This place is amazing in all the right ways. Great cocktails very well balanced in a way to ignite your senses but to go down smoothly. The environment was also nice, they were busy but service didn't suffer at all. The music was on point to promote the right vibe and everyone was beginning to move. This place is perfect if you want a cocktail and more. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) Flavour Map(pictured). Don't know what to get or want to try something new? Flavour map is the way to go. It tells you which cocktails to lean towards depending on your taste. You can't go wrong with this map a great cocktail is picked everytime. 2) Come to have a good time. This location is down some stairs but definitely in a great spot to have some fun. You won't find a laid back crowd here but rather one ready to enjoy the night so come prepared. Come for a drink stay for the ambiance this place is worth checking out!! read more

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This place was so packed we couldn't even breathe! Four of us went for just one drink, but ended up with appetizers and another couple rounds. We really lucked out and had a standing table so I think that's what kept us so long and because it was freezing outside. There are tables you can reserve in advance and I highly recommend doing that. Prices are a bit steep, but it's London, what do ya expect? Staff wasn't overly welcoming, but tried to not let them dampen the vibe. Music was good, apps were good. The only way you can get inside is by taking stairs so note that if you have limited mobility. Place is also dim lit if you have low vision. Would probably only go back during happy hour to make the crowded scene worth it. Cocktails are very good. Espresso martini was bangin. read more

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This was my first time going to a Dirty Martini and I was pretty impressed. I don't know if they have food, I'm sure they do, but I was basically there to drink I went during happy hour and all the martinis were half priced...so by my logic they were two for one. The seating is limited but most people seem to hang a few and roll out. So eventually you can commandeer a table or just get conversational and pony up to a table and be friendly. Me personally, I'm secure in my manhood so I don't mind drinking "fruity drinks". I had the Dragonfruit and Pomegranate as well the Peach Hibiscus. My buddy however had some Dirty Martinis. Apparently, he's some sort of Dirty Martini connoisseur and wasn't impressed with their version. Go fruity or go home. read more

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beautiful place!! service is incredible!! KYLE IS THE BESTjust so good. absolutely incredible. can't get enough!!!

Looking on the internet we came across this bar to visit on out trip to Covent Garden. Opening at 3.00 pm we thought it would be a perfect choice for a martini after our visit to The London Film Museum. Finding it can be difficult as the entrance is quite small. From Covent Garden, facing the London Transport Museum it is on the left just before the museum. Down the stairs to the basement leads into this fantastic bar. As we were early there were only two others inside but this filled out as the hour went on and, I would imagine, fills to capacity later in the day especially as their Happy Hour lasts from 3.00 to 10.00 pm. Immediately we sat down a waiter popped over to say 'Hi' and explained which pages of the extensive cocktail menu was covered by the Happy Hour. He then left us for a few minutes while we perused. Shortly after he returned and we ordered a Passion Fruit martini and a Dirty martini. I was asked whether I preferred vodka or gin. Those martinis were the almost the best I have tasted and another, naturally, went down. Unusually, my Dirty martini had a hint of thyme along with the olives. Then comes the bill. Surprisingly, four cocktails during the Happy Hour came to £18. Now, in this part of town this comes as a 'no brainer'. Where would you get such a great deal. Check it out guys, well worth a visit. read more

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Dirty Martini is fabulous for their Happy Hours more than anything else. I have been to the jam packed outlet on Liverpool Street. This was the first visit to the one in Covent Garden. It's cozier (read: smaller :D) but less crowded. I caught up with a friend, who is relatively new to London and she loved it. Feels like a little cellar. What I also love about Dirty Martini is their mango and chilli martini - it packs a pungent and sweet flavor...there are days I have longed for it. Also like their lavender martini. Good ambiance and nice place to catch on a few rounds of drinks after work. read more

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After fun times at the mulled wine festival, I deceived to get a quick cocktail with a yelp friend near Covent Garden. As a big fan of dirty martini, for their enormous cocktail list, it was a no brainer to go here and we were particularly happy to learn the happy hour went on till 10. The cocktail list is full of great choices, from classic to more incentive concoctions like strawberry and basil martini, and pear and ginger martini. I love anything different so the menu really impressed me. What let it down is it's quite a small venue and after work, it's full, so can make it hard to find anywhere to stand.. Seating is out of the question without a reservation.. Would stop by for a cocktail, but definitely prefer some of the other dirty martinis in London, where there is more space to dance and a chance to sit down. read more

