Best London listening barsMeaning ‘key’ in Italian, Chiave cuts a subtle exterior on Shoreditch’s Redchurch Street bar the large, polished brass-effect key on the door. Another listening bar has landed in Shoreditch – and this one is more than worth a visit. Situated inside NIJŪ Japanese grill and sushi bar, Nipperkin is heavily inspired by 1950s Japanese listening bars. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of London Bridge is a cosy oasis of a bar, serving up some of London's best cocktails. Their new cocktail menu is headed up by William Campbell-Rowntree.