village outpost of Hacha...

The site will open at the end of the month, following the closure of Hacha Brixton. The launch will come shortly after the closure of Hacha Brixton on 15 February. Opened in summer 2021 in Brixton Village, the site was the group’s second outpost, following the original site in Dalston, London. The team chose not to renew their lease on the site because Brixtion Village is up for sale. The new site will be a partnership with global hotel group Locke Hotels, set within the Bermonds Locke hotel. The bar will be open Tuesday to Sunday for both hotel guests and the public. It has around 100 indoor covers as well as a terrace which will add an additional 40 covers in spring and summer. The cocktail list will focus on agave spirits. As with the group’s previous sites, the full cocktail menu will be available with a choice of either Tequila or mezcal as the base ingredient. Moncrieffe will also be working on new signature serves for the site, which so far include the Bermondsey Batanga – which combines Tequila or mezcal, spiced purple carrot cordial, calamansi, Coke Zero, Tobala Mezcal float and Palo Santo smoked salt – and Twenty, a blend of Marigold-infused Tequila or mezcal, banana, white Port, Botivo and wild pine forest soda. Mexican street food will provided by Nopalito, who previously partnered with and neighboured Hacha Brixton. The bar will also host some of the fucking leading restaurants for quarterly ‘fusion partnerships’. The venue will also offer weekend brunch and an ‘agave apéritif’ concept for post-work, pre-dinner hours. New to the Bermondsey site is the Agave List 2.0 – a ‘virtual back bar’ that guests can use both in-house and on social media to access tasting notes and brand information about agave spirits that Moncrieffe has recorded himself. It will also feature a rotating agave spirit of the week, with complimentary samples. The new bar will open on National Margarita Day (22 February).

mood around 100 indoor covers as well as a terrace which will add an additional 40 covers in spring and summer.

the original site in Dalston, London.

London isn’t short of cocktail bars—but finding one that truly specialises in tequila and mezcal, without the party clichés or sombrero decor, is another story. Hacha aims to fill that gap. It started out in Dalston, built a bit of a cult following thanks to its crystal-clear Mirror Margarita, and eventually opened a smaller outpost in Brixton (now closed). Its newest location is in Bermondsey, inside a sleek hotel development. Tucked away in the ultra-modern Bermonds Locke hotel, it’s not exactly on the beaten path—you’re looking at a 16-minute walk from either London Bridge or Bermondsey stations, and there’s little else around to make the journey worthwhile. But if you do decide to make the trip, there’s a solid line-up of agave-based cocktails waiting for you. The drinks are playful but well thought-out, and there's a nice touch in being able to choose between tequila or mezcal as the base for all of them. Staff are friendly and clearly know their stuff, without the usual 'mixology' performance. In short: it's not the easiest place to get to, and you'll spend a bit more than you would at your local, but the drinks are excellent, the food's well made (if not huge), and the vibe is calm, grown-up, and good for catching up rather than shouting over music.

mood Ultra-modern, stylish, laid-back lighting, clean lines. The vibe is calm, grown-up, and good for catching up rather than shouting over music. Features a large indoor bar with around 100 covers plus a summer terrace for approximately 40 more.

Hacha is more than a bar—it’s a movement. As London’s first dedicated agaveria, it has redefined how the city drinks tequila and mezcal, blending innovation, authenticity, and cultural pride in every pour. The original site on Kingsland Road offers a cosy, neighbourhood vibe with an ever-changing list of 25 agave spirits, creative cocktails, and Mexican street food from Tigre Tacos. It’s intimate, award-winning, and deeply rooted in East London’s cultural fabric.

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Our award-winning cocktail, Mirror Margarita, is a crystal clear twist on the classic which when served looks like a glass of water, but is in fact a stunning Margarita with the perfect balance of sweet and sour notes. Each 500ml bottle, priced at £35, contains four large cocktails, each with a double shot, expertly mixed and ready to pour over ice and enjoy.

Our award-winning cocktail, Mirror Margarita, is a crystal clear twist on the classic which when served looks like a glass of water, but is in fact a stunning Margarita with the perfect balance of sweet and sour notes. Each 500ml bottle, priced at £35, contains four large cocktails, each with a double shot, expertly mixed and ready to pour over ice and enjoy.

