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Bar Termini

Cafe Bar Coffee shop Cocktail bar

Espresso and cocktail bar with banquettes and bare brick, for coffees, charcuterie and negronis. People often mention cocktails, Italian, service, friendly, small, coffee, London, table, cocktail, great,


Address

7 Old Compton St, London W1D 5JE, United Kingdom

Website

www.bar-termini.com

Contact

+44 7860 945018

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 11:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cocktails (15) Italian (13) service (12) friendly (11) small (10) coffee (10) London (9) table (8) cocktail (8) great (8)
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  • 2/5 Leanne R. 2 years ago on Google
    Barman had an attitude the moment we walked in. We were a table of 3 and so, swapped a chair with an empty table so we could all sit comfortably. The barman huffed and muttered to himself at which point we asked if there was a problem. He said next time we should ask before moving the furniture around! I mean, surely he should be happy at 3 people have walked in and not 2 (or 1 as there's a guy at the bar alone) I don't know. It made me feel uncomfortable the whole time but as it was such a small place, I was too embarrassed to stand up and leave, I even paid service charge (begrudgingly) because I didn't want any further confrontation with him! I wouldn't recommend and I wouldn't go back. The one cocktail I was okay but I really just wanted to leave!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gio L. 1 year ago on Google • 217 reviews
    Lovely Italian cafe with friendly and professional staffs. We had cafe shakerato (iced coffee with milk foam and bicerin (with chocolate powder). Both were silky smooth and beautifully constructed for perfection. Hence, be aware, kids are not allowed after 5PM. I need to go back try their food bites and cocktails.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean-Baptiste F. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best cocktail bar in London, this small Italian den makes you travel all the way to Italy through their beautiful drinks, their typical decoration and Italian staff! As it's pretty small, you should go early or try booking.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phil A. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome service, drinks, atmosphere Get ready, this place is tiny, some say cramped, I say that's what makes it unique, it doesn't feel like it's trying to be anything more than an intimate, friendly almost theatrical experience. Step in and it really feels like you've stepped into a tiny bar in Rome. Menu is simple, Negroni's awesome. Service is top notch, friendly and helpful. If you're in London you have to visit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colton S. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a perfect bar. I’m not the biggest fan of Italian style cocktails (Prosecco, Negronis, etc) but this place made me appreciate the style and purpose of an aperitif heavy menu. We had several cocktails and two espresso to start our night and couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more! The small crew of friendly bartenders brought such personality and joy to the vibe. Lovely jazzy Christmas music played the whole time and the low lighting made it all feel so damn whimsically cool.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine K. 9 months ago on Google
    I've been here numerous times and it's always a great spot for a cocktail and some snacks. My go to is the termini spritz but you can't go wrong with any of the cocktails. The service is friendly and helpful. It's best to make a booking if you can so you're guaranteed a seat, otherwise you can walk in but the queue can be long.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sathia V. 6 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Ended our 3 days trip in London in this lovely cocktail nook. Despite being in quite a rush on a Saturday night, we had a wonderful service from all the staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter A. 2 years ago on Google
    Small bar with an Italian vibe. Due to the size a reservation is strongly recommended, we had the luck to walk in and find a table. The cocktails were very nice, we tried Spritz Termini and Marsala Martini.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Leyla A. 10 months ago on Google
    The worst experience of all in London, should be completely a different place. Service was inappropriate and the waiter was unfriendly as to be nice. Italian hospitality is much better than what offered this place. Not really useful to leave negative comments but the treatment received was the worst. Just sorry not to have called Bar manager to solve the problem .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seckin U. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. The guys who serves are: - funny - cool - understanding - Italian You may not get these in writing but this where I am at now! Oh- the music is amazing mostly with classic jazz. The acoustics is OK. Me, a bit drunk!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Opinionated V. 1 year ago on Google
    Personally think is the most smallest shop I've ever been, but coffee they make is absolutely amazing. I am a coffee maker for at least 15 years inside this country and out. He'll yeah I appreciate a good coffee if I get 1. Love it, definitely be back again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ajit B. 10 months ago on Google • 165 reviews
    4.5/5. Lovely, cozy place for great coffee! I had the Bianco. Espresso with some milk foam. Very fresh, aromatic! Comes with a little cookie/biscuit. Chic ambience. Good place to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee.

  • 5/5 Jonas H. 1 month ago on Google • 143 reviews New
    Didn’t have any food but I bet it is just as great as the cocktails and the lovely vibe in this intimate, friendly place. The sous-vide (!) Negronis were fantastic! As was the Adonis.

  • 5/5 Monica V. 4 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Bar Termini is a place that offers absolutely spot on cocktails and an outstanding service. The Negronis, all of them, are sublime. The team is super kind and fun to watch work. 4 days in the city, 3 visits at Termini in total. My fav find by far.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philippa C. 6 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    Fantastic tiny cute smart bar. Great service, lovely decor. A nice edition to my Negroni list. A big shout out to the door man, he was super charming too! You can book if you want guaranteed seat otherwise it is a short queue, typically 15-20mins. It's the sort of place you go for a couple of drinks and move on.

  • 5/5 Lauren H. 3 months ago on Google • 120 reviews New
    Great place, it's my husbands favourite bar in London. We waited 20mins for a table and they were so friendly when we sat down, we were even moved to a table with more space. Cocktails are great and we took home a bottle of negroni to enjoy later. Will definitely be back to try some of the food

  • 5/5 Chloe 6 months ago on Google • 98 reviews
    It's nice and cozy bar. Staffs are really friendly and wine is good. If you want to come here on weekend without queing, you have to book a table.

  • 5/5 Richard L. 4 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    They have a delicious choice of negronis, cocktails and some snacks to enjoy with the drinks. On top of that the staff are attentive and welcoming and they open from 10am. I can think of nothing I would change about this bar except the distance it is from my house.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Trina 1 year ago on Google
    It was ok. Coffee was nice. Cocktails ok. Meat & cheese board was lovely. Don’t try and have a conversation in there though; definitely not a place for a work meeting. One of the bar men had a boomy voice not unlike an annoying character from Police academy and locals like to standing the doorway shouting across the small room forcing their conversations on others. Better places to grab coffee in soho with less earache.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing little coffee shop recommended by a friend who lived in Italy for couple of years. Well balanced espresso blend, took care by wonderful baristas with high standard on details. Taste amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jed T. 1 year ago on Google
    Really really really really small and loud bar. And populated with staff that give the NJ DMV a run for their money regarding service skills. The Terroir cocktail with "Flint, Clay and Lichen Distillates" is delicious, however. Understated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mateus de C. 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Amazing cocktails and the service is excellent. The Italian bartenders will entertain you for sure! I had 2 espresso martinis and they were delicious. Ask then for recommendations!

  • 5/5 Nathan L. 3 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    The best Negroni’s you’ll find this side of Italy. Always a great buzz inside, warm, welcoming and attentive service from a great team. Stop by and they may have a table but best to book as this place is as busy as Termini Station :)

  • 5/5 Coffee L. 11 months ago on Google
    If I could give a place 10 stars I would with this place. I've been here a few times now and every time it's been incredible. As soon as you step into this place you feel welcome, like stepping into an Italian home. The staff greet you with such warmth and that service extends the entire night. I could go on talking about this place, but here's all you need to know: Cocktails 10 Service 10 Atmosphere 10 Can't give it any faults tbh ❤️ Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Angelo S. 1 year ago on Google
    A corner of Italy in London. Great selection of cocktails, with a special mention to the house Negroni, and classic Italian snacks including cured meat such as Parma ham, coppa, salame, burrata and more. Amazing coffee too, roasted by one one of the owners. Can't be missed!

  • 5/5 Jorge G. 8 months ago on Google
    Cocktails are amazing, waiters are friendly and fun. It is a joy to have a drink in such a buzzy atmosphere

  • 5/5 Santosh S. 2 years ago on Google
    Always have the regular stuff - Superiore, Classic and Rosa. This is our anchor in Central London. Always rendezvous to grab a few quick classic ones which is always superior. This is NYC Dante. This is smaller but really enough

  • 5/5 Meghnil P. 2 years ago on Google
    The house negronis are amazing, I especially liked the rosato which is a rose infused negroni. I also tried the spritz which was very refreshing and Colomba cake drink which was very tasty. The service is excellent, the staff is very friendly and can recommend drinks based on your likes. The place is very small though so you should definitely book in advance.

  • 5/5 Martin L. 2 years ago on Google
    A place where you can stay all day long. Incredible and charming gentleman attending the bar. I suggest to start with a latte and then a espresso.

  • 5/5 Diamond f. 5 months ago on Google
    The best Bloody Mary in town. Inspired by Italy, Managed by Italians.

  • 5/5 Esperanza A. 4 months ago on Google
    Bar Termini takes culinary artistry to a whole new level. Each dish is a masterpiece, a symphony of flavors carefully orchestrated to tantalize the taste buds. From the first bite to the last, the commitment to using fresh, quality ingredients is evident. The menu boasts a delightful fusion of flavors that showcases the chef's creativity and dedication to the craft. It's more than a meal; it's a culinary journey.

  • 5/5 Laura A. 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely cozy bar, with great talian cocktails, nice music, low lights, great atmosphere. We tried our luck to get in on Sunday night and were lucky enough to stand in the bar. Great service, fun place. Impecable execution of cocktails and beautiful glassware :)

  • 5/5 MenuPassport 1 year ago on Google
    It's understandable why this popular Italianate cafe slash cocktail bar is so popular. The place has been attracting crowds for its excellent drinks and cozy atmosphere. One of the standout features of the bar is its classic Italian cocktails, with their Negroni being a house specialty that is not to be missed! The place is small but inviting so make sure to book early as the place gets easily crowded in the evenings. Overall, it had an awesome vibe and a wide variety of drinks at a reasonable price,

  • 5/5 Chestnut K. 1 year ago on Google
    I really liked this cocktail bar and I visited twice during my stay in London. One of the best cocktail bars. They have excellent classic Italian cocktails, including various types of Negronis. You can also order traditional classic cocktails too. Staff are very welcoming and friendly! It’s a very cozy inside even though is small. This bar left me one of the best memories in my trip!

  • 5/5 Alex F. 1 month ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    When asked your favourite bar in London, it’s not an easy answer, but Bar Termini is the one that comes into conversation often and deservedly so. You couldn’t be welcomed by a warmer team and immediately bump into bartender friends who evidently come to enjoy excellence, whether it’s the perfect Italian coffee or to pick from the four Horseman of negronis that are poured till the liquid sits impossibly above the rim of the glass, requiring a Mission Impossible stunt of sipping it whilst suspended from above the table without spilling a drop. Oh and the small glass it comes in… well, if a glass and negroni can be sexy, this is the one. I’m jealous of those curves and character. The team are truly, truly all so lovely and it’s no doubt one of the most relaxing and enjoyable bars to be at that makes you feel special in a way that you are amongst friends with the level of intimacy each visit brings. Go by yourself, go with a friend or go to bump into friends old and new, Bar Termini will never let you down. It’s classic fun. Thank you guys as always!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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