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Nipperkin

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Essential Information
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Address
20 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8EE
Price Range
$$$
About

Nipperkin is an intimate cocktail bar in Mayfair, London, offering a unique drinking experience inspired by Japanese traditions and sustainable practices. Located on Berkeley Street, this beautifully furnished venue features an art deco aesthetic with 1920s American bar ambiance, complemented by an eclectic soundtrack of 90s hip hop and R&B. The innovative menu is divided into four distinct sections showcasing cocktails crafted from foraged ingredients, house-made preserves, in-house grown botanicals, and community-sourced elements. Each drink tells a story through carefully selected ingredients and modern technical mixology. The intimate setting features atmospheric lighting that creates a cinematic experience, perfect for special occasions and celebrations. Open Thursday through Saturday evenings from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Nipperkin delivers exceptional service alongside complex, unusual, and perfectly balanced cocktails that push beyond classic recipes. The frequently changing menu ensures each visit offers new discoveries for cocktail enthusiasts seeking something truly special in London's premium bar scene.

Ambiance & Features

Beautifully furnished intimate space with art deco extravagance and 1920s American bar aesthetic. Atmospheric lighting creates a cinematic movie-like experience. The venue combines vintage elegance with modern technical mixology, enhanced by an unexpected soundtrack of 90s hip hop and R&B playing on an LP player.

Atmosphere

Intimate
Art Deco
Cinematic
Elegant
Vintage
Cozy
Atmospheric
Romantic

Lighting

Atmospheric and cinematic, designed to make guests feel like they're in a movie

Music

90s hip hop, 90s R&B, vinyl records

Features

Japanese-inspired cocktails
Foraged ingredients
House-made preserves
In-house grown botanicals
Community-sourced ingredients
Frequently changing menu
Vinyl record player
Modern technical mixology
Sustainable practices
Story-driven cocktails
Our Ratings
9.2
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.5

Service

9.2

Ambiance

9.6

Value

8.5

Accessibility

5.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK(#30) 2025
Good to Know

Food & Menu

Four distinct menu sections featuring cocktails based on foraging, preserving, in-house growing, and community connections. Menu changes frequently with complex, unusual, and well-balanced concoctions that go beyond classic recipes. Highlights include modern technical cocktails with unique ingredient storytelling.

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

overwhelmingly positive

Guests Love

  • Exceptional cocktail quality and creativity
  • Beautiful intimate atmosphere with cinematic lighting
  • Excellent service and hospitality
  • Unique Japanese-inspired concept with ingredient storytelling
  • Perfect for special occasions
  • Innovative menu with foraged and house-made ingredients
  • Great music selection

Other Considerations

  • Seating comfort could be improved
  • Some drinks more successful than others

Location

20 Berkeley Street, London, undefined undefined, GB

Directions

51.508993, -0.143822