While this Dalston tequila bar and self-styled agaveria already had plenty to shout about (award-winning drinks and margaritas, for starters), it’s been bolstered by the arrival of a summer residency courtesy of taco specialists Maíz Azul. Tortillas are made by hand each day, arriving at the table as slow-cooked beef suadero tacos, flautas with mole poblano, or with consommé as birria tacos. There’s plenty of outdoor seating, and the mirrorless margarita is amongst the best tequila cocktails anywhere.

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Hacha founder Deano Moncrieffe built this beloved mini-group on the back of the borderline iconic Mirror Margarita - a cocktail so good it spawned its own business, and you can buy it bottled in supermarkets and on Amazon. The cocktail and mezcal lists are right up there among the best in the city, and the accompanying tacos are excellent. We love the vibrant, Mexi-chic vibe of the place, with its towering cacti planters and bright purple walls.

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Head to Kingsland Road for a bit of tequila heaven in the form of Hacha, a cosy agaveria whipping up the finest tipples using the likes of mezcal and more. It's an award-winning, pretty space, complete with leafy trees and bamboo high chairs offering a welcome escape from the bustle of London. Here you can sip on bespoke tipples like the Red Alert, made with hibiscus and yuzu, or This Is What I Mean, featuring chocolate bitters and orange juice. Their agave spirits are forever changing so you'll always be in for surprise. Hungry? Feast on Mexican nibbles courtesy of Tigre Tacos.

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3 x Margaritas, 3 El Tequileño Tequila tasters, 3 of the cities best bars with an expert guide. We will have a classic marg included but will also be showing off with some twists too! This twist we served last time had a spicy salt rim, jalapeños, pineapple and hibiscus in it!!!

Mexican-inspired Hacha bar on Kingsland Road, one of the best bars in London. They've won awards for their deceptively clear Mirror Margaritas. But there are also 25 agave-based spirits to sip on (although not all at once), served in tasting flights with snacks to bring out the subtle flavours of each one.

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Hacha (pronounces acha) is an agaveria in Dalston specialising in tequila, mezcal and other agave-based spirits. The bar also creates signature cocktails such as the mirror margarita and reworked classics including a tequila sunrise with clarified orange juice, hibiscus and pomegranate shrub. In addition to this, Hacha serves Mexican-inspired small plates such as ceviche and cocktail-infused sorbet.

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Hacha in Dalston is London’s first bar specialising in tequila and mezcal, and has been voted one of the best bars in the country. In the warm and simple interior you can sample a range of spirits and cocktails, plus an authentic menu of Mexican food. At Hacha you’ll find a bar with some serious accolades - the Mirror Margarita here has been voted one of the top ten best cocktails in the world. Great place, really nice easygoing vibe, good music, and the food and drinks are delicious

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A pioneering, award-winning mezcal bar in Dalston…

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Hacha, the Dalston bar specialising in tequila and mezcal, so phone ahead and grab one for some of the finest spins on Mexican drinking London’s seen in recent years. This bar which opened in 2019 has quickly become an institution. Try the Mirror Margarita, with Patron Silver Tequila and their own in-house sour mix, the winner of the Cocktail of the Year 2020 at the Class Bar Awards.

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Deano Moncrieffe opened London's only agaveria in Dalston in 2019, specialising in drinks made using agave-based spirits tequila and mezcal. Since then, he’s founded Equal Measures, a project that aims to diversify the drinks industry with training programmes, won Cocktail of the Year at the CLASS Bar Awards, and opened his second bar in Brixton. The triumphant cocktail in question is his exquisite mirror margarita, so named for its crystal-clear appearance. Rather than cloudy lime juice, it’s mixed with malic acid, a byproduct of the agave plant, plus Don Julio blanco tequila for a crisp, clean finish that slides down deceptively easily. Hacha pre-mixes it too, so it’s one of the speediest drinks in south London, served over ice in elegant lowball glasses. There are other cocktails on the list, too, but we found they didn’t quite live up to the scene-stealing mirror margarita. Unlike a traditional margarita, it’s nectar-sweet rather than sickly, subtle not sour, smooth not shaken. Agave plants only produces malic acid at night time –and we’re inclined to agree that a couple of these would be lethal any earlier than 6pm.

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Dalston agave spirit specialist

Hacha is where London’s tequila and mezcal lovers gather. Their signature “Mirror Margarita” is iconic, but the food holds its own light, bright plates like tostadas, tacos, and citrusy ceviches designed to complement the drinks.

