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Experimental Cocktail Club
Cocktail Bar and Speakeasy££££
Chinatown, London
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"Old Cuban is the best cocktail I've ever had!"(14 Tips)
"The kota ternate is so good, i want to lick the ice cubes!!!"(6 Tips)
"Excellent cocktails!! Tried Saint Germain Des Pres and Ambrosia."(4 Tips)
"Great intimate vibe and people knowing what they're doing"(4 Tips)
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Mihnea MiculescuAugust 15, 2014Arguably the best cocktail bar in Soho - 'La Medicación' is always a solid choice. You usually won't need to book (just play nice with the bouncer), but a table could be tricky. Can get a bit loud.
Cheen The CuriousJune 9, 2016A speakeasy above the Chinese bakery. Walk too fast & you'll miss it. Interesting cocktails. We enjoyed our rum-based concoctions
- KostasAugust 31, 2019Excellent cocktails!! Tried Saint Germain Des Pres and Ambrosia. Nice atmosphere and service. I believe the music was too loud. Some seats are uncomfortable (the good ones are not avail. when crowded)
Justine RJune 24, 2016Authentic experimental cocktail bar with very cool atmosphere. Unexpectedly hidden in the middel of busy Chinatown. Pricey but delicious cocktails. Careful, they charge 5£ entry after 11PM!
Kim PhamMay 10, 2015A classic speakeasy with locations in NYC & Paris. Book ahead or come early, there are only a handful of tables!
Liis SaarJuly 12, 2015One of our favourite coctails bars in London. Great selection of quirky delicious coctails and busy yet intimate atmosphere. Service is always top notch!
Merve AltıntaşMarch 8, 2019Very hard to find but worth it cool place! Best cocktails ever! Try saint german! Look for a black door don’t give up :)
Nathan FisherMay 2, 2015Can't go wrong with most of the cocktails on the menu old Cuban is one of my favourites. Book a reservation early to make sure you don't get bounced around for seating.
Naa PilarJanuary 14, 2015I loved the drinks! So delicious. Dj was great! Her name was pinky, I wish she had a link for the music playlist. The coat check guy was super nice. Other waiters could have been nicer :-/
If you ask really nicely they will make you a Drunken Viking which is no longer on the menu but so good. When they apologise for having no celery bitters, keep a straight face if you can.Upvoted Oct 17
MelanieOctober 30, 2014Great cocktails but pricey, good buzz for a before dinner drink. Would defiantly try again but maybe book first as places seems to fill up quickly.
Paul CampbellSeptember 1, 2014Suitably mysterious, followed by excellent service, smiling barstaff. Far less pompous than its Irish cloneterpart. Oh, and a really very tasty, creative cocktail. Thumbs up.
Thunder CatJanuary 17, 2015Fantastic cocktails and lovely decor - the entrance is "hidden" in the heart of China Town but the doorman outside give the game away. Booking is recommended but not essential.
Yiota PapJanuary 25, 2015Difficult to find but once inside you'll love it :-) great decor and atmosphere and really good cocktails. The old Cuban is a must-try
erin gaughanApril 15, 2013Great cocktail club - be sure to stop by if you're in the area. Much better than all the other places around. St. Germaine des pres is an amazing concoction!- Ellie SMarch 3, 2015Great atmosphere, bouncer gets easily agitated so go in pre-split little groups. Don't go for a mojito - try the house cocktails, they're worth it!
LMApril 15, 2017Finding the club was like a treasure hunt! The doorman had bookings written down in a child's book (haha), great drinks, great service and supercool vibe!
Time Out LondonMay 2, 2012Experimental Cocktail Club is perhaps the closest we have to a genuine hidden drinking den, and the fact it's on the tourist strip of Gerrard Street makes it even more interesting. Read more
Paul GallagherAugust 15, 2017Live music every Tuesday evening. Killer cocktails, especially the Old Cuban. Friendly service. I'll be back.
Ashley ChanOctober 14, 2019The Kota Tenate is one of the most “experimental” cocktails I’ve had- milky but completely clear. Definitely don’t miss this choice.
Evening StandardOctober 2, 2012You won't be let down by the quality of the drinks, which start from about £10 for regular cocktails and go up to £250 for vintage ones - how often do you get to drink gin from 1950? Read more
MEININGER HotelsApril 7, 2014Right in the heart of Chinatown, among Chinese restaurants, with no sign, just a scratched, dark door: the entrance to the Experimental Cocktail Club London.
Tom HoweOctober 9, 2013Hard to find but Its halfway down Gerrard Street, black nameless door usually with a well dressed man outside with a clip board. Recommend making a reservation before arriving!
Morgans Hotel GroupAugust 7, 2012The unassuming and unmarked door on the main street of Chinatown hides a staircase to the 1st & 2nd floors and one of the coolest cocktail clubs in OUR LDN!
Audrey BRUISSONMay 18, 2014In love with this place, those fantastic cocktails, those really friendly bartendesr, this beautiful deco and atmosphere! Huge crush!!
Kristopher BoronMarch 30, 2018The cocktails are superbly crafted. The staff are uber friendly! Well worth the time to check out
KittyNelFebruary 9, 2014Handsome Jack! Unbeatable taste in the best hidden bar in central London! Luv it!
💎TAugust 22, 2014If you could actually find the place, they make amazing and honestly very special cocktails. It's definitely worth a try.
CBM June 16, 2012Delicious and delightful! Call ahead to reserve a table or sit at the bar and have the mixologist craft you something mind blowing.- Fatma GencDecember 5, 2015Favourite spot when in London. Great intimate vibe and people knowing what they're doing
Angela LiuApril 12, 2015lovely cocktails and nice vibe at this little hidden gem on the very touristy china town main street
Magda AdamskaOctober 15, 2013Blue cheese and dill & cumin cocktails. Sounds weird but they taste absolutely delicious.
- MelanieJanuary 4, 2014If you lucky to find the right door, this place is amazing. You have all different kind of cocktails, choose the right drink :)
Katie ZecharOctober 29, 2021Delightful staff and tasty cocktails. The seats are comfy if you can grab one!
Jo GarveyFebruary 26, 2013The Kota Ternate is hands down the best cocktail I have ever had! Fabulous bartenders, fabulous cocktails!
While the classic Old Fashioned isn't on the menu, they'll make the best one you've ever had if you know to ask!
Laci WhiteFebruary 24, 2015Anything and everything assuming you can find the entrance. Smaller and more intimate than you might guess.
Tim BradshawJuly 16, 2011Quite a find in this part of town. Classy cocktail joint. Get there before 11pm to avoid paying on the door. You don't always need a reservation.
Josh TaroliJune 22, 2016Great place to have cocktails in soho. Yes, it's the door with the lady in front.
Ministry of WaxingApril 26, 2012A perfect place for that classy, intimate date. Dress smart, make a reservation, and enjoy the delicious cocktails.
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Experimental Cocktail Club
13 Gerrard St (btwn Dean & Newport)
London
Greater London
W1D 5PS
United Kingdom
London
Greater London
W1D 5PS
United Kingdom
Open until 3:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 6:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 6:00 PM–Midnight
+44 20 7434 3559
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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