Hip speakeasy bar in a tiny low-lit basement, serving cocktails shaken by professional mixologists.
8-9 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU, United Kingdom Get directions
"Happiness Forgets is an intimate basement bar in Hoxton Square where cocktails take priority. This shouldn’t come as a surprise considering their slogan is ‘great cocktails, no wallies’ but it never ceases to surprise us just how great a simple Sazerac here can be. Straightforward, high-quality drinks mixed with low lighting is a definite recipe for success. Outside of winning gimlets and a world-class Old Fashioned, this place gets bonus points for being open every single night of the week. Just be sure to book ahead. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager
"A lot of Shoreditch bars go for some kind of theme, but Happiness Forgets is a place that just focuses on the fundamentals, and it works every time. The cocktails are always on point, your table service will be friendly, and the ambience is perfect for holing up with friends or a date for a few hours. It’s a gimmick-free spot that’s also popular, so you’ll want to book a table. If you do fancy trying your luck, we’d go earlier in the evening." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"Happiness Forgets in Shoreditch is exactly the kind of place to forget that you’re one small step to being—as your younger cousin would say—"well old”. This place is more intimate candlelit basement than full-blown party situation, and the maximum you can book for is six people. It’s worth it to cut a couple of friends-of-friends and that influencer your best mate is seeing to get a booking though. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service is friendly, and the cocktails range from creative takes to perfect classics. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna
"In a moment of despair, you matched with a total stranger and agreed to be each other's Valentine because it “would be funny”. Either a recipe for the most awkward date in history or the start of a rom-com worthy romance. Head to Happiness Forgets. After all, you’re about to meet someone who’ll either make you very happy, or who you’ll immediately want to forget. This intimate basement bar in Shoreditch is all about low-lighting and high-quality drinks. It’s a small spot, so make sure you reserve a table for two. Good luck, we're rooting for you." - rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley
"Nothing says ‘I’m deep’ quite like telling someone to meet you at a bar called Happiness Forgets. And as far as bars go, this spot is pretty close to perfect. An intimate, basement bar in Hoxton, that’s all about low lighting, high-quality cocktails, and a locals-only atmosphere. It’s excellent for a quick drink after work or for a longer session as the evening wears on. Granted, it’s a small spot but you can reserve a table for two, and it’s open until 11pm every night of the week. " - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley
