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World-class cocktails
and vintage live music
in Shoreditch

Don’t take our word for it…

  • The "Pinnacle Guide" logo with a stylised letter 'A' in beige on a dark background, with the word 'EXCELLENT' written underneath in white.

    The Pinnacle Guide

    AWARDED 1 PIN FOR EXCELLENCE

    “Nightjar is a basement bar that manages to entirely suspend reality, giving guests an experience straight out of the roaring 20s, with live music and decadent cocktails.”

    THE PINNACLE GUIDE IS A BRAND-NEW RECOGNITION SYSTEM FOR THE WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL BARS

  • A cocktail glass with a pinkish drink, garnished with a small ice cream cone topped with white ice cream and colorful sprinkles, on a wooden surface with dark background.

    Condé Nast Traveller

    ”A vast and mouthwatering drinks menu, live music and old-school glamorous decor in an easily accessible location that feels a million miles away from London's crowded streets.”

    Best Cocktail Bars in London for 2023

  • A ceramic mug filled with frothy cocktail, topped with cocoa powder and chocolate sprinkles. A colorful, swirled ceramic spoon rests on the mug's edge. The mug is on a wooden surface.

    Secret London

    "The Roaring Twenties live on at Nightjar, the London speakeasy that offers jazz, cosy vibes, and truly spectacular cocktails."

  • A vibrant red cocktail garnished with a green leaf, a small yellow flower, a blueberry, and a wooden pick, served in a tall, chilled glass with a sugared rim.

    London Hotspots


    "If you love a low-key date night location with incredible cocktails and live music then look no further than Nightjar."

Now, shall we book you a table?


Shoreditch booking types

WE ARE OPEN till late seven days a week

  • JOIN US FOR SOME EARLY EVENING BEFORE OUR LIVE MUSIC BEGINS.

  • SET TIMES:

    21:00 - 21:45
    22:15 - 23:00

    LIVE MUSIC BEGINS AT 9PM, THOUGH WE TAKE BOOKINGS FROM 8PM.

    A COVER CHARGE MAY APPLY FOR THE LIVE MUSIC. Cover charge, please CHECK HERE. We do not sell tickets for live music, but table bookings are recommended.

  • THURS LATE SET

    23:30-01:00

    FREE COVER CHARGE

    FRI & SAT LATE SET OF LIVE MUSIC

    00:00-01:00

    £6 COVER CHARGE

  • LATE NIGHT BOOKINGS TAKE PLACE AFTER THE LIVE MUSIC HAS ENDED, PROVIDING GUESTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO ROUND OFF THEIR EVENING WITH A NIGHTCAP.

  • We can host groups of up to 15 guests, subject to availability.

    Please note that we are unable to accommodate groups of more than 8 guests during the live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

    A pre-oreder is required and there is a minimum spend of £20pp per hour.

Our Booking Policy

WE REQUIRE CARD AUTHENTICATION FOR SOME BOOKINGS. PLEASE LET US KNOW BEFORE 1PM ON THE DAY OF YOUR BOOKING IF YOU WISH TO CANCEL YOUR TABLE. AFTER THIS A £10 PER PERSON CANCELLATION FEE MAY APPLY. 

Live Music & Cover Charges

PLEASE FIND OUR MUSIC LISTINGS AND COVER CHARGES HERE. IF A COVER CHARGE APPLIES, IT WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL ON BEHALF OF THE BAND FOR LIVE MUSIC. THIS IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE MUSICIANS WHO PLAY LIVE. We do not sell tickets for live music, but table bookings are recommended.

Group Bookings

WE can host groups of up to 15 guests, subject to availability. Please note that we are unable to accommodate groups of more than 8 guests during the live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

A pre-order of your first round is required from this menu, and a minimum spend of £20 per person, per hour also applies (this does not include the live music cover charge or the service charge. Please note that we do not take multiple group bookings.

Please note:

DIFFERENT CANCELLATION POLICIES MAY APPLY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND THESE WILL BE DESCRIBED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAILS.

Have A Question About Reservations?

PLEASE CHECK OUR FAQs PAGE.

This week at Nightjar Shoreditch

FIND OUR FULL LISTINGS HERE