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Reservations available via SevenRooms online booking system at https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/nineliveslondon. Walk-ins welcome based on availability. Two-hour table allocation during busy periods.
Nine Lives is a vibrant cocktail bar and Mexican tapas destination located in the heart of London Bridge. This underground venue combines expertly crafted cocktails with authentic Mexican street food by El Tigre. Signature drinks like Betty's Manhattan, Mello, and Brazuka showcase creative mixology using premium spirits. The menu features standout dishes including Aguachile (lime-cured prawns with salsa verde), Beef Barbacoa tacos, El Gobernador (grilled prawns with caramelised cheese), and smoky chargrilled sweetcorn ribs with pumpkin seed salsa macha. With its intimate basement setting, friendly bartenders, and lively atmosphere, Nine Lives offers an exceptional experience for cocktail enthusiasts and food lovers alike. The venue is particularly popular on weekends and hosts special events like Taco Royale Tuesdays. Reservations are available through SevenRooms, making it easy to secure your spot at this sought-after London Bridge hotspot.
Intimate underground basement venue with vibrant atmosphere, cool decor, and lively energy. Quieter on weekdays (especially Wednesdays), busiest and loudest on Friday and Saturday nights. Great for sitting at the bar and chatting with friendly bartenders.
Atmosphere
Noise Level
Moderate to loud on weekends, quieter on weekdays
Lighting
Dim basement lighting
Music
background, upbeat
Features
Overall Score
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Cocktail Quality
Service
Ambiance
Value
Accessibility
✗ Not confirmed accessible
Underground basement location may present accessibility challenges
Food & Menu
✓ Food menu available
Signature cocktails include Betty's Manhattan, Mello, and Brazuka. Mexican tapas by El Tigre featuring Aguachile (lime-cured prawns with salsa verde), Beef Barbacoa tacos, El Gobernador (grilled prawns with caramelised cheese and salsa roja), Mango Ceviche, Pork and No-Fish Baja tacos, smoky chargrilled sweetcorn ribs with pumpkin seed salsa macha, and Churros De La Calle with chocolate and dulce de leche. Special Taco Royale Tuesdays with £3 tacos and £10 champagne.
Events & Classes
Taco Royale Tuesday
£10 champagne and £3 tacos every Tuesday
Other Considerations
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8 Holyrood Street
Bermondsey
London, SE1 2EL
GB
Located near London Bridge station with public transport access
Reservations available via SevenRooms online booking system at https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/nineliveslondon. Walk-ins welcome based on availability. Two-hour table allocation during busy periods.
Quieter Times
Food & Menu
✓ Food menu available
Signature cocktails include Betty's Manhattan, Mello, and Brazuka. Mexican tapas by El Tigre featuring Aguachile (lime-cured prawns with salsa verde), Beef Barbacoa tacos, El Gobernador (grilled prawns with caramelised cheese and salsa roja), Mango Ceviche, Pork and No-Fish Baja tacos, smoky chargrilled sweetcorn ribs with pumpkin seed salsa macha, and Churros De La Calle with chocolate and dulce de leche. Special Taco Royale Tuesdays with £3 tacos and £10 champagne.
Events & Classes
Taco Royale Tuesday
£10 champagne and £3 tacos every Tuesday
Other Considerations
Location
8 Holyrood Street, London, undefined undefined, GB
51.503411, -0.082047
Cocktail Menu
Signature Cocktails
Betty's Manhattan
whiskey
Bulleit Rye, Sipello Aperitif, Lillet Rose & Raspberry - A berrilicious ode to the boozy & dry Manhattan
Mello
vodka
Silky sparkling vodka laced highball with cucumber flavor
Brazuka
cachaça
Velho Barreiro Cachaça, Koosh Bitters, Blackberries - Punchy, fresh & juicy South American flavours