Beyond a discreet jade door in Chinatown lies a den of several rooms. Expertly made Classic & Fine Crafted Cocktails can be found with steamed Dim Sum.
Opium is a Chinatown cocktail bar hidden above Gerrard Street. If you can still find the Jade Door when the hinges are open, find your way up the red stairs and let us transport you back to 1920’s Shanghai with a twist of modern indulgence.
The Apothecary which finds you either in the Tea Parlour, The Greenhouse or sat at the counter ordering mixed-up potions and measures of spirits from the wall of medicinal bottles – you don’t have to learn Cantonese, we promise! Our bar tender have done it for you!
Academy is on the top floor with one half set as an old Chinese family lounge area spun into another dimension as Martinis and flaming Dragons are whipped around the armchairs to your table, and the other half as The Carriage full of booths leading to the Bartender’s Table where guests mix and sit with the bartender, chatting and ordering directly with cocktails being made on their shared table.
Peony is the hidden den within Opium, behind the red curtain. Peony has a different cocktail list and has a unique self-contained cosiness with a few different table arrangements including its own younger brother style mirror of the Bartender’s Table two levels above, complete with a Dim Sum steamer in the centre. Peony is often considered the most romantic room and can also be very suited to groups of around 30 people.
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We experienced the worst discrimination here.! Racists in China town!!! Very horrible place!!!! The beard guy asked us to order the second turn rudely and came to our table to push for a couple of times. And he asked us to promise to order the second turn. After I said no more alcohol bedded, he asked us to pay and leave within two minutes, while there’re other empty seats and tables. And our neighbour told us they ordered one turn and the guy didn’t ask them leave after payment. And we complained and requested an apologize but they made it worse. They only said sorry coldly and did nothing else which made us less respected. And they even asked someone waiting for us nearby the door. We had to call the police and kept talking with police to ensure we can go downstairs safely.
We arrived early doors (as they opened in fact) because we didn't have a reservation and headed up to the attic - be prepared for a few flights of stairs! We were seated at the bar which was such a treat to see the team mix the cocktails and get their expert advice. The guys are really passionate about their craft and it shows in the drinks - they're outstanding. We had some dim sum too - it came out piping hot and was absolutely delicious. It was such a great experience and highly recommend if you're in Chinatown.
Very good and interesting cocktails, they have a lot of variety. Would definitely come back to try more. Be absolutely sure to make a reservation for a time slot, they will check your name at the entry against a list of reservations. There’s a very mild smell of smoke permeating the place, in my opinion it enhances the atmosphere and makes the place worthy of its name, but it’s something to be aware of in case you have respiratory issues.
This review was difficult for me to write. This place is so fantastic that I don't want anyone to know about it! I want it all for myself. It's a fantastic cocktail bar in the heart of Central London, but it's hidden and you can reserve a table. The ideal mix! Our cocktails were delicious and very appealing! Ambra, our barman, was fantastic! Clearly knowledgeable, I liked my "Luna Rossa", which was very good!! They also serve dumplings, that's right, dumplings! What a brilliant idea, carbohydrates + alcohol = drink more! Please do not go! I want to keep this spot to myself! It's too good not to share!
I have been to Opium quite a few times. The cocktails are pretty great and the menu keeps changing. I usually have their Old Fashioned based cocktails. This time I had their Scotch based Old Fashioned and it was it really strong. The used a speyside smoky whisky which was great. We also had their veggie platter and rice cakes. Both were great. It’s a good date spot with really well crafted cocktails and finger food in the form of dim sums.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 17:00 – 01:00 |
| Tue | 17:00 – 01:00 |
| Wed | 17:00 – 02:00 |
| Thur | 17:00 – 03:00 |
| Fri | 17:00 – 03:00 |
| Sat | 17:00 – 03:00 |
| Sun | 17:00 – 00:00 |
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