Tonight Josephine - Waterloo Reviews Summary

Category: Cocktail bar London

Address: 111 Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8UL, United Kingdom

Phone: +442036378089

Rating: 4.5
based on 239 reviews.

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

  • "The lively and energetic ambiance is complemented by a soundtrack that keeps the energy high throughout the night."
  • "The absolute best place to go for a girls night out/girly celebration, I loved the pink decor and neon lights."
  • "The vibes are insane in here! neon pink pop cocktail insta aesthetic dreamss!!"
  • "The décor at Tonight Josephine is a delightful homage to feminism and the iconic Josephine Baker."
  • "Tonight Josephine in London is a vibrant and chic cocktail bar that effortlessly blends retro aesthetics with contemporary flair."
  • "Pink, glitter, neon signs of female empowerment!!"
  • "Super pretty venue, love the neon lights and good music."

Cons:

  • "It was really cramped and not very diverse."
  • "It can get quite crowded, especially during peak hours."
  • "Decor is tacky but it's fine - but seems to attest to obnoxious Instagram crowd taking stupid photos."
  • "Tonight Josephine is VERY pink and overly camp even for a gay guy."
  • "Small, loud and tacky. Bar itself is very small, prices are ok for London and does happy hour 5-7."
  • "Tables were cramped, atmosphere hostile."
  • "The place itself is gorgeous, the decor is lovely."

Service

Pros:

  • "Travelled from Scotland and booked here to be greeted by warm welcoming staff."
  • "Nicole was amazing, got our drinks out to us before we even had a chance to sit down!"
  • "Lucas & Tiffany really made us feel welcome and made our time so enjoyable."
  • "The staff were super lovely, kind and accommodating to everyone."
  • "Thanks to Luca for making our stay so enjoyable."
  • "The service at Tonight Josephine is generally attentive, contributing to the positive experience."
  • "The staff were incredibly friendly and fun, and the cocktails were great."

Cons:

  • "The service didn't match the decor or prices."
  • "Quick service, although slightly impersonal."
  • "They have so far ignored my attempts to contact them."
  • "The staff were nonchalant and it took ages for our cocktails to come out."
  • "The managers that came to speak to me outside were rude and condescending."
  • "Upon arriving at Tonight Josephine's we were greeted by a completely rude door man."
  • "All the staff and security are extremely rude."

Food and Drinks

Pros:

  • "The Pop Icons brunch was great. The queens actually sing (a rarity in the states), the booze were flowing, and the brunch was a nice little light meal."
  • "The cocktail menu at Tonight Josephine is nothing short of spectacular."
  • "Great cocktails and super fast service - my glass was constantly full!"
  • "The beautifully crafted (and delicious!) cocktails were 2 for 1 at this time and don't go above about 13 quid."
  • "The London Lady cocktail is delicious and they have loads of different flavoured shots that went down well too."
  • "Have been here twice now and both times the cocktails have been deadly strong! Very good value for money."
  • "Absolutely loved the cocktails. They’re well priced and delicious!"

Cons:

  • "The food was cold and didn’t taste good."
  • "Stealing peoples money essentially unless you are of a certain aesthetic."
  • "Cocktails very watered down/basic!"
  • "The pizza was both burnt and cold by the time it arrived."
  • "Drinks are around £11 to £14 each."
  • "Cocktails really horrible tasting."
  • "The ‘Prosecco’ was actually Spumante so really not good tasting."

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