
Black Rock
Shoreditch, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Why go
Choose Black Rock for a whisky-led date, after-work drink, or small celebration in Shoreditch. The draw is the intimate basement room, conversational sound level, 18-foot oak trunk table used for aging cocktails; the food is supporting-bar-snack territory, so plan around drinks rather than dinner.
About Black Rock
Black Rock in London is best planned around its practical details: $40 per person, a smart-casual dress code, evening opening hours Monday through Saturday. It is not a daytime stop or a Sunday fallback, but it fits neatly into a planned night out when timing, budget, dress all line up.
Use Black Rock as a London evening option when the schedule and dress code suit your plans. It opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at midnight Monday through Wednesday, stays open until 1:30 AM Thursday through Saturday, is closed on Sunday. That makes it easiest to plan around after-work plans or a later evening stop, rather than a full-day itinerary.
Plan around the price, hours, dress code
The price is $40 per person, a useful marker when comparing Black Rock with other London options and budgeting for an evening out. It helps set expectations before you commit, especially if you are weighing several stops in the same night, gives the venue a clearer place in a broader London plan shaped by transport, timing, other reservations.
The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal visit. Black Rock asks for some intention without requiring special-occasion formality. If you are moving between other London venues, keep that note in mind so the evening feels consistent rather than improvised.
The confirmed hours begin at 5 PM on the days it opens, making Black Rock an evening-only option based on the available data. Treat that opening time as the earliest realistic anchor for a visit. If your schedule depends on earlier availability, the listed hours make clear that you will need another option before then.
Book it for an evening in London, not a Sunday plan
Black Rock is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 5 PM to 12 AM; Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5 PM to 1:30 AM; and closed on Sunday. Those hours suit after-work or later-evening planning more than daytime visits. The later Thursday through Saturday closing time adds end-of-week flexibility, while Monday through Wednesday still supports a full evening visit without running as late.
The Sunday closure matters when building a London weekend itinerary. If your plans fall on Sunday, remove Black Rock from the shortlist early to avoid last-minute rearranging. For Monday through Saturday, the main question is how the 5 PM opening time and relevant closing time fit around the rest of the evening.
If those details matter, check directly with Black Rock before making plans, especially when timing is tight, the dress code is a concern, or the $40 per person price is part of a larger night-out budget. Confirming directly keeps the practical pieces aligned before you commit the rest of your London plans around the visit.
For wider London planning, use Our full London bars guide, Our full London restaurants guide, Our full London hotels guide, Our full London wineries guide, and Our full London experiences guide. You can also compare Black Rock with other London options more generally when planning the right evening out.
Planning details
- Location
- 9 Christopher St, London EC2A 2BS, United Kingdom
- Website
- blackrock.bar
- Phone
- +44 20 7247 4580
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, dimly lit basement space designed with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic centered around an interactive communal oak table.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Low Key Background Music
Signature Pours
Oak Aged Cocktails
Planning details
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Black Rock have outdoor seating?
What's the crowd like at Black Rock?
The confirmed details are that it is in London, has a smart-casual dress code, operates evening hours Monday through Saturday.
Is Black Rock good for groups?
If you are planning for a group, contact Black Rock directly and budget around the price of $40 per person.
Is Black Rock worth the prices?
The price is $40 per person. Whether it is worth it depends on your plans, but the confirmed details to weigh are the London location, smart-casual dress code, evening opening hours.
Is the food good at Black Rock?
Is Black Rock good for a date?
It is open from 5 PM Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Does Black Rock have happy hour deals?
The confirmed hours are 5 PM to 12 AM Monday through Wednesday, 5 PM to 1:30 AM Thursday through Saturday, closed on Sunday.


















