Three Sheets Dalston — Restaurant in London

An ambient, minimal, clean interior.

The bar was full but not overcrowded. Approx capacity 20 seats (6 bar seats).

Trendy late 20s early 30s crowd.

The back bar is simple and well stocked with a nice selection of spirits- including Rutte gin, Reyak Vodka and Maraschino.

The cocktail menu had the right amount of selection- not too much, not too little- 9 in total. Most cocktails contained fruit or hints of fruit flavour.

I had a Stone Fence (Peach, Woodford Reserve, Lemon and Cider). It was enjoyable and easy to drink. But a bit too fruity for my taste, but then again my taste I err on the side of bitter/spirit combinations The glassware was okay but that was it- it could have been thinner.

Off menu I had a good old Manhattan- a favourite of mine and a go to test cocktail, it might seem simple but you know when you've had a good one! This was with Woodford Reserve Rye Whisky, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino Liquor... and it was a good one, I'd even say great one! Perfectly balanced and served in the right glassware.

Prices were reasonable for good quality cocktails ( 8 for cocktail menu and 9 for off menu) with a friendly service with clearly experienced professional bar tending.

I'd highly recommend...

Not my first time in THREE SHEETS, came back for the new menu, but thoroughly disappointed. Reminded me how tiny the space is. Side tables are way too small and feasibly no way for someone to walk past (to toilets) without properly brushing against your shoulders both ways. I like to highlight that the receipt did not match the menu prices. Funny enough, when I came home, I suddenly recalled this very same “mistake” of overcharging happened the last time I visited when they had a different older menu too. This is very suspicious.. Also how would they make a typo twice on so many print menus (and on two separate occasions)? For an established bar with 2 branches in central london, I find it hard to believe. I informed the waiter but he and his colleague shrugged it off “I could return you 1 pound” (but never proceeded to actually refund me). I’m sorry, but its not the matter of the magnitude of money and unprofessional for a server to say to a customer, and there wasn’t even a sincere apology. I am not even sure if they fixed the mistake for other customers.. Lastly, the vibes are not bad, and I understand it's a bar, but music was way too loud for any conversation...

2nd time here (I guess 3rd, if you count that we went back after dinner last night ;'), & enjoyed it! Simone the server was helpful, knowledgeable with his drinks, & fun and friendly. The bartender as well.

The menu is limited, but really interesting (can't say I've ever seen nor had a beetroot martini - til yesterday! Definitely an acquired taste, but interesting nonetheless). You can order lots of bog standard cocktails too (espresso martinis margaritas, G&Ts etc).

Only 2 small tables inside, a couple outside, a couple small standing inside & 3-4 seats at the bar. Just the right size for cocktails & stories...