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Cocktail Bar££££
Hackney, London
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9.2/10
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    Mandy
    "... cocktails, like the tokyo collins."(5 Tips)
    Brad T.
    "A great cocktail both on and off menu."(7 Tips)
    Daniella L.
    "... in the heart of Hoxton Square."(3 Tips)
    Arnau B.
    "Great cocktails, cozy, not too big, good music..."(8 Tips)
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  • O L.heart icon on user image
    O LSeptember 24, 2016
    Great for dates - super cosy and amazing cocktails. Make sure you book
  • Gleren M.
    Gleren MeneghinJuly 22, 2017
    They truly deserve their spot in the top 5 best cocktail bars in the world.
  • Arthur M.heart icon on user image
    Arthur MitchellApril 13, 2022
    Interesting and flavorful libations in a quiet and quaint basement speakeasy.
  • Nathaniel G.heart icon on user image
    Nathaniel GiraitisMay 30, 2016
    Reserve a table in advance for a cozy nook. Otherwise mix it up at the bar.
  • Laura K.
    Laura KingOctober 9, 2012
    They are serving some special cocktails and have a special guest coming over later in the evening. They only hold tables for 15 minutes form the reservation time. Read more
  • Mumuheart icon on user image
    MumuMarch 8, 2019
    Cozy little place. Ordered a Bamboo and loved it.
  • Monica D.heart icon on user image
    Monica DesaiMay 27, 2018
    The mayflower is a sneaky rendition of a gin fizz - and the vibes here are great
  • Andrea P.heart icon on user image
    Andrea PeñareteNovember 3, 2015
    Great atmosphere! The cocktails can be personalised depending on your taste love it!
  • Phil H.heart icon on user image
    Phil HSeptember 6, 2016
    The best place to drink in London.
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ByrnesJanuary 27, 2016
    Go for the PBR Flip; it contains no actual PBR, and is a creamy, eggy badass of a beverage.
  • Daniella L.
    Daniella LeborAugust 14, 2015
    An underground candle-lit cocktail cornucopia in the heart of Hoxton Square.
  • Bernardo P.heart icon on user image
    Bernardo PintoApril 21, 2013
    Shit top quality drinks. Try Jerezana or Toronto or whatever feels right - everything is great.
  • Stephen K.
    Stephen KappMay 18, 2014
    Great little bar in East London.. Menu us short but the bartender knows his stuff..
  • dtmcoheart icon on user image
    dtmcoOctober 12, 2015
    Great place to grab a cocktail and the bar staff are extremely helpful, if not a little psychic…
  • Arnau B.heart icon on user image
    Arnau BronsomsOctober 5, 2015
    Great cocktails, cozy, not too big, good music...
  • Ross W.
    Ross WSSeptember 4, 2016
    Winner of "Best International Cocktail Bar" in the Spirited Awards (July 2016)
  • Oliver S.heart icon on user image
    Oliver ShreeveOctober 25, 2014
    Nice and dark cocktail bar. The darkness comes in handy if you want a quick nap
  • Keti C.heart icon on user image
    Keti ChokheliApril 24, 2017
    The Best cocktails you can have here ❤️🙃
  • Fernanda G.heart icon on user image
    Fernanda GasparinOctober 19, 2014
    Nice cocktails and cool vibe. Perfect for a date night
  • Nabilheart icon on user image
    NabilDecember 19, 2019
    Randomly select any drink on the menu, you’ll not be disappointed
  • Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    Go for cocktails! They are very good here! Read more
  • Tim O. O.heart icon on user image
    Tim O. OFebruary 27, 2020
    Brilliant atmosphere and delicious drinks!
  • Alex B.heart icon on user image
    Alex BurnsJuly 9, 2017
    Really lovely selection of cocktails,friendly table service
  • Ali B.heart icon on user image
    Ali BDecember 19, 2016
    Great little cocktail bar - lovely staff and super cosy.
  • Yasmin E.heart icon on user image
    Yasmin EssalmiDecember 23, 2015
    A sexy candlelit basement bar with cocktails to die for👌🏽
  • Tsykiheart icon on user image
    TsykiMay 14, 2017
    What a lovely little gem. Ask to be surprised.
  • Jade A.heart icon on user image
    Jade AtkinsOctober 23, 2019
    The Tokyo Collins and the howler. Do it!
  • Milky
    MilkyOctober 19, 2012
    Lovely place for cocktails, little difficult to find, but worth it!
  • Dimitra E.heart icon on user image
    Dimitra EvangelouNovember 23, 2018
    Great cocktails and nice atmosphere!
  • Iain M.heart icon on user image
    Iain MullanAugust 2, 2017
    Instant hit. Friendly, cosy, unpretentious.
  • Катерина Г.
    Good celery sour! If your are not into sweeeet drinks
  • Kopernikusheart icon on user image
    KopernikusSeptember 21, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Great atmosphere, drinks and music
  • Cyndie D.heart icon on user image
    Cyndie Da RochaMay 30, 2018
    Simple and effortlessly cool. Staff is cool.
  • Deborah P.
    Deborah PuiggaliAugust 2, 2016
    Fantastic cocktails!
  • H B.
    H BombNovember 4, 2012
    If you like rum ask for a Chicago Fizz. Not on the menu but a good addition to any evening.
  • Devin H.heart icon on user image
    Devin HuntAugust 11, 2014
    Treat the menu like a suggestion. Order whatever your heart desires.
  • Anjali R.
    Anjali RamachandranSeptember 4, 2012
    The Kampaloma Soda and Mikey Rivers cocktails are highly recommended!
  • Matt M.heart icon on user image
    Matt MitgangDecember 1, 2017
    Spectacular basement cocktail bar.
  • Sarah K.heart icon on user image
    Sarah KingJuly 23, 2014
    Order the jerezana for an amazing cocktail!
  • ONtheRA P.
    ONtheRA PospichalFebruary 2, 2012
    Dont be shy and speak with bartenders. This place makes u relax, highly recommended!!!!
  • Johannesheart icon on user image
    JohannesApril 18, 2016
    Yay, really nice cocktail bar. Might need to queue though 😁
  • Sıla B.heart icon on user image
    Sıla BozokAugust 30, 2015
    The Secretary and Tokyo Collins are quite good
  • Rob D.
    Rob DunneSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask the bar tenders about sharp and dapper! Get yourself looking neat and tidy. Get involved.
  • Andy B.heart icon on user image
    Andy BirdJune 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    ask the barman for the Royal Bermuda Yacht cocktail... not on the menu, might be soon ;)
  • Y Y.heart icon on user image
    Y YJanuary 8, 2018
    The perfect storm
  • Tony P.heart icon on user image
    Tony P.September 24, 2015
    If you like la Louisiana - try Chapter 1.
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HigginsMay 10, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    Excellent cocktails!
  • Chetan P.heart icon on user image
    Chetan PhalakAugust 15, 2014
    Great cocktails & ambience
  • lisa S.heart icon on user image
    lisa SJuly 12, 2015
    Try 'The Secretary':)
  • Grouper
    GrouperApril 11, 2014
    simple basement bar, delectable cocktails.
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