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One of London’s Best Kept Secrets – Little Nan’s Bar

One of London’s Best Kept Secrets – Little Nan’s Bar

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They say that Little Nan’s Bar is one of London’s best kept secrets. They recently opened their second venue, called Little Nan’s 2.0 and we highly recommend it for anyone craving for a truly different cocktail experience.

 

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] @LittleNansBar is one of London’s quirkiest bars 🪩🧸🍹 The bar was set up in honour of the founder’s beloved late grandmother (hence the name) who passed away at the age of 103 (!) Little Nan’s Bar 2.0 is filled with her eclectic furniture and ornaments, turning the place into a cosy kitsch living room. Think of leopard print, cuddly oversized soft toys, neon signs and the most eclectic memorabilia collection form the glorious 80s and 90s 🪑🧸📼📺 If you’re constantly on the hunt for your next adventure in London, love exploring secret places only locals know about or looking for the perfect venue to hire for your event, Little Nan’s Bar 2.0 could definitely be a choice! 🍹🪩📺 #hiddengems #bestkeptsecret #secretbar #wheretogo #nightoutwiththegirls #dayoutwithfriends #secretlondon #cocktailbar #CapCut

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Kitsch Living Room Bar with Quirky Cocktails – Little Nan’s Bar

 

Giant Teddy Bear and Sombrero at Little Nan's Bar Deptford London

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I think, we can confidently say that Little Nan’s Bar is one of London’s quirkiest bars.

 

The bar was set up in honour of the founder’s – Tristan Scutt, referring himself as Grandson Tristan – beloved late grandmother (hence the name) who passed away at the age of 103 (!).

 

The bar is filled with her eclectic furniture and ornaments, turning the place into a cosy kitsch living room.

 

Hidden Gem London - Little Nan's Bar 2.0

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Think of leopard print, cuddly oversized soft toys, neon signs and the most eclectic memorabilia collection form the glorious 80s and 90s.

 

To make sure you fully soak into the Little Nan’s experience, they offer prop boxes full of free-to-wear wigs, hats, funny masks and glasses.

 

The Menu

 

Pizza and Cocktails at Little Nan's Bar Deptford London

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Little Nan’s Bar has the craziest menu ever! It contains over 100 (!) cocktails and hand-written by Grandson Tristan.

 

To add the quirkiness, many of the cocktails are named after loyal regular customers, Nan’s favourite celebrities, and soap stars, including Queen Pat Butcher (actress Pam St Clement who played Pat Butcher in EastEnders has actually visited the bar).

 

Queen Pat Butcher - Little Nan's Bar Deptford London

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If this is not enough, if you visit Little Nan’s Bar on your birthday, they will name a cocktail in your honour!

 

The Oscar Winning Designer Behind Aunties Ballroom

 

Aunties Ballroom - Little Nan's Bar

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Little Nan’s Bar 2.0 recently opened their private hire room, called Aunties Ballroom. The Ballroom is located right next to the bar and can accommodate up to 90 guests or up to 75 seated guests for shows or gigs.

 

And here’s the twist you will not believe: Aunties Ballroom has been designed by an Oscar winning artist!

 

Aunties Ballroom at Little Nan's Bar Deptford London

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That’s right! Grandson Matt designed and made all the fabric you can see inside Aunties Ballroom, along with the light up signs, the disco anchor and the Giant Nan’s face curtain at the entrance of the bar.

 

Matt’s team have won the Oscar for the Best Set Design & Best Production Design for the Wicked film in 2025!

 

Matt regularly works for the biggest films and series, including Bridgerton, Thor: The Dark World, Downtown Abbey, The Batman, Mission Impossible, Cinderella and the list goes on.

 

Free Private Hire for Locals

 

Little Nan's Bar 2.0

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 As Deptford and its community have always had a special place in Little Nan’s grandsons’ hearts, they want to serve and spoil the people they love so much with free private hire event spaces.

 

This means, anyone who lives in postcode SE has the opportunity to hire any Little Nan’s rooms for any events, celebrations, or parties.

 

All locations are also available for filming and photo shoots.

 

 About Little Nan’s Bar

 

Quirky Hidden Gem in Deptford London - Little Nan's Bar 2.0

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Located under the railway arches just a few minutes walk from Deptford station, Little Nan’s Bar 2.0 is the sister bar of Little Nan’s which is right next to the station.

 

Little Nan’s Bar is a multi award winning (scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to see all the awards they have received over the years) bar, first launched in 2013, however, forced to close the following year.

 

The next three years they travelled across London doing pop-ups which were huge success before finally returning to Deptford and settling in a vacant arch in Deptford Market Yard.

 

Little Nan's Bar 2.0 Near Deptford Station London

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In 2024, they almost closed again (due to some landlord drama), so they launched Little Nan’s Bar 2.0, just 5-minutes walk from the original bar. Soon, however, the landlord asked them to stay, so here they are with two venues just a few minutes walking distance between one another.

 

In 2024, they also opened their new whimsical Air BnB holiday home in Weymouth: Little Nan’s Weymouth Holiday Home which was a roaring success. Little Nan’s Weymouth Holiday Home was featured in The Sunday Times as the “UK’s Most OTT Air BnB” as well as in numerous other magazines, and Tristan, the founder, even gave interview to BBC Radio.

 

If you’re constantly on the hunt for your next adventure in London, love exploring secret places only locals know about or looking for the perfect venue to hire for your event, Little Nan’s Bar could definitely be a choice!

 

Practical Info

 

Secret Bar in London - Little Nan's Bar

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Address

Little Nan’s Bar | Deptford High St, London SE8 3NU (right next to Deptford station)

Little Nan’s Bar 2.0 (this is where Aunties Ballroom is) | Little Nan’s Bar, 23-24 Resolution Way, London SE8 4NT (5-min walk from Deptford station)

 

Opening Hours

 Little Nan’s Bar

Mon – Fri: 4pm – 11pm

Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm

 

Little Nan’s Bar 2.0

Current opening hours: Friday: 4pm – 12:30am | Saturday: 12pm – 12:30am.

Plus, open on days when events are on. For more info, keep an eye on their website and social media.

 

Booking

Little Nan’s Bar (the one that located right next to Deptford station): fill in the booking form in their website

 

Little Nan’s Bar 2.0 (the one 5-min walk from the station): Text Grandson Tristan on 07792205375 or send an email at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? If you’re a fan of truly unique cafés and bars, your next destination should definitely be God’s Own Junkyard. This café has been furnished within a neon sign manufacture and you’ll be surrounded with hundreds of unique neon signs, many of which appeared in films!

Intimate Cat-Themed Japanese Restaurant – Nécco London

Intimate Cat-Themed Japanese Restaurant – Nécco London

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Are you a fan of Japanese cuisine and adore cats? This intimate Japanese restaurant in the heart of Exmouth Market have successfully brought the two together.

 

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Are you a fan of Japanese cuisine and adore cats? 😻🍣🥢 [BLOG POST IN BIO] This intimate Japanese restaurant in the heart of Exmouth Market have successfully brought the two together @necco #japanesefood #japanesecuisine #japaneseculture #ramen #sushilover #japaneserestaurant #neko #catloversoftiktok

♬ Mori no chiisana restaurant – 手嶌　葵

 

Nécco London

 

Nécco London

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We are confident to say, Nécco is the cutest cat-themed Japanese restaurant in London.

 

Located half way between Farringdon and Angel station, Nécco is serving authentic Japanese food and drink with a twist.

 

The word ‘neko’ means ‘cat’ in Japanese language, and if you love cats, Nécco London is definitely a place to be.

 

The walls are covered with the cutest cat murals, providing the perfect background for your cute selfies.

 

Nécco London Menu

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The menus are illustrated with adorable cat drawings, and they have vegan, gluten free and Halal options available.

 

The food menu includes delicious starters (there’s also a separate vegan starter menu), including dumplings, spring rolls and crispy Karage chicken, a wide selection of sushi, Ramen, Donburi, curry and more.

 

They even have Temaki hand-roll (sushi but wrapped in seaweed in a way to make a cone shape) and vegan sushi tacos.

 

Ramen and Sushi at Nécco London

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We tried the Miso Ramen, Salmon Nigiri, Avocado Maki and Avocado & Cucumber Uramaki.

 

The Ramen was served with seaweed, broccoli, edamame, corn, carrots and peeled cherry tomatoes. It was rich and flavourful.

 

The sushi was beautifully presented and full of flavour.

 

Nécco London - Namicolada Cocktail

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On their drink menu you will find a wide range of premium sake, beer, wine, Shochu, Japanese Whisky, cocktails, mocktails, hot and cold drinks and more.

 

We tried the ‘Namicolada’ that was served in a mini fish bowl shaped glass placed on an ice bed. ‘Namicolada’ is a sweet and satisfying blend of Malibu, Vermouth, Oat milk, Pineapple juice & Nata de coco, and it was served with a cute little parasol.

 

Nécco London - Dessert Menu

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Nécco Happy Hour is from 5pm – 7pm daily and they have all day cocktail deals, too.

 

Sakura Mochi at Nécco London

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They have the cutest dessert menu, so we couldn’t resist ordering something.