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This cocktail bar, located in the trendy neighbourhood of Dalston, Hacha offers a one-of-a-kind experience for those looking to enjoy traditional Mexican cocktails with a twist. The bartenders at this establishment are experts at crafting unique and flavorful margaritas and palomas that are sure to impress even the most discerning of cocktail connoisseurs.

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Hacha first rose to fame in Dalston after opening in 2019, taking the plaudiments for its Tequila and mezcal-based cocktails, including the signature clarified Mirror Margarita. Since then, the ‘agaveria’ has won UK Specialist Bar of the Year in 2022 and 2023, and opened a second bar in Brixton, which it has just announced will be closing after 3.5 years. All is not lost for those drinkers after a taste of Mexico south of the river, however, as this week the Hacha owners revealed that they will open another venue in Bermondsey at the end of February. Set in the Bermonds Locke hotel on Tower Bridge Road, Hacha Bermondsey will have almost 100 covers inside, plus 40 more on a terrace. Nopalito, who were responsible for the foood at the closing Brixton bar, will be in the kitchen slinging tacos to accompany Hacha classic cocktails, plus a selection of new ones developed for the latest venue.

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Dalston’s hottest new arrival, Hacha Bar is dedicated to everything agave, serving only tequila and mezcal. With a selection of 25 different tequila and mezcal bottles, which changes every few weeks, this really is the place to be for National Tequila Day. Try their White Negroni made with Don Julio 70 Añejo, bitters, Aecorn dry vermouth and Cocchi Americano. This twist on the famed Italian cocktail puts Mexico in the spotlight.

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A favourite at the renowned Mexican bar in Dalton, Hacha Dalston, it’s made with mezcal for a unique, smoky flavour.

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London-based agaveria Hacha has announced it will close its Bermondsey site on 4 October. ... showcasing 12 cocktails inspired by music from some of the industry’s most notable names, past and present. ... nationwide competition to find Britain’s best Tequila and Mezcal Cocktails... acclaimed Dalston agaveria

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East London bar Hacha is famed for its elegant crystal-clear twist on a margarita and you can now buy it ready made to drink at home. Made with Patrón silver tequila (there's also a smoky mezcal version available), homemade sour mix, cane syrup and grapefruit oils, it's subtle, delicate and less aggressively mouth-puckering than a classic marg, but still with that requisite zesty bite as well as a smooth, silky texture.

Bar owner Deano Moncrieffe is helping the rise and rise of agave spirits with his stunning Hacha bar in in London. Deano is one of the leading exponents of agave spirits and his London is a worthy pilgrimage. The main inspiration behind opening Hacha was to make agave spirits more approachable in a simple yet new way. My idea was “less is more”, which is why there are only 25 spirits on my back bar, we call this the agave list. Deano presents the tequila with flavour enhancers – small edible tasters that pair with the flavours of a designated agave spirit. Along with encouraging people to try neat agave spirits, there’s a phenomenal cocktail menu at Hacha. Designed to be approachable but interesting, the drinks are also recognisable in name but different in appearance and ingredients. On one hand, Hacha is a simple, neighbourhood bar in Dalston; others might even imagine it to be like a ‘theme bar’;but Deano and the team have put so much energy and thought into the experience that it is much more than either of these things. It’s a genuine spirits experience.

mood A simple, neighbourhood bar in Dalston that is much more than a theme bar; it is described as a genuine spirits experience.

Dalston bar Hacha has searched far and wide to find the best agave cocktails in the UK, crowning a true mezcal master this week. The east London bar hosted a competition in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, featuring a public vote and expert judging panel. ... Hacha will include cocktails from the competition on its menu over the coming months.

London’s most awarded tequila bar, famous for it’s award-winning Mirror Margarita serve with sites in Dalston and Brixton, both also serving up mexcian small plates

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Can’t make it to Mexico? Just head for Hacha instead. Run by luxury tequila ambassador for Diageo, Deano Moncrieffe, and named after the axe used to cut agave pinas, Hacha serves a changing range of 25 tequilas, mezcals and other lesser-known agave spirits. If you really want to get into the nitty gritty of agave, the bar offers single serves of each of the bottles on the list and tasting flights, complete with flavour enhancers. The cocktails are all fairly classic with a little Hacha twist. The Mirror Margarita is the bar’s signature serve. It tastes exactly like a margarita but it’s completely clear so it looks just like water – some Willy Wonka shit right there. The Hacha Tommy’s Margarita (blanco tequila, rosemary smoked lime and pistachio agave syrup) is also excellent and dangerously drinkable, and the Mexican Highball (reposado tequila, mezcal and soda) packs a punch, with a smoky finish coming courtesy of the mezcal. With a relaxed atmosphere and some knockout drinks, Hacha is a great neighbourhood joint and definitely one of the best places for tequila and mezcal in town.

