Head below street level near Old Street into Nightjarâs elegant, lowâlit cocktail loungeâa true homage to Prohibitionâera glamour. Decorated with pressedâtin ceilings, dark wood paneling and dim candlelight, it banishes the hustle above into another world. Operated by pioneers of the Paris cocktail revolution, Nightjar offers a creative menu split into erasâPreâProhibition, Prohibition and PostâWarâfeaturing riffs on classics with unique touches like peanutâbutter ice cubes and Cornflake smoke. Itâs cocktail theatre with substance: vintage spirits, floral garnishes, rare ingredients and bold presentations that taste as good as they look. There's seating onlyâno standing roomâand a strict booking policy: if you arrive late, expect to lose your table after 15âŻminutes. Live jazz, blues or swing starts nightly around 9âŻpm (or earlier on Sundays), with cover charges varying by day. Between Monday and Wednesday, music is often free; later in the week, expect a modest perâperson fee. Light bites complement the drinks: smoked nuts, olives, croquettes, ham & cheese boards among others. The staff are skilled cocktail puristsâprofessional, knowledgeable and unflappable. Whether youâre here to unwind after work, enjoy a date night, or soak up lateânight live music in a refined setting, Nightjar remains one of Londonâs most iconic cocktail destinationsâconsistently ranked among the Worldâs 50 Best Bars.
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