 

We chose the ‘Sakura Mochi’ which was a cherry blossom flavoured mochi filled with sweet red bean paste, wrapped in a leaf.

 

Nécco London Classes and Tasting Events

 

Salmon Nigiri at Nécco London

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Nécco London regularly host sushi making and dumpling making classes where you have the chance to learn all the ins and outs of sushi making from Nécco’s skilled sushi chef as well as the secrets of authentic Japanese dumpling making and different folding techniques.

 

During the Sake tasting event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Japanese Sake, including ingredients, production, the different styles, and serving temperatures by an experienced Sake educator, Keiko Urakawa.

 

Learn more about the events and make an enquiry here.

 

Nécco London also offer Japanese catering for parties and office catering as well as private events.

 

Novelty Cakes

 

Fully customisable Japanese-style novelty cakes are also available to order.

 

Whether you’re a Studio Ghibli fan, a huge cat lover, a fan of everything kawaii or just want a rich and delicious Matcha cake, Nécco is a place to go. Just tell them what shape, colour, flavour and decoration you want, and they will make the cake of your dreams.

 

Check out their gallery and order your cake.

 

Shop Nécco

 

Sushi at Nécco London

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Fell in love with the plates, cute side bowls and stylish porcelain bowls during your visit?

You can order them directly from Nécco London’s official website.

 

Nécco London is a cute and cosy hidden gem in the heart of London combining authentic Japanese food and drink with their deep devotion to cats.

If you’re a cat lover or just looking for an intimate relaxing (and affordable) place to eat with your significant other or bestie, make sure you add Nécco London to your list.

 

Practical Info

 

Nécco London - Cat-Themed Japanese Restaurant

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Address

Nécco London | 52-54 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE

 

Opening Times

Tue – Sat: 12:30pm – 10pm

Mon & Sun: CLOSED

 

 

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? If you’re a dog person, London’s first Shiba Inu café is definitely a place to visit in the heart of Fitzrovia. Meet the cutest Shiba Inu puppies, play with them and make memories.

London’s Hottest Bar for Halloween Party – Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms

London’s Hottest Bar for Halloween Party – Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms

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Descend into the scorching flames of the Purgatory and sip on devilishly good, themed cocktails or embark on a frightful adventure to seal the Gates of Hell to prevent Demons wreaking a havoc on Earth.

Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms is definitely the hottest place you can visit this Halloween.

 

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🎃 On the hunt for the perfect venue for your Halloween party? Look no further! 🔥 Fall into sin and then redeem your soul at @Purgatory Bar London bar & escape rooms 👹🍸 Devilishly good themed cocktails, lots of photo opportunities and Purgatory-themed escape room *pr invite #purgatorybar #halloween2024 #halloweeniscoming #halloweenparty #spookyseason #halloweenpartyideas

♬ Halloween ・ cute horror song – PeriTune

 

Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms

 

Purgatory Bar London

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Located near Victoria station, Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms is being run by No Escape London, the largest escape room company in London.

 

The unique award-winning cocktail bar offers immersive interior, themed, Purgatory-inspired cocktails and two exciting escape rooms: ‘The Gates of Hell’ and ‘Murder in the Park’.

 

Purgatory Bar - The Perfect Venue for Halloween Party

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We were invited for a VIP Halloween launch party where we had the opportunity to revitalise our souls with their new Halloween-themed cocktails and fully immerse ourselves into their Halloween experiences with live actors and incredible sets.

 

Halloween Party at Purgatory

 

'Kiss the Frog' Cocktail - Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms

‘Kiss the Frog’ Cocktail

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Upon our arrival we were greeted by an evil bunny and a welcome cocktail, called ‘Kiss a Frog’. It was a glittery green concoction of Midori, St Germain, Watermelon Syrup, Blue Curacao and Prosecco, garnished with a green gummy frog.

 

Stepping inside the venue, we found ourselves surrounded by gorgeous stonework that stretched from floor to ceiling. The swirling red and black floor made us feel we were walking on hot lava in the Purgatory.

 

The heavy stone arches at the bar area were lit by red and purple lights to provide the perfect backdrop for our devilish brews.

There were six cocktails to try, each inspired by fallen angels, the Purgatory and demons.

 

Halloween Cocktail and Sushi at Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms London

‘Spider Eggs’ Cocktail

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‘Spider Eggs’ was a sinful brew of Dragon fruit Vodka, St Germain, Raspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice & Lichee Juice. It was served with a stack of smoked-filled bubbles.

