Whisky: Cobbler Bar

Briefly describe the design/atmosphere of the bar? A gorgeously appointed space, lit with candles and Edison globes, the sweet sounds of French chill and trip hop greet you, and welcome you in. The ground floor gives way to a grand timber bar, and an impressive wall of over 380 whiskies, with barmen greeting punters and mixing some stunning cocktails, under the gaze of the vintage penny-farthing adorning the bare brick walls with eccentric furniture and mismatched couches and chairs. 

7 Browning Street, West End
07 0000 0000 http://cobblerbar.com/

Is there a theme or region behind your whisky selection? We have 400 total whiskies from all around the world, including, India, New Zealand, Australia, America, Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan and Canada.

Does the bar have a music component? We have live piano playing on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Friday and Saturdays we have live jazz, and the rest of the week it’s a mix between Alt-J, nu-jazz and jazz.

Does the bar offer food? The bar is BYO food. Little Greek and Birds Nest Yakitori delivers with plates, but everyone is more than welcome to bring any food they like.

What makes your bar different? We offer highly knowledgeable service with a smile. We don’t care if it’s your first whisky in your life or if you are after the most extravagant cocktail, we will make sure you feel at home and relaxed, and leave with a big smile.

What’s one whisky that changed your life and why? Lagavulin 16 years old. It introduced me to a whole lot of hidden flavours behind whisky.

What do you do if someone asks for a top shelf whisky on the rocks with Coke? We will try our best to explain in a very polite manner why that is a bad idea. If he doesn’t care, we will serve it over the rocks with a little crystal jug of Coke on the side, so he can pour it over it himself. We will try and challenge him to try the whisky first without the Coke, and then make the decision himself/herself. We respect everybody’s choice for drink, but we do make an effort to try an educate without any arrogance.