Tabac

Do you like romance? If so, you'll like Tabac, a tiny bar in Kentish Town managed by the same French-English couple as Patron Cave à Manger on the same street. Tabac is oh-so-French and très, très romantic. This small room, a former tobacconist's, is sleek yet rustic, with mid-century modern furnishings strewn across the area among the flowers, souvenirs, and French antiques. The back wall of the establishment is lined with bookcases filled with vintage tobacco tins, and my favorite table is a cozy booth for two with candlelight.

A modest amount of bitters was added to the Lemon Garden, a super-smooth gin Martini with vibrant flavor, and a lovely branch of lemon thyme was added as a garnish. The Holywater, on the other hand, was a potent but expertly proportioned blend of rum, cognac, lime, and grapefruit that was on the opposite end of the spectrum. Try the truffle honey goat's cheese if you want something cheesy and delicious, and the bartenders were just as pleasant as you'd expect from a French bar, so the food on offer went well with the concept and the drinks.

Address: 16 Fortess Rd, London NW5 2EU, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 3941 4874
Rating: 4.7/5.0, 68 Google reviews
Website: https://www.tabacbar.co.uk/