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I came here for a real dirty martini and was surprised that they really didn't know what that was. They serve dirty martinis here with Kalamata olives???!!!! Never heard of such a thing until my friend in London did the same thing. Kalamata olives don't have the brininess of Spanish olives. Also, the drinks tasted really watered down at Happy Hours. I guess they don't want to lose too much money. If you want to hang out and watch the locals, fine, but I would make my "real" dirty martinis at home. read more

Delicious cocktails and a cute space. Chocolate martini surprisingly good, melon and mint is delicious, really all of their drinks are delicious. They have a cute little chart that helps you pick out what you are looking for. Only worth going during happy hour, but it runs pretty late depending on the location. Went on my birthday and they gave me a free drink as well which was sweet. Cannot recommend enough! read more

This basement bar in the heart of Covent Garden is a great place to start the night with their 2 for 1 Martinis and drinks offer. They are well made, yummy and there are lots of options to choose from. The DJs play a great set of music too! The downside is the wait, I have never gotten a drink in less than 30 minutes which is a shocking wait. They need more staff behind the bar very badly. read more

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A martini by any other name is not the same... I'm going to give this place kudos for the delicious Dirty Martini's & fairly tasty food. I think I scarfed 4 or 5 of these heady drinks on my visit. However, it takes a bit of a nose dive from there... I don't like places that call themselves clubs when they are not. A club is a place you can dance in or it's a venue that has private membership, among other criteria. This place is a bar - no dance floor in sight & it's SMALL. Nothing wrong with bars but don't try to punch above your weight with me. I've stomped in some serious clubs so I know the difference. I also know on a hot summer day in London air conditioning is a must...this place had a dodgy blower on the night I went in. My group was sat at the booth next to the DJ booth - mistake, if you want to have a conversation, which you won't because as I said, this place is a great pretender so blasts its music to full capacity. Fortunately, for me the drinks were strong enough that I became oblivious to the music (or perhaps my eardrums were shot)...anyway, we soldiered on through our party platters. The veggie mix was fine for me but there was something suspicious about the texture of the fish cake - more like rubber ball. As more people arrived, we could bear the heat no longer so settled up & left. It was actually cooler outside than in...yeah, I meant that just as it sounds. read more

When the party's a rockin' and you don't want to be stoppin', get down and Dirty. When I find myself in the predicament* of being chucked out of one Covent Garden pub at 11.30 pm** and then bar hopping to find them all closed, the neon pink Dirty Martini beckons. This 'hotspot' stays open late, real late, so you can drink and dance and ignore the fact that you are going to have a raging hangover in the morning. It has a glitzy, nightclub feel with sparkly lights, black on black and dark corners for dark deeds. We partied it up by the DJ box who was spinning an insane mix of ALL THE MUSIC IN THE WORLD. Dancing one minute to salsa, then Whitney Houston, mixed with Daft Punk and some Eagle Eye Cherry, it was like a playlist on acid. As Lizzie G. said to me 'get up, I can't dance to Volare on my own'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGPdGo7sy-A&feature=related *No Mum, this never happens. I'm home in bed by 9, I swear. ** Seriously, what are we, Amish? read more

A dark lounge somewhat concealed downstairs underneath Covent Garden square, Dirty Martini was recommended by a friend who did not steer me wrong. Take a date or a few girlfriends & take advantage of an extensive list of half off martinis during Happy Hour! read more

After several hours of chatting with friends and even more glasses of wine you find yourself stranded in Covent Garden with a hole in you that must be filled with dancing and even more wine. Using a friends trusty iPhone app we stumble upon this little club, nicely tucked away in what's normally the bustling market place. After being toughly frisks we head to the heaving bar to wait for a small age to be served ridiculously expensive cocktails. There isn't anything wrong with Dirty Martini, and if it's late, you're in the area and you don't want your night to end this place will do. I can't think for the life of me why anyone would pick this as a destination venue. It's rammed with tourists, and foreign student (it's too expensive for the English ones!) trying to get "a taste" of London and missing it by a mile. read more

