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Hidden Bars and Unusual Places in London

A collection of hidden bars and original venues located in landmark areas of London, including secret bars in former underground stations, cafés set in Victorian restrooms, and rooftops with panoramic views.

Cahoots
Cahoots

London, United Kingdom

Underground venue set in a disused former underground station in Soho, serving drinks in period containers with 1940s-inspired décor.

Opium
Opium

London, United Kingdom

Bar hidden in a residential apartment in Chinatown, offering a cocktail menu combining Asian and European culinary influences in an intimate setting.

The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms

London, United Kingdom

Traditional Notting Hill pub established in the 19th century, identifiable by its flower-covered façade and numerous references to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

London, United Kingdom

Speakeasy in the basement, accessible only through a SMEG fridge placed inside the Breakfast Club restaurant upstairs.

Mr. Fogg
Mr. Fogg

London, United Kingdom

Themed venue recreating the world of Jules Verne's famous explorer with Victorian furnishings, collectibles, and a cocktail menu prepared by skilled bartenders.

Callooh Callay
Callooh Callay

London, United Kingdom

Venue divided into several areas featuring a main public space and a private section concealed behind a faux antique wardrobe that opens on request to reveal a lounge.

BYOC
BYOC

London, United Kingdom

A concept where guests bring their own spirits and are served by a professional mixologist who creates personalized cocktails according to their preferences and available ingredients.

The Attendant
The Attendant

London, United Kingdom

Café set in former Victorian public toilets near Oxford Street, retaining original architectural features such as ceramic tiles and fixtures.

Duck & Waffle
Duck & Waffle

London, United Kingdom

Restaurant and bar on the fortieth floor of Heron Tower, serving modern British cuisine with panoramic views over London and open twenty-four hours a day.

Heron Tower
Heron Tower

London, United Kingdom

Two-hundred meter office tower built in 2011 in the City's financial district, featuring forty-six floors and housing restaurants and commercial spaces.

The Little Scarlet Door
The Little Scarlet Door

London, United Kingdom

Discreet venue accessible through a small red door, offering a range of tailor-made cocktails in a compact space decorated with eclectic touches.

The Last Tuesday Society
The Last Tuesday Society

London, United Kingdom

Cultural space combining art gallery and bar, presenting collections of rare objects and historical curiosities while serving drinks in a theatrical and dark decor.

Barrio Shoreditch
Barrio Shoreditch

London, United Kingdom

Mexican venue in Shoreditch serving creative cocktails and local beers accompanied by music played by resident DJs several nights a week.

Four Quarters
Four Quarters

London, United Kingdom

Entertainment spot combining bar and games room with authentic arcade machines from past decades, offering a selection of craft beers and classic cocktails.

Ice Bar
Ice Bar

London, United Kingdom

Venue constructed entirely from ice and kept constantly at minus five degrees Celsius, providing thermal clothing for visitors to enjoy chilled drinks.

ABQ
ABQ

London, United Kingdom

Themed bar based on the Breaking Bad television series with a laboratory décor where customers take part in preparing their own molecular cocktails.

Gordon's Wine Bar
Gordon's Wine Bar

London, United Kingdom

Subterranean venue situated in 17th-century vaulted cellars, serving fine wines and cheese boards since 1890 in an authentic stone-walled setting.

Alcotraz
Alcotraz

London, United Kingdom

Immersive venue replicating an American prison where visitors receive inmate uniforms and consume cocktails in recreated cells alongside staff acting as guards.

Saint Aymes
Saint Aymes

London, United Kingdom

Tea salon offering hot drinks topped with real gold leaf, handmade pastries, and floral arrangements in a pink and gold-themed interior.

Queen Of Hoxton
Queen Of Hoxton

London, United Kingdom

Multi-level venue including a roof terrace with changing seasonal installations, themed rooms inspired by previous decades, and regular event programming such as concerts and screenings.