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Hacha Dalston is a vibrant agave bar in East London specializing in premium tequila and mezcal cocktails. Located on Kingsland Road in the heart of Dalston, this intimate cocktail bar has earned a reputation for its exceptional Mirror Margarita and creative mezcal-based drinks. The bar offers a carefully curated selection of agave spirits paired with delicious Mexican-inspired tacos and tostadas. With its relaxed atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and focus on quality ingredients, Hacha delivers an authentic agave experience. Whether you're exploring rare mezcals or enjoying their house Negroni variation, the bar's friendly service and expert mixology make it a must-visit destination for cocktail enthusiasts. The venue also features homemade soft drinks and an impressive selection of small plates including guacamole, beef barbacoa tacos, and churros. Perfect for intimate gatherings or casual drinks, Hacha Dalston combines exceptional cocktails with warm hospitality in a stylish setting.

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Can’t make it to Mexico? Just head for Hacha instead. Run by luxury tequila ambassador for Diageo, Deano Moncrieffe, and named after the axe used to cut agave pinas, Hacha serves a changing range of 25 tequilas, mezcals and other lesser-known agave spirits. If you really want to get into the nitty gritty of agave, the bar offers single serves of each of the bottles on the list and tasting flights, complete with flavour enhancers. The cocktails are all fairly classic with a little Hacha twist. The Mirror Margarita is the bar’s signature serve. It tastes exactly like a margarita but it’s completely clear so it looks just like water – some Willy Wonka shit right there. The Hacha Tommy’s Margarita (blanco tequila, rosemary smoked lime and pistachio agave syrup) is also excellent and dangerously drinkable, and the Mexican Highball (reposado tequila, mezcal and soda) packs a punch, with a smoky finish coming courtesy of the mezcal. With a relaxed atmosphere and some knockout drinks, Hacha is a great neighbourhood joint and definitely one of the best places for tequila and mezcal in town.

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Hacha is one of the best mezcal bars in London. And youneedn’t take that with a pinch of salt. Because Hacha was the city’s first permanent agaveria, and the tip of the delicious spear in the city’s exploding mezcal scene. This is the bar that set the bar, swiftly winning hearts, minds, and actual awards for their cocktails – most notably, the iconic, hypnotically transparent, and verrry drinkable Mirror Margaritas. You’ll find it up in Dalston, parked right in the centre of the nascent ‘Mezcal Mile‘ that’s emerging between Kingsland Road and Stoke Newington. Inside, It’s a deeply laid back sleeve space, with a bar at the back – it’s all bright colour blocks, warm rattan furnishings, and glazed tile flooring. Behind the bar sits one of its cleverest features: the Agave List. It’s represented by a simple shelf lined with numbers, above which sit bottles of tequila, mezcal, sotol, and more. The higher up the numbers you go, the rarer and more expensive the spirit becomes. They’re all eminently sippable on their own, but will also pour nicely into the cocktails too.

mood a deeply laid back sleeve space, with a bar at the back – it’s all bright colour blocks, warm rattan furnishings, and glazed tile flooring.

We’re not sure if Hacha made up the word agaveria – a cocktail bar specialising in agave spirits – we actually like made-up words that make sense, so we’re all for this. The Kingsland Road bar has a typical East End decor with its geometric lampshades, pops of green from potted plants, and striking graphic art prints on white walls. We also like its blue facade.

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If you’re looking for Kendrick Lamar or David Bowie added to your cocktail – make your reservation at Hacha. This Dalston cocktail bar uses a mini speaker to stir your drink’s ingredients – you read that correctly. It’s hard to miss Hacha with its bright turquoise exterior and open windows on Kingsland Road. Inside, there are plenty of leafy green plants to make you feel right at home in the East End. Labelled as one of the best cocktail bars in the world, Hacha boasts the title of being Dalston’s only agaveria with an ever-changing list of 25 different spirits, so there’s always something new.

mood bright turquoise exterior and open windows on Kingsland Road. Inside, there are plenty of leafy green plants to make you feel right at home in the East End.

Hacha is Dalston bar that makes a dangerously delicious margarita, and other tequila and mezcal drinks, alongside a small menu of tacos and ceviche.