Design Your Own Cocktails!! Great little club! I went with a few friends after the opera in Covent Garden. We went on a Wednesday night - where they have a "make your own cocktail" special. You get a little card with choices of alcohol, juices, fresh fruits, etc. You just tic the boxes you want and the bartender will create your concoction. Loads of fun! It is only 8 pounds for two tall cocktails. I liked the atmosphere. It had good R&B music, but it wasn't too loud that you couldn't hear your friends. read more

So if you've read my cocktail reviews before, you'll know I'm a fan of this place. So when a friend asked me to arrange her birthday drinks and specified she wanted cocktails, I thought why not Dirty Martini. I must say, that the Dirty Martini staff really look after you on your birthday. They provided my friend with a complimentary glass of prosecco and she even had the opportunity to make a cocktail behind the bar. I do love the cocktails there, but I'm a little sad they have taken away the lychee martini. But the passion fruit martini and chocolate martini are a close second favourite. I think this place is better if you book a table as it tends to get busy very quickly (especially on the weekends). Great atmosphere, lively, they have a DJ in the evenings (just try to avoid a table right next to the DJ if you can, as it's super loud) and great happy hour. read more

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I actually enjoy this place for its Happy Hour- Until 10 PM on weekdays, and until 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, one can enjoy any Martini for £4. The Cherry blossom Martini was adorably girly and sweet. The Chocolate Martini tastes like an alcoholic milkshake...NOM! I do enjoy a good Happy Hour...makes Mama happy :) read more

Sometimes everybody needs a fix! whether its dirty or dry- a Martini is the way to go. Dont believe me? Well lets just imagine, are you in the mood for something sharp, tantilising and to the point? or perhaps you're feeling passionate, courageous and ready to handle the spice of life?Well why not try the mango and chilli. But if your sweet tooth needs to be tamed- look no further the chocolate Martini is simply to die for! Prices are adequate and service is slightly rushed- but then again what would you expect at happy hour. The noise levels can exceed the comfortable but then again, you get a real vibe for sleepless city. The decor and ambience is fabulous. Space is limited- so ladies'n' gents..hurry up and get dirty! read more

Cocktails for beginners. Martinis didn't really taste of what they were supposed to (Honey and Lavender tasted of Apple juice). Cocktail waitress was rude and would elbow you in the ribs rather then ask you to move or simply say "excuse me". Then while stood at the bar a bartender knocked an entire drink down my chest. 3 bartenders stood and stared without apologising. When I asked for tissues or a cloth of anything to try and dry myself off they didn't have anything. I would hate to see how disgustingly dirty their bar must be if they don't have anything to mop up spills. And yes even after coming back from the bathroom after drying off the wet patch on the bar was still there. Would never go again!! read more

I have *so* many fond memories of this place, I can't even count. I first discovered this place a few years ago with a group of friends, back when I didn't live in London. In fact, this place is responsible for us all having to sleep in Paddington station.... but don't hold that against it. The location is great, right in the heart of Covent Garden next to the London Transport Museum. Watch your heels on the steps down though ladies... Once inside, it's not huge, but it's dark and intimate and more than touch funky. Prices aren't cheap, but the drinks are worth it. The bartenders know their stuff, and do all the flaring and showing-off that you'd expect from a bar with this name. I don't like that kind of service all the time, but every now and again, it's nice to get carried away with someone serving jagerbombs by balancing shots on the rims of the glasses and knocking them in like dominoes. The food here is surprisingly nice (I'm always pleased when a cocktail bar can pull off good bite), and they really do serve the best dirty martini in town. As the other reviews state, its open late, the staff are nice and the bathrooms are clean and bright. Plus - the music is great on a Friday/Saturday. read more

Dirty Martini has the potential of being a really good bar. First I must make clear that this bar is tiny. If you want a good seat you must get there early. They try to entice you with the Happy Hour that runs till 8pm Mon-Sun. The cocktails on paper are fantastic, and they have a huge selection. If you are lucky enough to get a booth seat you can relax in comfort in the darkened surroundings and enjoy table service from the cocktail waitress. With the bar being so small it fills up really quickly. It is quite usual to have to wait up to 20mins to get served, whether you are at the bar or waiting to receive your drinks from the waitress. For most this is a big problem especially as the drinks are not cheap. Dirty Martini is hit and miss. If you get a good seat, and the staff are on form and you don't mind spending a fair amount of cash, you can have a great time. If things start to go wrong, it can go terribly wrong. It is best to come with a group of people and reserve a table to ensure a good night. read more

