A whiskey lovers paradise staffed by complete enthusiasts! Their approach is to have 3 cabinets, and that's how they sort the whiskey to flavour. Their pricing mechanism is very straight forward too, coloured dots on the bottles showing their price bracket, but only going up to about £30 a dram. The centre piece though is an oak table that holds their cocktail whiskey for about a week and then they bottle it. Very clever! I love it!

A different approach to the world of whisky. The display cabinets are divided into flavors, making it easier to explore a new brand based on your taste. The table cocktail is unique and you can see the whiskey aging inside the table! No wonder they won so many awards for the specialist whiskey bar!

Wow. What an amazing place. So atmospheric with a wide range of whiskeys. The staff are hugely knowledgeable and make the experience very accessible.

This was hands down one of my favorite whiskey bars to check out in London! I brought a few friends who are not into whiskey at all, and even they had a great time talking with the employees, trying some unique whiskeys, and sampling some of their cocktails. I tried both the Scotch and American old fashioneds that they age within the giant Oak Table that runs through the middle of the bar, which is super awesome! They have a glass channel on top so you can look into it and see the cocktails resting in the Oak, super unique. The cocktails were excellent, and the way they had organized the whiskeys in the cases based on flavor profile and intensity was amazing! I got a chance to try out some unique whiskeys that I've never tried before, and the staff was more than kind to pick some out for me based on what I liked and don't like! It's so much fun to see how passionate everyone we spoke to here is about whiskey! You could take someone who hates whiskey, bring them here, and I guarantee that they'll leave with a different impression on it! Huge thanks to everyone here and especially Alex for making our visit something special!

Loved this place, so glad it popped up on a random Google Maps scroll. Great ambience in this cozy tasting room and the staff are very well versed in their profession / passion for whiskey. Amazing selection of course with an easy to understand pricing system and water literally on tap at each table.

Hard to find, but excellent whisky bar in London. They have a great selection of whiskies and the staff is very knowledgeable to help introduce you to new ones as well. It’s small, so be sure to make a reservation before you go!

If you are into whisky - this is a really cool bar. The service is really good - the waitress was really helpful, knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. I really love their old fashioned cocktails which they age in the oak wood tables. We also took a discovery flight tasting menu of three whiskeys - which was good.

Excellent service, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good selection of whisky and amazing old fashioned made IN the table.. :) pie was excellent also. Great experience.

Just stumbled upon this place with my mate after visiting the Barbican Centre last night and really pleased that we did. If you like whisky/whiskey or just want to try something different, definitely check it out. Probably the best old-fashioned I've ever had and really friendly, knowledgeable staff who helped us pick two drams to try from the many options in the cabinets. Will be back again for sure!

When we stumbled into black rock we didn't even know it was a specialty whiskey bar. Imagine the surprise of descending into a cozy single dimly lit room bar. The whiskey connoisseurs were extremely knowledgeable and helped up navigate the impressive collection based on our preferences. Although the room is small, it is well laid out, intimate and welcoming. I really like the long oak table that centers the room.

3 people. we sat down, ordered rounds of wine and jagerbombs. We discovered it was happy hour so we ordered a round of pints. We ordered a second round of pints within the happy hour deadline. When the bill came we were charged full price for second round of drinks. Didn’t mind paying extra but I’m unhappy with the principal of the situation, manager/supervisor wasn’t interested. Food was good but poor service. won’t go again

A fantastic experience at one of the few whiskey bars in London. You can feel the passion the team has for what they're doing, and their knowledge was invaluable in guiding the evening. Whiskey selection itself was excellent including a few rare treats, they cycle through their bottles relatively frequently so there'll always be something new for the locals. Make sure to book in advance, and go enjoy a dram!

Very impressed! A place with a unique vibe, knowledgeable and cool staff members (particularly Dexter) who really know their whisky inventory;-) Also, unforgettable cocktails. It was an experience like no other. The only tiny, tiny disappointment was the lack of any food as we planned to have snacks there alongside our drinks, but ended up turning up to our booked table with empty stomachs and finding out there was no food available that evening. We got dizzy very quickly as one can imagine, but luckily some small bowls of popcorn came to the rescue from the considerate members of staff;-) Thank you for making this place so special.

Such a great find just north if Liverpool St. station. Unprecedented range of whiskies in a too-cool-for-school setting.

Inexperienced when it comes to whiskey and the staff went out their way to point me in the right direction. Had a fantastic night and appreciated the advice and time the staff spent on our table. Thank you very much

great whisky selection from different regions, staff was knowledgeable and helped us to choose based on our preferences. I did like the ambient atmosphere, stools were a bit uncomfortable

Great evening. Awesome selection of whisky's, with very helpful, friendly, (and remarkably knowledgeable) staff.

If you like whiskey this is the place to go. Hidden under central London is this gem of a bar. Vast selection and staff with an incredible knowledge of all things whiskey. They clearly love their job and have the knowledge to back the passion. Their custom old fashioned blend sitting in their custom cut table acts as a centerpiece to this place would highly recommend.

