Yeah, it's alright. Nothing too special. The entrance is the best part. Novelty factor for real…read more Cocktails were alright.

We passed this bar everyday to the subway station and talked about going in. Man have we been…read moremissing out! On our last night in town we stopped in and was meet with laughter by Jarrod, Alaska, and Josh. Being the first in, the bar was empty giving us time to talk with the two. Josh ("co-boss") was super funny and friendly. And being from the States we had a nice chat about sports with Alaska! My husband enjoyed a shot of the The Few (rye whiskey) and I had a new drink of theirs called "what is a pisco?" Cute story about the bar.... It was once a public restroom just twenty years ago!And three years ago it was transformed into this amazing hole in the ground... Literally. Well the sign is one-sided but keep an eye out to enjoy a great time and yummy drinks at Ladies and Gents.

A tribute bar to you know who and when you walk in you get it. You can grab a seat on a comfy couch…read moreor old church pew; your pick. Someone told me they decorated the spot as they went along and it shows. They have drinks only so it's a real bar ... something disappearing in the states. And the cocktails are like the decor -- badass and diverse from a fancy herb based martini to a simple South African red. The vibe is as laid back and cool as he was. So be sure to put your phone down and have fun simply chatting someone up. And if you get hungry there are tons of neighborhood restos around so no biggie.

This is a fantastic little bar. Some decent beers are available but I highly recommend their…read morecocktails, which is something I almost NEVER say. (I love beer oh so so much...) the atmosphere is friendly yet laid back. Great place to grab a window seat and sit for a while and they have a comfy couch or two, which make me happy. Great north London stop!

This has got to be one of my most favorite places to go out ever! And I don't mean just at night,…read moreone of my favorite things in Summer is going in, having a great Mojito and watching the world go (well traffic go up and down the hill) through the open doors. It's not the most glamorous of places, it could do with a bit of re-decorating but they do make some of THE nicest cocktails I have ever tasted. I adore the Mojito, whilst my man loves their El Diablo, I have tried many others Singapore Sling, Mai Tai - all delicious! BUT and it is a big BUT the place has a bit of a nasty reputation once you get past 10 - 11pm when a more 'rowdy' crowd come in. We tend to leave then but the times we've stayed we've never experienced any trouble at all, it may be because we are stocky Northeners and with our now weakened accents or because we keep our selves to our selves but we have NEVER had any trouble. BUT we have heard things - even off the bar men - so be warned. I love it on a summer's evening have a few Mojitos with friends then home for a BBQ - what more could you ask for? Oh, it even has some great Latin music on selected nights, but again, caters for a different crowd later on by playing quite hard core Hip Hop (the main reason we don't usually stay) But it can play some great old school and they take requests - Bobby Brown goes down a treat!

Really great littlle place and a haven from the chavtastic Village, which is opposite. 2 4 1…read morecocktails are a real bargain and the staff can mix a tasty mojito!

Great to see a pub like this in Highgate. They serve up to 8 ales although they were a couple…read moreshort, which is probably standard for a Sunday. I had the Anchor Blonde Bitter which was a seriously good pint and Siren Serenity of the Sky (not sure what is behind the name) which was a good mild. My friends ordered some chips but actually received cheese and horseradish chips. This turned up to be an accidental upgrade which the staff later acknowledged and even apologised for (there was no need!) There is a sports TV at the back, which can easily be avoided at the front. I really rather like the place!

Fabulous pub. I only give it four stars due to it being tough to find a seat most of the time,…read morebecause the beer and staff would definitely get five stars all the way. You have a very large selection of craft beers and lagers, a bit of something for everyone. The bar staff are quite happy to give you a taste of something before buying or give their own recommendations based on what type of drink you prefer. It's a pleasant atmosphere, with locals mixing in with the craft beer crowd.

Great pizza and beer (well, hard cider for me)! This has a bit of a "nice"dive bar feel. Live music…read moreis a bonus (and was the draw for me to come here).

This review is just for the pizza and drinks FYI. My hubs and I came yesterday (Monday) for the two…read morefor £12 pizza special (until 8pm). I didn't realize there was 2-for-1 drinks (has to be the same cocktail) but what a nice surprise! The pub is appropriately shabby, with dark wood floors and booths with split open seats and sticky tables. Pretty buzzing for a Monday night. I ordered the Parma Violence: gin, violette liquor, lemon juice and gomme and it was smashing. Delicious and potent. Now the pizza (sigh). I ordered the passion amore: avo, capers, mint and aubergine as the veg pizza option was not part of the two for £12 (boo on them). My hubs got some meat pizza. They came relatively quickly and looked very nice. Mine had large chunks of avo sprinkled atop. But... Yet AGAIN in London, mediocre pizza itself. The dough base was probably my favourite part as it was thin and just chewy enough. But bland I sauce, bland taste. My husband said his was similar. I swear pizza in London just sucks compared to NY. All these reviews claiming how good the pizza is are so misinformed.

Decor was really interesting. Felt like a movie set or someone's nans living room. The drinks were…read moreOK, there are definitely better cocktail bars. Would have been great to have a few more options with a little less ice. The vibe was chilled for a Friday night. Worth a visit and a surprising addition to West Hampstead! It wouldn't have felt out of place in Soho or Shoreditch.

