"Never underestimate the power of candlelight and vinyl—we’re pretty sure that without that hot combo, none of us would have been conceived. Moving swiftly on, Equal Parts is a classy bar on Hackney Road that exudes charm. Kind of like you after you’ve had one of their expert Negronis. The lighting is flattering, the vinyl will prompt some casual music chat, and the room is lively enough that no one will overhear you asking about your date’s f*cked up siblings." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna