Oriole

Oriole is a renowned subterranean cocktail bar and restaurant nestled in Covent Garden’s St Martin’s Courtyard. Launched permanently in late 2024 by the team behind Nightjar and Bar Swift, it combines plush design, inventive drinking and live music for a truly immersive night out. The venue sprawls across two floors with distinct characters: upstairs the Bamboo Bar welcomes walk-ins from 3 pm with aperitivo‑style cocktails, draught serves, and small plates in a refined, cherry‑red banquette setting. Downstairs, the main restaurant cocoon is a dimly lit tropical oasis framed by bamboo ceilings, cabinets of curios from around the world, and glowing palm murals—all orbiting a grand piano where nightly live music (jazz, blues, world) sets the tone. The cocktail menu is a curated global odyssey, divided into Old World, The Orient and New World—featuring signature serves like Cities of the Plain, Peranakan Fizz and the Lucknow Cocktail, blending rare ingredients, theatrical presentation, and storytelling. Small‑plate food (Nikkei‑Latin American fusion) elevates the experience, with dishes like hamachi tiradito, green curry ice cream with pumpkin, and tres leches dessert—all artfully prepared by Chef Gustavo Giallonardo. Evenings (Wednesday–Saturday) are alive with music-led experiences: live sets from £6–£12 cover charge support the musicians directly and create a richly atmospheric night out at Oriole. Elegant, theatrical, and meticulously executed, Oriole delivers craft cocktails, elevated food and live music in a design-led setting that transports you globally while staying rooted in London’s best.