The Hanway Cocktail Bar in Camden

This has to be the dirtiest dingiest place I've ever came across in london the only good thing was the djs and system. When you opened the tiny toilet downstairs I was met with a cracked toilet and a influx of flies, vomit and pee on the walls no locks and a mirror on the back of the door that you couldn't see through. The bar downstairs had no stock or bartender so you had to go upstairs to the seriously miserable bartender for whom smiling was beyond his remit. There were wires all over the floor by the entrance a serious trip hazard. The stairs to downstairs are so narrow and the ceiling downstairs so low if your 6 ft or over forget it. The filth in the place is tangible it's grotty and unwelcoming I'm just shocked it's allowed to operate it's a health and safety hazard from the minute you enter if I could leave minus stars I would just checked other reviews the owners must have got them to do them as seriously people The response from the owner is a sad reflection of their lack of professionalism I don't think expecting the basic standards of hygiene and safety makes me no fun your response is ridiculous

What can I say. I'm hugely biased because I fell in love with this place so much I decided to see if I can put on a regular event. I visited on a Saturday to DJ for a friends birthday as a last minute change of venue. Tucked out of the way in a narrow side street just round the corner from Tottenham Court Road station, this place is unassuming from the outside. It is tiny, with a narrow bar area and small nook at the back. Decor is vibrant and they have reasonable selection of drinks if that's your thing. Prices are average for the area as far as I'm aware. Apparently they use the space as a gallery rotating exhibitions every month or so, though were in between on the occasion I visited Go downstairs and there's a small bar and seating area, which leads through to a room no bigger than the average living room. The decor is minimalist exposed brickwork reminiscent of classic rave venues of the past which doubled as car parks or garages during the day. "Cosy" is an understatement because it feels comfortably full on the dancefloor with 10 people in it. The DJ booth is tiny, with barely enough space for turntables and the mixer is creatively balanced on a ledge beneath. Yet the owners have seen fit to install a PA system more appropriate for a space about 5 times the size (I found myself actually turning it down on a couple of occasions 😂). I can't really explain why, but I haven't had this much fun on a night out in a very long time. The staff are friendly and the whole atmosphere just felt welcoming. I even ended up randomly making friends with a couple of strangers, which is something I never do. The owner Naomi is one of the soundest people I've met in a very long time (having been doing this malarkey since the turn of the century). There's just something about this place that evokes the feeling of being a den of bohemian artistry, for free thinkers, counter culture revolutionaries and future shapers of the world. I've no doubt there'll be a blue plaque appearing at some point in the future. It's not flashy but has it's own sense of refined confident style, like a well seasoned traveller. Worth a visit just to have a drink and hang around even if there's no event on if your in the area and want to decompress from the suffocating maelstrom that is central London

The worst place to socialise. Too small with no ventilation or Windows. There is a tiny cubical for a unisex toilet with a narrow entrance door. The toilet's door doesn't close properly. The tiny staircase to the lower small area to seat down is very difficult to walk on..Basically, it's a health danger altogether!!! The cocktails are served in flimsy plastic cups, yet are charged as high as at 5 star bar. This place should not be allowed to open as a social bar!!!

Unreal spot! Great vibes good prices Peter is the best staff you could ask for! Legend!

Loved this place, amazing music! The bartenders, especially Naomi, were so friendly and lovely - loved my time here! :)

Filthy toilets, limited selection of beers and other drinks. Lady serving was the only real positive as she was nice and chatty.

This place is so cute. The bar tender is so fun. Entry was free the day we went and we got free shots with our cocktail!

THE best ever venue in central london. Live music +cool vibes

Hosted an event here, super cool venue and really nice staff!

Great atmosphere, small but very cozy! A great place to meet eccentric folk, and a lovely place to take a date

A nice intimate bar. Joel, the owner is very chill, prices are reasonable. Patrons were friendly, I felt like I was in my home town. Stop in and get away from the crazy, over crowded, overpriced big bars.

Awesome place right by Tottenham Court Road station. Great cocktails, brilliant music & amazing customer service. Hanway Cocktail Bar is one to beat 👌

Great freestyle negroni! Lovely vibes!

The best cocktail, music and excellent vibe bar!!!

Very welcoming, great music and good cocktails. Definitely a good choice when in Central London