The Nightjar in Hackney

Nice vibe, professional waiters knowing what to recommend. Great Jazz music. All in all, a great experience

Mezcal tonic? Have you heard of it? Me neither, I guess I have been missing out 28 years so far, I won’t go one more day without it! Giuseppe the best thank you! No one does it like you!

The drinks were lovely, and our server Mimi was just the best! Made the birthday celebration for our friend so much better. Got three rounds of drinks, a wee bit on the more expensive side, but still quite the experience and worth it 1000%.

Amazing cocktails! If you need mezcal spirits I highly recommend cantarito 😍 uff you will love it

Great ambiance but keep an eye on your very expensive (£16+), small (150ml) drinks as they get taken from your table before you're finished.

Nightjar is always an experience. Outstanding cocktails and great service

12/10!!! Last Saturday in the early evening, me and my bestie managed a seat at the bar without a booking. We struggled a minute with finding the entrance, which, beware is very well disguised, rightfully so in my opinion as it diverts and filters the traffic from the chaotic and messy shoreditch night life. I was stunned from the moment we walked in: the place is just gorgeous in every detail, from the eccentric glassware in which the drinks were served to the art nouveau style of the rooms. Everyone was enjoying themselves, there was a great cozy relaxed atmosphere and the live Irish band was just the perfect addition. However what really exceeded the experience were both the delicious beautiful drinks and the lovely, skilled and welcoming staff!! What a team! I hope that I'm writing their names correctly, but big thanks to Tommy, Giuseppe, Sebastiano, Petro and Chantal for providing such impeccable service in the busiest night of the week and yet finding the time to chat with us! We'll be back (after payday🤣🙏) 🫶✨️

Bit pricey but that's London in general, staff are great, good atmosphere,great music

Lovely service & great vibes. A gem in Shoreditch. Cocktails are YUMMY

I mistakenly spilled my VERY expensive cocktail and the management refused to replace it. It costs almost zero to replace the drink. The major service offered is the experience and not the actual marginal cost of the cocktail. Not great service, I wont recommend.

Went to the Night Jar yesterday. Cocktails are very good. Food is very disappointing £12 for a few slices of cheese and a couple of crackers. A couple of our party couldn't make it, but we were still charged even tho we were only there for about an hour before the live music started. Expensive and wouldn't go there again, a view shared by all our party of 14.

Fantastic night out, amazing cocktails, really good service. Great vibe too, bonus for live music on a Monday night!

Lovely intimate jazz venue. Didn’t try the food. But drinks and music were good

Lovely cocktails and delightful people serving cocktails. We had a wonderful time drinking here!

Been here with a friend last night and the music is stunning, delicious cocktails and the service of course A1 by Shantal. Thanks to make our evening so memorable:)

Nice unusual cocktails and atmosphere. Speakeasy style.

really rude staff. left us waiting without service for 45 minutes. accused me of stealing a glass when it was on the table in front of her

I think the photos don't really make justice, as Nightjar is actually larger and with an even nicer atmosphere than what might show in the pics. Very good place for a date, we went in the early evening timeslot (i.e. no live music). We had one cocktail each, although it was very hard to choose from a menu full of super interesting cocktails with lots of different flavors and ingredients. Loved the attention to details and the study behind each cocktail, from the glass shape to the presentation. The service was impeccable: they replied promptly by email when I asked to change (twice) the time of my reservation, and the waitress who served us was very professional even when communicating how much time we had before we had to leave the table (they have different timeslots with different cover charges, depending on whether there's live music or not, which is fair). Will very likely be back for some live music as well!!

Been going here for years. Wonderful staff and amazing menu. You can't go wrong. Although, I'll always recommend the Toronto.

Really good cocktails ~ chill jazz music

One waiter with short hair was great, the other was terrible, threw my things to another table and pointed at me to sit on the other side, this behavior was rude and impolite, I did not want to go again, this comment has more than two thousand and has popularity, it does not feel so good, the place is small, and forced to charge a service fee!Never again

Cocktails are good but staff was too rude!

Amazing service cocktails and music

Very nice bar. Hidden. Magic list. Nice music. Underground and alternative! I recommend it!

Great Valentine’s Day atmosphere, band was great and drinks were lovely

I spent my birthday here with my friends, the vibe is so nice and chill, the waiter sang happy birthday song to me with my friends, and when we wanted to order a cake he said he already prepared one for us. That’s such a lovely surprise. The evening is magic and the live song is the most romantic. Definitely recommend to spend a special day here

I recently visited Shoreditch and decided to check out this well-known venue. I’ve never been a huge fan of jazz, but the musicians here really impressed me. Their performance was engaging and full of energy, and I found myself enjoying it much more than I expected. I had a great time, and my non-alcoholic cocktail was both tasty and creative. A big thank you to the musicians for the wonderful music and to the staff for their friendly and attentive service. I truly enjoyed my evening and would recommend this place to anyone looking for good music and a welcoming atmosphere.