What an experience. Walked in on a Saturday night not knowing one needs a reservation and was lucky enough to be welcomed for half an hour, only to be allowed to stay for longer. They have 250 whiskeys which will grow to 400 at the end of the year. What matters more is that they have such wonderful staff who can help you choose the right whiskey for you. A great experience, especially because of the staff!

Nice atmosphere, and a fun setup if you’ve never been to a whisky bar before - several different whiskies arranged in cabinets by flavor. It was rather disappointing to me, as the staff was not very helpful in choosing a whisky, and unlike many whisky bars, they did not offer tasting before buying a dram. The whisky selection was also quite small (maybe 50-100 total whiskies).

I wish I had this bar in the US. The whiskey selection is great, the waiters were super knowledgeable and the cocktails were some of the best I've ever had. I will 100% go back the next time I'm in London.

Nice selection of whiskies from around the world, some rarer than others. Crucially, very knowledgeable staff. There are two house whisky rivers on tap which have been expertly blended as ready pour cocktails. It’s a nice atmosphere and there’s water free flowing at the table - handy for remaining hydrated as well as adding a few drops to open up your dram of choice! Pricing is fairly reasonable with none of those on offer breaking the bank.

Great place for a date. Sets the mood well, cool and sleek with a Bit of edge. Staff were friendly and insightful to vast array of whiskeys on offer. Was good to try a few new things out. Can get pricey pretty quick

Great whisky, great place, excellent knowledgeable staff, great cocktails and great people

A huge selection of whiskey, and sorted by flavor. Good atmosphere and staff know their drinks.

Really love this place. Very good choice of whiskies, organised by the dominant flavour profile, quirky atmosphere, and a long table which doubles as Old Fashioned cask! What else do you need? Did I mention the weekly tasting sessions with different distilleries? Definitely a place to try!

Great whisky bar. What an I credible selection. Over 400 whisky’s and the staff was so knowledgeable about the flavors. The table was also incredible they were aging whisky under the glass. I had a great time with the flights and will definitely visit again to try the cocktails.

Absolutely brilliant experience, the team were really patient and happy to help. They had a lot of knowledge on whisky but also listened to our rather inexperienced opinions. Great set up, love the vibes and well thought out with a tap on the table. We ordered 2 flights and were able to test a lot of whisky between us. Only 2/3 servers so could get slow in places but totally worth it

Nice little find! Loved the atmosphere, the central oak table (half an oak tree!). Great cocktails and a tremendous range of malt whisky.

12.5% 'service' charge for queuing at the bar to order a pint? Poor form.

A great sub-terrainian bar specialising in whisky's from all over the world. Painted black with large oak tables like you have never seen before gives this place an atmosphere which is second to none. We went for a guided whisky tasting there, which was a real experience. Our host delivered information and guidance with an enthusiastic manner and we left feeling we had had our horizons opened ... Japanese Whiskey! Who knew. I can't recommend this great bar highly enough.

Staff were really helpful and really knew their stuff when it came to whiskey

If you like whiskey, you'll not be disappointed

Amazing place with very good staff! The table is a giant cask, containing a duo of whiskies! Super cool idea! the bar food could be slightly improved (oysters are nice but not my personal fav for bar food ;) Highly recommend this place

Interesting concept. Dark and intimate. Excellent staff who know their whiskeys. If you are confused, just let them know what you like and leave it to them to know what’s best for you.

Absolutely amazing place. Service was on point. Great whiskey selection, a lot of whiskeys I've never seen before. The atmosphere was subtle and easy to talk in. Please go and enjoy this gem

Amazing experience for people who like whisky. The food is ok, the staff and service is really great, and the atmosphere is very nice and cosy. Although they did not have a bunch of whiskies that I asked for, they still have a large assortment of options

Cannot rate this place enough. Took my husband here for his birthday and we were instantly made to feel welcome and the team.worked so hard to make our night personal and special. We got an extra dram on the house, they moved us to our own table, the staff were super knowledgeable about the whiskeys and they have over 350 to choose from! Oysters were top notch too! Thankyou all so much. Big thanks to Dexter our personal bar tender.

Really love this whisky bar - visited a few times and hope to be back again soon. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful and the bar itself has a dark, speakeasy vibe. The whiskeys are great and I like the water taps on the tables.

Really great experience. Staff are attentive and knowledgeable. The whisky selection is great and ever changing. Bar has a great vibe. All in all a great experience.

Very cool whisky bar. Large selection of whiskies at reasonable prices. Lovely whisky based cocktails too. The staff were very passionate and knowledgeable about whisky and took the time to explain the concept of the bar etc. Well worth a visit.

superb

chill mates

Stunning and intimate space.

Painted black with large oak tables like you have never seen before gives this place an atmosphere which is second to none. We went for a guided whisky tasting there, which was a real experience.

Very nice whiskey bar , is not a place for flirt or dance, is a place for a meeting and whiskey tasting. They have their own barrel with old fashion and whiskey. Very nice selection of whiskeys.

