Intimate whisk(e)y bar with an eclectic selection of drams…read more Walked in on a weekday evening, they do take rsvp so would recommend if going on the weekend. Had a few drams as part of a sampler. All were delicious - albeit a few overproof ones were a bit too potent. The pours are def a bit pricier compared to the market bottle prices, but had a good time and would recommend for a fun night out!

Service was great. The young lady assisted us to understand their flights. Amazing selection of…read morewhiskey/Whisky to try. The ambiance is pretty chill. It's a good place to have a drink and chat.

A steady performer for the area. I have been visiting the 'Brit' for a number of years…read more The main reasons that you would come here - Decent food, although slightly high prices for the area. Extensive Whiskey and Bourbon menu. Friendly staff. Less busy at peak times than other bars in the area. The downsides of the place are that the decor is tired and the couches really do look like your nan threw them away and The Brittania pulled them out of the skip.

So this place has always been good for scotch, but now it's not bad for beer either. I nipped in…read morelast night and had a great IPA to wash down a lovely Tamdhu Speyside single malt. It was so nice it did it twice. It has a good atmosphere, the patrons seem to be mostly medical students, it's lively, but not rowdy. This tiny area behind the Guys hospital has a few good pubs and this is not one you should pass by if you like a drop of whisky, they seem to have dozens.

I visited this place to escape from the loudness and chaos of Soho, and I am glad that I found this…read moreplace. It is low key? The bartenders are super nice, and they let me take my time to take in the place, peruse the menu, and wait until the live music started. I also appreciated the theme. The names of the drinks on the menu are inspired by rock stars/ famous songs, and there is live pianist at 8pm. You can come here in groups, with a date, or even by yourself (which is what I did). Highly recommend!

There was something about this spot which made me feel like it's been here forever... It had that…read moreslightly faded hipster vibe of not trying too hard, offset with the 20-page menu! But it was surprisingly empty on Saturday afternoon (when my boy and I tumbled in, trying to digest all the luxury from the gelato place next door), so that might have been a clue! I feel like this could become my spot to recommend whenever people ask about where to meet prospectives for a first-date. Lighting is good, style is sexy and the mojitos are strong!

the literature inside the bar doesn't call it "Isis Whisky Bar" but the hotel's website (where this…read moreis located does). It also goes by the name "Isis Bar & Lounge". We're here on business and have gone here two nights in a row. Service is slow, very slow (despite adequate staffing) and drinks are on the small side. Wine list didn't impress me much. While they're open all night for guests, they don't serve food all night long. About all you can get after midnight are chips (french fries). We ordered a bread pudding and drinks this evening. A double drink was tiny compared to what we're used to in the states. 8GPB for a double grand marnier...that's over $12USD. Pricey. The bread pudding had a nice presentation, but the custard tasted like it came from a mix and the pudding itself was quite dried out. Definitely not worth the price. If you stay at this hotel, it's going to be the only place to get a drink close by in the later hours. It's OK, just not impressive on any scale.

This bar, attached to the Grange City Hotel, is expensive and characterless. The cheapest white…read morewine on the menu was an £18.50 very average Italian, and a Guiness will set you back £4. The decor is modern and smart, there were plenty of tables to sit at and it was not too noisey. There was just nothing to it.

THREE STARS ONLY: It…read morestarted nicely, then derailed hard! We ordered a well made cocktail from the friendly bartender. We ordered a smash burger and the clerk asked if the food was togo or to sit. We said togo, so we paid $12 and patiently waited. A few minutes later, we asked the clerk to sit at a nice little table. She advised that we could not change our mind and get a table even if the food was still cooking. I then asked another staff member who informed me that we could not sit at a table after saying it was a togo order and it was a restaurant policy. Not really sure what was going on here with this strange rule. Sadly with anger, we literally sat in the alley way and ate the burger which was excellent, but unfortunately a horrible experience.

