Formerly hidden underneath Smithfield market, Oriole 2.0 is here
Earlier this year, award-winning speakeasy Oriole opened its doors to its new home in Covent Garden. Now with an extra floor, it’s living up to its reputation, shaking up some of London’s most innovative cocktails.
Drink This
There is something for every taste bud at Oriole, with an impressive cocktail offering across both floors. If you’re upstairs in the Bamboo Bar, you can try some of their cocktails on tap or opt for the Chincha Alta, a light, fizzy and refreshing serve, with a side of juicy mango sorbet.
Downstairs, the must-order has to be the Belle Mare. Best enjoyed with the live jazz, this cocktail is Oriole’s take on a martini and is very palatable. Not only does it taste good, it looks stunning too, coming in a shell-like glass complete with its very own rock pool garnish. Whether you’re a martini lover or not, we have no doubt you’ll be blown away by it.
Ending the evening with a nightcap? Try the Cities of the Plain cocktail, a boozy chocolatey tipple to end on a high.
Eat This
If you’re dining downstairs and looking to enjoy plenty of food, opting for the bar’s three-course dinner and a show menu may be more savvy. Either way, we definitely recommend kicking off the meal with the braised leek starter; combined with a rich sauce and topped with a generous serving of cheese, it’s an ideal winter warmer.
Why Go
If you’re looking to impress the cocktail connoisseur in your group, and enjoying some top-notch live jazz whilst doing so, then Oriole is the place to go.
Key Information
Address | 7-9 Slingsby Pl, London WC2E 9AB
For more information | oriolebar.com