The Hat and Tun

The Hat and Tun sits on Hatton Wall in Clerkenwell, a short walk from Farringdon and Chancery Lane, on the edge of the Hatton Garden jewellery district that gives it its punning name. It runs as a modern bar with a cocktail list, a craft beer range, and a basement space for events. DesignMyNight lists it among the area's reliable after-work spots.

This is a bar for the Clerkenwell working crowd, not a quiet old boozer. After-work groups from the surrounding offices and Hatton Garden trade fill it on weeknights. Anyone after a traditional ale house should look elsewhere. Anyone who wants a well-made cocktail or a craft pint close to Farringdon will find it does the job.

The ground floor is an open, modern bar with a relaxed look, busy with after-work drinkers from early evening. It trades a snug pub feel for space and a clear bar setup.

Downstairs, a basement room handles private parties and busier nights, which keeps the upstairs from feeling crammed. The split makes it a practical choice for both a quick pint and a booked group.

The cocktail list covers the classics plus a few house builds, with cocktails landing around £12. The beer side leans craft, with a rotating tap range alongside the usual lagers. Wine is serviceable rather than a focus.

Order a classic cocktail or ask what is on the craft taps. The kitchen runs pub food, handy for the after-work crowd. Reviewers on Google Maps rate the drinks and the service while noting it gets loud once the offices empty out.

Weeknights from about 5pm bring after-work groups from the surrounding offices and the jewellery quarter. The energy builds through the early evening and the basement carries the bigger bookings.

Reviewers on Google Maps describe a friendly, drinks-led bar that suits a post-work session. Weekends are quieter, since the area empties when the offices close.

• "Solid after-work spot, the cocktails are better than they need to be." — r/london
• "Good craft selection and a handy basement for parties." — Google review (n=900+)
• "Gets loud once work finishes, but that is the appeal midweek." — Google review

• ✓ After-work cocktails near Farringdon
• ✓ A craft pint in Clerkenwell
• ✓ A group booking in the basement
• ✗ Avoid if you want a traditional quiet ale house

Sources: The Hat and Tun official site (2026-05); DesignMyNight; r/london; Google Maps reviews (n=900+).