Great whiskey selection, a lot of whiskeys I've never seen before. The atmosphere was subtle and easy to talk in.

black rock is a cool bar, specialising in malt whiskies, running tastings and events. friendly staff.

Wow. What an experience. Definitely recommend it to all whiskey lovers.

Friendly staff and cool bar. Honestly can't believe I'd not stumbled in sooner. Alex is a very knowledgeable barman, and is amazing at personalising service. Recommending this place for sure

Superb, will definitely be back, discovered a few new whisky's, staff really know their stuff

Not sure what all the hype is about. It's a decent, if slightly pretentious, place with a fairly decent collection of whiskey. Quite expensive for the booze that is actually on sale. Nothing great to write home about. Staff seemed very stand offish and condescending and unfriendly; definitely wil not go back just for the staff.

Amazing bar, super knowledgable staff

(Translated by Google) Cool bar (Original) Spoko bar

The place is amazing. I'd love one of their tables. The staff are welcoming and willing to talk through your tastes and recommend any tasting samples. The scotch egg, oysters and soda bread will do you a treat

Got sat right away even without a reservation, but then were ignored for 25 minutes before we left. Two other couples without reservations who arrived after us were seen to right away. Tried to get the attention of the 3 staff on to no avail. Left and they didn't even poke their heads out. The bar is small so easy to see we had been sat without even water glasses for ages. Not a nice way to end our Valentines date night!

A hidden gem of Shoreditch. Cosy , relaxing place in a dimly lite setting. Small bar and it's popular so booking ahead recommended. The whiskey selection is really good , the bottles are organised in cabinets by flavours from light to heavy, very clever and makes choosing a little easier. We been looked after by Glen , he was extremely knowledgeable , fun and provided an awesome service. We tried some of the snacks too , my days it was the best scotch egg I have ever had. Made on a spot too ! Also recommend to leave your credit cards at home ... Easy to get carried away 😂 It was a perfect date night , we be back ! If you love whiskey you must visit too and if you don't you might just start liking it after your visit to the Black Rock 😋

I like this bar so much, it's my favourite place to spend some free time with friends. Service is pretty nice and very big amount of different cocktails. Absolutely recommend to visit!

My favorite whisky bar in London. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, great ambiance. Excellent selection of whisky. Great for a night cap or date night.

Most amazing Whisky bar in London. Great selection, the friendliest and most competent staff I've met by far. The Whisky selection is well curated and there's a Whisky tree in the middle of the room. The nibbles were great and if you prefer your Whisky you'll be impressed, too.

Really liked this place a lot.

Fantastic place if you love whiskey!!!

Excellent whisky bar. Selection is good - you go up to the glass cabinet and pick your poison, prices are indicated by dots on the menu. Pleasantly delighted to find whisky being aged INSIDE the table we were sitting over! Good selection of bites too - the vegetarian haggis is a must!

Great selection of whiskies and nibbles. Make sure you book if in a large group

Very friendly barmen. Quiet compared to surrounding pubs.

Very knowledgeable staff, great recommendations, somewhat pricey

Amazing whisky bar, best I've been to in London (or in fact, anywhere). Knowledgeable, friendly staff who are happy to help with recommendations whether you're new to whisky or not. Great organised whisky 'library' and super interesting table in the middle of the place where they are making their own whisky blend. Even if whisky is not your thing, their cocktails are amazing, and it is completely ok to ask what they'd recommend for someone who doesn't like whisky! They also have beer and great snacks, including oysters and the best scotch egg I've ever had (which can take some time, but is so worth it).

Bit expensive but a super cool bar. The staff were nice and really knew their stuff.

good service

Hidden quiet 🤫 gem of a tavern, literally as the name indicates painted all black with cool eastern artwork inside. Really different, really cool! Best thing, everyone else seems to stop off at first pub they see... So this one has seats and is actually pleasant to stop in at!

Top spot

Expensive experience but they've got some good whisky and know their stuff.

Very good experience

Good selection at various price points. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Food is very overpriced/undersized. Nice quiet atmosphere. Interesting table in the middle of the bar.

Whisky lovers dream

Great vibes. Great staff. Great whisky.

(Translated by Google) Local clearly visible if you look for it, you don't enter it by chance. Within the same speech, is not any area or the environment that is very intimate and confidential, nor to the rich selection of whiskeys. Excellent cocktails that enrich the offer completed with a few beers and a few wines. The cost is commensurate to the quality and rarity of available distillates. Thanks to Maria and Alessandro for the reception, Londoners of adoption. (Original) Locale ben visibile se lo si cerca, non ci si entra per caso. All'interno stesso discorso, non è un locale qualunque né per l'ambiente che è molto intimo e confidenziale, né per la selezione ricchissima di whisky. Ottimi i cocktail che arricchiscono l'offerta completata da qualche birra e un paio di vini. Il costo è commisurato alla qualità e alla rarità dei distillati disponibili. Grazie a Maria e ad Alessandro per l'accoglienza, londinesi di adozione.

I enjoy the excellent ambience and tasty dishes and drinks. amazing food