"From births to break-ups, if EastEnders has taught us anything, it’s that bars are the perfect venue for a dramatic moment. Gibney’s, an Irish bar in Old Street, is dimly lit so if you do manage to squeeze out a few tears (the Oscar is in the post), the people across from you will never know. It’s also an incredibly friendly spot which makes it ideal for shooing your (now) ex partner away and making friends with the regulars. And, if the break-up is leaving a bad taste in your mouth, just take another sip of your pint—the Guinness here is some of the best in London. " - jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak