What time does Sorbito close?

Sorbito closes at 10 pm; plan reservations so you can use your booking credit before closing.

Will the booking fee be refunded?

Yes — the entire booking fee is refunded against your first order at the bar on arrival; the fee is retained if you do not show.

Yes. Minimum age is 18; bring a valid form of photo ID for admission.

The booking states you can stay as long as you like within opening hours, subject to venue capacity and the 10 pm closing time.

Is there instant confirmation?

Yes — bookings provide instant confirmation so you know your seat is secured immediately.

What happens if I arrive late?

Arrive within 10–15 minutes of your booking time; excessive lateness risks your reservation being released and loss of the booking fee.

Reserve a Seat at Sorbito Tasting Room on Stoke Newington Road

On a bustling stretch of Stoke Newington Road in north London you'll find Sorbito, a compact tasting room at 178 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7UY that rewards planning and curiosity. Reserve a Seat guarantees you a comfortable place at the bar during peak hours—ideal for anyone who prefers a measured tasting over standing-room crowds. The booking is straightforward: instant confirmation secures your chair, and the full booking fee is credited to your first drink on arrival. Be aware that the fee is forfeited if you do not show. Sorbito closes at 10 pm, so plan later-evening visits accordingly.

The tasting room itself centers on thoughtful pours, small tables and a counter that frames conversation between guests and bartenders. Visitors come for the curated drink list and the unhurried pace; this is a place to work through a tasting flight or linger over a single favorite. The key features are the bar counter, well-spaced seating, and a compact interior that turns every order into a front-row experience. Stoke Newington Road is a working thoroughfare lined with Victorian façades and independent shops; the street life outside adds a lively, local backdrop to the tasting session.

Practicalities matter here: the minimum age is 18, and the meeting point for bookings is Sorbito at the address above. The host lists an open-ended stay policy—stay as long as you like within opening hours—so this is flexible for long conversations or a focused tasting. Instant confirmation makes it simple to book on short notice, and the refund-against-first-order policy effectively makes the booking a deposit on the experience, not an added cost—unless you miss your reservation.

Why book this in advance? Peak evening hours can fill quickly, and a reserved seat converts a potentially frantic bar run into a deliberate tasting. For visitors to London looking to experience neighbourhood hospitality rather than a chain, Sorbito is a concise, human-scaled stop that showcases local bartending craft. It’s not a sprawling venue; its strength is intimacy and the ritual of tasting.

Tips for visitors: arrive within 10–15 minutes of your booking time, bring valid ID, and treat the booking fee as a down payment on your first drink. Whether you’re ending a day of wandering Hackney or seeking a focused evening of tasting, a reserved seat at Sorbito is an efficient way to make the most of a short London night.

Staff are open to recommendations and can tailor small pours for comparative tasting; mention any allergies when you book. Nearby public transport includes bus routes and overground stations within easy walking distance, making Sorbito a low-friction stop on a pub crawl or an independent-bars itinerary. Reservations are especially useful on weekends and during neighborhood festivals and seasonal events.

About The Sin Gusano Project

The Sin Gusano Project is a London-based specialist that curates focused tastings and events dedicated to agave spirits, including mezcal and tequila.

The project offers public masterclasses, seasonal thematic sessions, ticketed pairing evenings, and private, small-group tastings led by experienced hosts. Events take place in London venues and in private-home settings when noted, presenting rare bottles, vintage expressions, and producer-driven selections.

Signature experiences include introductory tastings that explain the differences between tequila and mezcal, region-focused masters like the Mexican Road Trip, terroir-driven sessions that reveal how land and production shape flavour, and limited-seat events such as vintage Ocho tequila tastings.

Seasonal and celebratory gatherings—New Year’s Eve early and late sessions, cheese and mezcal pairings, and inaugural meetings with guest experts—extend the calendar offering.

The Sin Gusano Project works with recognised figures from the agave world; sessions feature hosts such as Jon, who conducts private tastings of exceptional mezcals, and guest experts including Gaby Moncada and Jesse Estes at curated events.

Reservations, ticket terms, and venue hours are communicated per event; for example, some sessions note that Sorbito closes at 10 pm. Refund and booking policies are set per offering, including refundable first-drink terms for certain reservations.

Focused on education and exploration, The Sin Gusano Project combines carefully selected spirits, storytelling, and guided tasting technique to help attendees deepen their appreciation for agave drinks. Attendees range from curious beginners to experienced collectors seeking rare mezcal and tequila perspectives, with tickets and capacity limited for more attentive, educational tastings and thoughtful conversation.