By the Bridge Cafe (BTB Cafe)

Perched right on a bridge over the Regent's Canal in Haggerston, this cafe-bar comes with terrace tables looking out over the moored boats and towpath below. Days here run long — all-day brunch and bagels in the morning, then burgers, cocktails and draught as the evening rolls in, with happy hour from 6 to 9, live football on the screens and doors open until 1.30am on Friday and Saturday nights. Dogs are welcome, the entrance is step-free, and with a 4.4 rating from over 600 reviews, it's clearly a favourite spot along the canal.