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World-class cocktails
and vintage live music
in Shoreditch

EXPERIENCE THE BEST LIVE MUSIC IN SHOREDITCH

At Nightjar, we have live music from 9pm every night, featuring some of London's top jazz, swing, blues and funk musicians.

A cover charge applies and will be added to your bill. The cover charge is paid in full to the musicians who play live.

Reservations

WHILST we take walk ins, we RECOMMEND booking in advance, especially for live music.

we welcome large group bookings from Sunday to Thursday, of up to 20 guests. A pre-order is required and minimum spend applies.

Don’t take our word for it…

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    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

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    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

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    Secret London

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

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    London Hotspots


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