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69 Colebrooke Row
Cocktail Bar and Lounge££££
Islington, London
"... Order the Lime Plus+, Dry Martini, Spitfire ... All great, even a simple..."(5 Tips)
"Prairie oyster, martini and a Manhattan were great."(4 Tips)
"Great intimate speakeasy experimental cocktails and distilled drinks"(7 Tips)
"Tony Conigliaro’s seminal north London location"(4 Tips)
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Aniruddha MandkeJanuary 1, 2019Do reserve your place in advance. Highly recommended for date night. Cocktails are superior. Their cheese collection is brilliant. Staff is warm and friendly. Must visit place in London.
Carol BurnierNovember 18, 2013Delicious tiny cocktail bar. An immediate favorite. Had a fantastic Whisky Sour and the service was impeccable. The bar was crowded but they manage to find a place for us, at the piano!
Slynky CatApril 24, 2018My favourite cocktail. The Santeria. Smoky and interesting, smells amazing - tastes as good as it smells, try it. Beautiful but deadly. Definitely a cocktail you won’t forget.
Angela LiuNovember 9, 2019Brilliant cocktails and great service - the waiters would make sure you like the cocktail
hello_emilyJuly 28, 2017Really special little cocktail bar. Best to book - I have loved everything I've ever tasted here and the waiters are all lovely too. Like a little speakeasy off Essex Road.- Slynky CatApril 24, 2018Certainly the most goth cocktail ever - frankincense, patchouli, jasmine and pink pepper. Tastes good but you can tell it is deadly, also it comes in. TINY glass.
Bernardo PintoJuly 1, 2015The absolutely delicious Woodland Martini isn't on the list, but worth asking for. Try their weird spirits, distilled in London from Mediterranean herbs, rocks and perfume ingredients.
Sit at the bar and chat to the bartenders while you watch them at work. Precision cocktail making in great glassware. Staff are excellent and very knowledgeable for recommendations.
Kadu KingaMarch 7, 2015So charming place, takes you back in time. Exelent cocktails selection, amazing glassware and friendly stuff. I just love the consept. Smart and classy. Well done
Michael WozniakNovember 21, 2021It used to be my favourite cocktail bars in London. In 2021 they switched half of the cocktails to preprepared ones. No more free appetiser cocktail. Prices went up though. A little disappointing.
KatBooApril 27, 2017Possibly amongst the best quality cocktails in London. Interesting without just being gimmicky. It's TINY though, so be sure to book a table.
JP Hastings-SpitalMay 24, 2012It's definitely intimate - there's only 10 small tables - but that is definitely part of its charm. Excellent waitress, tasty & unusual cocktails. Well worth a visit! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more- Utku CanAugust 6, 2014Look out for a lantern on 69 Colebrooke Row and step into the laboratory of the cocktail legend himself, Tony Conigliaro. You can't help but appreciate the dedication to the craft at this bar.
- Ross WSJanuary 16, 2017A veteran of five World’s 50 Best Bars lists, Tony Conigliaro’s seminal north London location remains one of the must-see bars in the capital.
Great cocktails, but if you show up without a reservation they'll seat you on the stairs of shame. They usually find you a table after about 15 mins in my experience, provided its not too busy.
David HallJune 3, 2016Superb cocktails! Well worth a visit if you value mixology and expertly crafted booze. Their cocktails / spirit masterclasses are also 10/10
FunmiOctober 14, 2013Got a free cocktail, a "Prairie Oyster" - tomato yolk, vodka, sherry, shallots, pepper, celery salt & herbs - served like an oyster. Not something I would usually try, but it was absolutely delicious.- Joely TennantApril 28, 2017The deconstructed Bloody Mary is fantastic! Recommend booking a seat though as the bar is rather small.
Ruby HuangAugust 31, 2017All's great. Bartenders are professional and the live music is wonderful. Meet great travellers/ locals here.
BC OOctober 28, 2018Cocktails are great and the staff there also are great. Get a negroni and ask for recommendations. You won’t regret it!
Joanna FlammNovember 29, 2014Make a booking or you'll end up drinking your delicious cocktail on the stairs. Don't worry; you'll have a great view of the pianist.
Alexander Fergusson-CooperMay 29, 2013Two absolute musts on the menu: Woodland Martini and Terroir. Try to sit at the bar, the interaction with the mixologists just add to the whole enjoyment of the place.
