Happiness Forgets

★ 4.6 (1,039)$$ · Mid-range

Happiness Forgets sits in a basement just off Hoxton Square and has earned a loyal following for its friendly, attentive staff and well-executed cocktail list, often name-checked by reviewers who return on repeat visits to the same city. The unpretentious, softly lit room suits both a casual catch-up and a livelier night out. It's a dependable choice in an area full of flashier, higher-profile bars.

✨ Reasons to go

1Tucked into a basement just off Hoxton Square, easy to miss but well known to regulars
2Bartenders offer off-menu, personalised cocktail recommendations on request

💡 Good to know

1Reservations are recommended as the small basement space fills fast
2go on a weeknight for a calmer visit
3ask the bartenders for a personalised recommendation rather than sticking to the printed menu.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

8-9 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU, UKGoogle Apple

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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Thank you Hannah, CeCe, and Elliot for being amazing hosts for the 3 nights that I visited. The cocktails are amazing, and the wonderful conversations y’all provided for a solo traveler made me feel at home in London. I will definitely visit again, and thank you for keeping me coming back!"

— Guan Zhao Ting

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