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Side Hustle

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Essential Information
Today15:00 - 00:00
Address
28 Bow St, London, WC2E 7AW
Walk-ins
Price Range
$$$
About

Side Hustle is a premium cocktail bar located in the heart of Covent Garden, London, offering an exceptional drinking experience with a focus on agave spirits and margaritas. Situated at 28 Bow Street, this sophisticated venue features expertly crafted cocktails, including creative signature drinks and classic favorites. The bar boasts a unique dual atmosphere with both a bustling bar area and an intimate library setting. Known for their spectacular margarita selection and innovative cocktail menu, Side Hustle delivers complex, creative drinks paired with small plates including their acclaimed tacos. The knowledgeable and passionate staff provide outstanding service, guiding guests through flavor profiles and spirit selections. With a welcoming ambiance, dog-friendly policy, and consistently high ratings, Side Hustle has become a must-visit destination for cocktail enthusiasts seeking quality drinks in an elegant yet approachable environment. Open Monday through Sunday with extended weekend hours.

Ambiance & Features

Side Hustle offers a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere with two distinct areas: a lively, bustling bar section and an intimate library space. The venue combines upscale design with approachable hospitality, creating an environment that feels both elegant and comfortable. The ambiance is enhanced by attentive service and a passionate team that creates an infectious energy throughout the space.

Atmosphere

Sophisticated
Welcoming
Intimate
Lively
Upscale
Comfortable
Library Setting
Dual Atmosphere

Noise Level

Moderate

Lighting

Ambient

Features

craft-cocktails
agave-spirits-specialist
small-plates
tacos
library-area
bar-seating
knowledgeable-staff
dog-friendly
Our Ratings
9.0
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.4

Service

9.6

Ambiance

9.2

Value

7.8

Accessibility

8.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
Spirited Awards
Spirited AwardsWinner 2025
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK(#34) 2025
Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

small-plates
tacos
churros

Extensive margarita selection, creative cocktails with focus on agave spirits, small plates including acclaimed tacos (featuring celebrity-crafted options like Will Poulter's tacos), churros

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

Very positive - guests consistently praise the exceptional cocktails, outstanding service, and welcoming atmosphere, with only minor concerns about pricing

Guests Love

  • Exceptional cocktail quality, especially margaritas
  • Outstanding and knowledgeable service
  • Welcoming and pleasant atmosphere
  • Great food, particularly tacos
  • Staff expertise in agave spirits
  • Dog-friendly policy

Other Considerations

  • High prices
  • Small portion sizes on food

Location

28 Bow St, London, undefined undefined, GB

Directions

51.513413, -0.122018