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Nightjar

7.0Friend Score / 10

#16 of 20 Bars & Nightlife in London

$$$
Known forspeakeasycocktail barlive musicShoreditch
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A basement speakeasy on City Road with no sign on the door, live jazz most nights, and a cocktail menu structured by era — Prohibition, Post-War, and beyond. The drinks are elaborate, theatrical, and genuinely delicious; the smoked or garnished presentations are Instagram-worthy without feeling gimmicky. Reservations are essential and there's a minimum spend, but the experience justifies both.

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Price$$$
Phone020 3345 5152
Websitebarnightjar.com
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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Friend Score

7.0/10
  • Value6.5
  • iconic7.0
  • excellence9.0
  • Crowd level7.0
  • Authenticity8.0
  • Accessibility7.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.