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A dive without deviants, a speakeasy without danger, the Hide bar is one of Bermondsey’s best little drinking spots, a gem redolent of vintage glamour & perfectly shaken cocktails. Chesterfield sofas, a library of Victorian books & low, moody lighting lend an English cosiness that is broken up by the excited buzz of the young, hip clientele. There’s style behind the substance though, thanks to helpful guidance from the locally based Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Drinking is serious business here, with a focus on quality rather than quantity, & an emphasis on the classic cocktail repertoire. The Hide’s signature mixes are flagged up with an ‘H’: the ‘passionate Englishman’ (a take on G&T) comprises Hendrick’s gin, passion fruit purée, lemon & sugar. Make sure you come with a lined stomach & an open mind.

Overall Diner Rating

8.0
Food & Drink
8.3
Service
8.0
Atmosphere
8.0
Value
7.7

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  1. MD
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    MD ( 20s, Female, London )

    May 2009

    An exhaustive and genuinely inventive cocktail menu, authentic and geographically unprejudiced wine list…oh and great nibbles – The Hide Bar has it all and within laid back surroundings (bar some interesting wallpaper at the back, that strangely grows on you after a while).

    The cool factor is that it exudes hip and classy without the pretentious snag that often brings down some of the best venues in London. This probably has much to do with the clientele who are a mixed bag of suits and locals, so the demand for good cocktail know how without the ridiculously marked up price tag is high. The cocktails are particularly good, sharp and refreshing (literally) and even if your not a fan of fruity concoctions, do try something like the thirst quenching elderflower collins.

    An all rounder for friendly catch ups, post work drinks, quick drink at the start of a long night out or indeed a nightcap and a local pleasure.

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 8
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  2. Christopher B.

    Christopher B. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    April 2009

    Another gem on Bermondsey st! Though the decor leaves a little to be desired, The Hide is hip, classy and not as pretentious as some of the other eateries on the street. It might look a like another overpriced joint but a decent bottle of wine will set you back less than the undrincable house wine of it's main comepetitors on the stretch. The sharer platters are great for an apero in the early evening and the selection of beers is quite impressive.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 8
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  1. MD
    Gold Reviewer

    MD ( 20s, Female, London )

    May 2009

    An exhaustive and genuinely inventive cocktail menu, authentic and geographically unprejudiced wine list…oh and great nibbles – The Hide Bar has it all and within laid back surroundings (bar some interesting wallpaper at the back, that strangely grows on you after a while).

    The cool factor is that it exudes hip and classy without the pretentious… More

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 8
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  2. Christopher B.

    Christopher B. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    April 2009

    Another gem on Bermondsey st! Though the decor leaves a little to be desired, The Hide is hip, classy and not as pretentious as some of the other eateries on the street. It might look a like another overpriced joint but a decent bottle of wine will set you back less than the undrincable house wine of it's main comepetitors on the stretch. The… More

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 8
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