A really lovely cosy place. Great cocktails 🍸.

Stumbled across this one after playing table tennis down the road. Amazing amazing music, everyone was up dancing at the end and honestly one of the best nights I’ve had in London in a long time. Like ronnie Scott’s but more intimate and without the price tag and the waitlist

Went in for a quick drink to check the place out… ended up paying 27 pounds. Music charge? Maybe they should make it known at the door that there’s a music charge.

After a gap of several years, I visited the Nightjar for the second time. A reservation is definitely recommended. You reach the basement via a staircase, where you are friendly shown to your seat. The atmosphere is subdued and promotes a harmonious ambience. The music, like the cocktail menu, is exceptional and unique. A visit is a must for lovers of jazz music and exquisite cocktails. The service staff is attentive, friendly and courteous. Excellent service! A service fee of 12.5% ​​will be added to the invoice. Nightjar in London remains a fixture on the bar scene. Thank you for the pleasant evening.

The music was so loud you couldnt talk, tables are too tight together so if someone sits beside one another noone can move and the staff didnt think to rectify it. The free drink offer on signup is a gimic they didnt come back once shown or asked about it, all in all i wouldn't advise anyone to go

Los cócteles que tomamos eran horribles, caros y en miniatura. El ambiente es agradable, pero ¿quién quiere beber algo que sabe a errores o es literalmente dos sorbos?

What a night! Some really good jazz musicians playing it all live. Some of the best cocktails London has to over. Every drink between 13-18£. Unique drinks and presentations. The tenders knew what they were serving and really enthusiastic! Underground scene and a great night out place for music and alcohol lovers.

Rather disappointed in service(waiter rolling his eyes to everyone-guy with bun)-just quit if you hate this job… Cocktails and other staff were great, but the negativeness in the waiter was overwhelming.

Fantastic venue not too hidden with live music and amazing cocktails. Booking recommended! It feels like going back to the past among destroyed books and wooden furniture. Very kind staff (and many Italians 😂) and prepared. Prices normal, very satisfied.

The bar is a hidden gem in London it's a must visit. Almost everyday there is live jazz music. The cocktails really interesting and there is a variety of them to pick from. The decoration is exceptional with influence from the alcohol prohibition era. Prices are reasonable.

We didn’t eat here so can’t review the food but the service, cocktails and ambience were all top notch. I ordered the Toronto and it came with a puff of cotton candy on top so you could set the sweetness level of your drink as you like. Nightjar was an absolute standout to our visit to London. The street art in the nearby area was also a pleasant surprise.

Amazing experience. Went for a birthday and staff were really accommodating. Massive shoutout to a Chantel for being a great host.

Absolutely great vibe, wonderful live music

Let in only to be sent away in an unfriendly manner by the server after a few minutes.

The service was excellent, the drinks were creative, and the performance was impressive. Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. However, if you’d like to enjoy the performance, it’s important to sit in a specific area. Unfortunately, we were initially seated at a table where we couldn’t see the show. We asked to move to a better spot, but we were informed it was reserved. Later, when seats at the bar became available, the staff kindly allowed us to switch, which we appreciated. That said, we did notice another couple who originally sat near us being moved into the reserved area, which was a bit surprising. Overall, it was a fantastic experience despite this minor hiccup. I’d highly recommend visiting!

Wonderful atmosphere and live music. Must book in advance.

Spectacular cocktails in a fantastic setting. I love this place.

Absolutely phenomenal drinks. Really enjoyed the vibe and the staff were wonderful. Recommend going to

Good cocktails great band and atmosphere

Really nice vibe and great cocktails! Would recommend the Yokohama and the New Orleans Fizz.

Alexandra was a great host! Very attentive.

Really nice venue, lovely atmosphere. Our waiter, Mimi, made the experience really special! They have a great selection of cocktails, but I wish they had a few more non alcoholic ones to try. I would definitely recommend for a date or a celebration.

We only had drinks but they were amazing! Super good vibe, amazing live jazz and friendly service! Perfect spot for an impromptu date night.

The cocktails are expensive compared to other places in the area, but they are excellent, they are quite an experience because of how they are served, the flavor and not bad in terms of alcohol levels. I definitely recommend it!!

