Old Compton Street, Soho, London
Downstairs reservations open 14 days ahead. Upstairs walk-in.
London's Best Espresso Martini, and Serious Whisky Below
Swift opened in 2016 from Bobby Hiddleston and Mia Johansson, both former Connaught Bar bartenders. The two-floor format is unique in London: the upstairs is bright, casual, and built around a famous Espresso Martini and a tight aperitif menu. The downstairs is dim, serious, and built around whisky and stirred classics.
The Espresso Martini at Swift is widely cited as the best in London. The downstairs Old Fashioned programme runs a dozen variations including Japanese, Cuban, and smoked builds.
The crowd upstairs is post-work Soho, mid-thirties professionals. Downstairs is a more committed cocktail audience. Pair with Discount Suit Company for a full London cocktail tour.











