Cosy, a new speakeasy in historic 1780’s coffee house foundations, opens in London Euston

On September 19^th, London’s nightlife scene welcomed the opening of Cosy, a speakeasy cocktail bar in the historic foundations of a 1780 coffee house, now part of The Somers Town Coffee House pub in Euston. The venue is designed to cater to discerning drinkers and free thinkers, echoing the original purpose of the building when it was first constructed over two centuries ago.

Cosy offers a distinctive cocktail menu that includes three innovative takes on espresso martinis, priced at £12 each, such as the Pharmaceutical No. 1, a twist on the classic Espresso Martini with espresso, coffee liqueur, and vodka; the Salted Biscoff Martini, which blends espresso with salt, caramel, and vodka; and the Guilty Pleasure, a playful adaptation of a morning flat white featuring espresso, Liquor 43, and Baileys. The bar also serves a range of other tipples, from Patti La Belle, inspired by Patti Labelle’s contribution to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, mixing vodka with raspberry, violet, and magic citrus, to The Vote, combining Aperol with pineapple, elderflower, and apple.

With the launch, the venture introduced also the Penny Club, an invitation-only group for a special happy hour deal. Members holding a penny club coin can enjoy two cocktails for £14 from Tuesday to Saturday, throughout the evening. The club aims to foster a community of cocktail lovers who value connection and shared experiences.

And there’s more on the entertainment side: Jukebox Tuesdays. Guests can select their favourite songs for £1, but if another patron dislikes the choice, they can pay £10 to stop the music immediately. All proceeds from this feature are donated to Only A Pavement Away, a charity supporting homeless individuals, prison leavers, and veterans in finding careers within the hospitality industry.

The project’s location and decor pay homage to the historical notion from the 1700s that deemed it inappropriate for women to consume caffeine, a pastime then considered exclusively for men due to its supposedly arousing effects. The bar’s ambience is crafted to provide a sophisticated yet welcoming space suitable for various occasions, from casual drinks with friends to intimate date nights.

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For further information and reservations, visit the bar’s website here.