155 Bar & Kitchen
Clerkenwell, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
155 Bar & Kitchen on Farringdon Road is a straightforward bar-and-kitchen in EC1 that works best as a reliable local rather than a destination night out. Booking is easy; 24 to 48 hours ahead covers most evenings; and its central location near Farringdon station makes it a convenient stop before or after other plans. Worth knowing; not worth making your only stop.
About 155 Bar & Kitchen
Who Should Book 155 Bar & Kitchen
If you want a no-fuss Farringdon local that works equally well for an after-work drink as for a kitchen meal before a gig at nearby venues, 155 Bar & Kitchen is worth knowing about. It sits at 155 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3AF, in a stretch of central London that pulls in a mix of media workers, legal professionals, evening explorers moving between Clerkenwell and the City. This is not a destination bar you plan a night around; it is a reliable neighbourhood option that earns its place by being easy to book, accessible, unpretentious.
What to Expect
The bar-and-kitchen format positions 155 as a hybrid: drinking is the lead, eating is the support act. Without confirmed data on the spirit list, it would be misleading to pin a single category on the programme, but the Farringdon corridor has historically been strong ground for direct, well-priced cocktail and spirit-led venues that do not overcomplicate the offer. Explorers who prefer deep, category-defining menus should also consider 69 Colebrooke Row, one of London's most technically rigorous bars, or Amaro for something centred on bitter Italian spirits. For broader context on what London's bar scene currently offers, the full London bars guide is the right starting point.
Booking and Timing
Booking at 155 Bar & Kitchen sits in the easy tier. You are unlikely to need more than a day or two's notice on most nights, walk-ins are a reasonable option earlier in the week. Friday and Saturday evenings in the EC1 area fill faster, so booking 48 hours ahead for weekend visits is a sensible habit. Compare this to the planning required for A Bar with Shapes For a Name or Academy, both of which demand more lead time and deliberate planning. If you are combining an evening here with dinner, cross-reference the London restaurants guide for options within walking distance.
Reservations: Easy; 24–48 hours ahead is sufficient most nights. Dress: No confirmed dress code; smart-casual fits the neighbourhood. Budget: Price range not confirmed in available data, treat it as a mid-range Farringdon bar until. Getting there: Farringdon station (Elizabeth, Circle, Metropolitan, Thameslink lines) is the obvious choice, making this one of the better-connected bar addresses in central London.
Visitors travelling from outside London may also want to compare notes with strong regional alternatives: Bramble in Edinburgh sets a high bar for Scottish bar programmes, while Bar Kismet in Halifax punches well above its city's size. For something further afield, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu is worth a look if your travels take you to Hawaii. Back in London, the London hotels guide, London wineries guide, and London experiences guide round out the picture for a full trip.
Planning details
- Location
- 155 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3AF, United Kingdom
- Phone
- +44 20 3675 8847
The take
The Take
The Vibe
155 Bar & Kitchen sits quietly into Clerkenwell’s working‑day fabric: low‑key, functional and confident rather than showy. The description leans on the area’s Victorian brick and industrial‑scale windows, and the bar reads as a neighbourhood operator that serves local office workers and creatives first. That context keeps the mood grounded and unpretentious — not a destination cocktail theatre but a reliable local spot where the surroundings feel more workaday than fashionable. The hybrid drinks‑plus‑kitchen approach adds a measured, grown‑up dimension to the otherwise industrial, relaxed setting.
Best For
This is a spot built for the local after‑work crowd. The editorial frames the venue as part of Clerkenwell’s evening life — serving architects, journalists, lawyers and creative offices — so it fits best for post‑shift drinks and relaxed dinners with colleagues or friends. It’s not positioned as a city‑wide destination but rather a dependable neighbourhood bar where locals stop in on their way home or wander down from Farringdon station. Expect an informal, convivial evening rather than a showy special‑occasion night out.
Ordering Tips
The write‑up emphasizes 155’s hybrid format: a credible kitchen running alongside a cocktail programme. That suggests you should treat food and drinks as complementary rather than pick one or the other — order plates to share alongside cocktails so the evening feels like a proper supper as well as a drinks outing. Because the venue is described as low‑key and neighbourhood focused, expect service geared toward steady, practical rounds rather than theatrical, single‑serve presentations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual bar-kitchen atmosphere suitable for cocktails and meals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
Buffalo Berry
Planning details
Location
155 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3AF, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bar Termini; Notable alternative
- Callooh Callay; Notable alternative
- Happiness Forgets; Notable alternative
- Nightjar; Notable alternative
- Quo Vadis; Notable alternative
Bar context
Against London's more deliberate cocktail destinations, 155 Bar & Kitchen occupies a different tier by design. Nightjar and Callooh Callay both require planning; Nightjar especially, where you should book well in advance and expect a theatrical, ticketed experience. If the depth of the spirit programme and the theatre of the room matter to you, those two win outright. 155 is the option when you want to show up without a strategy.
Happiness Forgets in Hoxton is the closest comparison in terms of booking ease and neighbourhood feel, but it has a documented cocktail programme with more critical recognition behind it; if you can get a seat, it edges ahead for cocktail quality. Bar Termini in Soho is the right call if you want a short, precise drinks list built around Italian spirits and Negroni variations; it is a tighter, more considered offer than a bar-and-kitchen format typically delivers.
Quo Vadis in Soho works if you want a bar attached to a kitchen that actually competes on the food side; the Members' Club and restaurant have real culinary credentials that 155 Bar & Kitchen, based on available data, does not clearly match. For explorers who want both drinking and eating to be deliberate choices rather than convenient ones, Quo Vadis is the stronger booking. 155 Bar & Kitchen earns its place for convenience and accessibility in EC1, not for outcompeting London's best on programme depth.
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| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| 155 Bar & Kitchen | No published awards |
| Bar Termini | Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #8Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1302018 World's 50 Best Bars · #62017 World's 50 Best Bars · #92016 World's 50 Best Bars · #30 |
| Callooh Callay | No published awards |
| Happiness Forgets | Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #44Top 500 Bars 2026 · #3102019 World's 50 Best Bars · #402018 World's 50 Best Bars · #352017 World's 50 Best Bars · #122016 World's 50 Best Bars · #102015 World's 50 Best Bars · #82014 World's 50 Best Bars · #122013 World's 50 Best Bars · #6 |
| Nightjar | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #712026 Pinnacle Guide2017 World's 50 Best Bars · #432016 World's 50 Best Bars · #192015 World's 50 Best Bars · #32014 World's 50 Best Bars · #32013 World's 50 Best Bars · #22012 World's 50 Best Bars · #32011 World's 50 Best Bars · #18 |
| Quo Vadis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 155 Bar & Kitchen located?
155 Bar & Kitchen is located in London, at 155 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3AF, United Kingdom.
