Hidden within the trendy Fulham road restaurant GOAT, get your hands on the four-digit code and you can enter the dimly-lit Chelsea Prayer Room bar. Where: 41 Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7NBīook now: Jack Solomons The Chelsea Prayer Room, Chelsea The drinks menu specialises in whisky and gin cocktails and the food menu features just one main item, a classic hamburger. Featuring the likes of darkly coloured crushed velvet and leopard print seating, cosy curtain covered booths and art deco lighting fixtures, this 1950’s themed speakeasy is the place to go if you don’t want to be seen. Named after one of the most notorious boxing promoters in UK history, Jack Solomons is located on the site of his old boxing gym. Where: 310c Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9BAīook now: Evans & Peel Detective Agency Jack Solomons, Soho If they are happy with your answers the secret bookcase will be opened and you’ll be let into the dimly lit bar to enjoy a cocktail and a few bar snacks. Where: The Jade Door, 15-16 Gerrard Street, London, W1D 6JEīook now: Opium Evans & Peel Detective Agency, Earl's Courtīefore entering this speakeasy, staff at Evans & Peel Detective Agency are on hand to give you a probing interview on your ‘case’ for the night, it is a top-secret detective agency after all. Expect blends like ‘chasing the dragon’ made with brandy, kumquat, chilli and cardamom, or the 'shiro miso martini', which features cognac, bourbon and sweet vermouth. On the same floor is the tiny Peony Bar, hidden behind a red curtain. One floor down is the Apothecary Bar, which is decorated with medicine bottles. The Academy Bar on the top floor has low coffee tables, sofas and quirky booths. Opium is a 1920’s Shanghai-themed restaurant and bar (actually it’s three bars). House cocktails include the Candlelight Club Manhattan and a salted caramel old fashioned.īook now: The Candlelight Club Opium, Chinatown The club, as the name suggests, is entirely lit by candlelight, providing a seriously cool ambience. The pop-up, which moves around, is always fully decked out in Gatsby-era decor, as are the staff and guests (so be sure to dress up for this one). While many of the bars on this list are prohibition-themed, The Candlelight Club goes a step further, as its true location is a secret, only available to those who book a ticket. We recommend you book your place at Nightjar in advance because there is a no standing rule in this speakeasy, so everyone must have a table.īook now: Nightjar The Candlelight Club, various locations With live jazz music as the soundtrack to your evening, a revival of lots of old-school cocktails and great lighting that makes everyone look good, it is the ideal spot to relax with a drink after a busy day in the office. Relive the glamour of the 1920s at this speakeasy in Shoreditch. Whether it’s a work do or birthday bash, hosting an event at a secret bar is a surefire way to impress your guests. Most secret bars and speakeasies can be booked in their entirety, which makes them perfect for parties. We’ve included the addresses so you’ll know exactly where to go (but remember some will be hard to find). Regardless of which one you choose to visit, we’re sure you’ll have an unforgettable experience. The settings are whacky, from tube carriages to repurposed luggage rooms. Lots of these bars are themed, with styles including 1920’s Shanghai and prohibition-era dives. There is even a bar where you supply the booze, and they craft the cocktail for you.
From giant blocks of ice being carved into your drink to goats cheese whisky (yes, really), there are some seriously unusual mixes to be sipped.
When it comes to drinks, these bars really push the boat out. Others, you’ll have to solve a riddle to earn your entry. Some even have passwords which you’ll need to find out beforehand. Alternatively, the bars on this list would make romantic spots for a date. Secret bars are a great way to impress your friends, so once you’ve read this guide it’s time to show off your insider knowledge.
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