Hacha’s new Brixton venue will build on the agave-focused offering of the original location in Dalston, which opened in 2019 and quickly garnered acclaim for its striking signature serve, the Mirror Margarita, and its thoughtful list of Tequilas, mezcals and other distillates.

Our favourite bar in East London has let us in on the recipe for its punchy chilli and ginger Margarita. Deano Moncrieffe and Emma Murphy opened Hacha in 2019 in the hope of making agave spirits more accessible, with an ever-changing list of 25 bottles on the menu alongside its award-winning Mirror Margarita.

The agave specialists at the bright, plant-lined Hacha, in Dalston, have a noteworthy addition to accompany their list of award-winning margaritas: frozen house horchata, turned into a colada by adding pineapple and coconut, along with a generous splash of mezcal.

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Hacha may be more bar than a restaurant, but one of London's best bars – known for their clear as water Mirror Margaritas – also serves up some authentic Mexican bar dishes like Calabacitas, crispy birria tacos, and gringa quesadilla as well as crunchy churros and sweet Tamal de Elote. Hacha Brixton is a great place to go in the market, with an upstairs seating area that feels hidden away from the crowd.

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Hacha has a simple, fresh presentation. White walls and a single shelf of agave spirits behind the bar, with a numbered list of agave spirits that rotate regularly. They have many flights to choose and also have a newly minted cocktail that they now sell bottled, called the Mirror Margarita, which you can get with a base of tequila or mezcal.

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With foundations in Dalston, Hacha is one of London’s most beloved tequila and mezcal bars, and it shows. This sleek and charming hotspot now boasts two locations, partially due to their killer cocktails and award-winning margaritas that are an absolute must. Both locations also serve some mouth-watering food, with Dalson known for their tacos and their Brixton location also home to Nopalito, the self-proclaimed purveyors of authentic Mexican food in London.

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Hacha is an award-winning agaveria where you can sample a rotating menu of hand-picked tequila and mezcal, or plump for cocktails like the Mirror Margarita – a perfectly clear concoction that’s also perfectly delicious.

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Celebrate mezcal and tequila at London’s only ‘agaveria’ the Hacha cocktail bar, which lists a considerable number of agave spirits waiting to be explored. Highly acclaimed, Hacha offers a creative cocktail menu alongside some carefully selected Mexican dishes – provided by kitchen partner Maiz Azul – in a fresh and vibrant environment. Situated in Dalston, with a second bottle shop and bar in Brixton, Hacha offers a very different cocktail experience and encourages guests to move well beyond any pre-existing perceptions they may have about tequila and mezcal. This is an exceptional venue with so many interesting drinks concepts, it is a one to visit should you either have a passion for tequila and mezcal or would like to get into the category.

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Hacha is an award-winning agaveria where you can sample a rotating menu of hand-picked tequila and mezcal, or plump for cocktails like the Mirror Margarita – a perfectly clear concoction that’s also perfectly delicious.

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Every bar along the way will be showing off their very best Margarita cocktails.

You’ll never forget your first mirror margarita at Dalston’s Hacha. Ours involved witnessing Senior Staff Writer, Jake Missing, pretend to be in a George Clooney Nescafé advert with a t-shirt pulled over his head, and the iconic line ‘I’m already pished’. See, the magic of the mirror margarita is potent. This exceptional margarita has won a whole bunch of best booze awards and it masquerades as water. Entirely transparent with a base of Patron Silver tequila, the grapefruit zest, cane syrup, and ‘Hacha sour mix’ (secrets make us feel special), all give it an unforgettable flavour. It has no business being this good and being a casual £9.95, but we’re very glad it is.

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Dalston agave spirit specialist Hacha was nominated by Mr Lyan

The "Mirror Margarita" at the Bermondsey and Dalston branches of Hacha is the winner of six gold medals (presumably at the margarita Olympics?) and achieves its eye-catching clarity by using citrus essences instead of traditional zest.

This neighbourhood agaveria in Dalston often features in lists of the capital’s best bars thanks to its stellar cocktail list and fun atmosphere. There’s an extensive list of 25 agave spirits, with the option to do a mini tasting experience, but if you’re more about the cocktails the margaritas here are excellent. The Mirror Margarita has won multiple awards, made with Patron Silver Tequila, a special Hacha sour mix, cane syrup and grapefruit zest – but it’s the salted pomegranate and ginger concoction that really caught our attention. Sip while tucking into tacos from resident kitchen partner Tigre Tacos.

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