 

Halloween-Themed Cocktail - Purgatory Bar London

‘The Devour Sour’ Cocktail

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‘The Devour Sour’ was a tempting poison of Wild Turkey 81, Disaronno Lemon, Sugar, Red Vine & Vegan Foamer. It was served with a syringe to inject the red vine into your blend yourself.

 

Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms London

‘Darkness’ Cocktail

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‘Darkness’ was designed to lead us into the dark side with the swirling Blue Curaco mixed with Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin, Chambord, Lemon Juice and Raspberry Syrup.

 

‘PB Old Fashioned’ was a blend of Wild Turkey 81, Demerara Syrup & Orange Bitters and was served in a crystal dome filled with cherrywood smoke.

 

'Fallen Angel' Cocktail at Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms

‘Fallen Angel’ Cocktail

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‘Fallen Angel’ was an alluring mixture of Dragon fruit-infused Sapling Vodka, Aperol, Lemon, Orange & Mango, served with smoke-filled bubble.

 

Live Actor at Purgatory Bar & Escape Rooms

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The special Halloween décor and the live actors were incredible. They made sure to make us jump out of our skin every minute.

 

At one point, I found myself being hunted by a red-eyed demon who was wearing chains around his neck. A few minutes later I spotted a hairy hand crawling on the lava floor by itself. Nobody dared to sit next to the black-winged fallen angel because we never knew when she would scare us to death.

 

At end of the party, we all received a goodie bag. Here’s what it contained.

 

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect venue for your Halloween party, look no further!

 

Purgatory is the hottest bar you can visit this October. Make sure you book your escape room experience as well and see whether your soul is pure enough to seal the Gates of Hell or you’re smart enough to solve a tangled murder mystery.

 

Have a spooky Halloween! 🎃

 

 

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? London’s hidden hunted cemetery for medieval and Victorian sex workers, Crossbones Graveyard has an extraordinary history and completely free to visit.

Celestial Cocktail Experience – The Alchemist Opened a New Branch in Victoria

Celestial Cocktail Experience – The Alchemist Opened a New Branch in Victoria

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Step through a celestial portal and embark on an exciting theatrical cocktail experience like no other. Immersive theatrical cocktail bar and restaurant, The Alchemist  opened their new branch on the 24th February 2024 just opposite Victoria station, and it promises a transcendental cocktail and dining experience.

 

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🪐✨[BLOG POST IN BIO] Step through a celestial portal and embark on an exciting theatrical cocktail experience like no other @The Alchemist UK 💫🍸 Immersive theatrical cocktail bar and restaurant, The Alchemist just opened their new branch next to Victoria station, and it promises a transcendental cocktail and dining experience #thealchemistuk #thealchemistbar #cocktails #cocktailexperience #weekendvibes #datenightideas #immersiveexperience #cocktailtime #bestbarsinlondon

♬ Emotional Cinematic Sad Violin and Piano – ISAo

 

The Location

 

The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant - Victoria

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Once described as the Devil’s Acre by Charles Dickens, Victoria has many tales to tell. If you listen closely, you may hear the echoes of the suffragettes as marching on the streets or the pleasant tunes of Mozart’s symphonies.

 

But something alluring casts over Grosvenor Garden…the vibrant lights of dazzling supernovas and the vivid bursts of the cosmos.

 

Immersive theatrical cocktail bar and restaurant, The Alchemist Victoria invites you for an unforgettable transcendent voyage through the cosmos.

  

The Interior

 

The Alchemist Victoria

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The illuminated entrance tunnel guides guests through a celestial portal into an enchanting dining area with a glowing bar in the central.

 

The bar is adorned with symmetrical illuminated arches framing the glowing shelves.

 

Illuminating Bar at The Alchemist Victoria

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The walls are decorated with space-inspired lighting and artworks projected onto meshes and mirrors creating celestial motifs and the illusion of the outer space dotted with flickering stars.

 

Curved forms and opulent materials describe the furniture that create an intercosmic experience.

 

The Menu

 

Cosmic Oyster at The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant Victoria

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The cocktails are created by expert mixologists with a pinch of devilish dash of theatre.

 

Let yourself enchanted by the mysterious ‘Cosmic Oysters’ served in metal oyster-shaped shells in ‘Disco Bule’ or ‘Disco Geraldine’ served on glimmering crushed ice.

 

If you’re looking for something low-alcoholic or alcohol-free, go for a spacewalk with ‘Cos-No’, a blend of Lyres Italian Spritz, Everleaf Forest Cranberry, Lime & Sherbet Air; or pop through the night with ‘Bubblygum’ that is a delicious mix of Bubblegum, Apple, Cranberry & Lime, producing endless bubbles in your glass.