Great spot, awesome drinks, good dj and cool setting, what else can you ask for... I came over to London for few days and a friend brought me here after the rest of the bars started to close. I liked the place. They make excellent mojitos, iI just couldnt have enough of them :) read more

A Canadian-American in London, over 7 visits to the Dirty Martini and NEVER disappointed. Nicole C. described the Dirty Martini (http://www.dirtymartini.uk.com) as "a dark lounge somewhat concealed downstairs underneath Covent Garden square". I would say it's more dimly lit than dark but she is right when she says concealed, I have been here 7 times and 1 time to the Hanover Square location which is a larger and less dim version of this location (but still has the same charm). Depending on your cell phone and provider, you may or may not get a signal (I could not with the Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 but got a great signal with the Galaxy S4 i9505 and Galaxy Note 8.0 n5100). To my knowledge, they do not have wi-fi but the restaurant upstairs does. Also, there are no power outlets for patron use so if you need a phone charge, get a juice pack. That being said, if you are with friends or want to meet new people, you won't miss your phone. Happy Hour daily between 5pm and 10pm (5pm to 8pm on Friday and Saturday) and all day Sunday includes a list of half-price martinis including my favourites, the Breakfast Martini which includes Plymouth Gin shaken with Cointreau, fresh lemon juice and homemade orange marmalade and Chocolate Martini which includes Absolut Vanilia Vodka, Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur, creme de cacao shaken with cream and cocoa. half-price bottles of select wines (of which the merlot was excellent) and half-price prosecco drinks. The crowd encompasses all types of people but they seem to leave their attitude at the door. Inside, it's like a mini siesta. Everyone is usually well dressed, well mannered, and having a good time. My last trip to the Dirty Martini (so far) ended on a Thursday, 27 May and featured a DJ whom played excellent choice of dance music. Oddly, I was listening to a song and told my friend it'd be great if he played some Ce Ce Peniston. Eight minutes later, Finally came on. What a way to end my European holiday!! If more than two of you, it is best and recommended to make a reservation. I follow them on Twitter and Facebook realizing I will miss many of the events but I can dream I am there. Some of the best bartenders and friendliest staff in London (and London has a lot of great places) makes this a MUST SEE every trip to London. See you again late this year or early next year!! read more

I was removed from the club for reporting an incident of being kick by another group within the club along with my pregnant wife and family. I had remained calm throughout and explained the situation to them however being brown I was removed and my wife along with my family whilst thus the individuals who had provoked the incident just grinned and smile away whilst i got kicked out. read more

Visited this wonderful place for the first time on Wednesday afternoon - was very excited and was not disappointed! We turned up 5 minutes after opening and the atmosphere was already great. Tried the Chocolate Martini and the Blood Orange Martini which were both totally fabulous - and it was happy hour too! Meaning it worked out £4.50 per cocktail. At some point I was waiting at the bar for about 15 minutes to be served, though, which is the only reason I'm giving a four, rather than five stars. I'd recommend not standing too far towards either end of the bar! However staff were generally very attentive and were often nipping about to take people's orders from their tables which was nice (: definitely hope to visit again soon. read more

Booked a seating area here for my birthday. I wanted a chilled out bar and heard good things about this place. I paid a £50 deposit that I would get returned in food and drink on the night, and also they said that there would be a £20 per person spend. And I still give it 4*'s?! Yes! Here's my thoughts..... 1. I couldn't find the place. Google maps tells you Russell Street, when really it's more like Covent Garden Sq. 2. First thing that struck me when I went downstairs was 'Wow, it's hella busy!' and 'Is this how small it is??' The website makes the place look so much bigger! I'd come about 30 minutes before my table reservation and we were told they would not be able to clear our tables for us. The staff were very accomodating and mixed us drinks that we wanted. 3. Once we were seated, we got the drink rounds in. My favourite drink: Tropicial Pear Martini mmmmmmmm...too good! And £4 when it's happy hour, 10 of these and I was very happy! 4. As the evening went on, it got quite hot as it was tiny in there. But the decor was lovely and it was well lit. 5. Music was a good mix, more rnb/dancey stuff though. But you could still talk comfortably to friends. 6. No table service charge...I need say no more! 7. Our waitress was the most lovely girl. Very accomodating, brought drinks promptly, kept all of my friends bar tabs seperate at request. And she also waived the £20 per person charge. She made my night! 8. On the down side, one of my friends wasn't let in for not having ID, even when I didn't get ID'ed going in. 9. Just go give it a try, I'd go back if I was passing through the area. 10. If you go with a few friends, book an area for sure! read more

Went here a few months ago (just got round to writing the review!). Would never go back. Cocktails were ok. However they were overshadowed by the awful service. Massive wait for drinks, for orders to be taken etc. Waitresses constantly asking for us to pay the bill - yet no drinks showing up. All this as 4.30pm on a Monday night! Not busy with customers, but awash with staff. Go round the corner to Christopher's or Radio - great cocktails and great customer service. read more

Not impressed. I was out with friends in London and after a couple of drinks elsewhere we opted to head over the Dirty Martinis, with one friend assuring me that it was good and we'd have fun. Maybe, if a tiny, dark, crowded room with awful music is your sort of thing. When we arrived there was a bit of a queue, all men... and yep, within a few minutes the doorman invited my (female) friends and I inside. Great, it's that sort of place. Entry is £5, which I appreciate is cheap for a club in London, but this place barely qualifies and is tiny - you don't pay to go to bars normally. Most of Dirty Martini is taken up with a dance floor, with a raised seating area at one end, and a bar along the wall. Service was fairly quick, and I don't know what the prices were like as I didn't pay, but the Raspberry Mojito I had was pretty tasty. We made our way through the swarm up to the seats, where the only booth free was the one next to the DJ. So we had the delight of loud, pounding music as we tried to chat. Which would have been fine if the music wasn't awful dance remixes of pop songs. Oh, and we ordered Long Island Ice Teas later on and they were disgusting. Very gingery, and really unpleasant. They went unfinished. I get the impression that Dirty Martini is pretty popular, and if this is your sort of thing go ahead, but it's really not mine and I won't be back next time I'm in London. read more

Why do I love this place? It's open late and the cocktails are fabulous. The Peach Bourbon Smash knocked me on my ass once. But seriously, you can't go wrong with the libations. Fair warning, this place is TINY and it gets really crowded. The clientele is usually not what I'm into when I go out (read: I'm more of a pub kind of girl) but if you're in the mood, this is a great little spot. Plus, the DJ spun some Mika for me, so I was hooked. read more

£4.50 martinis during Happy Hour - yes please! I'll take cocktails which taste like dessert any day and their chocolate martini and espresso martini tick all the right boxes. Aside from that, they do some out of the box ones like dragon fruit and pomegranate and chilli and mango martini. Large and creative menu which lots of different flavours to choose from! The one star off is for the venue itself. It's small and cramped, and you would be in the minority if you manage to find a seat on your visit. There is also bit of a wait for your drinks especially if you are waiting to order them at the bar. Naturally, things get pretty loud in here so not the best place for a first date. read more

Absolutely disappointed and disgusted in the service that I received on my visit here. There was definitely ageism going on in the way they treated people and they all looked and acted like they couldn't give a *** and didnt want to be there. I made a complaint twice about the cold, dry, tasteless bottomless brunch and was ignored twice. Have emailed them and the service from management has been just as awful as the managers who work on the floor. Absolutely terrible when you've been ill after eating their food and they don't care or take any responsibility for it. It has completely put me off this place as good as the chocolate martinis are I will not be returning and if if you service then don't go here and please do not eat the food. read more

On a rare night when all of out friends were free at the same time, we got onto yelp and looked at where we could go. Despite mixed reviews we decided to book a table at Dirty Martini. It was £50 deposit for a group of 10 of us, but we knew we'd easily use that up during Happy Hour. When we walked through the door I was so happy we'd booked a space. So tiny and packed full of people, it's the sort of place you'd have to love to hustle and bustle. We ordered half price wine and martinis with the table service and just sat back and enjoyed our girlie night out. If we hadn't have been there during happy hour or been sat down, my score would have been far lower! read more

Dirty Martini is located underneath Tutton's on the corner of Covent Garden piazza. I went here as part of a crowd to celebrate a friend's birthday. Unfortunately, we didn't have a table booked and ended up being pushed about in this crowded bar. Most of us agreed that we wouldn't normally have come here, but that it was actually a lot more bearable than many other West End places on a Friday night. OK, just don't bother if you are not into cocktails. The bar staff are fairly efficient, but it takes an absolute age to be served. The choice of beers is limited to three or four bottled varieties. Wine list seemed OK, and the Sauvignon Blanc was rather nice. Overall the place had quite a friendly vibe, even though it was far too loud for a decent conversation. The crowd seemed to have been made up of larger groups celebrating birthdays, etc and couples on their first date. read more

Glad to have discovered this Happy Hour spot right around the corner from me! Came here on a Thursday after taking an inadvertent academic nosedive, so I was in desperate need of a drink or two (or 4, sigh). The Happy Hour deal is £4.50 for a martini, and they have, honest to God, like 20 different flavor options. I recommend the Winter Pear. There was a brief snafu with my friend's "Bar Tab" card; the waitress charged several extra drinks to it. While that was a bit disconcerting, I'd advise just paying cash rather than skipping this spot entirely. Also, look into the table reservation option. It gets super crowded. read more

Been meaning to come here for ages for their happy hour which is one of very few in the Covent Garden area. Half price on just their martinis, which is great when it's quiet as it is a pretty small basement type place. It's decent though I would take a date there as our table ended up being reserved but we weren't told and the sign has become hidden behind menus. I don't think the service is worth a 9£ cocktail so it's a happy hour place at best. read more

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Dirty Martini is a New York styled underground cocktail bar on Covent Garden Piazza. It's not scruffy but it's not so up itself that you can't wear trainers or jeans to get in. The decor is dark and the music seems to dart between house and funk. I really enjoyed the Berry Cosmo and the Lychee Martini but my friend reports bad things about the Dirty Martini itself - it's too alcoholic apparently!! haha. Prices are between £5.95 - £7.95 and they also serve bar food, although I haven't tried that myself. read more

Update Alright, they can have an extra because I didn't have to wait even a second to get served. When you get served straight away, this place does yummy yummy cocktails. So arrive early and leave... well, early. Update i had an amaaaazing chocolate martini in here. It was like ice cream and cake in a glass. Brilliant. Best I've ever had. And the place is quite nice. And yes, it was busy. But I'm just not happy with waiting for almost half an hour to get a drink. I don't care how nice it is! read more

It's been a while, but I visited Dirty Martini on a quiet Sunday night. They had 9 martinis on their list that were half price. At a usual £8 per martini, this was a significant savings. I admit my date and I were pushing it, but we ended up trying all 9, 4 each and 1 to share. It was fun. ;) read more

In summary this is a good place, you get what you expect. Which based on the menu should be an excellent choice of drinks (seriously, best cocktail menu at this price so far in London) So, basically as the other reviewers have mentioned it's in Covent Garden, quite well hidden down some stairs near the market. The bar itself is really nicely decorated (and the lighting helps) with the whole place having an intimate atmosphere. It does get cramped, but that's hardly the fault of the bar, the customer chooses whether to use the place afterall. My friends and I did get a table (reservation didn't show) and we went through quite a bit of their menu between us. It's all very good, all were as expected although service was a bit slow (to the table). We did however get used to this and order topups before we finished! As noted, the liquer selection is wide and very good. Chocoltini (or whatever it is called) is fun However there are some wicked Sake based drinks as well. Finally the price is good, when we went before 7pm was half price cocktails, which meant £4 a go. Sweet and just an excuse to get off early from work :D read more

Funky little underground bar/club in the heart of Covent Garden Market, this place is a great option for late night drinks in town. With good options at happy hour, the prices soar afterwards, with a beer and vodka tonic setting me back the best part of a tenner. A little overpriced. Also slightly annoying bar staff. The location is so good, though, that it makes up for much of the rest. read more