
Tonight Josephine - Waterloo
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About Tonight Josephine - Waterloo
Tonight Josephine Waterloo is a cocktail bar on Waterloo Rd built around bottomless brunch, with the room laid out so every seat has a view of the live drag queen performances that run the show. Games including darts, karaoke, and snooker fill out the rest of the space, and a private room is available for groups. The food menu runs to pizza, and the bar pours drinks such as the Blueberry Kiss cocktail. Evenings shift toward loud music and a DJ, with dancing on the floor. The bar operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Staff on site include security who assist guests as needed, such as helping an older visitor up and down the stairs.
Good to know
“Tonight Josephine Waterloo is the ultimate party haven, with feathered pink ceilings, sassy interiors, and unrivalled late-night vibes.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, loud music, drag queen performers and blueberry kiss cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, loud music, drag queen performers and blueberry kiss cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch draws the most attention, with reviewers repeatedly praising the entertainment built into it, drag queens performing at one, "hosts" and staff keeping glasses full at another. Close behind, several single out specific cocktails, including blueberry kiss cocktails one reviewer called unbelievable, and the DJ and dancing that filled the bar for another. Food comes up too, with pizza described as decent and brunch food called "pretty average but arrived quickly and was hot." A recurring gripe is volume, with one reviewer saying the music was so loud they couldn't hear themselves think, and another noting drinks looked good but lacked the special details advertised online. One reviewer describes a more serious incident: a bartender refused to serve one member of their group without a clear reason, security gathered around him, and a guard shouted at them for filming, which they experienced as discriminatory. Elsewhere, security is described helping an older guest up and down the stairs.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch draws the most attention, with reviewers repeatedly praising the entertainment built into it, drag queens performing at one, "hosts" and staff keeping glasses full at another. Close behind, several single out specific cocktails, including blueberry kiss cocktails one reviewer called unbelievable, and the DJ and dancing that filled the bar for another. Food comes up too, with pizza described as decent and brunch food called "pretty average but arrived quickly and was hot." A recurring gripe is volume, with one reviewer saying the music was so loud they couldn't hear themselves think, and another noting drinks looked good but lacked the special details advertised online. One reviewer describes a more serious incident: a bartender refused to serve one member of their group without a clear reason, security gathered around him, and a guard shouted at them for filming, which they experienced as discriminatory. Elsewhere, security is described helping an older guest up and down the stairs.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Brunch was so fun drinks were yummy, Charleigh was the best she really looked after us and made our time here extra special I’ll definitely be back! Look out for Charleigh she honestly was amazing at her job !! The atmosphere is great love the venue too!!”
- Google user
“Had the best time at Tonight Josephine! The staff were really lovely and we really enjoyed the brunch. Security were really kind and helpful getting an older member of our party up and down the stairs and they were super cordial to us :) Great bar!”
- Google user
“Charleigh and Nate are absolutely amazing! Such lovely, welcoming people, and their whole team is fantastic. The service, atmosphere, and attention to detail are second to none. You can really tell how much they care about what they do. Highly recommend! ❤️”
- Google user
“I was here to celebrate a hen do. I went to the bar with two of my friends. The bartender singled out one of my friends and said that they wouldn’t serve him, but they’d serve me and my other friend. We asked why, and they started saying it’s because they have a one drink limit, but upon realising this would be a second drink for all of us they changed it to say it was because of him specifically. My friend was very calm and polite in asking why. They felt it was proportionate to bring out around 5 security guards to stand around him, which I can only assume was to intimidate him. I tried to interject and also for my friends safety try and get some of the interaction on camera, without showing anyone’s face, because it was escalating (from the staff’s side - my friend was genuinely extremely calm throughout this) and a security guard aggressively came and shouted in mine and my other friends face for filming. We left following this interaction, as it felt cruel and unnecessary to single someone out, and in such a hostile way, for no clear reason. Given the bar was very quiet, it also felt an odd choice to intimidate the one group in there who came to have a fun time and celebrate something good. If there was any issue with my friend, it could have been dealt with professionalism. However, it was not. Nor was there any actual issue, other than them simply not wanting to serve him, which came across as discriminatory.”
- Google user
“Me and my bestfriend went here Saturday and had the best time! The atmosphere was lively, all staff were happy to help and very polite and made sure we never had an empty glass. Food was nice, good music, games and the two drag queens made the night, they were amazing. A really good bottomless brunch. Would definitely recommend, I’ll be coming back again for sure.”
Location
Cocktail Bars near Tonight Josephine - Waterloo
- AMERICAN BAR4.61,0880.7 mi£20–70
live piano music, art deco decor, expensive cocktails
- Grind4.54,0891 mi£10–50
espresso martinis, pancakes, bottomless brunch
- 1.2 mi
2-for-1 cocktail deals, signature cocktail, penicillin and roxane cocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight Josephine - Waterloo | 4.61,456 | — | — | bottomless brunch, loud music, drag queen performers |
| AMERICAN BAR | 4.61,088 | 0.7 mi | £20–70 | live piano music, art deco decor, expensive cocktails |
| Grind | 4.54,089 | 1 mi | £10–50 | espresso martinis, pancakes, bottomless brunch |
| The Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bar near Monument | 4.51,601 | 1.2 mi | — | 2-for-1 cocktail deals, signature cocktail, penicillin and roxane cocktails |
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