Space Talk
Bar · Clerkenwell
2 creator videos · 1 member save
Best Bars in Clerkenwell (2026): Where the Night Starts
Clerkenwell is good for lunch spots that empty out at 3pm, and the bars people save most are Space Talk, Quality Wines and Cafe Kick. Ranked from 10 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 10 places we track in Clerkenwell, all first recorded in March 2026
Clerkenwell runs on a weekday rhythm. It fills at lunch, empties by mid afternoon and does something quieter in the evening, which means the same restaurant can feel like two different places depending when you turn up.
How we chose
We track 10 places in Clerkenwell filed under bars. Some of them turned up in creator videos we pulled apart. Places with a creator mention, a member save or a member gem rank first, and mentions weigh most. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.
Ranked bars in Clerkenwell
Quality Wines
Bar · Clerkenwell
Relaxed wine bar where locals go for good food and easy conversation with friends.
Cafe Kick
Bar · Clerkenwell
Wine and oysters meet foosball at this buzzy London hangout where you can watch the crowd between games.
The Winemakers Club
Bar · Clerkenwell
Tucked in brick vaults, this London wine bar invites you to linger over tastings and charcuterie.
Fare
Bar · Clerkenwell
Industrial pizza spot in London where you grab slices and share plates across two floors.
Mikkeller Brewpub London
Bar · Clerkenwell
Craft beers on 20 taps in a sleek, industrial-feeling space where locals gather.
Nécco
Bar · Clerkenwell
Japanese sushi and bento bar tucked into Exmouth Market where tea flows freely.
The Piano Works - Farringdon
Bar · Clerkenwell
Live music fills this underground piano bar where you can shout out your favorite songs.
The Zetter Clerkenwell
Bar · Clerkenwell
Explosive cocktails and Victorian charm make this quirky townhouse bar feel like stepping into another era.
Mugen
Bar · Clerkenwell
Holborn bar serving authentic Japanese food without breaking the bank.
More in Clerkenwell
Where this data comes from
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 10 places we hold in the Clerkenwell neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.