The Nightjar in Hackney

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

Tasty cocktails and amazing music.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 !

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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!!!

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!

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.

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

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.

such a nice atmoshphere as a textbook speakeasy spot, tonights live performance was a great fit as well. i wish the top cocktails would match the quality, though, i experimented two overprice coctailsin the menu, godfather and tortuga. godfather was promisin with a nicely aged macallan but too much mediocre cider definitely dominated the Mac. when i saw tortuga’s contents, Ardberg was really challenging, bold choice to make a coctail with. unfortunately it dominated the tasteeven before u sip, it doesnt feel caribean but scot:(. keep up the good work in the interior, but reconsider the big guns in the menu.they have to be signature!

Amazing live jazz bar and great cocktails! Will come back again and again.

10 quid for the cover over the weekend. We had a great time!

My first visit back since they opened. Obviously the “edge” has gone, cocktails (always pricey) a little more pricey. Bar food is just that - nibbles. That aside, service was very good, attentive but not overly & convivial. Atmosphere was good without being overcrowded. The live music enhanced the atmosphere.

Exceptional drinks, very quirky and creative - could be a little bigger but very tasty (only drinks)

Excellent cocktails in this part of town with live jaZz bands and a truly special atmosphere. Closes rather early so make sure to get there to taste some of their very special cocktails.

Excellent service, great atmosphere and the cocktails were amazing. Huge variety and complexity of the menu to keep you busy, boozing and buzzing throughout the evening. Definitely recommend. It's my third time already and it did not disappoint. Best to pre book a table unless able to wait outside until one becomes available. I did not try any of the bar food though but the cocktail made up for it!

A very atmospheric cocktail bar, where you should come for a live music concert, we attended jazz, 2 hours of pure pleasure. Huge selection of cocktails, no food at all. Overall, a great place to spend an evening with good music and cocktails.

Fab "underground" jazz club. Great music and superb cocktail menu. £10 per person cover charge for 2 hours, which went far too quickly!

Fantastic cocktail bar with creative cocktails, great service and wonderful, soulful live music. Can't wait to be back!

Great cocktails and Nelson was super friendly and helpful - made an excellent evening

Went there 10 years ago when it was ranked second best bar in the world. Came back this year and for me it is still the best bar in the world period. Amazing cocktails, top notch service and incredible atmosphere.

This was such a lovely venue to round off my sister’s hen do. Everyone was so attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was brilliant. One thing that made so much difference was that the staff give you glasses of water without you asking, and constantly top you up. Sounds like a small thing but it made all the difference. Never known a bar to be so on top of hydration 😂 Only down side was that the toilets are very dark, down a step with narrow swing doors. My mum found this difficult as she struggles with her knees. So I wouldn’t say the toilets were very accessible, and more light in there wouldn’t spoil the speakeasy vibe of the bar. Other than that, amazing place and will be returning!

Visited with my boyfriend on Friday 5th and we loved it! Not sure the name of our waitress but she was super friendly and gave us great cocktail recommendations, and even though it was very busy the service was still fab! The cocktails were amazing and so many to choose from. Didn't try the food this time around but hopefully when we go back! The live music was also brilliant. Overall a great night out, would definitely recommend!

We had a great experience up until receiving the bill. Hit with a £50 music charge (£10pp). We weren’t told this at the door, or by any staff when entering. It borderlines almost a scam when you’re hit with a fee that you don’t know you’re paying for until the end. Would’ve come here and recommended this to friends, however the lack of transparency about this fee has made this a really distrusting establishment. Really disappointed, when it’s not signaled anywhere and NO staff member mentioned this at all before entering….

The atmosphere is great and the waiters are extremely friendly. The variety of wines has many flavors. Is it ordinary? But Asian friends can really come and experience it.

Another must visit if you are a lover of cocktails ! It’s a hidden bar with a ‘blink and you miss door’, But once you enter it’s a different world - regal interiors, dimly lit, live music and fantastic cocktails They don’t have any options for food except basic nuts / crackers / almonds so go prepared They also take cover charges which goes to the performing artist and it’s worth every penny. We went on a Tuesday night and it was packed with a great jazz band playing.

Fantastic music, combined with brilliant cocktails and atmosphere.

Great place with amazing drinks

Ambience is incredible. Service and drinks were fantastic. We absolutely loved the music and everything about this place. There is nothing else quite like this in the UK. Must visit for anyone that enjoys jazz and a good time.

Beautiful environment! Drinks were beautiful and strong. We also had dessert which was amazing. There was a live jazz band from New Orleans that I absolutely adored. Staff was busy but were very polite. Would highly recommend!

Delightful drinks, will always make sure to visit when in London.

This is by far the best cocktail bar I've been to in London. Not only are the cocktails delicious and affordable (ish) for London prices. The staff is utterly friendly and the live music was quality! I'll be back for sure !

Italian bartenders with welcoming smiles. Beautiful skills in stirring cocktails. Amazing presentation from glasses to garnishes. Incredible taste. And charming, fiery musicians dedicating songs to me🥰 I haven't had a sexier evening in London. And special thanks to the handsome Giuseppe for hospitality. Hope to see you soon again!