See you in October 2025

Happiness Forgets

Shoreditch

Ali Burgess' world-famous, Hoxton Square basement bar… and in our opinion, still one of the greatest spots to grab a well-crafted drink when you're East. Impeccable every time!
Address
8-9 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NU (view on map)
Phone number
+44 (0) 20 7613 0325
Website
http://www.happinessforgets.com
Insider Information
Seated service only so once the bar is full, it's full - ping them an email to reserve a spot.
Opening Times
  • Monday
    • 5PM-11PM
  • Tuesday
    • 5PM-11PM
  • Wednesday
    • 5PM-11PM
  • Thursday
    • 5PM-11PM
  • Friday
    • 5PM-11PM
  • Saturday
    • 5PM-11PM
  • Sunday
    • 5PM-11PM

WHY WE LOVE THIS BAR...

Hoxton Square’s ‘not such a secret anymore’ speakeasy bar, thanks hugely to the long list of accolades it’s been awarded, known far and wide as one of London’s best bars. You’ll reach this notorious cocktail den by descending the stairs underneath its sister bar, Ever After and will be greeted with a warm welcome - their tagline ‘Great cocktails, no wallies’ sums it up perfectly. The setup is your typical basement bar, with low lighting, exposed brick, candles on the tables, but here you’re in for a treat, because the staff are some of the best in the business and know their stuff when it comes to mixed drinks. From the forward thinking cocktails on their list, to nearly every classic under the sun and every spirit in-between. Grab a seat at the bar and definitely try the nibbles, which come from upstairs!

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