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Jam in a Jar
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
dive-barmusic-venuelocal
About the Vibe
Jam in a Jar is Harringay's dual-nature spot that transforms from a cozy coffee and brunch café by day into a lively music venue and cocktail bar by night. The New York dive bar vibe is real here - think dim lighting, good tunes, and drinks that don't skimp on quality. It's the kind of place where you can grab a proper flat white in the morning and end up catching live music with a cocktail in hand later that evening.
Known For
- •cocktails
- •live music
- •brunch
- •New York dive bar atmosphere
Best For
evening drinkslive musicweekend brunch
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 2, 2026
Harringay's dual-nature dive bar and music venue
Jam in a Jar is one of those Harringay spots that does double duty and does both well. By day, it's a straightforward café serving decent coffee and brunch fare - nothing fancy, but solid enough for a weekend morning. The real character comes out after dark when it transforms into a proper music venue and cocktail bar with that unmistakable New York dive bar atmosphere.
The cocktails are well-crafted without being pretentious, and the music programming keeps things interesting with a mix of live acts and DJ sets. It's not trying to be anything it's not - just a no-nonsense local spot where you can grab a drink, catch some tunes, and feel like you're part of the neighborhood rather than a tourist. The crowd tends to be a mix of locals and people from further afield who've heard about the vibe.
If you're looking for somewhere that feels authentic and unpretentious in North London, this is it. Just don't expect white-tablecloth service or a quiet night out - it's a proper pub-bar hybrid that gets lively when the music starts.