Food was delicious. We got two burgers a 21 day burger and then a build your own burger and cheese…read morechips. They were yummy. The only downfall for me is the charge for condiments

Only praise for DWP - came at 5pm on a lovely warm Thursday in September and our party of 2 had our…read morechoice of cosy accommodations. The bartender was deeply knowledgable and w our preferences in whiskey, whipped up delicious creative versions of old fashioneds and sazeracs. Would come back without question - tell your friends!

Demon and Wise is a lovely cocktail and whiskey bar with a speakeasy vibe. The whiskey offerings…read moreinclude whiskey tastings as well as Japanese whiskies. If whiskies aren't your thing, then never fear as you are bound to love the offered cocktails. My friend loves bloody marys and asked the bartender to make it as spicy as he can. The request was well-received as my friend kept whooping as he drank his bloody mary. Another friend ordered a cocktail that smelled like the spa and was heavenly. The ambiance is wonderful, the dim-lighting as well as the plushy booths are perfect for relaxing after work. We came and spent about 2 hours here. Definitely recommend!

Show me the way to the next whisky bar ... for the next few month the answer in Shoreditch points…read moreto The Blend on Bethnal Green Road, just across the road at the end of the junction with Brick Lane. Don't expect a rough and ready saloon serving bourbon, this is a classy joint conjuring up a modern interpretation of a wee dram by the open fire. I visited yesterday as part of a group, mixing whisky with art on a Saturday afternoon. We started off with the serious part of learning all about Scotch and how to create your own blend in a beautiful classroom at the back of the venue. Time just flew by and we left with a beautiful bottle of personalised Chivas. We returned a couple of hours later after a stroll around several of the local art galleries for a relaxed visit to the cocktail bar. The list isn't long with just half a dozen to choose from but they are all first class - no I didn't try them all! Whisky Sour still seems to be the most popular choice overall. I forgot the name of mine but it was a classy and delicious mix with champagne liqueur. Now, I have to admit that I am not much of a whisky drinker but am fully sold on the idea. At £7 a go, the cocktails are extremely good value and make for a nice change. They also serve some wines (and beer?) but that would somehow miss the point. The blending sessions make for excellent Christmas presents (£20 for the 45 min session with result to take home), either as the experience itself or even just the finished blend - if you can make it last that long.

Although billed as a whiskey bar, they do have a selection of other cocktails available…read more Staff were polite but took a while for them to get our bill after requesting especially considering that the bar was not busy when we went. Other challenge was getting the right coats from themselves even though apparently ticketed. All in all though. Pleasant enough place for a 'civilised' drink.

We popped in here for a drink before dinner. Lovely atmosphere as we walked in. The cocktail menu…read moreare on postcards which I really liked. I had the vodka & sake Collins - perfect drink to start the evening. Refreshing citrus taste.

We absolutely loved Ronnie Scott's! We went here on the last night of our trip and it was the best…read moreway to end the trip! Our drinks were great, all the servers were so pleasant to talk to, and it was absolutely GORGEOUS inside. I honestly felt like I teleported to another universe for a few hours. The music and vibes were immaculate. If we ever end up back in London we will definitely be returning.

What a terrific venue for listening to music! Every seat in the house has a view of the stage, and…read morethe acoustics are excellent. Great music too! Service is prompt!

Mediocre, despite the hype. I was SO looking forward to this experience, but meh. I really wanted a…read moregreat steak. I was hoping for a great experience. I got neither. Steak was just ok. Not bad, but I can get that level of quality almost anywhere, so nothing special. Atmosphere and service? Well below the hype. Only saving grace IMO is that cost wasn't outrageous.

Been here before for birthday celebrations, this is the first time I've eaten there…read more They have Saxon sound system play on a Saturday. They have a set menu that embraces the venues Scottish influences and the Jamaican vibes from Saxon providing the music. The menu isn't complicated standard offerings of salt fish fritters (which were on the small side) haggis (which I did not try) and jerk chicken. The food was ok and did the job before the dancing and drinking begun!! It does get loud so be prepared for that. If you want a lively Saturday night out you could do worse than try Boisdale.