Medicine, Shoreditch
Another new bar for Shoreditch, which has got off to a bit of a flyer with DJ appearances from Jon Carter, David Holmes and Norman Cook. It's basically a pretty standard bar/club/grill over two floors with a reasonably sized dancefloor and a surprisingly affordable bar.

Some nice decor, but we think those canvases surrounding the dancefloor wont last too long before someone spills beer all over them or stubs a cigarette into them. Also, be wary of paying punters being made to wait for hours on end while the guest list schmoozers waltz straight in. It's generally free entry, though there may be a £5 charge after 10pm at the weekend.

89 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch
020 77395173
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Website: www.medicinebar.net

Also at 181 Upper St, Islington N1 (020 7704 9536)