Callooh Callay

Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields


Given it’s inspired by Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll’s nonsensical poem, this bar’s eccentric decor is to be expected, and the top-notch cocktails have placed it on the 'World's 50 Best Bars' list four times over. Through the Looking Glass isn't just the name of Carroll's novel here; try it yourself and see what happens.

Get friendly with the staff or apply for (free) membership to get into the private upstairs club called JubJub, a speakeasy within the speakeasy.


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