Bar Social

Greg Cristal   31-12-2008

..Or should we say bar anti-social? The welcome is initially very warm -chocolates are presented to us as a gift before we even order a drink and the barman is very friendly and beaming but his colleagues loom in the dark corners of the bar. We are served cocktails on a two for one basis, like many in the area during happy hour which is quite pleasing. The decor though is quite off putting and it soon becomes clear that the bar has offered out every table in the small venue to parties on the reservation of a party leaving no space for casual drinkers.the almost empty bar feels haunted with its sad looking balloons, mood lighting and high cushioned skirting board at the bar. The tables also have sunk in champagne buckets which just look pointless and crude when not in use.it seems that the 80s funk is the only thing taking the edge off.

Local resident-Katie says its trying too hard, you are trying to engage your youth but it doesn’t quite manage it-inbop sums it up in one. And she’s right, spotting the enormous screen over the bar playing peter sellers films in silence feels like bar social was created for an older crowd and for the youth it just feels depressing.

arose *   19-11-2008

Bar Social is a gem - If you're a beer lover then you'll love this place - the choice is beers is extensive and I'm youre sure to find something you've never heard of to try for the first time. Likewise if youre a cocktail lover you will also not be disappointed. The staff are friendly and the well installed time machine means that you can stay there all night and never know that your evening has run away from you :) I would certainly recommend to check out this bar - you won't be disappointed.

Maggie Williams   10-11-2008

What a delightful change to the norm this bar is. I went there on my own for a drink expecting to be in a corner with my thoughts. The place is so friendly; it’s as if the people there are your friends as soon as you walk in, so unusual for London these days. It was a pure pleasure to feel so welcome by the other customers as well as the staff who made me feel like they had known me for ages.

The process were reasonable too which is another rarity in this part of town, no mortgage style prices for the cocktails, and a happy hour almost everyday according to the board outside.

Can’t wait to go back now, they have casino nights, and even belly dancing though think will leave that to the girls! Real oasis of a place in a bleak desert.