Side Hustle at NoMad London
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#1 World's 50 Best Bars (2025). Best International Hotel Bar (Spirited Awards). Agave-forward seasonal cocktail menu. Exclusive Side Hustle Select Barrel Double Anejo with El Tequileno.
Cocktails £15-£18, tequila shots from £14. Exclusive bottle £180.
Margaritas (1)
Build-your-own margarita
Other Cocktails (3)
Tomatillo & Shisho
Mezcal/Chocolate/Ancho Reyes variant
Tomato & Strawberry
Spirits
Tequila
Mezcal
Vibe
Reviews (23)
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An agave-focused bar in the grand, Grade II-listed former police station that now houses the NoMad hotel.
mood agave-focused, grand, low-lit, gentleman’s club grandeur
A Covent Garden spot famous for its agave cocktails has been named ‘Best International Hotel Bar’ at the 2025 Spirited Awards. While you might find more extensive collections of tequila and mezcal elsewhere, few agave-focused bars can match the sophistication of this elegant Latin American-themed spot in the Grade II-listed former Police Station that now houses the NoMad hotel.
famous for its agave cocktails
mood elegant Latin American-themed spot; old-school gentleman’s club kind of grandeur to this low-lit space, decked out in dark wood booths, green leather seating, an imposing marble-topped bar and walls covered in vibrant photographs taken on the streets of London and Southern California.
Side Hustle at Nomad London plays host to Licorería Limantour from Mexico City, Candelaria from Paris, and Leyenda from Newrypt
Agave A Go Go takeover featuring agave bars
There’s a certain irony about building a hotel bar on the site of a former, very famous London police station and courtroom – especially when its lively ethos encapsulates an irreverent, Latin American spirit. Side Hustle’s speciality is very much tequila-based cocktails, and you’ll find a playful list of classics, including seasonal Margaritas, smoky mescal-infused Old Fashioneds and your next favourite drink: the Batanga...
seasonal Margaritas
mood lively ethos encapsulates an irreverent, Latin American spirit
the home of London’s best marg
Latin-American restaurant & bar. Cool hotel bar spot. Located in Covent Garden, Central London. Side Hustle is the perfect spot for a casual night out with friends. Located in the former Police Station building, this restaurant & Latin-American bar has a menu bursting with exotic flavours and an impressive collection of agave-based spirits. The lively atmosphere only adds to the appeal, making it the perfect place to unwind after…
mood Cool hotel bar spot; lively atmosphere
mood award-winning
Oster currently serves as bar director of the prestigious NoMad Hotel... works alongside bar legend Leo Robitschek to create the beverage programs for the hotel’s three distinct venues: NoMad Restaurant, the award-winning Side Hustle, and the subterranean cocktail bar, Common Decency. ...exquisite cocktails that she helps develop and serve at the NoMad
mood prestigious
The NoMad’s bar director shares her secrets with Tyler Ziellyinski
Confirmed participant in the 2026 Top 50 Cocktail Bars list.
The former Bow Street Magistrates’ Court in Covent Garden is now the posh NoMad hotel, and the in-house bar, Side Hustle, offers a late-night happy hour that provides the enough for the perfect nightcap. Sink £10 margaritas in an atmospheric bar in the former police station, with low lights, leather booths, a Californian-inspired menu (try the build-your-own beef short rib tacos) and many, many tequila and mezcal drinks.
£10 margaritas
mood Atmospheric bar in the former police station, with low lights, leather booths, a Californian-inspired menu
Pietro Collina... also led the bar teams at the NoMad London
Set in a former Police Station, Side Hustle is NoMad’s take on the and classic British pub. The cocktails are overseen by Pietro Collina and center around agave-based spirits, including 40 different mezcals showcasing the flavours and traditions of Mexico. A highlight is the ‘Mescal Service’, served traditionally with citrus, sal de gusano and a choice of either savoury Sangrita, made with tomato, cucumber, beetroot and Tabasco, or the lighter Verdita, made with honeydew melon, pineapple, mint coriander and jalapeno. Side Hustle is also one of the only places in London to serve the rare Mescal Vardo.
mood Set in a former Police Station; NoMad’s take on the classic British pub
Located inside the NoMad hotel, Side Hustle is undisputedly one of London’s hidden gems for some tequila-driven fun. Speaking of, Side Hustle takes its tequila very seriously. The bar boasts an extensive selection of agave-based spirits, including top-rated tequilas and magnificent mezcals. Whether you’re a seasoned marg’ enthusiast or a curious newcomer, you’ll find something to suit your taste. When it comes to the food, the menu reflects the restaurant’s passion for Southern California’s fresh cuisine, with Latin-American influences throughout and inspiration from street food scenes all over the globe.
mood hidden gems for some tequila-driven fun
Part of the Patrón reposado Paloma cocktails activation in partnership with Tom Sellers.
Where London Fashion Week drinks and doesn’t stop. a Latin America meets London menu, all brooding wood and dimly lit corners, with tacos served in corn tortillas and cocktails that have a point of view.
The Toreador is the drink to order — a tequila-based affair that is what a margarita would be if it grew up.
mood Brooding wood and dimly lit corners; rewards groups but works just as well for two; younger crowd than Mayfair bars.
It may look small, but this rhubarb margarita certainly is mighty. Created by the renowned NoMad London bar team, expect a tasty concoction of Patrón, Aperol, rhubarb syrup and yuzu.
rhubarb margarita... a tasty concoction of Patrón, Aperol, rhubarb syrup and yuzu
mood renowned bar team
Max Venning named Side Hustle at the Nomad Hotel as the home of London’s best marg.
The home of London’s best marg
Not only is Side Hustle at The NoMad London one of the most buzzy cocktail bars in London, it's also home to one of its most consistent margaritas, where you can go for either a classic or a seasonal twist, perhaps with a couple of tacos on the side.
home to one of its most consistent margaritas, where you can go for either a classic or a seasonal twist
mood one of the most buzzy cocktail bars in London
Swerve the tourist traps of Covent Garden and head to Side Hustle, a fun Mexican bar hidden within the uber-cool NoMad hotel. Pull up a stool at the bar or sink into one of the comfy booths and prepare to be wowed by some seriously good drinks, which see Mexican classics spruced up with exotic favours and twists. Margaritas change with the seasons – at the moment, you can choose between tomato and strawberry, or tomatillo and shisho. Pair with a trio of chips and dips, plus tostadas and tacos.
Margaritas change with the seasons – at the moment, you can choose between tomato and strawberry, or tomatillo and shisho.
mood fun Mexican bar hidden within the uber-cool NoMad hotel. Pull up a stool at the bar or sink into one of the comfy booths