 

Whether you choose to experience The Alchemist’s chemistry and theatre – light or dark -, discover the secrets of the outer space with the ‘Cosmic Oysters’ or just sip something simple with less theatre and smoke, you’ll surely land back to Earth with amazing memories after your experience.

 

Cosmic Oyster Cocktail and Bao Bun at The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant Victoria

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The food menu offers a wide range of options, including vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian. The chef at The Alchemist is just as skilled as the bar tenders, so expect glorious food inspired by worldwide cuisines with an Alchemist twist.

 

They have pancake stacks, avocado toast and veggie Benedict for breakfast, nibbles and starters, such as cauliflower bites with spicy glaze and pan-fried gyoza with Vietnamese sweet chilli dip.

 

They also serve sharing platters and burgers, Halloumi flatbread, Katsu Curry (with chicken or cauliflower), fish and duck dishes, just to name a few.

 

To crown your experience, there are about ten different desserts and liquid desserts to choose from, including brûlée, churros and S’mores.

 

 

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? Learn more about The Alchemist’s poison-inspired cocktail menu here.

Poison-Inspired Cocktail menu at The Alchemist

Poison-Inspired Cocktail menu at The Alchemist

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If you love playful and theatrical cocktails, you have to visit The Alchemist bar in London. They launched their brand-new cocktail menu earlier this year, and it’s designed to bring more fun and spark into late night drinking.

 

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🧪 Poison-inspired cocktail menu at @The Alchemist UK #thealchemistlondon #thealchemistbar #cocktailtime🍹 #cocktaillondon #londoncocktail #theatricalcocktailexperience

♬ Witchy – NOCThrasher

 

The Alchemist

 

The Alchemist Bar Old Street

The Alchemist Bar, Old Street, London

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When it comes to molecular mixology, The Alchemist is definitely one of the most creative cocktail bars in London.

With 5 different locations all over the city, their expert mixologists are ready to amaze you with theatrical cocktails that change colour, produce endless bubbles or even a light show.

 

Molecular Madness

 

Lava Lamp Cocktail at The Alchemist

‘Lava Lamp’ Cocktail at The Alchemist

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The Alchemist bars regularly change their cocktail menu to surprise their guests with the most insane cocktails. Their experienced bartenders are all masters in the dark arts of molecular mixology with obsessive eye for detail and demonic brewing skills.

 

This year, they launched their brand-new menu that includes special late-night cocktail creations such as ‘Cosmic Oysters’, ‘French Kiss’ or ‘Lava Lamp’, just to name a few.

 

French Kiss Cocktail at The Alchemist

‘French Kiss’ Cocktail at The Alchemist

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Having a naughty weekend? Say Bonjour the ‘French Kiss’ cocktail. It’s a sexy blend of Ketel One Vodka, Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries, Raspberry, Pineapple, Cranberry, Citrus, Meringue and Popping Candy placed on a tongue cheekily poking out from the glass, waiting for to be licked.

 

Cosmic Oysters Cocktail at The Alchemist

‘Cosmic Oysters’ Cocktail

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Cosmic Oysters is perfect to share with friends. They are served in oyster-shaped metal shells sitting on glimmering crushed ice. You can order two or four, depending on your party size.

 

Cosmic Oysters are a light and refreshing blend of Bombay Presse Gin, Limoncello, Yuzu, Disco Blue, and Passionfruit Pearls. Just sip directly from their sells just like real oysters.

 

Pick Your Poison Cocktail at The Alchemist

‘Pick Your Poison’ Cocktail at The Alchemist

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Another insane cocktail is the ‘Pick Your Poison’ which is served in a Chinese trick teapot, called ‘assassins teapot’. The pot has secret chambers allowing the server to pour two completely different drinks depending on where they put their finger on the pot. This trick teapot was used in China during the Ming Dynasty to assassinate enemy.

 

Despite of its name, the late-night cocktail extravaganza is actually available all day, so you don’t have to wait for the night to try them. They, however, undoubtedly in their full glory in the dark or under dim light.

 

Kids are allowed in The Alchemist until 8pm accompanied by an adult. Kids menu also available.

 

Feel free to bring your furry friend along, as The Alchemist is dog-friendly and always welcome doggos with open paws.

 

2-course and 3-course Christmas menu will be available from 20th November until 24th December 2023. More info here.

 

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? If you love quirky cocktails and also a Pokémon fan, you’ll love this. There is a hidden bar in London that severs Pokémon-themed cocktails. Located in Shoreditch Callooh Callay are serving over 20 different Pokémon-inspired cocktails! Gotta sip ‘em all!

