Bar in London, United Kingdom
155 Bar & Kitchen
100Pearl PointsEasy Farringdon local. Drink first, eat second.
About 155 Bar & Kitchen
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.
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 verified. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 155 Bar & Kitchen worth the price?
Pricing varies at 155 Bar & Kitchen; confirm via check the venue's official channels.
Where is 155 Bar & Kitchen located?
155 Bar & Kitchen is located in London, at 155 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3AF, United Kingdom.
How can I contact 155 Bar & Kitchen?
You can reach 155 Bar & Kitchen via check the venue's official channels.
Location
155 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3AF, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Compare 155 Bar & Kitchen
| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| 155 Bar & Kitchen | |
| Bar Termini | World's 50 Best |
| Callooh Callay | World's 50 Best |
| Happiness Forgets | World's 50 Best |
| Nightjar | World's 50 Best |
| Quo Vadis | World's 50 Best |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- Bar Termini, Notable alternative
- Callooh Callay, Notable alternative
- Happiness Forgets, Notable alternative
- Nightjar, Notable alternative
- Quo Vadis, Notable alternative
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 is worth considering 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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