![]() Housed in an old Chinese takeaway Ruby’s is the definition of stripped back. In fact, the words ‘drinking den’ have never been more apt. Have you ever noticed there’s a random old neon cinema sign at the end of Kingsland Road? Well head down the rickety stairs and you’ll find no, not secret cinema, but Ruby’s – one of London’s finest cocktail bars. Trust us, it’s worth coming for more that just their epic pancakes. The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town is always buzzing and their version of the Bloody Mary the ‘Mezcallywag’ makes it perfectly OK to drink Mezcal in the early afternoon. Tucked down a side street in Spitalfields is The Breakfast Club – ask to see ‘The Mayor’ and they’ll escort you through the Smeg fridge downstairs to the wooden clad basement cocktail bar. For a Boozy Brunch: The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town Here are 5 of the best hidden bars off the beaten track – don’t forget, after you’ve taken your friends and they say, ‘HOW do you know about that place’, just look fly and brush it off.ġ. To be honest, writing this guide alone, I’ve walked through wardrobes, mirrors and bookcases for a tipple. Beer £3.30, glass of wine £3.From Campari bars in car parks to cocktail bars in old public toilets, the London bar scene gets quirkier by the day – and our city is brimming with secret spots, if you know where to look. With nooks and crannies, wooden panelling, and pickled eggs and gherkins served with traditional ales, the Tavern is a celebration of yesteryear.ġ Ely Court, EC1 (020 7405 4751), 11am-11pm Mon-Fri closed Sat-Sun. Is this the hardest pub to find in London? Down an alley in Hatton Garden, its address seems to defy logic, but this 200-year-old watering hole is full of character. There are frequent live acts and the arty thirtysomething crowd feeds the lively atmosphere.ĩ Nevada Street, SE10 (020 8858 5855, /), opening times vary beer £2.80, glass of wine £3.50 Hidden in a basement behind imposing iron gates, Oliver’s is everything a jazz bar should be: slightly shabby, romantic, and very red. The calm atmosphere and slick design attracts smart professionals who know Upstairs is worth going down south for.Ĩ9b Acre Lane, SW2 (020 7733 8855), 6.30pm-1am Tues-Wed 6.30pm-3.30am Thu-Sat beer or glass of wine £3.50 ![]() Sink into a leather recliner with a glass of wine, or dine on the highly rated Gallic fare. But it may not be anonymous for much longer after Mark Ronson, his sister Charlotte and Klaxons frontman Jamie Reynolds were papped here this week.ĥ7 Greek Street, W10 (020 7437 9536), times vary beer or glass of wine £3īeing buzzed into a side door on a residential street may feel like you’re about to go into someone’s flat, but Upstairs is far more lounge bar than living room. Inside you’ll find a Formica-tabled oasis with mafia-style paraphernalia adorning the walls and the red lighting tipping a wink to the room’s glory days. Sun 6pm-11pm beer £3.10, glass of wine £3.60.Īlso known as Trisha’s, after the madam who ran this one-time brothel, this is one of Soho’s best-kept secrets. Do call ahead, as visits are by appointment only.ġe Great Eastern Street, EC2 (07720 707000, ), Mon-Sat 6pm-midnight And with only as many people admitted as can be seated, you’re sure to stay incognito. It’s truly quirky, with Fifties singers crooning through the speakers and menus covered in Czech literature. Here the Seventies-style bunker-like intimacy is ideal for a secret tryst. Rivington Street, EC2 (020 7739 4781, ), Mon-Wed 5pm-11pm Thurs midday-11pm Fri-Sat midday-1am Sun 6pm-11pm beer £4, glass of wine £4.75įor covert conversation with canapés, step down the metal staircase into Lounge Bohemia. With sexy chaises longues, decadent lighting and a classy cocktail bar, it’s a secret Narnia of a hideaway world for Hoxton media types. Peek through the wardrobe in the corner and an even glitzier world is revealed on the other side: a second room with low-lit nooks and crannies, quirky furnishings, and even an old-fashioned payphone. The front bar is beautiful but you haven’t seen the half of it - Callooh Callay has a Lewis Carroll-style secret up its sleeve. On a Shoreditch side street with only its Chanel-esque double-C logo to light the way, you’d be lucky to stumble upon this brand-new super-cool nightspot. Here’s our pick of the best - just keep it on the QT, eh? This week party boy Mark Ronson was spotted leaving one Soho secret haunt, the New Evaristo Club. ![]() New York has long had such tucked-away treasures of bars and now a host of hidden gems are quietly popping up across London. Ny London dweller who values their urban credentials loves finding a secret drinking den so underground and undetectable the tourists and hen parties will never find it. New West End Company BRANDPOST | PAID CONTENT. ![]()
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