This Secret Bar in Shoreditch is Serving Pokémon-Themed Cocktails – Callooh Callay

This Secret Bar in Shoreditch is Serving Pokémon-Themed Cocktails – Callooh Callay

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Pokémon fans assemble! This eccentric little bar in Shoreditch is famous for their quirky décor, buzzing atmosphere and unique ever changing drinks menu. Callooh Callay is serving a whole range of Pokémon-themed cocktails.

 

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⚡️🍹This secret bar in Shoreditch is serving Pokémon-themed cocktails! | 📍Callooh Callay 65 Rivington St, London EC2A 3QQ #pokémonfans #pokémoninspired #pokemonlondon #pokemonfandom

♬ Pokémon Theme – Pokemon

 

Gotta sip ‘em all!

 

Callooh Callay Shoreditch

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Callooh Callay opened in 2008 in Rivington Street in Shoreditch and since their opening, they have won a massive number of awards, including Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2023, 2022 and 2019 and Best Drinks List 2020.

 

The bar is famous for their Lewis Carrol-themed interior with a hidden behind-the-wardrobe room as well as their quirky cocktail menu changing every year.

 

They launched their Poké menu with over 20 different Pokémon-inspired cocktail creations this April.

 

The menu items look exactly like Pokémon cards, so even just browsing it is very entertaining.

 

The menu includes a champagne-based Pikachu cocktail with elegant crystal-clear look and electrifying taste.

 

Bulbasaur is a “matcha made heaven” with rich earthy and sweet flavour.

 

Pokemon-Themed Cocktail - Exeggutor at Callooh Callay Shoreditch

Exeggutor Cocktail

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We tried the Exeggutor one because it comes with a decoration resembles to a Poké ball. It was made with Saint Benevolence rum, pineapple, and chilly syrup. It had an intense smoky spicy flavour yet wasn’t too strong. It was a really enjoyable one and very photogenic.

 

Pokemon-Themed Cocktail at Callooh Callay - Snorlax

Snorlax Cocktail

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The next we tried was the Snorlax one because it looked one of the quirkiest one on the menu and had completely different taste. It was a clear sweet cocktail garnished with crème de mure foam and some sugar on top.

 

Although, it didn’t exactly look like in the picture, it was very delicious and sweet.

 

Make sure you spin the wheel of fortune when ordering a Pokémon cocktail for a chance to get some discount!

 

Which Pokémon is your favourite? Let us know in the comment section below!

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? Retro ramen bar, Ramen Yokocho teamed up with the world’s biggest digital pop star, Hatsune Miku to bring you a special ‘Pop-Star’ set menu! The menu includes ramen, a choice of drink and a choice of dessert for £23. Plus, a range of Miku merch also available to purchase on the spot!

Raise the Curtain and Start the Show – Welcome to Mrs R!ot, London’s Most Bohemian Cocktail Bar

Raise the Curtain and Start the Show – Welcome to Mrs R!ot, London’s Most Bohemian Cocktail Bar

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Inspired by the pioneering feminist, Kitty Clive, Mrs R!ot is probably the most vivacious cocktail bar and bistro in Covent Garden. Open seven days a week, live music every night, karaoke, cheeky cocktails, and mouth-watering morsels.

 

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Must-visit bars in London this Summer – Part 1 @Mrs Riot #londonbars #weekendplans #dayoutwithfriends #girlsdayout #dayoutlondon #bestbarsinlondon #londoncocktails #cocktailtime #summeriscoming

♬ Shut Down – BLACKPINK

 

Interiors Designed by Hollywood Film Designer

 

Mrs R!ot Interior

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You probably didn’t know that the riotous and bohemian interiors were designed by a leading film and television designer, Sonja Klaus. Sonja was involved in such Hollywood blockbusters like Gladiator, Tomb Raider, or Robin Hood, just to name a few.

 

Show Stopping Sharing Boards & Sexy Cocktails

 

Mrs R!ot Cocktail Bar

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Mrs R!ot offers a range of food options, including Pizza Romana. Pizza Romana is just like pizza but with a base made with rice flour, soy flour, and wheat flour, making the it much lighter than traditional pizza.

Chicken nuggets, Truffle Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and Pea & Parmesan Arancini Ball are for sharing.

Wet your throat with delicious signature house cocktails or refreshing spritz, bubbles, wines, beer or cider.

 

Karaoke Room and Live Music Every Night

 

Mrs R!ot Covent Garden London

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Mrs R!ot is a non-stop pleasure den! Enjoy live music every day with cocktail in hand or belt out your fav tunes in ‘Kitty’s Karaoke Room’.

