Frequently Asked Questions
- Here’s what you need to know

Reservations

  • We use a live booking system, so any cancelled tables go back online immediately free for others to book. If the website says we are full, then unfortunately we’re full.

  • No. We just authorise your card, no deposit is taken. We only charge the card in the event of a no-show or late cancellation (less than 6 hours before your booking begins).

  • We do not accept bookings from 21:15 - 23:00 as this is because during our live music sets we experience high demand. We can't afford to hold back empty tables for guests arriving later.

  • We have a handful of tables held back for walk-ins. There isn’t really a particular time that’s better than any other… whilst we can't make any guarantees about a walk-in table being available if you’re in the area it’s always worth swinging by to check.

  • Subject to availability, we can accommodate larger groups of between 9-20, from Sunday to Thursday.

    Please enquire for here.

  • The minimum spend is £15 per person, per hour.

Live Music

  • Our nightly live music features top jazz, swing and blues musicians from across the UK. The ambience is inspired by the Prohibition era, so you can expect a vintage sound reminiscent of that era.

  • Live music starts at 9pm.
    You can find full details of music listings here.

  • A cover charge applies for live music. This will be added to your bill on behalf of the band for live music. This is paid directly to the musicians who play live. Please see our What’s On page for more information.

    The cover charge is separate from the minimum spend, because it’s paid directly to the musicians.

    We do not sell tickets for live music, but table bookings are recommended.

Accessibility

  • Unfortunately Nightjar does not have a lift and is not accessible to wheelchair users without assistance.

    We are one floor below ground level down a staircase. Manual wheelchair users will need to be accompanied by people who can carry them down the stairs.

    Once in the venue, everything is on one level and there is an accessible toilet.

  • SMART CASUAL. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR ARSENAL SHIRT AT HOME.

  • We operate an 21 and over policy.

    Please note that we do not host 18th or 21st birthday parties.

Contact

  • We are usually only able to hold tables for 15 minutes.

    If you are running late, please email us at shoreditch@barnightjar.com

  • No problem! Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

  • Nightjar Carnaby closed in September 2025 and will not be reopening.

    To find out more, please click here.