I adore Wax Jambu. It's often quite hard for bars to be intimate, without being claustrophobic; accessible yet not overly commercial – but Wax manages. Upper Street is a bit of a mixed bag and it's always delightful to happen upon a place where you can have an expertly mixed cocktail prepared for you by (and I show my prejudice here) an uncommonly attractive bar person and then just relax.

This place is a delight – a welcome break from the meat markets, poseur driven ‘drawing rooms’ and grunge fests which surround it. even the door staff are friendly. I would highly recommend dropping by if you're in the area.