Location: Hoxton Saquare
Website: http://www.happinessforgets.com/
Visit: Several Thursday evenings
To Note? Another basement joint, go past the Hoxton Grill and the stairs are to be found below the Thai restaurant (which will also do some nibbles for the bar)
Scores
Ambiance 5/5
Design 4/5
Drinks 5/5
Staff 5/5
Extra LBS star: For the sweet 1920’s jazz and the fact I never want to leave**
This is my favourite hang out so far. Seriously.
From the excellent drinks (and they are more than happy to mix you up anything you fancy) inspired by classics alongside interesting beers and some reasonable priced wines to the Thai nibbles that come from upstairs to absorb your excesses. From the no-standing policy so we are all comfortable to the candle lit bathrooms with a hint of incense. From the moustachioed barmen in braces who move seamlessly between host, mixologist and server to the crowd who simply enjoy a first class drink (at about £7.50) to the dulcet warbles of the jazz greats.
A mix of cushions, red light bulbs and 60’s chairs make it comfortable and cosy. The pitch of a conversational buzz mixed with smooth tunes makes it romantic. The chat of the barmen when perched on a stool makes it a friendly local.
So what’s the catch? It only serves till 11pm. Boo.
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