Joe Lounge
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L'ambiance
Joe Lounge is a proper niche spot in Upper Norwood that doubles down on its quirks - vinyl-only music (think Jazz, Bossa Nova, and fusion from owner Ben's personal collection) and house-made soft drinks using 100% natural ingredients, including tonic water crafted from Cinchona Bark. It's the kind of place you seek out if you're after something different, but don't expect to stumble upon it accidentally; the limited hours (closed Tuesdays, very short Thursday slot) and no online presence mean you'll need to plan ahead.
Known For
- •vinyl-only music
- •house-made tonic water
- •natural soft drinks
- •Jazz and Bossa Nova
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Location & Hours
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A quirky vinyl-only bar with house-made drinks
Joe Lounge is one of those peculiar London bars that either clicks with you or it doesn't. Located on Church Road in Upper Norwood, this place commits fully to its concept: every track played is from vinyl (Ben's collection of Jazz, Bossa Nova, and fusion), and all their soft drinks are made in-house using natural ingredients. The tonic water, reportedly brewed from Cinchona Bark, is a talking point in itself.
The atmosphere is intimate and unpretentious, though the limited opening hours are a real pain - they're closed on Tuesdays and only open until 5pm on Thursdays. There are no reviews to speak of online, which suggests it's either a well-kept local secret or struggling to find its audience. It's not for everyone, but if you're into the idea of sipping a house-made drink while listening to proper vinyl, it's worth a visit. Just check the hours first.
Lire en français
Joe Lounge est l'un de ces bars londoniens atypiques qui fonctionnent ou pas, selon vos goûts. Situé sur Church Road à Upper Norwood, cet établissement s'engage pleinement dans son concept : chaque morceau joué provient d'un vinyle (la collection de Jazz, Bossa Nova et fusion de Ben), et toutes leurs boissons non alcoolisées sont préparées sur place avec des ingrédients naturels. Le tonic, élaboré à partir d'écorce de quinquina, est une curiosité en soi.
L'ambiance est intime et sans prétention, mais les horaires d'ouverture restreints sont vraiment gênants - fermé le mardi et seulement ouvert jusqu'à 17h le jeudi. Il n'y a pratiquement aucun avis en ligne, ce qui suggère soit un secret bien gardé par les locaux, soit une difficulté à trouver son public. Ce n'est pas fait pour tout le monde, mais si l'idée de siroter une boisson maison tout en écoutant de vrais vinyles vous tente, ça vaut le coup. Vérifiez juste les horaires avant de vous déplacer.