Nessa Soho Nessa Soho

A COCKTAIL BAR IN SOHO

A modern British cocktail bar and restaurant in Soho; on the crossroads of Brewer and Warwick Streets, Nessa bar is a place for spirited evenings and unhurried catch-ups with old friends. We keep things bold and British behind the bar, championing local producers and serving a cocktail list that nods to the artistic spirit of Nessa’s namesake – British artist and painter, Vanessa Bell.

Prop up the bar with a Cuppa G&T (a Nessa signature) or gather your friends for a full-blown celebration. Indoors, the sweeping horseshoe bar and velvet banquettes set the scene; outside, sheltered tables let you drink in the buzz of Soho. The bar is licensed late and open to casual diners and cocktail lovers alike.

Planning something? We take bookings for drinks parties and relaxed group dinners. Just drop us a note with your dates.

DRINKS & SNACKS

Like the restaurant, our all-day dining and drinks menus celebrate bold flavours, British sourcing and dishes designed to be enjoyed at any pace. From nostalgic bar snacks and seasonal small plates to signature cocktails and comforting favourites, every menu at Nessa is rooted in creativity and a sense of occasion. Highlights from the all-day dining menu include the Brighton ‘Nduja Scotch Egg, Truffle & Ogleshield Soldier and Double Beef Slider.

Bar Manager Christophe Demoulin Blachas leads with an inventive, British-inspired drinks menu. Signature cocktails such as The Bitter Earl and Abstract 19 (served in a bespoke cup inspired by Bell’s Abstract Painting) reflect the bar’s creative roots.

Nessa, a modern British restaurant and cocktail destination in Soho.

NESSA HAPPY HOUR

2 for 1 Cocktails & £ 7 bar snacks

Join us for Nessa Happy Hour, Monday to Friday from 5pm to 7pm, with 2 for 1 cocktails from a list of house favourites alongside £7 bar snacks. 
Come early, linger a little and socialise the Soho way. Whether you are clocking off, warming up for the night ahead, or just in it for people-watching, we’ve saved you a seat.

FROM BRUSHSTROKE TO BAR

At Nessa bar in Soho, creativity doesn’t just live on the walls or in the kitchen; it’s carried by everyone on our team.

Take the Abstract 19, our signature cocktail inspired by Vanessa “Nessa” Bell’s 1914 painting, Abstract Painting. Its bold colours and expressive energy are echoed in the drink and in the handmade ceramic cup it’s served in, crafted by Jasmine, a member of our front-of-house team.

Drawing from Bell’s playful composition and vibrant geometry, Jasmine translated the painting’s spirit into something tangible. The curves, textures, and tones of her cup mirror the artwork’s rhythm and reflect Nessa’s ethos: design with intention, freedom in expression, and creating moments that stay with you.

More than just a beautiful object, it’s a testament to the creativity we cultivate, not only in our spaces but in the people who shape them.

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