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Signature drink
Batched Bauhaus-blind-tasted martini
Editor tip
Walk-up at the counter; tables run on Resy. Open until 04:00 weekends; the rotating cocktail menu pours all under £14.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar
Price£££
Neighborhoodhackney
Signature drinkBatched Bauhaus-blind-tasted martini
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Food program: Snacks only

Tip: Walk-up at the counter; tables run on Resy. Open until 04:00 weekends; the rotating cocktail menu pours all under £14.

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Address: 232 Kingsland Road, London E2 8AX

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