Nightjar

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  swissguyflying

  ·2 months ago

  “Great place with good cocktails, great atmosphere with wonderful live music and nice staff. Highly recommend to try their cocktails and enjoy the live music.”

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  Nadia B

  ·2 months ago

  “Absolutely excited visiting London from Nevada , USA . This place beats all speakeasy’s ive been to . What an experience! We made RsVP for our anniversary , and were given complimentary drinks! They were delicious . I cannot wait to come visit again! Thank you London!”

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  Eddie Nieves

  ·2 months ago

  “The quintessenial London speakeasy. Perfect blend of aesthetic, slightly sophisticated charm, food and of course COCKTAILS! In addition to classics and their interpretations there are experiments on the menu, clearly laid out for your palate. Excellent service to boot. If you're hungry and/or need some food to absorb that second cocktail 😬 the sandwiches are delicious.”

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  Rafał Nowak

  ·2 months ago

  “An unforgettable experience at The Nightjar! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was absolutely magical – elegant, intimate, and full of character. The cocktails were outstanding, beautifully presented, and unlike anything we’ve had before. A very special thank you to Luana, who made our evening truly exceptional. She was incredibly warm, attentive, professional, and genuinely caring. Her recommendations were perfect, and her friendly personality made us feel so welcome throughout the entire evening. Excellent service, amazing drinks, and a unique atmosphere – everything was simply perfect. We will definitely be back and highly recommend The Nightjar to anyone looking for a memorable night out. Thank you, Luana, for making our visit so special! 😁😁😁”

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  Diana Dorantes

  ·3 months ago

  “Loved the experience, music was fantastic and very good drinks, atmosphere on top- very good place for a nice evening in London”

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  Yvie

  ·3 months ago

  “First time visiting Nightjar, and although it's on the main road, it's surprisingly difficult to find. There's no obvious signage—just a small plaque on the door. If you're looking for it, it's right next to KFC. I recognised the doorman from one of Nightjar's Instagram videos, so I knew I was in the right place. We'd booked a table for two because we both enjoy jazz and wanted to try somewhere different. My friend arrived about five minutes before me and was shown downstairs straight away. When I arrived, I confirmed the booking name and the doorman acknowledged that my friend had already gone in. Despite that, I was asked to wait outside for around three minutes while they confirmed there was still a table available and that I wasn't an unexpected third guest. It felt a little unnecessary and wasn't the best first impression. Once I was allowed in, I mentioned my disappointment to the host downstairs. She apologised and explained that she hadn't been able to hear the doorman properly, which caused the delay. Fair enough, but it did take away from the welcome. The venue itself is quirky, intimate, and has a lovely 1940s vibe. It was comfortably busy on a Saturday without feeling overcrowded, and the air conditioning made it a pleasant place to spend the evening. The only downside is the washroom—it's very small, so it's very much a one-in, one-out situation although there 2 toilet. The cocktail presentation is fantastic, with some really creative glassware and garnishes. Unfortunately, the drinks themselves didn't quite live up to the presentation. I tried the Harvey Wallbanger, which tasted a little like watered-down vodka, although the tiny surfer decoration was a fun touch. I also had the Heal Me Up, which was much sweeter and syrupy but still nothing particularly memorable. My friend ordered the Old Cuban and the Inca, and the verdict was simply, "They're okay." The live music was the main reason we visited. The performers had great chemistry. Out of the five songs they performed, the Cuban number was by far the highlight for us—it had such great energy that I genuinely wanted to get up and dance. I just wish more of the set had that same spark. Overall, Nightjar has a beautiful, intimate atmosphere that's great for a date or a relaxed evening with friends. However, for a venue that's known for live jazz, I expected the music and cocktails to leave a stronger impression. The average cocktails, and disappointing arrival experience mean it's not somewhere I'd choose to return to.”

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  Chelsea Zhu

  ·3 months ago

  “The drinks were good and creative. However we were completely scammed by one of the servers - he insisted someone from our group ordered an affogato, when in reality nobody did. It was charged to our table anyway. We were a large group and some of us had left early, so to avoid a hassle we paid for it based on his persistence. Whether this was an honest mistake or something intentional is not clear, but nonetheless this has soured our experience of the place.”

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  Andreas Grønnevik

  ·3 months ago

  “We had so much fun. Exellent service, best cocktails and great entertainment.”

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  Phillipa Lakidi

  ·3 months ago

  “Attended on a Sunday night 20 mins after opening. Italian bartender very welcoming. Very knowledgable and able to advise on best cocktails suited to your liking. Bought 2 cocktails, around 14£ each, great night.”

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  Jillian Witt

  ·3 months ago

  “Amazing space to enjoy some special cocktails, wonderful speakeasy vibes, and brilliant, atmospheric live music. Wonderful night. Been here before a few times, will definitely visit again! Special mention to Guiseppe, fantastic service with a smile.”