Experimental Cocktail Bar & Speakeasy in Soho Chinatown, London
Hidden behind a jade door in the heart of Chinatown, Opium Cocktail Bar is an award-winning Soho speakeasy inspired by 1920s Shanghai. Just moments from Leicester Square and the West End, discover three immersive cocktail bars serving experimental cocktails, handcrafted dim sum, rare spirits, and late-night drinks in one of London’s most unique hidden bars.
Discover One of Soho’s Hidden Cocktail Bars
Tucked away above Gerrard Street, Opium is designed as a multi-room cocktail experience inspired by old Shanghai opulence and modern Soho nightlife. From intimate candlelit corners to lively late-night spaces, each bar inside Opium offers a different atmosphere while sharing the same focus on inventive cocktails and immersive hospitality.
Guests visiting from Soho, Covent Garden, Leicester Square, and the West End regularly discover Opium as one of London’s leading speakeasy cocktail bars for date nights, celebrations, pre-theatre drinks, and late-night cocktails.
OUR SIGNATURE SELECTION
Pyramidos - Pandan infused El Gobernador pisco,Burnt Faith brandy, Poire William pear liqueur, Cherry liqueur, Lemon juice, Simple syrup, Miraculous Foamer, Bitters.
Golden Tree - Hatozaki whisky, Akashi-Tai Umeshu liqueur, Aqua Cedro liqueur, Palo Santo cordial, Supasawa Citrus mix, Sugar syrup, Yuzu bitters.
Mintomber - Still G.I.N. gin, Mint liqueur, Cucumber liqueur, Supasawa Citrus mix, Sugar syrup, Cranberry & Vanilla espuma.
Opium n°11 - Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Desi Daru Mango vodka, Fortunella Golden Orange liqueur, Vanilla Rooibos, Lemon juice, Nogave syrup.
Technogi - Ming River Sichuan baijiu, Yuzukosho liqueur, Green Melon liqueur Lemon juice, Matcha syrup, Miraculous Foamer.
Ming Fashioned - Ming River Sichuan baijiu, Chinotto liqueur, Amaro Montenegro liqueur, Orange bitters, Supasawa Citrus mix, Demarara syrup.
Frosty - Chase Dry gin, Sipello Bittersweet aperitif, Strega liqueur, Grapefruit Sherbet syrup, Lime juice, Lychee & Vanilla espuma.
Rosalita - Zubrowka Vanilla & Rose vodka, Elderflower liqueur, Sour Apple liqueur, Bauquiere Rose wine, Boba pearls, Lychee Air.
EXPLORE OUR PARLOUR OF BARS
Experimental Cocktails & Rare Spirits
Dim Sum & Late-Night Cocktails
Cocktail Experiences & Private Events
PALOMA MONTH SPECIALS
Experience Paloma Month at OPIUM Chinatown in collaboration with Ocho Tequila, a limited-edition celebration of one of the world’s most iconic cocktails. From the timeless Classic to bold Spicy and tropical Mule variations, each Paloma is built over ice, finished with Tajín & salt, and crafted to be savoured. Available throughout May only.
WHAT’S ON & EXPERIENCES
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Discover a limited-edition cocktail collaboration with Ocho Tequila celebrating the iconic Paloma Month. Enjoy Classic, Spicy and tropical Mule variations, each finished with Tajín and salt and available exclusively throughout May.
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Introducing Aperitivo’s at Opium - An intimate menu of short, refreshing serves, available every day at £12 each, or only £8 during our Aperitivo Hours, 5pm until 7pm.
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Delve into a delicious selection of dim sum paired with a signature Opium cocktail for only £25 each before the curtains go up on your booked West End show.
PRE-THEATRE MENU -
Perfect the secrets behind our cocktails!
Defying the rules of science, guests can learn how to shake up Opium style cocktails with our Master Mixologist available with/without dim sum.
Find & Contact Us
FIND US
Address; 15-16 Gerrard St, London W1D 6JE
Find Our Hidden Jade Door!
CONTACT US
Email; Info@opiumchinatown.com
Telephone; 020 7734 7276