Little Bat

A cosy Islington cocktail den of maybe twenty seats, built on carefully crafted drinks and a loyal local following. The menu is small and everything on it is executed well — trust the bartenders' recommendations and you won't go wrong. Weeknight evenings, when it's locals only, are when it's at its best; the size means weekends can overflow and getting in can be a challenge. It is quality over quantity in physical form, a neighborhood bar small enough that the regulars treat it as an extension of their living rooms — and worth timing your visit to join them.