Really good cocktails and atmosphere. Also the live band was very good

Very good place with classic and modern touches. They were very attentive when serving us. I'll be back!

A live band brings a lot of fun!

Fab and unusual place for cosy cocktails.

What an awesome little find. Tucked between two doors and easy to miss, the venue is cool and quirky, music was perfect and the cocktails inventive and interesting. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys jazz, cocktails and a taste for the different

Amazing experience at Nightjar Shoreditch. I talked to Mimi before to prepare the details, because I wanted to propose to my boyfriend that night. She made sure we had an intimate table, was flexible on the arrival and we had the best night! The live band was really great too, our waitress really nice and the cocktails really tasty. A night we will never forget ! Thanks a million time !

Wow, cool jazz bar! Good cocktails and best service!

The cocktails have stories and fanfare. The service is great.

Amazing place. Great atmosphere. Nice cocktails. (New Orleans, Old Fashioned with tonka chocolate, Soul Kiss, Coconut Passion) Great music. Definitely will go again.

It was an amazing night. I definitely recommend it.

Had an amazing experience took my father who came to London. Thanks to Gabi who sorted out for us a super table. I do recommend.

BE CAREFUL, IT'S A TRAP! The signature cocktails weren't very impressive, especially at £15 each and we were given raw popcorn. I went for a classic Old Fashioned in the end and got charged +£2 extra (for less ingredients?). Grabbed the bill and was surprised to find +£10 per person added to the bill for a "music charge". 1. We were not told this upon entering. 2. We weren't there for the live music. 3. The live band were not worth paying for. In the end I payed £66.50 for 2 people and 3 cocktails.

Really cool bar, staff was all very friendly, the live music was fun and we were able to dance, the drinks were all tasty but pricey. Not a cheap evening but overall worth it if you're looking for a splurge night

They performed moon river live and it was amazing. The live players, the drinks, the atmosphere, all absolutely amazing, if you want a nice relaxing jazz night with a few drinks this is the spot.

Amazing cocktails, great service, great vibes. Live music was spot on. A real experience

I loved this bar! Cocktails are super fun, a bit pricey but ok for London. Music was great :)

The drinks were fantastic, atmosphere was good, although the live music was a little loud if you want to talk Would recommend though!!

Live music was amazing, cocktails as great as ever

Excellent venue with exquisite drinks and brilliant musicians; good time guaranteed

This place is an absolute hidden gem off the main beat of Shoreditch High Street. Total prohibition vibes as you slink down the stairs from the main entrance and into a dark, sultry and moody setting. We were seated quickly and looked after incredibly attentively by our dedicated waiter Juan, who imparted excellent information about the cocktails we ordered. There was live music - an acoustic guitar solo set, which really enhanced the vibe. Highly recommend!

Always a great experience when going to nightjar, the live jazz always has really talented musicians, the cocktails are really good too and have amazing garnishes e.g. a slice of cake, a spoon of absinthe sorbet as a garnish. The customer service is excellent, really observant staff, they noticed it was my birthday and brought over mini cake slices with a candle. Would definitely recommend going.

Heads down, probably one of the coolest and best cocktail bars. Not only do they make excellent cocktails (and a very good menu for everybody), but the ambience is second-to-none with jazz in the evenings. Some bars in London can keep up with the quality of drinks, but not with the diversity and daring menu, and especially not with the ambience. Big recommendation.

Tommy at the bar is amazing, he took his time explaining each cocktail that he was bringing to us which we loved. The live music and atmosphere were great overall.

We didn’t eat here (just had cocktails) but we had an amazing night! Incredible live music throughout the evening! The staff were very friendly and recommended cocktails to us based on our taste. I changed my mind on what cocktail I wanted pretty last minute (they were already making it - very annoying of me, I know) but the staff were very happy to accommodate us! The atmosphere was incredible! Everyone was having a good time. The cocktails are on the pricier side, but definitely worth with the live music and how strong the cocktails are

Not the cocktails I expected to have. I only took one sip as more it seemed like a long drink than a proper cocktail. Service was very good and the ambience and interior was very nice. We paid extra 6£/person for the live music which to be honest most of the time looked like they were loudly chatting instead of singing and performing. Overall, not the experience I expected to have.

Superb service, drinks and food!

Always a pleasure to go to Nightjar, always very professional and staff extremely well trained to high standards. If you are looking for a high end cocktail bar it's a very good option

Really good vibe once we managed to get in! The staff were really attentive, the music was lovely, and the drinks were VERY well made. Would absolutely come back again, well worth going out of your way to go to!