Well I went to this bar called Whisperz just before Christmas. It's relatively local to me and am…read morealways eager to discover new places in surrounding areas. I feel like this area will be gentrified soon enough due to the new luxury apartments and a possible Supermarket which will probably open up nearby. The fact that Whisperz has a few local restaurants neighbouring it is nice, but I had popped in one evening on a Friday as I heard some music from within. It's not a wide bar but it is long and can hold a number of people. I think it's best for these type of nights out as it's good to stand, chat and drink here actually (which is what we did). We had a few cocktails seeing as we were in a mixed group and they had some deals on to save on the pennies which is good as Christmas was coming up. I'm not the biggest pop fan, but everyone was really into the music and you kind of got into it all as the night went on. The booze helped, but I suppose that's what bars like this are for. It was so good we ended up staying till near closing. From what I understand the site Whisperz (which I'm not sure what was behind that name) is changing it to something more specific (Bar Kitsch) as the owners loved the fun vibe of certain cheesy themed nights, so the music will be anything from 70's and 80's to the present. I'm totally down with that! I love that there will be an eclectic range of music throughout the years, even if there is a bit of cheesy retro songs. You never know I might even be tempted for a bit of karaoke if they play the Baywatch theme tune, haha. I welcome a fun new bar to the local area which is renowned for being quite sleepy, as it will improve the sense of the nightlife. Would be nice to have offering something different. Crouch End nearby already has some good little pubs and a few upmarket restaurants, so I love that finally there's a proper evening bar to let your hair down locally without having to venture far out of this area of North London and all with a late license! All good by me, especially if they keep the happy hour that everyone seemed to be taking advantage of previously. I look forward to the relaunch (apparantly it might be in March '16) and dancing to some funky tunes.

I have a couple of friends living in Kentish Town who happily researched and booked this charming…read morelittle basement bar which is a must-visit in the area. Apparently the owners want it to feel like someone's living room and it definitely has a relaxed and locals-come-here vibe, although our seating area was in what was once a VIctorian police cell, which was probably less cosy back in the day. The interesting concept here is to serve small bites of food tailored to each house cocktail which a beautifully presented and explained, as are the cocktails themselves. We sampled almost all of the house cocktail menu and generally everyone was very impressed. I think several people really liked the park bench, with its strong apple flavour, although I personally found it a bit one-note. In fact, I wouldn't say any of the cocktails here got it quite right for my palate, some of the balancing of flavours didn't quite work for me and none of them particularly blew me away. They were pretty good, but there weren't any I found incredibly delicious and "incredibly delicious" is really what I am looking for in a cocktail. I had the Get Me a Bourbon, I'm Hungry and Lost in Alaska. The first was a short drink which wasn't massively memorable, contra my favourite ever bourbon cocktail, the fantastic bourborini once on the specials at Pitt Cue Co. Lost in Alaska I thought was nice although others said they thought it tasted medicinal! Service was great - helpful, patient and attentive. It's expensive, especially now I live in Manchester and can get better cocktails at the Fitzgerald for £4 less, but I would still recommend Knowhere Special, especially if you're nearby having dinner. They have such an inventive and passionate approach, it's very impressive already and I'm sure will just get better with time.

Reservations are needed on weekends…read more One of the most unique experiences we had while traveling in the UK, Knowhere Special is a specialty cocktail bar that focuses on private, small tables and outrageous, off-the-wall, hand-crafted cocktails. The interior is small, cramped, and homely like walking into a hippie's apartment. Our table was in its own private alcove with a low vaulted ceiling. We had one server who was outstanding - knowledgeable, excited, and outgoing. The house cocktail flavors were all over the place. Some were good and others were great. They are all super weird for sure, so you'll get a kick just reading off the descriptions. They are pricier, but not outrageous. Many also come with little snacks to pair with the cocktail. If you don't want something crazy, you can order regular cocktails as well. Neat experience and certainly recommended to try out for novelty's sake. One of the best experiences we had in London!

Excellent pub in the Hampstead area. The service is extremely friendly, and the pub is tucked away…read morein a charming neighborhood just a few blocks from the large park. It was busy on a Saturday afternoon, but we easily grabbed a table for two downstairs. I would recommend a reservation if you're visiting during peak times. There is also a more formal dining room upstairs for a quieter, sit-down experience. We enjoyed some bread with oils, the soup, and the fish, all of which were excellent and paired perfectly with a Neck Oil. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and there are cute picnic tables outside, making it a lovely spot to enjoy a drink on a nice day. Overall, a fantastic neighborhood pub that's worth a visit.

Excellent location, old fashioned, great Guinness, chips and hamburgers. Staff is courteous and my…read morewife and I always enjoy ourselves. Also fun to sit outside!

Hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal... Whatever you want to call it. There was also some 80s too…read morewas being played all night. The decor in the bar suited the type of music... And so did its patrons. The barmaid was kind of a jerk... I ordered four shots to begin with and then four beers after she brought the shots and she yelled at me saying she needs the orders up front first. But the place wasn't that busy to be rushing through to serve people so I don't know what her deal was. If you come, don't forget to wear your black jeans and tee along with your black boots and black hair and black errrrthang.

The toilets have improved a lot. They've been refurbed and are clean. Oh and we managed to get a…read moretable. That's the positives out of the way unfortunately. Beer selection is still poor. Apart from the Aspalls, but that tasted awful and couldn't manage much of the pint, so left it for another of our party to drink. I ordered what turned out to be the worst chicken wings I've ever had. Over-cooked and dry, with the hot sauce squirted randomly over the wings and plate. Presentation is not really a priority here at Big Red. My hubbys pulled pork burritos was not great. It had a good kick to it, but it also too much of this over-powering sweet sauce. Not sure what it was trying to hide, the sauce. Maybe that there wasn't much pork in it? The floor staff were just about interested. I had to ask to have the table wiped down before our food arrived, as it had a bits of the last diners food all over it. I'm not sure why I gave it four stars in my first review. Maybe because the food definitely better last time. I'm sure of it was. Oh well.