Experimental Cocktail Club

Experimental Cocktail Club is a cocktail bar Chinatown London located in United Kingdom.

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  • Phone

    +44 20 7434 3559

  • Website

    chinatownecc.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

13 Gerrard St (btwn Dean & Newport) London Greater London W1D 5PS United Kingdom

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 172


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Mihnea Miculescu

Arguably 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 Curious

A speakeasy above the Chinese bakery . Walk too fast & you'll miss it. Interesting cocktails . We enjoyed our rum-based concoctions

CNN

You'll find mirrored ceilings, ancient Parisian architecture , tiny couches , total intimacy and a small cover charge after 11 p.m. Check out the toilets , which sport flamingo wallpaper. Read more

Kostas

Excellent 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 R

Authentic 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 Pham

A classic speakeasy with locations in NYC & Paris. Book ahead or come early, there are only a handful of tables!

Liis Saar

One of our favourite coctails bars in London. Great selection of quirky delicious coctails and busy yet intimate atmosphere . Service is always top notch!

Merve Altıntaş

Very hard to find but worth it cool place! Best cocktails ever! Try saint german! Look for a black door don’t give up :)

Nathan Fisher

Can'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 Pilar

I 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 :-/

David Rosenberg

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.

Melanie

Great 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.

Thunder Cat

Fantastic 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 Pap

Difficult to find but once inside you'll love it :-) great decor and atmosphere and really good cocktails . The old Cuban is a must-try

Paul Campbell

Suitably mysterious, followed by excellent service, smiling barstaff. Far less pompous than its Irish cloneterpart. Oh, and a really very tasty, creative cocktail . Thumbs up.

erin gaughan

Great 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 S

Great 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!

LM

Finding 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 London

Experimental 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 Gallagher

Live music every Tuesday evening. Killer cocktails , especially the Old Cuban . Friendly service . I'll be back.

Ashley Chan

The Kota Tenate is one of the most “experimental” cocktails I’ve had- milky but completely clear. Definitely don’t miss this choice.

Evening Standard

You 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

Tom Howe

Hard 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!

MEININGER Hotels

Right in the heart of Chinatown, among Chinese restaurants , with no sign, just a scratched, dark door: the entrance to the Experimental Cocktail Club London.

BarChick

This place is great, and open till after 2am, so if it does go as well as you hope you can stay all night. Ring ahead & look good, these French guys don’t let in anyone who doesn’t suit their style Read more

Morgans Hotel Group

The 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 BRUISSON

In love with this place, those fantastic cocktails , those really friendly bartendesr, this beautiful deco and atmosphere! Huge crush!!

Kristopher Boron

The cocktails are superbly crafted. The staff are uber friendly ! Well worth the time to check out

Lizzie P

Hidden gem which is tricky to locate but worth it!

KittyNel

Handsome Jack! Unbeatable taste in the best hidden bar in central London! Luv it!

Sonia Louro

Very cool night cap spot. Chilled vibe and awesome cocktails ????

????T

If you could actually find the place, they make amazing and honestly very special cocktails . It's definitely worth a try.

CBM 

Delicious and delightful! Call ahead to reserve a table or sit at the bar and have the mixologist craft you something mind blowing.

Angela Liu

lovely cocktails and nice vibe at this little hidden gem on the very touristy china town main street

Melanie

If you lucky to find the right door, this place is amazing. You have all different kind of cocktails , choose the right drink :)

Katie Zechar

Delightful staff and tasty cocktails . The seats are comfy if you can grab one!

Magda Adamska

Blue cheese and dill & cumin cocktails . Sounds weird but they taste absolutely delicious.

Fatma Genc

Favourite spot when in London. Great intimate vibe and people knowing what they're doing

Jo Garvey

The Kota Ternate is hands down the best cocktail I have ever had! Fabulous bartenders , fabulous cocktails !

Roy

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 White

Anything and everything assuming you can find the entrance. Smaller and more intimate than you might guess.

Milky

Kota Ternate is something to die for! Great little hidden place , book ahead!

Marcos Rasberge

One of the Hidden places in London , very nice cocktails !!

Ngan Nguyen

The Kota Tenate is so, so good. Favourite cocktail there by far.

Tim Bradshaw

Quite 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 .

Alexandros Plexidas

Good cocktails , very friendly staff and nice view over Chinatown.

Cami Heitz

Love the vibe, the drinks and the environment. Will come back

Josh Taroli

Great place to have cocktails in soho. Yes, it's the door with the lady in front.

Haji Akhundov

This place is awesome! Love the cocktails ! Must try the Old Cuban !

Cat Giger

Lovely bar with strong 50s theme and good staff . Love the innocuous entrance and dark interior.

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