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Oriole

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Essential Information
Today15:00 - 01:00
Address
7-9 Slingsby Place, London, WC2E 9AB
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations available via DesignMyNight booking system. Book a table through the website or contact for group bookings.

Price Range
$$$
About

Oriole is an award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, London. This sophisticated venue combines expertly crafted cocktails with Latin American-inspired cuisine and live jazz music in an intimate, glamorous setting. The cocktail menu takes guests on a journey through different continents, featuring signature drinks from Africa, Latin America, and beyond. The downstairs restaurant offers a refined dining experience with dishes like beef tartare, seabass ceviche, charred octopus, and lamb rump, complemented by decadent desserts including tres leches and chocolate delice. With its dimly lit ambiance, stylish decor featuring bamboo accents and vintage touches, and nightly live music performances ranging from jazz trios to Latin bands, Oriole has become one of London's premier destinations for cocktail enthusiasts and those seeking an unforgettable evening. The venue has been featured in prestigious publications including GQ, The Guardian, Time Out London, and Condé Nast Traveler, cementing its reputation as a must-visit bar in Covent Garden.

Ambiance & Features

Dimly lit, sophisticated cocktail bar with a glamorous, intimate atmosphere. Features stylish bamboo accents, vintage-inspired decor, and a downstairs restaurant with a stage for live music performances. The venue exudes Latin American flair with a speakeasy-style aesthetic.

Atmosphere

Intimate
Dimly Lit
Sophisticated
Glamorous
Romantic
Vintage
Latin Inspired
Upscale

Noise Level

Moderate to lively (live music performances)

Lighting

Dim, moody lighting

Music

live-jazz, latin, blues, piano, guitar

Features

live-music
full-restaurant
cocktail-bar
date-night-spot
group-bookings
private-hire-available
gift-vouchers
special-events
Our Ratings
8.5
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.0

Service

8.5

Ambiance

9.0

Value

7.5

Accessibility

6.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK(#8) 2022
Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

latin-american
contemporary
small-plates
seafood

Latin American-inspired cuisine including beef tartare, seabass ceviche, charred octopus, pork cheek, lamb rump, trout, and desserts like tres leches and chocolate delice. Special £60 offer includes 3 courses, cocktail, and live music.

Events & Classes

Live Jazz & Blues Nights

Nightly live music featuring jazz trios, piano solos, Latin bands, and blues performances

Halloween Special Events

Special themed events including 'Possessed: Late Night Halloween'

London Cocktail Week

Special menu and events during London Cocktail Week

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

Very positive - guests consistently praise the cocktails, atmosphere, live music, and service. Some note the higher price point and occasional food inconsistencies.

Other Considerations

Expensive
Rubbery octopus
Subdued jazz

Location

7-9 Slingsby Place, London, undefined undefined, GB

Directions

51.512643, -0.126300