"Little Bat is one of those bars that has got that whole modern Hemingway thing going on. Old books lining the shelves, little leather stools, an aura of casual debauchery that can quite quickly descend into actual debauchery after a few convincing, booze-free gimlets. This Islington liquor lounge also has a pineapple and passionfruit number that’s perfect if you’re in the market for something that’ll make you feel like you’re on a cruise. Drink several, then comfort your mate who is 80% whisky and 20% convinced they should steal the profound portrait of a Jack Russell by the entrance." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Sinead Cranna