Before you can contemplate trying the incredible cocktails and delicious food, you've got to locate Opium. A secret bar if ever there was one; find the nondescript jade green door and head up the long dark stairway to the cool and chic setting above.
Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour is a chic, hidden venue in the heart of Chinatown. Run by experienced London bar moguls Dre Masso and Eric Yu, Opium certainly has some pedigree behind it. The decor is oriental themed but again keeps an element of freshness with a twist that makes it modern and current; metal finishes on miss-matched Chinese furniture gives Opium, a contemporary London feel that is very welcome. Expect 3 bars of amazing Asian cocktails and a selection of dim sum - just a little teaser to get your appetite going.
The drinks list and ingredients for food dishes will change seasonally to reflect their freshness, a great selling point. Perfect for a fine dinner and drinks evening, Opium would certainly impress a date or be a good place to have a meal with friends. Flash paper cocktails set the evening off with a bang, alongside some stunning dim sum nibbles; expect a cool and trendy crowd, who are distinctly in the know, how else would they have found this Chinatown gem?
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00 | 1:00 | |
| Tuesday | 17:00 | 1:00 | |
| Wednesday | 17:00 | 2:00 | |
| Thursday | 17:00 | 3:00 | |
| Friday | 17:00 | 3:00 | |
| Saturday | 17:00 | 3:00 | |
| Sunday | 17:00 | 0:00 |
Address
Opium, 15-16 Gerrard Street, W1D 6JE
Area
Soho
Nearest Station
Leicester Square (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peony bar | Private Room | 23 | 30 | - | On Request | On Request | |
| The Apothecary Bar | Private Room | 20 | 35 | - | On Request | On Request | |
| Full Floor Exclusive Hire | Private Room | 0 | 50 | - | On Request | On Request | |
| Full Venue Hire | Venue Hire | 0 | 100 | - | On Request | On Request | |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Opium Chinatown - London Cocktail Bar Review
Hidden in the heart of Chinatown, Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour is a secretive spot for late night foodies, boozies, and trendsetters from all around London. Set in arguably the most touristy district of London, Opium is a gem among this area and very worthwhile. The Venue After entering…
