Nightjar london

Sited in a secluded basement in Shoreditch , this subterranean bar offers inventive drinks and a soothing soundtrack of live swing, blues and jazz music. Sip on stellar cocktails served in tins while soaking up the s atmosphere: think candlelit tables, banquette seating, table service and soft lighting. On the menu is an extensive range of pre-prohibition, prohibition, post-war, non-alcoholic, signature and sharing cocktails, as well as a wide choice of champagne, beer, wine, cider and soft drinks.

Nightjar is open Sunday to Wednesday from 6pm to 1am, Thursday until 2am, and Friday to Saturday until 3am. Find out how to become a Partner to enhance your listing and access other benefits. Follow the coronavirus guidance for London. COVID information. Nightjar in Shoreditch. Image courtesy of Rebecca Little. The latter popped onto our table in a giant conch shell that was something of a challenge to drink out of. Portions are on the small size — which is a bit disappointing.

So far, so good right? Nightjar bar is a flawless option for a cocktail-fuelled night out? Not quite. There are two things that let it down: lack of space and the blanket cover charge after 9pm.

They were clearly on their first date and it was a car crash in slow-mo. Each attempt at conversation slowly withered under the fierce glare of what I can only imagine was the awkwardness of finding yourself on a first date with five people — one willing participant and four people doing their best not to listen but unable to help themselves anyway. Nightjar doubles up as one of the best jazz bars in Shoreditch and having live music is one of the things that really sets it apart.

But what about say… a situation where you have pretty much zero chance of hearing the music from your seat? Yep, you guessed it. Cover charge still applies. Looking for a quieter alternative? Love This? Save and Share! Share Tweet Pin Email.