Bar Termini

It’s hard to argue with this. The little sister of 69 Colebrooke and the Zetter Townhouse bar doesn’t disappoint.
Excellent cocktails, knowledgable staff and nice wee bites. Better than most other cocktail bars in soho.
It’s tiny so a reservation is recommended on most nights.

There is something quite elegant about a Negroni. Those who fancy it, and those in the know, head to a tiny bar in Soho to partake in a true connoisseurs’ Negroni.
With a bit of retro chic, this speakeasy inspired bar has flare and stylish cocktails. And for those who like Negronis there are FOUR to choose from! There is the classic, a bolder version of the classic, one infused with a bit of pepper, and a version infused with rose. We tried them all and I am happy to report they were all delicious! While very hard to pick a favourite, but I will say when I go back again, the first round I will order is the pepper infused one!
I really did like this old fashioned feel to the place, and that includes the delicate sized cocktails and distinctly Italian feel and service. The bar nibbles were excellent, you can’t go wrong with chunks of Parmesan cheese and a bit of Parma ham. A great place to go with friends. Definitely book ahead as the place gets full quickly and they prefer a sit down policy (as opposed to punters crushing the bar).
This gem of a place is one that is climbing towards the top of my list. I really loved it, and plan to visit it often…

Este pequeño BAAR fue lo mejor que me pasó en Londres. Deliciosa comida un excelente café y uno de los cócteles negroni más sabrosos que bien mi vida y atentos que soy cantinero y suelo beber negroni. Además el precio es muy accesible se sabe que traje todo está uno de los gurús de la coctelería mundial el señor Tony Conigliaro.

Dimly lit place, very small. We had a rez at 9:45pm. I’m not a fan of the hour-​only policy but it wasn’t too crowded this past Saturday so we stayed well past the hour clock and no one pushed us out. The cocktails are 9 quid which is a bit too pricey for me when you have Freud’s around the corner for 6.75 more or less. I got a bramble, off-​menu, and it was quite good– very strong but not so much that the crème de mur didn’t shine through.
The service was great and I’m glad they offer free sparkling/​still water. There are also some small plates on offer.
I’m dinking another star (one already for the prices) though for the ridiculous door policy. My husband and I got there early and waited for a friend. When she arrived, she told them she had friends inside and he still stopped her from entering and waved a hostess over to confirm, even though we were waving in the corner. Seriously?! GET OVER YOURSELF. This is not NYC.

Among other busy places, I experienced this cozy little bar as an unique place with exceptionally good cocktails and a very pleasant staff. Me and my SO felt very much taken care of, and the Old Fashioned was amongst the best I have ever tasted!

Great Italian coffee made with the most scientific method and delivered with such style. You can prop up at the bar for a £1 espresso, unheard of in London. The best to order is the Bianco and the Bicerin. You will be converted. After 5 they serve some interesting cocktails made in their crazy lab. Try the digestif, Terroir (Flint, moss and mud) It’s refreshing to see a business run with such passion and only serving the best produce and ingredients.

Another great small cocktail bar. Small is the operative word here, so book a table and be prepared for noise.
I found it got a bit too buzzy and loud on a Friday night so it was hard to hear for such an intimate place.
Also, if you book a table you are are only guaranteed an hour. That kind of sucks. But we ended up getting a little bit more time at our table and somehow managed to put down four very tasty drinks and a little mini panini. When I say mini, I mean mini. So we stumbled out of the place and it was a good thing we didn’t stay for 2 hours.
The best part about it – the charming and excellence service. Not to mention killer Italian cocktails – Aperol Spritz anyone???

Are you an adult? Do you like delicious alcoholic beverages concocted and served by fellow grown-​ups with manners and lives and training usually reserved for postgrads?
If so, this is your kind of bar. Think of a Yates’s wine bar, and now imagine the opposite. Drinks are small and strong and very delicious. Snacks, while occasionally sparing, complement the cocktails perfectly. Bar staff are consummate professionals and are as knowledgeable as they come — with a founder like Tony Conigliaro, they have to be.
If you’re looking for a relaxed drink in Soho but want to avoid the no-​reservations hell of, oh, everywhere else and the scene of places like ECC, give it a shot — you can thank me for it later.

Came here for a drink with a friend (OK it was a date!) and although a lovely date destination I wouldn’t come here with a group of girl mates.
Very cute spot and our cocktails were lovely! Service is great, too.
We had a few meat and cheese plates but I wouldn’t come here for the food, you would come here for their exciting and unique cocktails.
I would say it’s quite a quirky place and it had good atmosphere.
Warning… you can’t order by the bottle, which threw me a bit but I think it encourages you to try other cocktails/​drinks on the menu.
We did book and would advise that you do book in advance, although they do accept walk ins.
Definitely worth a try if you want to impress your lady or loved one.

Absolutely fantastic bar, ambiance and cocktails. Went here on a Friday night around 9pm and tried four different cocktails…
Drinks — all were delicious and the best part was I had never heard of the recipes before so it was refreshing and satisfying to try new cocktails. We also ordered an espresso martini which isn’t on the menu and it was divine! One of the best I’ve had.
Service & Atmos — The service was excellent. The vibe is dark but upbeat and cool. I was happy to see that we were surrounded by proper, old school Italians who seemed to be enjoying the drinks and food as much as we were which is a good sign. Seating arrangement is perfect — although the place is small the staff seat the tables efficiently so you never feel like you’re getting bumped into ever.
Food — I only had a little nibble which was excellent — the mini panninis are only £1 which is a bargain.
I’d highly recommend this place for a drink before dinner or a night cap; lighting and vibe is perfect for a cheeky night cap, and maybe a quick snog, before heading home :)

Popped in here for an hour before going to the cinema and was a big fan. There is a small menu of Negronis and aperitivos, plus wine by the glass and a beer option. My wife sampled the Death in Venice and Spritz Termini cocktails, whilst I had a couple of glasses of red. We had some prosciutto and cheese to go with the drinks and it was all excellent. The service was great, as was the atmosphere, so we will definitely be back.
We booked our table for two and although they do accept walk-​ins, I would imagine you’d have no hope of getting in most nights without a booking.

Don’t come here to eat — whilst they have cheese plates and thinly sliced Parma ham for you to nibble on with your drinks, this is primarily a bar!
Similar to 69 Colebrooke Row this is a postage stamp sized bar with tiny tables — not one for groups unless you hire the whole thing out.
Pop in during the day for a coffee, or come along a little later for perfectly balanced sublime cocktails.
We visited at 6pm Friday evening and enjoyed the Spritz Termini, the Bellini, Death in Venice and the Marsala Martini, with a cheese selection to take the edge off the alcohol. Booking even for a table of 2 is required to make sure they can fit you in.
Given the fashion for bitter cocktails at the moment the Aperol Spritz and the Campari based Death in Venice were actually drinkable — the flavours really work without being bluntly thrown together as is the fashion in some bars at the moment.
This is why I rate this place! Perfect cocktails every time :)
If you like the sound of this also check out the Islington bar 69 Colebrooke Row from the same people for a larger cocktail selection and delectable bites.