Sovereign Loss

The sovereign loss, whilst being popular and contemporary, lacks any real unique edge. It almost foregoes practicality with the overly dark setting, and waiting for drinks can at some points be prolonged. Having said that, the drinks are imaginative and generous, and the staff are pleasant and helpful. The sovereign loss is a good cocktail bar without blowing your mind.

As far as a speakeasy goes, its not the best as far as décor and style but really good when it comes to cocktails. For that I give them a 3, but seriously the décor and look of the place is much to be desired. The candles are forgiving but, not THAT forgiving.
Thank god for a late night spot around my hood to drunkenly wander into and enjoy delicious cocktails into the wee morning, not like i’ll be doing that all the time. But still, its a good place for drinks if you’re immersed in conversation and don’t peak too hard at your surroundings, then you’ll be a happy camper.

Fantastic new spot. Amazing drinks with a really diverse and unique selection. Drinks are made with care, and worth every penny. Speakeasy vibe was perfect, great ambience, classic rock playing in the background. Additionally very nice considerate and friendly staff.

London is at war. The factions? Brixton, Shoreditch, and Soho. The weapons of choice? High octane whiskies, bulletproof cognacs, and ninja gins. Yes, winter is coming, and Sovereign Loss officially fired its opening salvo on December 18. At its helm, Chris Dennis, previously from The Zetter Townhouse (another fine establishment).
This is a wonderful space, hidden at the top of Cold Harbour Lane (press the buzzer marked ‘Trade Entrance’), above the POW.
I’m warning you. This place is dangerous. And by dangerous, I mean hazardous to your health. I say this partly in jest, but operating an ‘open until 5am or late’ bar on Friday-​Sunday will cause you liver damage. Especially given the fact that Chris and co. mix a pretty mean drink. You can tell these guys have passion. Although there’s an emphasis on Cognacs and vermouths… they’ll do anything, and you can be guaranteed that it will pack a punch. The only thing that can save you is the New Corpse Reviver… which is the perfect way to wrap up the night (or should I say, kick start your morning?)
The atmosphere is art-​deco-​ish, but they’ve only just opened up, so right now, it’s pretty spartan, but I personally think that this adds to the ‘focus on the drinks’ factor.
I think that if were to design my ideal night in Brixton, it would start off with Pulled Pork burgers at the Joint (with BYO Bourbon Gold Rushes), perhaps after dinner chill out at The Courtesan, and then hit it hard at Sovereign Loss.
Check out the pics for vibes and such. Definitely a cool place, and it’s nice to see more and more alternatives popping up in Brixton, and, south of the river.