David RosenbergMarch 24, 2014There's only one way to go at a place this good. First order something from the menu. Drink it. Then order your favourite cocktail. Drink that. Then order whichever your preferred again. Prost.
Ministry of WaxingSeptember 23, 2013Tucked away off Essex Road, 69 Colebrooke Row bears an impressive pedigree. It’s the tiny flagship of bar supremo Tony Conigliaro, noted for his dedication to the art of the mixed drink
Lisa HaywardApril 26, 2015Attended the cocktail masterclass and the staff were fabulous and every cocktail was perfect. Will go back for drinks one evening.
hotel.infoJuly 28, 2011This is a small, funky & intimate bar with a unique list of cocktails (£8.50/cocktail) served to you by chic waitresses and bartenders wearing white lab coats...Drinks (8/10); Value (7/10); Atmosphe Read more
RoyDecember 2, 2016The menu constantly changes but if you're a whiskey/rye/bourbon drinker, get the Rye on Rye if it's still on the menu!
Charlotte MaguierSeptember 9, 2016A little gem in the Angel area. Staff are very professional and cocktails delicious. Booking advised as it really is tiny!
Sadia RahmanNovember 28, 2015Everything! The staff will always help you with suggestions if you're lost on what to order and have a particular taste in mind- Will ClarkJanuary 31, 2016The cocktails were fantastic. Prairie oyster, martini and a Manhattan were great.
Surface MagazineApril 22, 2016For the unadulterated experience head to 69 Colebrooke Row in Islington; the 1950s film noir vibe conceived by Allies Design is punctuated with an onsite pianist. Read more
Time Out LondonMay 2, 2012An intimate space in which to enjoy pristine cocktails mixed with quiet ceremony by the elegantly bow-tied owner, Tony Conigliaro. Read more
Selda YıldırımNovember 29, 2016Great cocktails and nice atmosphere in company with a guy playing piano. Definitely you need a reservation though.
Open Air PublishingApril 16, 2012Try the "Death in Venice"-- Campari, absinthe, prosecco with a twist. Now you can replicate this cocktail at home. Find the recipe in "Speakeasy Cocktails" for iPads. http://bit.ly/foursq_cocktails"- Ministry of WaxingApril 26, 2012Small and delightfully 1920’s vintage. If you dress according to the theme, you’ll soon be chatting away with a stranger, sipping a fabulous Dry Martini and enjoying the exceptional service.
Cyndie Da RochaMay 4, 2018Reminded me of Termini. Welcoming staff, original and affordable cocktails.
Wesley A'HarrahJanuary 31, 2018Great for dates and 2-person hangs. Show up before 10pm or make sure you call and see if there’s a queue!
Michael HadwinSeptember 17, 2014Classy old school cocktail bar. Nice amuse bouche deconstructed Bloody Mary and a smokey Old Fashioned served well.
Open Air PublishingApril 24, 2012Try the "Death in Venice"-- campari, absinthe, prosecco with a twist. You can replicate this cocktail at home. Find the recipe in "Speakeasy Cocktails" for iPads. http://oapub.co/c48b46af
Addie ChinnAugust 14, 2011Aperol galore! Book a table or a spot at the bar and work through the Dirty Martini and of course the Liquorice Whisky Sour! Favourite bar in town.
James GoochOctober 3, 2017Beautiful cocktails that are a bit different and friendly, attentive service. Highly recommended.
ZuzApril 16, 2016Very intimate and elegant. Come here with a date. If feeling adventurous order oyster prairie
Sam GarsonMarch 9, 2018Tiny but delicious cocktails and attention to detail. Also, beautiful live piano jazz.- Glenfiddich Mark .February 23, 2012A usual haunt for the DW team, we love the speakeasy (if less than easy to find )style. Don't take a crowd, compact & bijou is the way forward.
Ksenia V.May 28, 2018Amazing Bellini and many others! Wonderful staff and snacks are very tasty indeed.
Nanda SandhuJanuary 7, 2016Gorgeous minimal cocktails with only a few ingredients. Not over the top but very delicious.
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Cocktail bar
Award winning Cocktail bar down a back street of London
Award Winning Cocktail bar down a back street of London
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Thu
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
+44 7540 528593
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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