Great service, friendly staff, fantastic drinks!

Classic speakeasy style bar with good cocktails. The whiskey based cocktail with candy floss was very smooth. The old fashioned was classic. They charge £10pp if you stay past 9pm for the live music which I think is a shame because you go there for the atmosphere and are already paying a premium for the cocktails. However, they do tell you about this and the waiter will come round and let you know prior to 9pm. Nice atmosphere.

Went here for the first time the other night- and I must say, their cocktail knowledge & range is exquisite. The service was absolutely fantastic. I was served by the beautiful and lovely Chernae. Not only was she attentive, friendly, warm and smiley - she was incredibly efficient and knew what she was doing. I am blown away by the live music there as well. Was so beautiful, classy and elegant and I will definitely be returning again.

The ambience was really chill. A great shout out to the cocktails, me and my partner ordered 5 which we enjoyed very much. The staff were very attentive, Chaneta was great, providing good recommendations and also checking up on our experience.

Great cocktails! Live jazz music! Just a bit too loud to talk

I booked for 7pm for my boyfriends birthday, we were immediately welcomed by friendly team members, and then had the absolute joy and pleasure of ordering a selection of cocktails we'd never tried before. The flaming Samurai was excellent as was the new Orleans fizz (not sure they are exact names) we were also treated to a little birthday cake which was very much appreciated and really made our day. Thank you, we look forward to coming back!

Das gesamte Personal ist super lieb und aufmerksam. Nachdem unsere reservierte Zeit "abgelaufen" war, hatten wir das Glück noch 2 Plätze an der Bar ergattern zu können. Die Cocktails sind zwar teurer als man es aus Deutschland gewöhnt ist, dafür sind sie was ganz besonderes und es macht einfach Spaß, den Barkeepern zuzuschauen wie sie richtige Kunstwerke zaubern. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen

Not my kind of vibe, but seems very nice to have a romantic night out, or just a nice place to talk with friends with jazz private concerts to listen to while drinking good cocktails. If you are adventurous then you would love to discover the selections of the bar. The service was ok. You get a nice touch with the visit cards that are game cards with nice illustrations, which is a nice souvenir.

Delicious cocktails and great music, make sure you book in advance

One of the best jazz bars in London! Must try 🤩

No cash, they dont take cash not very good

My husband and I booked a table last night just for cocktails and to watch the band. The cocktails as you would expect were superb and the band were incredible. Venue intimate and service was great. My only bug bare was when you arrive and are seated you are given water (which was always topped up) and a small cup of popcorn. When we ordered another round of cocktails I ask if we could have another cup (literally a small pot) of popcorn and was told the first popcorn was complimentary however if you required another one it would be £3. Now I appreciate £3 is not a lot but when you are paying £100 including charge for 4 cocktails felt a tad tight!!!

Una vera chicca. Cocktail buonissimi, personale gentile e attento, musica e atmosfera coinvolgenti. Peppe ed Emanuele, i due barman italiani, sono il punto di forza

Lovely place with some interesting jazz music n friend staff must try Dizzy sour , name of samurai , zombie n London mule taste awesome

The nightjar is a curated and relaxing experience. Staff look after you very well keeping you topped up with water and quickly offering you your next tipple when they spy you are finished. My friend had a food allergy which the staff remembered immediately when he asked for a cocktail containing his. Selection of cocktails are unique, well presented and mixed. I recall the serving used to be more flamboyant now most drinks are in regular glasses but hey still a fantastic experience.

Night Jar Shoreditch is the best!

Great place. The extra bit of love goes a long way

Overall - not the best cocktails but certainly great service and ambiance. Only 2 of the 4 I tried were good that I’d reorder. Dizzy sour was good. Nice profile. Zombie was the best. Not too strong and well balanced. Volcano was a bit average. Bird as definitely not worth it. Unless you like really intense and strong whiskey flavours. Just cheese and corn in veg snacks to eat. The cheese came with a nice berry jam. Corns were average. Service was great and ambiance was classy. Nice live music.

Wonderful hidden spot that’s perfect for a romantic date or fun with friends. Cocktails were inventive and delicious. Service was great and I loved the live music.

The cocktails were top-notch: inventive, delicious, and tasted exactly as described. Going on a Monday night it was pretty quiet which was great for catching up with friends. The venue is down a long flight of stairs and very stylish with great service.

Some larger parties inside the nightclub can make it a little bit awkward if you’re there on a date or just with somebody else for an intimate setting. Large groups make it not so intimate. I think they should work on that. No one needs a party of 10 and a jazz club. Stay away from the popcorn if you value your teeth.