The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, Hidden speakeasy bar in City of London, United Kingdom.
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town is a concealed basement bar accessed through a vintage Smeg refrigerator door inside The Breakfast Club on Artillery Lane. The space operates as a private cocktail lounge with wood-paneled interiors and limited seating capacity.
The venue emerged in the early 2010s during London's speakeasy revival, inspired by prohibition-era hidden drinking establishments. This movement was part of a broader trend of recreating secretive and themed bars across the city.
The bar reflects London's tradition of hidden drinking culture through its entrance ritual and interior styled like a Canadian whisky lodge. This lodge aesthetic creates a sense of membership and private retreat.
Visitors need to request access to The Mayor from staff at The Breakfast Club upstairs before descending through the hidden refrigerator door. The space has limited seating, so arriving early or reserving ahead can help avoid long waits.
The entrance through a refrigerator door is not merely decoration but a functioning access point that reinforces the sense of being hidden away. This unexpected element transforms arriving at the bar into part of the experience itself.
Location: City of London
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Artillery Lane
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 17:00-23:00; Friday 17:00-00:00; Saturday 12:00-00:00; Sunday 17:00-22:00
Phone: +442070789639
Website: http://themayorofscaredycattown.com
GPS coordinates: 51.51839,-0.07868
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:00
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