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Award-winning cocktails and vintage live music, in the heart of Shoreditch

Cocktails & Rare Vintage Spirits

Fifteen years at the forefront of London's cocktail scene. Theatrical, historically-inspired serves, crafted with rare and vintage spirits - several of which have become modern classics.

Explore the Nightjar Cocktail Menu

EXPERIENCE THE BEST LIVE MUSIC IN SHOREDITCH

Live jazz, blues, swing and funk, every night from 9pm. A cover charge applies and goes straight to the musicians.

Reservations

We take walk-ins, but recommend booking ahead, especially for live music.

Group bookings of up to 20 guests are welcome Sunday to Thursday. A pre-order and minimum spend apply.

Hosting a bigger event? Explore our private hire options.

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