Colebrooke Row (The Bar With No Name)
Tucked away on Islington's Colebrooke Row, The Bar With No Nameâsimply known by its addressâdelivers a sleek, vintage-style retreat where mixology meets alchemy. The entrance is unmarked, save for a subtle martini awning, and once inside, you're enveloped in a space that feels both cozy and cinematic, rich with dark elegance and a pervasive jazzâage aesthetic. Under Tony Conigliaro's inventive stewardship, this intimate bar combines a labâinspired ethos with accessible style. Many ingredients are crafted at the nearby Drink Factoryâthink lapsang tea syrup, paprika bitters, and rhubarb cordialsâwhich elevate each cocktail without sacrificing flavor or finesse. The drink list is both playful and precise. Favorites like the âDeath in Veniceâ (Campari, grapefruit bitters, prosecco, orange twist) or âButter & Hay Kirâ (Butter & Hay Vodka, Perrier-JouĂ«t Grand Brut) strike a balance between theatrical creativity and cocktail tradition. One of the lab's more theatrical creations, the âPrairie Oyster,â offers spherified tomato yolk with horseradish vodka, Oloroso sherry, Worcestershire, and oyster leafâfor those up for wizardry with their drinks. The ambiance is quietly luxurious: low lighting, rich-toned seating, pressedâtin ceilings, and attentive bartenders in smart labâcoat attire who recommend offâmenu concoctions when asked. Live musicâwhether a house pianist or Thursday bandsâkeeps the mood intimate and dynamic. Beyond cocktails, the bar serves small platesâmini saucisson, anchovies on focaccia, cheese boardsâto nibble alongside your drink. Cocktail enthusiasts can deepen their knowledge through masterclasses offered onsite. For a night out that merges quiet elegance, creative drinks, and cozy intimacyâand rewards those who beat the crowdsâColebrooke Row stands apart.
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