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Opium Cocktails & Dim Sum Parlour
Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, and Dim Sum Restaurant££££
Chinatown, Chinatown
"Chinese Zodiac signs"(4 Tips)
"... coctails served in ceramic jars that match Chinese Zodiac."(2 Tips)
"good service set menu at affordable prices"(10 Tips)
"Steamed pork bun is amazing but no surprise there."(2 Tips)
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Jenya SJune 23, 2016Look for an unmarked green door and a bouncer. Dim sum overpriced but unique cocktails and great atmosphere make up for it. Come after sun down, it's not as cool looking in broad daylight.
- Chris KMarch 4, 2016Good location, friendly staff, great atmosphere and AMAZING cocktails ! You should try : Opium #6, The Devil Doctor, Gunfire and The House Without A Key!
Remi LefevreAugust 11, 2013From the doorman to the bartenders, the staff here knows what sophisticated yet friendly service truly means. Try the fuming, iron straw-sipping Opium No 3 and some pork dim sum for a true Opium time.
Upvoted Feb 6
Katerina KuvFebruary 24Great speakeasy bar, several floor and variety of seating, place is spacious. Liked third floor near the bar, instresting seasonal cocktails not always sweet ones
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Susanna PaeväliFebruary 10, 2017If you're lucky you'll get to sit at the bar itself. It looks like someone's hip kitchen. Bar staff is very friendly and eager to mix special cocktails. Don't miss the dimsums - duck ones are amazing!
NathanNovember 22, 2014The mushroom and truffle are just tops. If there's one item you get (granted you like truffle) it's this. Pair it with the chili sauce/soy sauce for best results.
- Lauren KeithOctober 12, 2016Excellent dim sum, especially the seafood. Get the mushroom & truffle and anything with prawn. Now if only this place would combine forces with Beijing Dumpling and bring in some xiao long bao...
MelankolinaJuly 15, 2017Amazing cocktails, yet due to the price you can only have a few of them. Great atmosphere, but getting in might be a problem - either reserve or come early to get through the doorman..
Ana LaraJanuary 8, 2015Great to chill in a relaxed atmosphere (the Atic upper floor is the best). The cocktail Opium will surprise you! Staff is really nice, get a seat by the bar to see them work, is really cool.
Evina DiamOctober 26, 2018Very interesting and tasty cocktails 🍹 Tried the Ching Shih and loved it! Very good service as well. Definitely visit when in China town.
Laura RJanuary 24, 2014Lovely atmosphere - my bf ordered off the menu and had a very tasty drink, I did the design your own option which was disappointing. Overall Nice alternative to ECC:)
Ashley ChanMarch 14, 2018The consistent theme here is great and not tacky. I love that all liquor is placed in jars labeled in Chinese characters, and they have a whole menu dedicated to each zodiac sign.
Andrea CampiDecember 20, 2014Great creative cocktails, tasty dim sum. The decor reminds of In the Mood for Love. Awesome upstairs seating with a doorman makes for relative quiet, though the music is great.
Mihnea MiculescuAugust 13, 2014Really nice speakeasy for some quieter drinks (especially good for dates). Try to get to the top floor as the vibe there tends to be slightly better. Anything over 2 drinks spells trouble.
Josie CJuly 15, 2015Such a hidden jem! Shame they only do one dry ice cocktail (opium #), but I spied a flaming one too... Dim sum menu is simple but delicious.
- Céline LandraApril 30, 2018Great cocktails based on Chinese Zodiac signs and served on ceramic jars. Friendly staff and original atmosphere, go check it out!
Ngan NguyenJanuary 28, 2016Amazing cocktails, esp. the No.6 and dim sum is divine. Weird service at the bar, bartender shouted at colleagues, spilled drinks across the bar and blamed colleagues again. Awkward and uncomfortable
Vishwas SubramanianSeptember 11, 2021Good dumplings and an assortment of cocktails to choose from! The ambiance is perfect for cocktails on a Saturday evening.
- Jenya SSeptember 23, 2017The Zodiac themed special menu in the Attic. Each cocktail comes in a zodiac animal mug and is based on the character traits of the relevant zodiac sign. I tried the Pig and it was delish.