Ballie Ballerson
Ballie Ballerson

London, United Kingdom

Venue offering cocktails in a playful environment with pools filled with colored balls that change hue according to the installed LED lighting.

The Discount Suit Company
The Discount Suit Company

London, United Kingdom

Cocktail bar concealed in the basement of a former tailoring workshop in Shoreditch, accessed through a fake storefront at street level.

CA Japanese Pancakes
CA Japanese Pancakes

London, United Kingdom

Victoria tea salon specializing in artistic creations on milk foam and brightly colored drinks paired with thick Japanese pancakes.

Looking Glass Cocktail Club
Looking Glass Cocktail Club

London, United Kingdom

Shoreditch cocktail bar with a private lounge accessible by operating a mechanism hidden behind a two-way mirror in the main room.

The Cauldron
The Cauldron

London, United Kingdom

This Hackney themed bar offers an immersive experience where visitors prepare their drinks using wands and wear wizard costumes during their visit.

The Umbrella Workshop
The Umbrella Workshop

London, United Kingdom

Shoreditch venue limited to twelve people at a time, serving inventive drinks in a small space designed to encourage interactions between guests and staff.

Fuckoffee
Fuckoffee

London, United Kingdom

Bethnal Green café characterized by mismatched furniture and unconventional decoration, offering drinks such as banana iced coffee and various fruit-based preparations.

Host Cafe
Host Cafe

London, United Kingdom

Café located in Saint Mary Aldermary church, a seventeenth-century building rebuilt by architect Christopher Wren, serving coffee sourced from London-based roasters.

Sacred Grounds
Sacred Grounds

London, United Kingdom

Soho venue serving coffee and pastries in a particular setting, featuring the only private garden among cafés in the area.

Starfish Loves Coffee
Starfish Loves Coffee

London, United Kingdom

Palmers Green café serving Australian-style brunch with smashed oats and brisket benny, equipped with a prosecco tap.

The Luggage Room
The Luggage Room

London, United Kingdom

Bar set in the former cloakroom of the Marriott Hotel in Mayfair, accessible only by password and advance booking.

Algerian Coffee Stores
Algerian Coffee Stores

London, United Kingdom

Soho coffee roaster founded in 1887 offering espresso for £1 and cappuccino for £1.20, with a selection of eighty varieties of coffee beans.

Bar Italia
Bar Italia

London, United Kingdom

Historic restaurant and café in Soho open continuously for 75 years, with a new venue in the immersive art space Outernet London.

Bad Coffee
Bad Coffee

London, United Kingdom

Coffee shop and micro-roastery in Hackney Wick run by a female owner, sourcing beans directly from small international farms.

News & Coffee
News & Coffee

London, United Kingdom

Specialty coffee shop set up in former London newspaper kiosks at King's Cross and Holborn, roasting its own beans on site.

Barts
Barts

London, United Kingdom

Speakeasy located in a Chelsea apartment with period décor inspired by American Prohibition, accessible via a hidden hatch.

Saint Mary Aldermary
Saint Mary Aldermary

London, United Kingdom

City of London church rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of 1666, now housing Host Cafe in its Gothic crypt.

Outernet
Outernet

London, United Kingdom

Soho digital art centre featuring interactive video installations on giant screens, home to the new Bar Italia in its modern spaces.

Evans & Peel Detective Agency
Evans & Peel Detective Agency

London, United Kingdom

Speakeasy in Earl’s Court hidden behind a fake private detective’s office, requiring advance booking to access its artisan cocktails.

The Vault at Milroy's
The Vault at Milroy's

London, United Kingdom

Discreet bar in Soho concealed behind a wall of bottles in a whisky shop, offering a selection of Scottish and Japanese spirits.

The Oriole
The Oriole

London, United Kingdom

Private venue set in historic cellars in the Smithfield area, accessible only by invitation or membership. Hosts regular live music alongside a creative cocktail menu in a stone-vaulted underground space.

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