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Seed Library

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Essential Information
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Address
100 Shoreditch High St, London, E1 6JQ
Reservations
Walk-ins

Advance booking available for large groups and special occasions. Contact venue for reservations to secure preferred seating arrangements.

Price Range
$$$$
About

Seed Library is a sophisticated cocktail bar nestled in the heart of Shoreditch, London, offering an innovative drinking experience in a sleek, 1960s-inspired setting. Located at 100 Shoreditch High Street, this hidden gem features a unique entrance through an industrial-style building leading to a beautifully designed underground space with striking vinyl walls and an impressive bar. The cocktail menu showcases creative and inventive drinks, including their celebrated Beeswax Old Fashioned and experimental concoctions featuring unexpected ingredients. With a relaxed yet intentional atmosphere, attentive and knowledgeable staff, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options crafted with care, Seed Library provides an exceptional cocktail experience. The bar operates Wednesday through Sunday evenings, creating an effortlessly cool environment perfect for special occasions or simply enjoying expertly crafted drinks. Advance booking is recommended for groups seeking a memorable night in one of Shoreditch's most distinctive cocktail destinations.

Ambiance & Features

Relaxed yet intentional atmosphere with 1960s charm, featuring sleek underground space with softly lit interiors, striking vinyl walls, and an impressive bar. The design is polished and sophisticated with industrial-style entrance adding to the hidden gem appeal.

Atmosphere

Relaxed
Sophisticated
1960s Inspired
Underground
Intimate
Stylish
Dimly Lit
Effortlessly Cool

Noise Level

loud

Lighting

soft

Music

curated-playlist, upbeat

Features

innovative-cocktails
non-alcoholic-options
hidden-entrance
underground-venue
vinyl-wall-decor
bespoke-cocktails
knowledgeable-staff
group-friendly
Our Ratings
8.6
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.2

Service

9.4

Ambiance

8.8

Value

7.0

Accessibility

5.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Underground venue accessed via stairs through industrial building entrance

Awards & Recognition
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK2023
Good to Know

Food & Menu

Innovative and unique cocktails featuring unexpected ingredients and flavours, including the signature Beeswax Old Fashioned. Experimental drinks with creative elements such as pancreatic enzymes. Excellent non-alcoholic options including bespoke mocktails using Sylva Labs non-alcoholic aged spirits.

What People Say

Guests Love

  • Innovative and unique cocktails with unexpected ingredients
  • Exceptional and knowledgeable staff service
  • Beautiful 1960s-inspired design and atmosphere
  • Excellent non-alcoholic options
  • Great for special occasions and groups
  • Hidden entrance adds to the experience

Other Considerations

  • High prices (£17 for cocktails)
  • Music too loud for conversation
  • Minimalist presentation may not justify premium pricing
  • Slightly corporate feel to design

Location

100 Shoreditch High St, London, undefined undefined, GB

Directions

51.525481, -0.077163

Cocktail Menu

Signature Cocktails

House Specialties
whiskey cocktail icon

Beeswax Old Fashioned

whiskey

Minimalist-style Old Fashioned with beeswax infusion