Every Saturday there is Bottomless Drag Brunch with ITV superstar Margo Marshall and other special guests. Expect dancing, fire breathing, free-flowing cocktails and more!

Musical Mondays bring you the ultimate West End party experience. Musical Mondays are like riotous West End Musical after parties where you can sing your heart out with West End performers and play fun games. Tickets include a free glass of Prosecco.

 

Here for the Drama – Who was Mrs Riot?

 

Mrs R!ot London

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Mrs Riot’s real name was Catherine ‘Kitty’ Clive and she was a top stage star in London in the 18th century. She dominated the spoken and musical comedy, and she created a new form of British playhouse entertainment. She was a rebel, a feminist, and a role model in the Georgian period. She was the most lucrative, vivacious, and – often times – vulgar icon of the 1700s.

Mrs Riot was one of Kitty Clive’s famous roles. That’s where the cocktail bar has been given its name after.

 

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? Herstorical Tours offers guided theatrical walking tours in London about women in history. Join The Baroness and her servant and ascend to the steamy underworld of the 18th century London to discover saucy stories and mind-blowing facts about the dark history of 18th century sex trade.

“Harlots & Strumpets & Tarts, Oh My!” walking tour is open for booking.

The tour starts from Covent Garden.

 

 

Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab Takes Inspirations from 19th-Century Quack Doctors

Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab Takes Inspiration from 19th-Century Quack Doctors

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Taking inspiration from 19th-centruy quack doctors, Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab transports you to a retro-futuristic Victorian steampunk world with chopper pipes, visible electrical circuits and intriguing light and fog effects mixed with 19th-century apothecary and British esoteric literature.

 

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Inspired by 19th-Century Quack Doctors

 

Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab is Inspired by Quack Doctors

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Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab is taking inspiration from 19th-century quack doctors who invented ‘magic medications’ by embracing the latest technological and chemical discoveries with the aim to cure all disease.

One of the most famous quack doctors was James Morison who opened ‘British College of Health’ in 1828 just a couple of doors away from where Hokus Pokus is today. Morison claimed to have found a miracle universal vegetable that cures all disease based on botanical compounds. He prepared pills from the said vegetable to be swallowed with lemonade.

 

The Atmosphere

 

Hokus Pokus King's Cross

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 Hokus Pokus has a unique atmosphere like no other bars in London. Designed by British artist and designer, Henry Chebaane, the lab is a mix of Victorian-style steampunk engine room with apothecary furnishing. Alchemy books, medical glasses, and oddities are on display behind the windows of large wooden cabinets. Theatrical lighting and artificial fog enhance the whole experience.

 

Focusing on Botanicals

 

Blueberry Tequila at Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab

Blueberry Tequila

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 Today, Hokus Pokus use botanicals in distilled form, instead of pill form (for their customers’ pleasure). When it comes to creating cocktails, the team is as sustainable as possible: they use every single part of the fruit for syrup, juice or just for garnishing.

There are a wide variety of drinks on the menu, from season-inspired to smokey to flamed potions. Most of the cocktails are customisable, so you can design yours exactly how you like it. As a result, no two cocktails are the same and there are endless variations to try.

 

Recipes from the Past

 

Cocktail and Mocktail at Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab

‘Blueberry Tequila’ cocktail and ‘Fizzy Pokus’ mocktail

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Feeling adventurous? Why not try some of the revise recipes of prescriptions from the past? ‘Hokus Pokus in Japan’ for example is a Sake based drink, combined with Yuzu juice, citrus elixir, and pomegranate syrup.

Alcohol free potions are also available for those who want to avoid alcoholic prescriptions. ‘Fizzy Pokus’ for instance is a refreshing blend of grapefruit juice and citrus elixir, pomegranate potion and soda.

 

Perfect Location

 

Hokus Pokus Alchemy Lab - King's Cross

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 Located in the very heart of London, Hokus Pokus is perfect for after-work drink, night-out with friends or late-night cocktail destination.

Walk-ins accepted.

 

Practical Info

 

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Address

1 Belgrove St, London WC1H 8AB

Opening Times

Monday: CLOSED

Tue-Thurs: 6pm-12am

Fri & Sat: 6pm-1am

Sun: CLOSED

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? Redeem your soul! Located near Victoria Station, Purgatory Bar is serving devilish cocktails and invites you for an immersive escape room experience: seal the Gate of Hell to prevent demons ascending from Hell to Earth.

 

A New Mr Fogg’s Bar Opened in Soho – Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers

A New Mr Fogg’s Bar Opened in Soho – Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers

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Inspired by Jules Verne’s famous novels, Mr Fogg’s bars opened a new addition to the Fogg’s empire in the heart of Soho: Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers.

