Jam

This is the archetypal Shoreditch bar. The atmosphere has an edge, the décor is clean but distinctly urban, whilst the infinity sofa and seating gives plenty of lounging options. Jam has a downstairs area that can be hired out for £100. From my viewing, the only response I have of it is… grotty!
The cocktail list is exciting and they do a happy hour from 4−7pm through the week on selected cocktails. I went for a Black Russian. The bartender added a dash of Guinness, which gives it a lovely creamy texture. Heading towards the downstairs toilets with the graffiti walls and dark, ‘whoa I’m in a zombie first person shoot em up video game,’ adds to the urban vibe, although I found it slightly spooky.
Jam is excellent for watching football matches in as they have great screens on both floors giving the rowdy, supportive weekend crowds plenty to shout about. If you want a night time fun bar, with up for it music, Jam is a great venue. My favourite time to visit Jam is week day happy hour when it isn’t so busy.

Haven’t got much to add from the other 2 reviews really, apart from that I disagree with animalgirl — the food was vile!
All in all, not too bad a place, not a bad atmosphere and no more pricey than anywhere else in Old street. Don’t eat there though!
Bleurgh

I guess this is a bit of a trendy Shoreditch venue. I popped in to catch half of a football match, but wasn’t impressed enough to stay for the second half.
The lager was 3.70 for a pint, once you go above 3.50 it needs to be something more special than this. They also dare to give you your change on a tip plate. Thank you for serving me such an overpriced beverage, please take some more of my money? They had Greene King IPA on, but on a regular lager type tap.
The food smelt very good mind you, and didn’t look too expensive either. I doubt I will be back, but if I am, I will be eatin’

On the corner where Shoreditch High St meets Old St, Jam is positioned well to bring people in of an evening — it’s always busy.
Jam do pretty fancy food, and do quite a good breakfast — eggs benedict and the like. We came here once to watch the football on a Sat mid afternoon, it wasn’t the best choice I’ve ever made. There was a club downstairs from the main bar that was continuing from Friday night — not great when you want to chill out but I guess if you’re into all night thumping clubs then this might be right up your alley.
Too trendy for it’s own good, plenty of sunglasses being worn inside kinda thing. Altho that is the general Shoreditch way.