When guests think about visiting a luxury pan-Asian restaurant in North London, the focus often starts with food. At Skewd Asia in Cockfosters, however, the drinks experience plays an equally important role in shaping the evening.
From signature cocktails created with international mixology guidance to a sommelier-supported wine list that includes some of the world’s most respected labels, Skewd Asia has quickly become one of the most distinctive cocktail and dining destinations in North London since opening in December 2025.
Guests regularly travel from Southgate, Oakwood, Palmers Green, Whetstone, Barnet and Enfield Town when searching for a restaurant where premium food, wine and cocktails come together in one setting.
A 20 Seat Bar Dining Experience at the Centre of the Restaurant
One of the defining features of Skewd Asia is its 20 seat bar dining area, designed for guests who enjoy being part of the movement and atmosphere of the restaurant while still experiencing the full menu.
Bar dining has become increasingly popular across leading Central London restaurants, and Skewd Asia brings that same experience to North London. Guests can enjoy sushi selections, robata dishes and signature cocktails while seated close to the open kitchen activity.
Visitors travelling from Mill Hill, Muswell Hill and Borehamwood often choose Skewd Asia when searching for a bar dining restaurant in North London that combines atmosphere with premium ingredients.
Signature Cocktails Designed With Care and Precision
The cocktail menu at Skewd Asia has been created with support from an international consultant mixologist based in Barcelona. Each signature drink reflects both creativity and preparation time behind the scenes.
Popular house cocktails include:
– Haiku with a gin base
– Three Wishes with a vodka base
– Seong Paloma with tequila
– Orient Express with white rum
– Ambra with Hennessy
One of the most talked-about drinks on the menu is the Lychee Martini, which includes a house-made lychee bon bon filled with a special liquid centre designed to be enjoyed in one bite. This small detail has quickly become a guest favourite and reflects the level of preparation that goes into the cocktail programme.
Many of these drinks require significant preparation before service begins, something guests often notice when they sit at the bar dining area and watch the team working throughout the evening.
Alongside signature creations, the bar team also prepares a full range of classic cocktails, making Skewd Asia a natural choice for guests searching for a cocktail restaurant in North London with both creativity and familiarity on the menu.
A Sommelier Supported Wine List Featuring World Class Labels
Wine plays an important role in the Skewd Asia dining experience.
The restaurant’s sommelier helps guests navigate a wine list that includes both accessible favourites and some of the most respected names in the world of fine wine.
– Prestige selections include:
– Pétrus from France
– Saint-Émilion wines from Bordeaux
– Masseto from Italy
– Dom Pérignon Magnum
– Louis Roederer Cristal vintage champagne
These labels are rarely found together outside leading Central London restaurants, helping position Skewd Asia as one of the most distinctive fine dining Asian restaurants in North London.
At the same time, the wine list has been designed so guests can choose bottles across a wide range of price levels, ensuring the experience remains accessible for different occasions and celebrations.
Japanese Sake, Premium Whisky and Asian Beer Selections
Reflecting the restaurant’s pan-Asian identity, Skewd Asia also offers a strong selection of Japanese drinks.
Guests can choose from more than five types of Japanese sake, alongside premium Japanese whisky brands that complement robata grill dishes and sushi selections particularly well.
Japanese beers including Asahi and Orion are also available, providing lighter options that pair naturally with sushi and tempura dishes.
For guests looking for gluten-free beer options, Estrella gluten-free is also available.
Visitors travelling from Radlett and St Albans often choose Skewd Asia when searching for a restaurant with Japanese drinks in North London without needing to travel into Central London.
Mocktails and Alcohol Free Options Available for Every Guest
Not every celebration involves alcohol, and the drinks menu at Skewd Asia reflects this.
Guests can enjoy a range of carefully prepared mocktails alongside alcohol-free beer selections, ensuring the restaurant remains suitable for family celebrations, weekday dinners and group occasions where guests may prefer lighter options.
This flexibility makes Skewd Asia a popular choice for groups travelling from Barnet, Southgate and Oakwood when planning evenings that need to suit different preferences within the same table.
A Drinks Experience That Completes the Evening
Across North London, there are relatively few restaurants where guests can enjoy premium pan-Asian dining alongside a serious cocktail programme and sommelier-supported wine list in the same setting.
At Skewd Asia, the drinks experience is designed to complement the energy of the open kitchen, the robata charcoal grill and the lively atmosphere that defines Friday and Saturday evenings with the in-house DJ.
For many guests across:
– Southgate
– Oakwood
– Palmers Green
– Whetstone
– Barnet
– Enfield Town
– Mill Hill
– Muswell Hill
– Borehamwood
– Radlett
– St Albans
– Waltham Cross
Skewd Asia now offers a Central London quality cocktail and dining experience closer to home, making it one of the most complete evening destinations currently available in North London.
