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Viva Dalston

Restaurant Cafe Bar Cocktail bar Tapas bar Latin american restaurant

Inventive craft cocktails & Mexican street food in a rustic-chic space with a backyard patio. People often mention nice, good, staff, great, delicious, drinks, cocktails, friendly,


Address

2 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XN, United Kingdom

Website

www.vivadalston.com

Contact

+44 20 7241 1104

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (302 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: nice (11) good (8) staff (8) great (8) delicious (7) drinks (7) cocktails (6) friendly (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Mai L. 2 years ago on Google • 198 reviews
    We walking in on a Friday and they have a table for us in 10 min. Food is Mexican style and its delicious. Margarita cocktails is pretty good too. Place is cosy and full of good vibes. We ordered food for 2 people to shared plus a jug of margarita and we paid £30 each. Great places
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moya P. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! One of my favourite bars in London. Cosy and friendly atmosphere with amazing staff who are always down for a fun chat. The food was super tasty and great value as well as the delicious jugs of margaritas. Would also recommend the queens gambit cocktail so delicious!! The girl who took our order was a pure delight and clearly an asset to the team. I think her name was Nandy? Will definitely be back soon for another failed Hinge date ;)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D B. 1 year ago on Google • 235 reviews
    I really enjoyed my trip to Viva Dalston. I visited in Saturday Night and I'm pleased I booked a table. The menu had a variety of drinks and I picked the classic margherita for £8.50. It was excellent and I am fussy about margeritas.

  • 5/5 Ben M. 5 months ago on Google • 201 reviews
    Dropped in here before a gig, absolutely loved this place. The beef quesidillas were delicious, cocktails great, and service outstanding. Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Michael W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot Friendly staff Quality grub 🤌🏽
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bethany D. 2 years ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Good atmosphere and great drinks, decent food experience for a limited menu. The tacos were alright, nachos were nice! Service was good and attentive. Coffee was nice and the cocktails were great, we were tipsy after the Blueberry Margarita! Price was reasonable, around £60 for 2 people.

  • 5/5 J R. 8 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    I really like the vegetarian options here and the cocktails are superb. I would welcome more selection for dessert. I wish Viva was a bit nearer home so I could visit more often.

  • 4/5 Adam S. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Great neighborhood taco and cocktail spot. Amazing music and vibe. Definitely will be back next time I’m in Dalston.

  • 5/5 Dillan V. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Great atmosphere with chill beats playing in the background, I ordered the tacos twice for myself as they were spot on and don't miss the squash and caramelised onion option If I'm in the area again I would definitely go again

  • 5/5 Graciela G. 5 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Loved the environment and the service. We had the nachos and they were great 👍. It is a comfy place to chat and play board games with friends while having some drinks and snacks.

  • 4/5 ME G. 8 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Grabbed some take away. Good value for the money. The enchilada was definitely designed for English tastebuds but not better or worse than your normal American Mexican food. Really friendly staff and the guacamole was nice.

  • 5/5 Michelle H. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I come here regularly and the food (and margaritas) are always great - highly recommend. Also vibey at night so a perfect spot to start an evening out in Dalston.

  • 5/5 Eléonore O. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Our night here was pure bliss. The staff was a really attentive ray of sunshine, the drinks were perfect and the food was delicious - the chicken quesadilla is to die for! 1000% recommend for a night out with friends, a date or a cute night out by yourself <3

  • 5/5 Steph B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really delish tapas, staff were also super lovely and attentive. Well priced too. Just a super cute place and nice vibes.

  • 5/5 review f. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice and cosy bar, staff are helpful and friendly. Got seated right away on a Saturday evening. There's also some outdoor seating. Would recommend a visit.

  • 5/5 Michelangelo C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favourite bars in Dalston. There's also an internal garden which is quite enjoyable during the summer.

  • 4/5 Theresa A. 1 year ago on Google
    Good & friendly staff, clean & tidy environment, wholesome food & excellent variety of drinks 🍸

  • 3/5 Paula T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, different options of Mexican food and good atmosphere. I ordered a bottle of wine and they bring me one random bottle already open (which was weird) but then they apologized and bring another one (closed of course).

  • 4/5 Nico A. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for margaritas and sat in the garden. Staff was lovely and drinks delicious. Will come back to try the food!

  • 5/5 James C. 2 years ago on Google
    Can't fault this place, it's got a lot a lot of soul, nice atmosphere, friendly service. Tapas style food, nice and tasty. Ceviche not the best but decent anyway, the rest is really nice. Deffo a good hang in the neighbourhood.

  • 5/5 hazal �. 1 year ago on Google
    Best margarita you’ll ever try!! Insanely good 🔥

  • 4/5 Dajung Alice J. 1 year ago on Google
    The food didn't really meet my standards but it was okay. Nice fun place to hang out with your friends. The staffs were nice and kind.

  • 1/5 Ella J. 1 year ago on Google
    Drinks were horrible. The in the jungle Cocktail was far too bitter. The elderflower blueberry was much too sweet. The quesadillas were nice however. Service was subpar. The venue is also very shoddy looking and nothing like Instagram

  • 5/5 Nikhil P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice beer garden. Only went for a quick catch up with a friend but had the chicken croquettes and they were delicious. The drinks menu looked like it had a lot of variety and interesting cocktails

  • 5/5 Burcu K. 2 years ago on Google
    The cocktails are great, queen's gambit is one of my fav. The food is also great to snack with friends.

  • 5/5 Enrico 2 years ago on Google
    Great vibes and truly good mexican food! Nice small gem with outside cool space, nice music selection and funky style!

  • 5/5 Chris K. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food at good prices. Super friendly staff. Try Modelo beer with pan fried squid.

  • 5/5 Leah B. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Fantastic service , they go above and beyond for you. Especially Ibrahim and his spicey marg. Ibrahim made sure we got exactly what we asked for and the evening was absolutely top tier 10/10


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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