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Behind the Counters

 

Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers

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Taking advantage of the family name, Mr Fogg’s wayward half-brother, Frank Fogg opened a Victorian pawn shop on 50 Dean Street in Soho.

Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers is exhibiting an extraordinary collection of unique artefacts, jewels, antiques, vintage carpets and more.

The venue opened on 22nd of February 2023 and divided into three different themed rooms: The Pawnbrokers Counter, The Strong Room, and The Textiles Room.

Currently there are seven individual Mr Fogg’s bars are operating all over in London, each has a different theme inspired by books of Jules Verne.

A long and thorough research process is taken place every time before the opening of a new bar. It usually takes six-nine months!

In order to make it look as authentic as possible, Inception Group (they own Mr Fogg’s, Cahoots, Bunga Bunga and many more) did a lot of research on how a Victorian pawn shop looked like, starting from the shopfront to the counters to the furniture.

 

The Pawnbroker’s Counter

 

The Strong Room at Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers

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On entry, guests find themselves at The Pawnbroker’s Counter. Here customers can sip their cocktails on glass-fronted display cabinets showcasing the most different keepsakes.

 

The Pawnbroker’s Counter - Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers

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There are 60 different hanging lights in the main space and lots of miscellaneous objects. Each item labelled individually and appear to be ‘for sale’ to make the experience more immersive.

 

Behind the Counter

 

The Strong Room at Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers

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 The second space within the venue is The Strong Room which is inspired by the hidden vaulted space where higher-value goods were stored. This room is decorated with glass cabinets full of 19th-century jewels, silver and gold plates, sought-after antique and vintage items collected from around the globe.

 

The Textiles Room

 

The Textiles Room at Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers

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The Textiles Room, which includes a bar, is decorated with the most beautiful vintage rugs, carpets, and tapestries from floor to ceiling. All collected by Mr Fogg during his travels across the globe.

 

The Menu at Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers 

 

Cocktails at Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers

‘Priceless Heirloom’ cocktail (right) and ‘Jewel in the Crown’ mocktail (left)

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The menu is minuscule-printed and comes with a magnifying glass pawnbrokers used to value incoming goods (normal size menu is also available).

The cocktails are all served in the most extraordinary way to pay tribute to the Victorian pawnbrokers. For example, ‘The Scale of Justice’ is presented on an antique scale, while ‘Priceless Heirloom’ is served in a mini version of Ming-style vase. Other cocktails are served in a jewellery box, punch bowl or in a Faberge egg, just to mention a few.

 

Mr Fogg’s Treasure Hunt – 25th February 2023

  

To celebrate the opening of Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers, they invite you for a fun treasure hunt for a chance win a £1,000 bar tab!

Everyone who participate in the competition will receive a complimentary cocktail.

Mr Fogg’s Treasure Hunt will be taken place on 25th February around Soho, starting at Mr Fogg’s Tavern from 12:01pm! NO entry fee to participate! More info.

 

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? Learn more about Mr Fogg’s bars – the most adventurous bars in London.

 

Flip the Switch – Control Room B at Battersea Power Station

Flip the Switch – Control Room B at Battersea Power Station

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Turn back the wheels of time and transport back to the 1950s Battersea Power Station. Engineers of Control Room B busy distributing power for London’s historical landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.

After the reopening of the power station as shopping centre last October, Control Room B has been operating as a unique bar serving electrifying cocktails to power up your day out with friends.

 

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Recharge Your Energy Among to the Original Control Panels

 

Control Room B at Battersea Power Station

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The centrepiece bar is inspired by the turbine of the power station and pays tribute to its fascinating history.

 

Control Panels at Control Room B

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Book a table and enjoy a themed cocktail amongst the original control desks, dials and switchgear racks that have been restored to their old glory. Feel free to go behind the plexiglass walls and explore the control panels by yourself (the friendly staff is happy to answer any question you may have).

 

Alternatively, book a 30-minute Champagne Guided Tour for Two to deep dive into the electric history of Battersea Power Station.

 

 Power Up with High Voltage Cocktails

 

Mocktail at Control Room B

‘Renewable Energy’ Mocktail

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Power up with high voltage cocktails, inspired by the power station! Over 10 vibrant signature cocktails are available to recharge your energy, including non-alcoholic options.

To help you immerse more into the 1950s, the staff wear boiler suit to to keep up the style of the original uniform engineers used.

 

 

 

Ready for your next adventure? The Light Festival is returning at Battersea Power Station! Eight unique light installations will glow up on 19th January and will be there to enjoy until 5th March. Blog post with photos and videos coming soon.

 

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