The Nickel Bar
Cheapside, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
The Nickel Bar is worth booking if you want a polished, late-running City of London hotel bar with live music energy and smart-casual polish. Treat it as an atmosphere-first choice inside The Ned rather than a specialist wine destination; at $60 per person, it makes the most sense for a planned drink, date, or after-work meet-up.
About The Nickel Bar
The Nickel Bar in London has a price of $60 per person and published opening hours across the week. The most grounded way to plan around it is practical: check the day’s closing time, dress smart casual, decide whether its schedule fits your plans. For a wider search, use Pearl’s London bars guide; if you are building a meal around the same night, Pearl’s London restaurants guide can help with other London dining options.
A London bar with long weekly hours
The clearest detail for The Nickel Bar is its schedule. It opens from 7 AM Monday through Friday and from 9 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Closing is midnight on Monday and Sunday, 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday, making it a flexible London option for plans that may run later in the evening.
Beyond price, hours, smart casual dress code, specific details about the room, menu, drinks list, service style, or entertainment should not be assumed from the information here. Treat this as a planning note rather than a full menu or atmosphere review.
Who should consider it, who should look elsewhere
Consider The Nickel Bar if you want a London venue with smart casual dress expectations, a $60-per-person price point, late hours on most nights. It is especially useful to know that Tuesday through Saturday hours extend to 1 AM, while Monday and Sunday close at midnight.
For broader planning, Pearl’s London hotels guide, London experiences guide, London wineries guide may be useful alongside the basic facts for The Nickel Bar.
Planning details
- Location
- 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, United Kingdom
- Website
- thened.com/london/restaurants/the-nickel-bar
- Phone
- +44 20 3828 2000
Venue details
Ambiance
Set in The Ned’s vast, historic banking hall, the bar has a polished, old-school American feel with a long counter, plush seating and warm, dim lighting, while live jazz and bandstand performances create an energetic, buzzy atmosphere that carries into late night.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Jazz, Soul and Band Led Performances Most Evenings, with Some Late Night Party Sets and Vinyl Led Sessions.
- Live Music
- Yes
Planning details
Location
27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ned's Club Rooftop, Notable alternative
- The Vault, Notable alternative
- Vinoteca City, Notable alternative
- Do Not Disturb, Notable alternative
- Sky Garden, Notable alternative
Bar context
How The Nickel Bar compares in the City bar set
Choose Vinoteca City over The Nickel Bar if wine is the point of the evening; it is the clearer cross-shop for readers who care about the by-the-glass decision more than the room. The Nickel Bar is the safer pick when the brief is a simple central drink and easy logistics.
Ned's Club Rooftop and Sky Garden make more sense when the setting is part of the plan. The Nickel Bar is less of an occasion choice, which can be an advantage for low-friction after-work drinks or a quick meet-up where the group does not want a bigger production.
If the shortlist includes The Vault or Do Not Disturb, make the decision around mood: pick The Nickel Bar for central convenience, then use those alternatives when the night needs a more defined bar identity. For value, the lack of confirmed pricing means it should be treated as a practical fallback rather than a price-led recommendation.
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Compare The Nickel Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Nickel Bar | London | No published awards |
| Ned's Club Rooftop | London | No published awards |
| The Vault | London | No published awards |
| Vinoteca City | London | No published awards |
| Do Not Disturb | London | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Sky Garden | London | No published awards |
How The Nickel Bar London compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Nickel Bar open late?
Yes. The Nickel Bar is open until 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday. On Monday and Sunday, it closes at midnight. The price is $60 per person.
What's the best time to go to The Nickel Bar?
Use the hours to plan your visit: Monday is 7 AM–12 AM; Tuesday through Friday are 7 AM–1 AM; Saturday is 9 AM–1 AM; and Sunday is 9 AM–12 AM. Choose a time based on the closing time for the day you plan to visit.
What is The Nickel Bar known for?
The details are its London location, $60-per-person price, smart casual dress code, published weekly hours. Specific claims about the menu, drinks, room, or service style are not confirmed here.
