An event space in a cocktail bar with a polished wooden bar, red backlit shelves, and barware at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
An event space in a cocktail bar with red ambient lighting, wooden floors, and a central bar at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
An event space in a cocktail bar with a long polished wooden bar, red accent lighting, and red cushioned stools at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A glass of creamy cocktail garnished with a cherry on a red bar counter at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A creative cocktail served with dry ice smoke next to a glass bottle at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A bamboo steamer basket filled with assorted dim sum being served at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A cocktail bar with a foamy espresso martini on a wooden table at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A pub with a cocktail glass topped with foam on a wooden bar in front of vintage apothecary drawers at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A dim sum basket with assorted dumplings and dipping sauces on a wooden table at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A wine glass with golden liquid and floating green spheres at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A cocktail with a creamy foam and red garnish on a dark wood bar at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A pub with dim sum in a bamboo steamer, steamed buns on black plates, and a brown glass at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A cocktail topped with a butterfly design in a glass with a foamy layer at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A cocktail with a large ice cube topped with a smoking garnish at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A dim sum parlour with green dumplings being picked up by chopsticks at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A bar with a close-up of a cocktail garnished with citrus peel and cocktail drops at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A cocktail topped with a frothy foam being spooned into a glass at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.
A pub bar with a hand pouring cocktail syrup over dry ice, creating a smoky effect at Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour.

Academy Bar at Opium Chinatown

Bar in a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
15-16 Gerrard Street, Jade Door, London, W1D 6JE –
Leicester Square Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 50
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Academy Bar is a Bar in Opium Chinatown; a compact, speakeasy-style private room defined by close, bar-focused seating and a low, enclosed ceiling.

Design: The room uses dark timber floors, exposed ceiling beams and an exposed brick wall to create a compact, enclosed interior. The fit-out pairs deep red finishes and tiled barbacks with low-level lantern-style lighting that keeps sightlines tight.

Features: A central high-top island and an L-shaped bar counter provide stool and standing seating for social service. Back-bar shelving and under-counter refrigeration support full cocktail and drinks service. The space includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and small windows that admit limited natural light.

Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, conversational standing reception or an informal seated gathering around the bar.

What guests say: The space is atmospheric and consistently dim, creating intimate, tucked-away seating. The room has attentive bar staff and compact seating that can feel particularly cosy or very dark depending on table position.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in Peony Bar with a 3-hour open bar — house wine, bar drinks, softs and mixers for easy, all-inclusive drinks.

Christmas Open Bar – Peony bar
£120 per person

• 3-hour open bar for all guests
• Includes house wine, bar drinks, soft drinks and mixers
• Available exclusively in Peony Bar

Pricing: 3 hours £120 per person; 4 hours £150 per person.

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 2:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 2:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 2:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 3:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 3:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50
  • Dining
    up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Chinese cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(28 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

IK
India K.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · December 2019

Excellent attentive friendly staff Great atmosphere Went out of their way to accomodate our requests

5.0
BM
Beth M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

The venue plays consistent background music throughout.

No, guests cannot connect their own music to the internal background music system. They may bring their own speaker if they would like specific music played.

Yes, the back bar in the Attic has red lighting.

Opium Chinatown is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Opium Chinatown

Opium Chinatown is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Member of Tagvenue since October 2015
28 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
96% Response rate

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