Portobello Star

Come with a date or a couple friends for a great cocktail at a decent price (~£8-12). It's pretty small so, might not be the best place to come with a large group unless you reserve the table at the back beforehand. But the drinks are delicious and the menu is quite extensive (personally a fan of the 'Dirty Mermaid' - maybe because I like the name).

It's really one of the better date spots... more

Busy, buzzy place. Cool cocktails and not pretentious. Staff could be a tad warmer but maybe that's just the hipsters vibe... more

What a treat this was! For 110 GBP (or about $150 USD) one gets a 3 hour "tour" of the history of gin, 6? (I lost count!) generously poured (strong) gin cocktails, a bottle of the house Portobello gin AND a custom made bottle of your own concoction! The guide (Kevin? - a young Buddy Holly look alike) was fun, knowledgeable and patient with all our questions which I'm sure he's all heard... more

This bar does excellent and creative cocktails. Though it was crowded when my date and I arrived, we were able to get seats by the bar. It was a little stuffy, however, so I wouldn't recommend layering up for this particular venue. more

Ginstitute class is a truly impressive experience satisfying the adult needs of any true Sensuist.

**well worth the price

**great gift idea, make special memories with loved ones

Backdrop of first session, a classy gorgeous dark-wooded, candle-lit room finished out with literature displays, collectible bottles and stunning mirror masterpieces paying worthy tribute to the glitz of gin palaces... more