I'm always excited by a new cocktail bar opening, especially one boasting views of the Shard and beyond. And hidden away inside a nondescript office block in London Bridge, Nancy's is a promising new addition to the scene. It takes its inspiration from the nearby Borough Market, using ingredients sourced from the vendors there to create a menu of 10 signature cocktails (alongside a roaming negroni cart).
This place is open every day, designed to be somewhere for every occasion - whether it's a few drinks after a day at the office, a midweek date night or dancing until 2am on the weekend. They're also all about the 70s, with a trendy space decked out in old-school glamour. This was all sounding pretty good to me, so I braved the climb up four flights of stairs to see what this place was all about.
DesignMyNight’s Review Nancy's London
The interiors at Nancy's are inspired by all things 1970s.
Need To Know:
- Address: Colechurch House, London Bridge Walk, SE1 2SX
- Area: London Bridge
Ambience & We Think Perfect For
- Atmosphere: I loved the 70s glamour of this place, from the animal-print sofas to red velvet curtains, and windows reminiscent of old-school train carriages - ultra-Instagrammable. The atmosphere was very welcoming and fairly chilled when we visited, being early on a Thursday evening, but the DJ booth in the corner and a dancefloor area showed me that there's definitely more of a party vibe on the weekend. There's even a tiger-print pool table hiding round the back. Of course, the stunning views of the Shard and over London Bridge station were a real bonus too.
- Perfect For: after-work drinks with a difference, or kicking off your weekend plans with a cocktail and a boogie.
Service & Price
- Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Value For
Money: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Cost: £60 for four cocktails
Each of the cocktails at Nancy's is totally unique.
Menu Highlights
Drink: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Marcona (£14) - a twist on the classic pisco sour, this drink showcases the produce of Tea2you. They mixed pisco with osmanthus tea, apricot eau-de-vie, almond and lime, resulting in a zesty, sky-blue concoction topped with a clean white foam. Blending sweet and sour perfectly, this one tasted just as good as it looked.
- Miloco (£15) - a vodka-based blend of coconut caramel, mango and passionfruit; this drink is paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth. It was smooth, creamy and finished with a shot of coconut sake from Kanpai Sake, the UK’s first sake distillery. It had the appearance of a pornstar martini, but tasted unlike any drink I've tried before - definitely my favourite of the night.
- Scatter Fall (£16) - clean and classy, this concoction featured Black Tot rum, Veuve Clicquot and a lemon and lime marmalade punch, sourced from Pimento Hill - who use Caribbean recipes to make their marmalade. It had a mild fizz to it, and a light, elegant flavour.
- Tembleque (£15) - not one of their signatures, but they were running a limited-edition Hennessy menu to celebrate Bad Bunny's world tour. Intrigued, we ordered this cocktail made with Hennessy VSOP, coconut liqueur, soft serve and cinnamon. It was essentially dessert in a drink; the cinnamon flavour wasn't too overpowering but added a warming touch. They've also got their own soft-serve machine, which is used for other drinks too.
Our Overall Experience At Nancy's London Bridge
DesignMyNight Review Out Of 5: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
With so many bars in the area, it's difficult for somewhere new to stand out, but this place really impressed me. Nancy's menu is a true ode to Borough Market, really keeping in touch with the local community, and the views from four floors up were fantastic. I loved the 70s glamour, which was chic and not at all overdone, adding to the sophisticated vibe of their drinks. I will definitely be returning on a weekend, as I can imagine that it gets a lot more lively when DJs are playing, and I'm intrigued to try even more of their inventive serves.
