Briar Black / 27 March 2025 / Categories: Food & Drink, Bars

Back To Mine Cocktail Bar EC2

In the City Of London

We have two locals near my office in Exchange Square, one is the White Horse on Appold St access from Exchange Square which isn't fancy, more of an old style boozer with pub grub, fish and chips and the like. They host a few office get togethers breakfast meetings and the beers alright. We tend to end up in option B.

The other place is a cocktail bar with sprawling patio Back to Mine. This is the place we go to more often at lunch time or after work.

They have a happy hour from 12pm until 5pm every day and the staff are really friendly, fast and helpful. The crowd is mixed. I'd say it's a younger place and does get a bit rowdy later on a Wednesday and Thursday night.

They also offer Lucky Saint Beer which I have become quite partial too. They also offer Lucky Saint zero alcohol version which I am trying to go for more frequently.

The patio is large umbrellas and twinkle lights more for shelter from the rain and wind and for chain smokers outside than a bit of shade on a glorious day. The bar interior house a big yellow sofa and 1960s vibe retro décor with a wild animal motif.

Love the lounging golden leopard on the bar.

You can find everything hospitality in the City from Michelin dining to fun and quirky.

Back to Mine is definitely fun and quirky with brilliant service. It's the staff that make this place and why it's usually packed after 5pm.