"Getting completely mortal isn’t top of everyone’s birthday list. That said, if it is top of yours, then you want to think about going to Night Tales. This Hackney Central terrace bar and club is the cause of many next day apologies. Tables are available for six to 12 people or you can go all Love Island on it and book a VIP booth for 10 or more people. It’s open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays which probably isn’t for the best, but you're only [insert age here] once." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna