An interesting underground bar in the Fitzrovia area - The artwork takes the nordic theme very seriously, but manages to stay away from being kitschy. We played the shot wheel, and got some unique results. The shots were good, and out of my ordinary. It claims it's good for late-night food, but we got there just before 11 and the kitchen was closed, so not really sure what "late-night" means in London. read more

I was a little dubious of this place, primarily because I was worried it was going to be exactly the same as every other cocktail bar in the West-End, thankfully this wasn't the case. I went there for a friend's birthday and the staff really took care of us. They even mixed up a new cocktail for us in honour of the occasion and which they administered to each of us for free! They play up the Scandinavian feel with cool lighting and a chilled soundtrack. The cocktail list is extensive and expensive but, if you're willing to flirt a little with the bar staff they can usually be persuaded to lower the price tag and maybe offer you the occasional sneaky shot. During the day the offer a range of Scandinavian inspired food that'll probably run to about £10 per head. A great place to start an evening with a difference. read more

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Slightly hidden away, down a side street, just off Oxford street, this Swedish bar is literally in a basement. Such a hidden gem. With a large variety of cocktails, with interesting twists on them - particular the bellinis, which contain a liquor I can't for the life say the name of, but come sin three different flavours and is delicious. The cocktails come in at a not too shabby price of £8.95, which is pretty standard. The music is funky disco style and there's a cool ping pong table to have a game on, while you drink. Although, be prepared to queue to use if you're not there early. Another thing I loved was the randomness behind the bar, there's a shot wheel, where you pay £3.50 and it's pot luck, which shot you get. All the shots are made by the bar attenders and are somewhat of a mystery, which is exciting and if you get lucky with the spin and it lands on a penguin, it's free. Sweeeet! There's also a lemon in a glass of water, which if you balance a coin on it, a shot is on the house. If you spot the blue lights outside the bar, and you enter in, you'll be glad you did! I've been a few times and gotta say I've had a blast! read more

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I instantly liked this place. An intimate bar tucked away in Soho. They play a good selection of music and have an extensive drink menu with some interesting cocktails. The service was also great! It's the kind of place you might come for one of your 20-something birthday drinking event with a few close friends. Be sure to book a table though. Small venue + lots of people = no table for you! read more

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Little basement bar just off Goodge St. I've been here twice now and have had a good experience each time. The staff are friendly and approachable. They have a wheel of win a shot and a back room with a ping pong table. You can also make reservations. The vibe is relaxed and cool. read more

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Popped into Nordic Bar to try the LongBerry cocktail which is for free thanks to 'Drinki' app which gives you a free drink each night. The drink was good. Not overly strong but what I took away from visit was the bar itself. The bar is downs stairs in Fitzrovia in a quiet street hidden away it's very good and has some special things like a wheel of win a shot. Cool vibe and I will defo be back to sample more of it. read more

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I went to Nordic Bar in the evening after my final university exam. A bad worker, I had crammed throughout the night, taken the exam, met my dad for a drink and slightly awkward motivational speech, then gone round my friend's house for a couple of bottles of wine and some N20 robot karaoke. By the evening I was feeling exhausted, slightly disconnected and wanted to go home, however, after some motivational bullying from my friends we went to the Nordic Bar for some drinks. The Nordic bar is a walk-down bar from street level. Once inside it is quite small and a little stuffy. There is a narrow bar area, beyond which is a larger seating area. It may have been my mood but the place had an odd atmosphere, with the other clientele mainly office workers and Scandinavian expats. A little odd but worth trying if you are near. read more

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I met a group of friends here to watch the opening of the Euros. It had quite a few French fans inside. The place is quite narrow by the bar and the tables offer a good alternate setting for drinks. An area was reserved and we also found another table albeit not close to the rest of the party. The drinks were as expected for London prices and they also served some food which looked like standard pub food. One irk was that their card machines stopped working which meant the only alternative if you had no cash was to start a tab and pay it off once it started working again. All in all the bar is okay but apart from the Comic strip in the gents nothing to write home about. read more

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The Nordic Bar is a bit of a mystery to me even though I've been there. Reason being that my friends and I went on a day which was so quiet there were only two other people in the bar and the bar wasn't serving any food unless it had been pre-ordered. We all ordered Longberry cocktails which is a mixture of raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, lime vodka, blueberry liqueur, lemon, cranberry juice and crème de mure which was pretty good. There was a ping pong table so we played on there until a few other people showed up who had booked time slots. FYI you have to leave a form of ID behind the bar in order to book the table. It's a bit of an awkward space to play as people walk around the table constantly and the ping pong balls kept flying off in all directions often being retrieved under tables were people were sitting. Two kids turned up with there mother and helped us find the balls whenever they bounced out of range. There wasn't any atmosphere here probably due to the lack of numbers, but it looks like it could be a happening place. I will never know until I come back again during a more busy time. read more

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Nice underground place, with cocktails, classic pub food and screens to watch the latest game if you want to. Not many non-alcoholic drinks for teetotals and preggies like me. There is a ping pong table for hours of fun though, and karaoke on Thursdays (apparently) I enjoyed the sofas, they are very comfortable and i'll definitely be coming back (in about 6 months time when i can "sample" their cocktails.) read more

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Nordic Bar is a small bar off the beaten track, but the long berry cocktail makes the trip well worth while. The staff were really friendly and this small quirky bar is definitely worth a try! I hope to be back soon!! read more

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Slightly hidden away on Newman street with flashing blue Christmas lights!! Like many places I find myself going to time and time again, the staff here are amazing and know how to entertain guests very well! as previously mentioned before the chips with rock salt and thyme is a great treat while drinking! the space itself is interesting shaped almost like a dumbbell two larger areas separated by a long narrow stretch where the bar is! The bar itself has the longest array of different flavoured vodkas you will and can find in london i'm sure. Also famous for it's wheel of fortune styled spinning wheel above the bar with over 20 different types of shots, made with all sorts of ingredients (trust me when i say ingredients).. the bar also offers a great array of scandanavian ciders and beers, bottled and on tap! If it's a night out you're on you'll be absolutely sure to have a great time pre-gaming in here, or equally a good place to be grounded for the night, I've personally staggered out many a time after being the subject of great hospitality!! The only thing it needs is a jukebox, even if it is an mp3 new age one it does however have it's own music! Dubbed by the staff to be a bar busiest during the winter due to it's location, I'd go anytime of the year! it certainly gets a 4 star from me! read more

Apparently when it first opened it was chokka with Scandi blondes. Now its full of people who are hoping to meet those blondes but who have since moved on. Not sure if there is anything redeeming about this place to make me return. The interior seems neglected, the food looked just "ok". I think there are other places in the area which could be better. read more

The drink specials are this bar's saving grace. BOGO on a Thursday night on all cocktails. The drinks were hit or miss - some came out so strong they were borderline undrinkable (and I'm quite partial to a strong cocktail; these were STRONG), others were just sort of plain and sugary despite a trussed up menu description. After trying 2 off the cocktails menu (essentially four drinks total) I gave up and switched to basic 2 part jobs (e.g. vodka and sodas), taking advantage of their extensive vodka selection. We managed to get our group of 15 or so into this teeny basement spot, though we had to scatter in smaller groups throughout the narrow space. They absurdly had a ping pong table set up in the back area which took up too much precious space only to be embarrassingly played by tipsy post-workers all too aware how much their missed shots were annoying those around them trying to eat, talk and sip their drinks. It was loud and the tunes were utterly forgettable, which on the plus side means they weren't overly obnoxious but probably a bunch of nostalgia early 2000s pop to appeal to the mid to late 20s crowd. Bartenders were quick and friendly. Not an awful spot to spend a few hours but not a destination bar in any way. About 12 minute walk away is Freud Bar, with a similar tiny basement vibe but heaps more character. read more

This Scandinavian themed bar in central London was a nice little find when I used to work around the corned. I wouldn't say this place is "trendy" but because of all the media companies that surround it, there definitely is a certain type of clientele that frequent here - young, media types... The bar is fully stocked with everything you could wish for and the place seems a little small, where it lacks in width, it makes up for in length. On a weekend it can get pretty busy and may not be the best place for a quiet drink with mates but if you are up for a drunken laugh then perfect! read more

Apparently this is the first Scandinavian bar/restaurant in "Noho". That place you've heard so much about, you know the northern part of Soho, hmmm. I went on a Friday and it is like a bottle of champagne for £20. Cheap champagne but champagne nonetheless. It's not really my cup of tea, hanging around in Noho sipping champagne but I had Canadian friends and they insisted. I didn't try any of the Scandinavian 'themed' cocktails but the waiter accidentally gave us two bottles of champagne for £20, aiiight... read more

Nordic is a cellar bar, dimly lit and trendy in a laid-back, jazzy, scandinavian way. As the evening progressed we realised that, numeros vodka and lager options aside, food was the unexpected star treat of the evening. Don't underestimate Nordic. On arrival we were warmly greeted. Blue lights twinkled, dark wood floors and tables resonated, and furs hung on the walls and deadened the din, making this place seem homely in a pleasantly unexpected way. I launched straight into choosing a cocktail whilst the 'other half' quizzed the bar staff on savoury vodka options, settling for a home-made chilli vodka diluted with straight vodka - it had a kick! Both drinks options were lissome with loveliness. My cocktail was composed of lime and citron vodkas, grapefruit juice shaken with crushed ice and mint, then poured over Lingonberry juice on the rocks . . . . . sharp, sweet, minty and fresh all at once! Our friends arrived and soon we were sharing bottles of 'God Lager' (good lager in Swedish) which had a pleasingly malty, dark taste akin to a dark Belgian beer. Acquavit, with tones of fennel and caraway, and raspberry vodka also did the rounds . . . . all delicious. The food was really special. Smorgasbord was a must for some - reportedly the best Gravadlax ever tasted as pronounced by the lady who once worked in a fish smokery of renown. Others of us had Pytt i Panna. Pytt i Panna is a dish of pan fried potato, Danish bacon and herbed sausages topped with a fried egg and served with dill pickles and beetroot and is truly delicious! I should know, I ate it all, very quickly. One of our party had homemade Frikadeller (Danish pork meatballs) served with mashed potatoes and beef and onion gravy with a touch of fresh cream. Quality, flavour, good service and an irresistible joie de vivre characterise Nordic. If you're experiencing mobility problems you'll have to miss Nordic's chams - it's a cellar bar accessed down a metal fire escape stair. The food was fresh and deliciously flavoured and aside from what we ordered there are numerous 'snack' options like hot dogs and the like. The vodka and beer selection were just great. I am a fan. read more

"You want to get a beer and a cheeseburger?" A weird way to start off, but sure I'm game The space is kindof odd, much more bar than place to grab a bit (it is a bar after all) but I do enjoy their devotion to the idea that it ought to be Nordic, a bunch of Carlsberg and an fine but not remarkable burger later and the place is still pretty empty. Considering the location, its pretty random read more

The Nordic Bar is one of those places I periodically forget about, re-discover, and fall madly in love with all over again, every time. It's a brilliant little independent theme bar serving incredible cocktails and snacks in a cosy, underground setting. Staff here are always helpful and extremely friendly. I have no idea if it is an authentic take on Nordic nightlife, but it's certainly unlike anywhere else in London! read more

At this quirky Scandinavian themed basement bar, it's always Christmas. Decorated with fake fir trees bedecked in twinkling lights and instructive posters showing you how to knock back a tipple or two, it serves drinks going by names such as 'My wife Helga can snort a meatball through a garden hose' and Nordic snacks. I think it's either somewhere you'll love or hate and I must admit the basement might not be the best place to be when it's rammed on a Saturday night. However, on this mid-week visit, it was tranquil and my fruity happy hour cocktails accompanied by fat chips with rosemary convinced me that I don't despise the place. read more

A lovely themed bar in Newman Street away from bustling crowds in Oxford Street. It's tucked away, literally underground, which gives this place a cosy charm and feels like a retreat from the 9-5 stress of the city. They have a large selection of Nordic drinks (Kopperberg, Tuborg, Absolut Vodka, Finlandia, Lapin Kulta etc.) so don't expect the traditional English fare here. I've had the food here twice and I've thoroughly enjoyed each time. Whilst it is very similar to Ikea's food range in that it isn't spicy, it is very flavoursome, wholesome and great value (the last time I ordered the Swedish beef hotdog it only cost £4.50). The service is always top notch, very friendly and helpful. All in all, a lovely gem in the city that is so different from the usual unfriendly chains of bars. read more

OK bar in a tucked away spot. We've celebrated New Year here and the deal they provided was very good: for £10 you got 2 flutes of champagne and a not so crammed up space on NY. On the downside the music was quite cheesy, the dance floor is fairly small. The drinks are pretty ridiculously priced at almost a tenner and getting pitchers produces even worse value for money... So all in all it is definitely OK but doesn't stand out with anything in particular... read more

Got taken here after work... GLAD I DID! Awesome venue (although underground!) with great cider and even better types of voda! Seems like a well kept secret with the workers of London and was busy from start to finnish! Give it a go! read more

Despite its charming cellar premises this bar mamages to be anything but. The problem is hardly a unique one: standing room only at any even half way busy time, average drinks priced at the spenny end of 'reasonable for the West End' and entirely indifferent staff. There are some cute corners & nice touches but the tired decor & overly hip clientele fail to compensate. read more

This basement bar is located on a quiet street in Fitzrovia. On arrival at the top of the stairs I have to say I was a little put off due to the tacky sign and the plastic flowers however once inside the décor is cool; wooden benches, nice cushions and spirit bottles with dripping candles. The huge window at the front lets a lot of light in which is nice during an early evening drink. The staff are friendly and midweek, as you can expect, it wasn't busy so the service was quick. I tried their LongBerry cocktail which tasted too much like Ribena for me and my bf got a pint of lager (their beer selection isn't very inspiring). I would like to try a few more cocktails on the menu and would come back for post work drinks however it isn't up there on my "recommend" list. I thiiiink out the back they have table football or ping pong which you can reserve for the evening. Perhaps I need to give this place a go later in the week with a larger crowd. read more

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Their rosemary rock salt fries are to DIE for!!

Love this quirky little bar. I prefer bars that are a bit more quieter nowdays that you can enjoy time with your friends. Drinks are reasonable and its open quite late (think 3am) plus they have a ping pong and fossball table so if your a little competitive or want a bit of fun it adds something to the evening! read more

The music is ridiculously (at least on Friday evening). Why do you guys do that. It's super anti-socializing. Apart from that the (homebrew? Couldn't hear due to the ridiculously loud musix) beer was not bad. You guys should offer pitcher size deals. read more

My favorite bar in London. I prefer a chilled out bar with relaxed people, good music that's low enough to have long conversations, friendly staff, and a warm all-around feel. This place provides it in spades. People complain about poor quality of free shots and low selection, but to me that doesn't really matter - cold beer, nice cider selection, a few bar snacks, and a cozy, relaxed yet lively bar with very, very friendly staff. Almost feels like you're in your hometown livingroom on a weeknight. Food is just ok, but to me no big deal as I don't go to eat. Only drawback is that they don't carry Nordic Cider!! But then again, nobody else in the UK does either! read more

They reeled us in with promises of free shots, which were rancid (aren't all free shots?!). Despite it being really busy we lucked out with a table for our big group. Drinks are average priced for the area. The music is pretty cheesy but at the end of the night we were able to ask for songs and got all good ones on. The bathrooms have loads of magazine clippings on the walls which is cool since its nice and colourful, if you're into that! In general it's a solid place to go for a few drinks, though there's likely better in the area. read more

"Kippis ja kulaus! Hölökyn kölökyn!" That's just a little Finnish you might hear from drunken Finns cheering at Nordic Bar ;) As a scandi (a Finn to be more specific) living in London, I obviously had to visit the Nordic Bar. I love vodka and I'm pretty sure Nordic Bar is the only bar in London from where I can buy Koskenkorva aka "Kossu" (a famous Finnish vodka) and Salmiakki-kossu aka "Salmari". Kossu is made out of Barley, but also a rye version exists. Salmari is salmiakki (specifically a salty liquorice called Turkish Pepper) flavoured vodka or "viina" as we say in Finnish and it's black in colour. You have it in a shot and it's absolutely marvellous :) Finns also like to drink "Fisu" which is vodka with crushed Fisherman's Friends (the candy), but I don't think they serve it at the bar (but you can make it yourself at home!). They also have "Lonkero" aka Long Drink (means tentacle, don't ask me why) at the bar which is definitely worth a try! It's basically a mixed drink made from gin and grapefruit soda. There are also some nice Scandinavian delicacies on the menu like for example the classic Swedish Meatballs (och samma på Svenska: Köttbullar) and "Pyttipannu" or Pytt I Panna. Otherwise the bar is quite nice, it's very casual and relaxed. Nice service. I enjoyed it and will be going again for sure. read more

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A fun basement bar in NoHo (i.e. North of Oxford Street) with a Scandinavian vibe. The food's not up to much, but the cthe Danish beer is good and the cocktails are great. read more

Lovely and faithful nordic food, don't know many other bars where can buy pickled herring and gravlax to go with a beer. Took the workmates for lunch and they loved the food. Nice chilled atmosphere and friendly staff. A little dark in the celler for a summers day but nice venue overall. read more

Visted this lovley place on a night for after work drinks, loved it, very warm and welcoming, great selection of beverages and food. the hot dog is a must try!! will definatly be returning. read more

I've been to Nordic bar a few times. It gets very crowded late weekend nights. However, if you're in the neighborhood it's a actually a quiet place to stop in for a drink. Last time I went during the week, enjoyed a quick drink and a very tasty Scandinavian cheese plate. Also, have a read through the fine Scandinavian freemags - and catch up on the best of Nordic culture. :) read more

Brilliant bar in the center of town with a great vibe and atmosphere and good mix of people.Cool and unique Scandinavian theme. Well worth a visit.Go try! read more

I had some mixed feelings from this place. The drinks were great and the service was very fast but the noise was too much for me. Maybe I'm getting old, so don't count that as a con :) Anyway, the bar is nice and I'd visit again. read more

When I came here, it just so happened to be the National Day of Sweden, so the place was pretty festively decked out in Swedish flags and according to my Finnish friend, a lot of the people around us were speaking Swedish. So it had a pretty fun vibe and the place was fairly crowded. Behind the bar they have a wheel that you can spin to get a random shot, which we did twice and both times the shots were quite tasty. I also highly recommend getting cranberry gin mixed with a liquor (I chose vodka)... you can hardly even realize that cranberry gin has alcohol itself! We got to enjoy our drinks outside on their doorstep for a while, with about 10 other people out there, but after a certain hour they have to have everyone downstairs in the bar. For some reason, the back room (the dance floor) was rented out to an Indian private party that night, and it wasn't closed off but was just a bit weird. Instead we sat at a table in the front room reserved for a girl named Elin, who had either left already or just never showed up, and no one made a fuss. Thank you Elin! read more

Interesting bar that was wonderful for my Nordic nostalgia as they have all of the Nordic drinks behind the bar. Most of the staff are also Nordic although the crowd seems to be crowded with Australian blokes! A nice friendly place where it's easy to mingle. read more

Horrible place. This was the worst service I have ever experienced. There are 4 menus on the table with different food that don't seem to correspond to the information on the outside. The barman doesn't know which menu we should be looking at or what food is available. He takes ages to put the menu into the system but 20 minutes later, comes back and says 3 out of the 4 dishes we've ordered are unavailable. We change the order but all but one of our dishes arrive wrong and rather than an apology, we're treated as if we've changed our minds and are being difficult. The vegetarian amongst us is given a meat burger and when we point this out, we're told it's a veggie burger but just looks and tastes like real meat. But it IS meat. The manager arrives and instead of apologising he's aggressive. read more