JESSICAAugust 12, 2020Must return as each bar on the different levels has a different cocktail menu 🍸
Elena BaseottoJanuary 5, 2016Opium #6 is not good, but worth to get once just to see the effect! The atmosphere is really cool, though - I would totally recommend a visit.
Matt BarberDecember 4, 2016Thought it would be a joint full of asshats but I was pleasantly surprised. Great bar full of nice cocktails and staff.
If you don't notice the entrance you walk straight past it, great little hidden secret in plain view. If you like Gin cocktails the Zennor Fizz is great 👍🏻- Katie ZecharAugust 13, 2021The cocktails are delicious which is a delightful surprise given they’re made in larger batches. Steamed pork bun is amazing but no surprise there.
- Levent AkgermanApril 3, 2018One of the ultimate dim sum parlours in Chinatown with creative coctails served in ceramic jars that match Chinese Zodiac.
MaríaJune 24, 2016Dim sum that melts in your mouth, cocktails and a stylish and decadent environment.
Elvis RodricksJune 30, 2017A neat speak easy bar with dim sum options. Friendly staff right from the door. Pretty decent drinks with the works. Nice after hour place.
Go to peony on the 2nd floor for a quiet, more relaxed drink. Say hi to Ramses the new bar tender there.
Quieter cocktail bar, intimate feel, an easy place to get into to if you're looking for somewhere to go in soho at the last minute. Great cocktails!
Priya TungrusOctober 2, 2016Love love love the drama of Opium #6 cocktail! Arrived at 5:15 and were guided straight up with no queues.
Y YFebruary 6, 2018Amazing cocktails - never expected that from some bar right in the heart of Chinatown!
Mark MakinJuly 15, 2016Great cocktails and tasty food in a cool and relatively unknown venue - a haven amidst the mayhem of china town.
DKDecember 29, 2014One of the very best cocktail bars in London. Simply perfect. Book in advance, dress smart, pass FC and enjoy
Nora HaiderMarch 11, 2015Really cool place... Make a reservation as it gets quite full especially on weekends... Brilliant cocktails and service
MinistryofWaxingApril 11, 2013The experienced bar staff have created one of the most unique drink menus around, which sits alongside an equally delicious dim sum menu.
Melike CsnMarch 25, 2018Cool speakeasy bar. Seafood dimsum is really good. Cocktails are great dragon (fearless) recommended
Amy YFebruary 28, 2015Amazing cocktails. The food is good but very expensive -- your wallet is better off wandering back down to Gerrard Street if you get the munchies
Awesome mix between dim sum and cocktails. Really nice vibe and service is good as well. Highly recommended!
Lukasz ZeleznySeptember 6, 2014Great place to be! I like that is so hidden you may not know it exists.
- Wayne GregoryAugust 21, 2021Great food and good service set menu at affordable prices , first time here will definitely recommend and come again
Andy KanenasMay 11, 2018Ppl opium den like ambience and good cocktails. Great for a night out to impress your comrades.
Joyce IpDecember 2, 2015Hidden gem Chinese cocktail bar in Chinatown!! Nice decor. Mostly tea based cocktails- delicious
JojoliciousOctober 2, 2016Go for the Opium cocktail it's the signature drink there and expect lots of smoke ;) <3
Darren KAugust 22, 2018Bartenders were throwing things into the sink and missed...quite a few times. The first time they spilled syrup on my raw jeans and then ice... The drinks are just normal drinks in asian containers.
Very cool bar, nice cocktails. Proper dim sums, which is rare. Overall - very positive experience.
Pretty drinks! A lot of them have him in them but you can request another spirit
Ilia R.May 21, 2018Love this place, great cocktails and dim sums. A little pricey but lovely atmosphere.
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Opium Cocktails & Dim Sum Parlour
15-16 Gerrard St (btwn Wardour St & Gerrard Pl)
Chinatown
Greater London
W1D 6JE
United Kingdom
Chinatown
Greater London
W1D 6JE
United Kingdom
Open until 3:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Wed
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Thu–Sat
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
+44 20 7734 7276
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Street, Public Lot
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Full Bar, Cocktails
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