Callooh Callay Bar, Cocktail lounge in Rivington Street, Hackney, London.
Callooh Callay Bar is a cocktail lounge on Rivington Street in Hackney with multiple connected areas. The space flows between a main bar, a back lounge section, and an upstairs seating area for different moods and group sizes.
This lounge opened in November 2008 as one of the first specialized cocktail bars in the Shoreditch area. It helped establish the neighborhood as a destination for craft cocktails during that time.
The name draws from Lewis Carroll's poem Jabberwocky, and this literary connection shapes how the space feels inside. You'll notice references woven through the décor and the way different areas are decorated.
The bar operates from 6 PM until midnight Monday through Thursday, and stays open until 1 AM on weekends. The interior spaces can get crowded during peak hours, so arriving earlier or later helps you find a quieter spot.
The drinks menu features crafted cocktails like the House Daiquiri made with three types of rum and Kalamansi lime. The kitchen also serves American-Korean fusion dishes that pair well with the drinks.
Location: London Borough of Hackney
Address: Rivington Street
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 18:00-24:00; Friday-Sunday 00:00-01:00,18:00-24:00
Email: info@calloohcallaybar.com
Website: https://calloohcallaybar.com
GPS coordinates: 51.52628,-0.07990
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:10
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