Duration
2h 30m
Best Time
Evening
Price
€€€
Minimum Age
18+
About Nightjar
Prohibition-era speakeasy in Shoreditch featuring live jazz, swing, and blues seven nights a week in a candlelit basement setting. The cocktail menu spans vintage recipes from 1700 to 1969, with elaborate presentations involving smoking cloches and theatrical garnishes.
Insider Tips
Reservations are essential and only available online-they release bookings at midnight on the first of each month for six weeks ahead, so set an alarm.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
129 City Rd, London EC1V 1JB, UK
Neighborhood
City of LondonNearest Metro
Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 2h 30m. Evening visits offer a different atmosphere with softer light.
Nightjar is in the City of London neighborhood of London. The address is 129 City Rd, London EC1V 1JB, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
Evening visits offer a unique atmosphere. The light is softer, crowds thin out, and the experience feels more intimate.
Nearby in City of London
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