Slim Jim's Liquor Store

I was down from Scotland when I discovered this bar, great atmosphere and music. The most eclectic group of people I've been in for a long time. So much for Londoners not being friendly, Even the doormen were friendly. Absolutely fantastic night. Thankyou

This place has gone downhill. Me and Friend ordered some Black Russian cocktails. The barman seemed develop an attitude problem. Next thing you know, the doorman takes us outside as asks why we said the word black…..shocked we had to explain the fact we ordered a drink. Barman was a total idiot thinking we were being racist and refused to apologise.

Visited for the first time with my brother and had a great time. Slim Jim's is a good old-fashioned dive bar with a great atmosphere and really great staff. The live music wasn't entirely in keeping with the setting (acoustic indie songs), but I'll definitely be back.

Slim Jim's has been around as long as I’ve been in London (probably a lot longer), and I love that it’s still on Upper Street, a place that’s changed a lot over the years. I’m glad it's kept most of its original charm. The last time I was here, about ten years ago, I went for a standard lager which was great in a dive bar way, but this time I tried their cocktails – the Boulevardier and a Whiskey Sour – and they were great. At around £10 each, the prices are pretty standard. Overall, the place feels a bit cleaner than it used to be, although the staff are still pretty serious. Slim Jim’s is an institution that deserves to stay on Upper Street, especially as the area has become a bit too corporate and dull. I’ll always choose to come back here, though I do feel it’s lost some of its edge and maybe some of its regular crowd, which has affected the atmosphere a little. Still, I’m glad the bras are still hanging from the ceiling – though the place is a bit more sensible than it used to be!

My first visit here was very enjoyable, friendly staff, great atmosphere, i went on a Wed evening which had a great house band, with other musicians joining them in a free jam, i will be making this place a regular spot

Awesome place for lovers of Rock, Country and Bluegrass music! Great and funny bartender on Sunday afternoon + tasty happy hour ! There is live music on Wednesday night with possibility for amateurs to jam with the professionals. Last but not least, it's a place where you can meet any type of 'friends' 😈😇😉

It was a great night, I was there to see the band who were doing a warm up free intimate gig before appearing at festivals. Overall definitely a five star down and dirty rock bar that is highly recommended. However one down side was the bar manager who seemed determined not to smile all night. I was sat at the bar for about three hours and had five pints of the also excellent Signature Roadie IPA, good price at £5.60. At one point after it had got busy with band playing only a few feet away a young lady asked if she could squeeze between me and the next person to get a drink, yes of course. Unfortunately the bar staff, who'd been otherwise excellent, missed her and served a couple of people either side. With her frustration creeping up I tried to attract their attention with an "excuse me", the bar manager noticed and served her and she thanked me. However the bar manager then indicated he had a problem with me and after twice failing to hear what he was saying across the bar I walked round to meet him at the end. He told me not to do what I had done, that I didn't know all that he was having to deal with, indicating his radio receiver, and basically that I had been out of order. I was very surprised as, being a bar manager myself for many many years that's the last thing I would do and felt I had been polite and courteous. No matter I apologised but I must say if I'd spoken to a customer like that is be surprised if they ever came back. He wouldn't even give me a smile as I left. Given how good the bar was, the rest of the bar staff who served me more or less the instant I needed a refill, they interaction I had with the owner (I think), and the excellent band I will probably go back but it did sour what had otherwise been an excellent evening. He may well have been having problems but you don't take them out on customers.

First visit: apparently just missed the live band but, happily settled for the 'dj set', ending in a cheesy sing-a-long to some rock classics. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and toilets to behold ! (Don't forget your I.D. - requested, even when you're in your 50's !!)