
1913
100 Kellogg Lane / Old East Village, London
Restaurant in London, Canada
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
1913 is an easy London, Ontario pick when the group wants a visually distinct room and a flexible bar-led evening rather than a tightly planned food destination. Order food selectively, not as the whole reason to go; the safer use case is drinks, atmosphere, a low-friction return visit.
About 1913
1913 is a London venue with evening hours throughout the week, which makes its practical profile clearer than any more specific category. It opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 11 PM from Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Dress code is smart casual, so it reads as a place to approach with a little polish, without requiring anything more formal.
Without specific information on cuisine, menu format, signature dishes, pricing, chef details, or service specifics, the safest way to plan is to treat 1913 as an evening option rather than build the visit around an assumed dish, format, or program. That distinction matters: while the hours and general tone help with planning, more specific recommendations are not yet possible. If the priority is a booking with more detail, compare the broader city options in Our full London restaurants guide before committing.
Use the evening hours as the main planning signal
Its schedule makes 1913 most direct for plans that start after 5 PM, especially when the day has already been shaped around work, sightseeing, or another daytime commitment. Friday and Saturday are the latest nights, with closing at 1 AM; Sunday through Thursday are earlier, with closing at 11 PM. That late-week difference is the most useful piece of planning context, because it separates standard evening use from nights when a later finish may be possible. For broader planning, cross-check Our full London bars guide, or compare other named options such as Beertown Public House Waterloo, GMT-5, Kinkaku Izakaya, The Jazz Room, Wilks Bar.
The best reason to choose 1913 is schedule fit. It can make sense when the group needs a London venue that is open in the evening, follows a smart-casual dress expectation, offers later weekend hours than the Sunday-through-Thursday pattern. Specific cuisine, drinks focus, menu style, price point, or group setup are not described, so keep expectations flexible and avoid over-planning around details not yet established. If the plan needs overnight accommodation nearby, scan Our full London hotels guide; for a wider itinerary, use broader London guides and experiences resources.
Good for flexible evenings, weaker for detail-driven planning
Go when the timing works and the group is comfortable with a smart-casual evening plan. In that context, 1913 is easiest to understand as a practical slot in the night rather than as a venue defined by a culinary identity, drinks program, or service format. Be more cautious if the decision depends on specific cuisine, chef, price, menu structure, or a specific dish, as those details are not known and should not be assumed. For a broader comparison, look at options in London generically, or consider named alternatives such as GMT-5, Wilks Bar, The Jazz Room, Kinkaku Izakaya, Beertown Public House Waterloo.
Planning details
- Location
- 100 Kellogg Ln, London, ON N5W 2T5, Canada
- Website
- hotel.hardrock.com/london-ontario/eat-and-drink.aspx
- Phone
- +1 519-451-0444
Venue details
Ambiance
Low-lit, intimate speakeasy with a hidden-bar feel, music-focused atmosphere, and mixologist-led cocktail experience that balances classic Prohibition-era style with playful cereal-themed touches tied to the historic Kellogg’s factory setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Bao
- Tacos
- Baked Brie
- Churros
- Smokey Bear cocktail
Planning details
Location
100 Kellogg Ln, London, ON N5W 2T5, Canada · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- GMT-5, Notable alternative
- Beertown Public House Waterloo, Notable alternative
- The Jazz Room, Notable alternative
- Kinkaku Izakaya, Notable alternative
- Wilks Bar, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Among the listed London-area peers, 1913 is the easiest recommendation when booking friction and setting matter more than a clearly defined food or drink specialty. GMT-5 is the closer direct cross-shop for readers comparing bar nights in London, while 1913 has the advantage for anyone specifically using the 100 Kellogg Lane area as the anchor for the evening.
Beertown Public House Waterloo is the more practical value play for a casual group that wants a familiar public-house format. The Jazz Room is the better choice when live-music ambiance is the point of the night, not just a backdrop. Kinkaku Izakaya makes more sense for diners who want the food format to lead the decision.
Choose Wilks Bar if the priority is a more bar-specific comparison outside the immediate London plan. Choose 1913 when the group wants an easy, setting-led evening in London with enough flexibility to keep the night casual.
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Compare 1913
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | London | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| London | No published awards | |
| Beertown Public House Waterloo | Waterloo | No published awards |
| The Jazz Room | Waterloo | No published awards |
| Kinkaku Izakaya | Kitchener | No published awards |
| Wilks Bar | Cambridge | No published awards |
How 1913 London compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to 1913?
Friday or Saturday works best if the group wants the latest hours, since 1913 is open from 5 PM to 1 AM on those days. From Sunday through Thursday, the hours are 5–11 PM.
Is 1913 good for groups?
Group setup, seating, or private-event details are not described. It can be considered for an evening plan if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit, but group-specific arrangements should not be assumed.
Is 1913 open late?
Yes on Friday and Saturday, when hours run from 5 PM to 1 AM. On Sunday through Thursday, 1913 is open from 5–11 PM.
What is 1913 known for?
It is known for its London location, evening operating hours, smart-casual dress code. Specific cuisine, menu items, pricing, service format, awards are not known.














