Usually booked for
Party
Typically for 20-25 guests and costs about £750.
"Amazing venue, perfect for drinks and food with friends in central London."
- Asha S. Apr 2026
Opium Chinatown
Cocktail Bar
#1 of 566 Bar venues in Theatreland
#51 of 3762 Drinks Reception venues in London
28 reviews
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15-16 Gerrard Street, Jade Door, London, W1D 6JE
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Leicester Square Station (0.1 mi)
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
657 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Venue overview
Hidden behind a jade door in Chinatown, Opium Soho is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar channeling 1920s Shanghai with Chinoiserie decor, lantern lighting, and secret rooms. Ideal for intimate celebrations, it combines expertly crafted cocktails with dim sum in a cozy yet upscale setting.
This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile
Spaces for hire at Opium Chinatown
Peony bar
Bar
·
Private space
30 standing
Peony bar is a private bar in Opium Chinatown, notable for its speakeasy-style Chinoiserie décor that evokes 1920s Shanghai.
Design: The interior uses deep red wallpapers, patterned textiles and decorative lattice ceiling panels to create a compact, low-ceilinged space. Lantern-style lights and polished timber floors produce a warm, focused glow a...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Play your own music
from £350 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Academy Bar
Bar
·
Private space
50 seats
50 standing
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 l...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Whole Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
100 seats
100 standing
✨ Step Into the World of Opium Chinatown ✨
Tucked behind an unassuming jade door in Chinatown, Opium is a hidden gem where 1920s Shanghai charm meets modern mixology. Spanning three floors, this award-winning cocktail bar and dim sum parlour offers an unforgettable escape into exquisite flavours and immersive design.
🥂 Unique Spaces, Endless Exper...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Play your own music
from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Apothecary & Peony bars
Bar
·
Private space
50 seats
60 standing
Apothecary & Peony bars, a Bar in Opium Chinatown, are two linked private cocktail rooms inside a speakeasy-style venue, notable for their intimate, dimly lit Chinoiserie interiors.
Design: The space has narrow proportions and low ceilings centred on a long lacquered service counter and stool seating. The palette uses deep reds and dark woods, pap...
Natural light
Air conditioner
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Apothecary Corner
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
25 seats
50 standing
The Apothecary Corner is a semi-private area on the second floor of Opium, within the Apothecary Bar. The bar is inspired by old-world Chinese medicinal shops, with vintage apothecary details, warm lighting, and a speakeasy feel.
The space holds up to 25 guests seated or 45 mixed seated and standing. It can be extended into the adjoining Tea Parlo...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
from £30 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Hidden Table
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
12 seats
The Hidden Table is a Lounge in Opium Chinatown — a curtained, semi-private booth providing a secluded banquette for small groups.
Design: The Hidden Table presents dark timber flooring, deep-coloured walls and framed Chinoiserie prints; statues and recessed ceiling lights create a compact, inward-facing setting.
Features: The Hidden Table has a ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
from £30 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Event offers
Christmas Party Offers
Christmas Open Bar – Peony bar – Academy 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.
Reviews and ratings
4.9
4 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
13 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.8
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AE
Alexandra E.
Verified review
Unusual Space · 15 guests
· June 2026
· Peony bar
Cosy atmosphere, great food, nice and fast service, I got everything that I wanted from my birthday party and would consider to celebrate at the same venue again. My guests liked it as well.
There was an issue with my deposit being not included into bill as it should, but after communicating with them on email they refunded me the deposit back so all good in the end.
Submitted 3 months ago
5.0
CJ
Caitlin J.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 20 guests
· September 2026
· Peony bar
Really professional service. Beautiful decor and overall vibe.
The cocktails and food were highly rated.
Submitted 1 week ago
4.8
AB
Aditi B.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests
· April 2026
· Peony bar
Great communication and staff went out of their way to make it a special night! Would highly recommend.
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
AS
Asha S.
Verified review
Party · 25 guests
· April 2026
· Peony bar
Amazing venue, perfect for drinks and food with friends in central London. Mike the bar tender was fantastic, so a big thank you to him for looking after us and making the night run smoothly.
Submitted 5 months ago
4.9
Prices and opening hours
Monday
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Academy Bar
17:00 –
1:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Peony bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£350
min. spend
Apothecary & Peony bars
17:00 –
1:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
1:00
from
£3000
min. spend
The Hidden Table
17:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
The Apothecary Corner
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Tuesday
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Academy Bar
17:00 –
1:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Peony bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£350
min. spend
Apothecary & Peony bars
17:00 –
1:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
1:00
from
£3500
min. spend
The Hidden Table
17:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
The Apothecary Corner
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Wednesday
17:00 –
2:00
from
£30
per person
Academy Bar
17:00 –
2:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Peony bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£350
min. spend
Apothecary & Peony bars
17:00 –
2:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
2:00
from
£4000
min. spend
The Hidden Table
17:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
The Apothecary Corner
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Thursday
17:00 –
2:00
from
£30
per person
Academy Bar
17:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Peony bar
17:00 –
2:00
from
£500
min. spend
Apothecary & Peony bars
17:00 –
2:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
min. spend
The Hidden Table
17:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
The Apothecary Corner
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Friday
17:00 –
3:00
from
£30
per person
Academy Bar
17:00 –
3:00
from
£3500
min. spend
Peony bar
17:00 –
3:00
from
£800
min. spend
Apothecary & Peony bars
17:00 –
3:00
from
£3500
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
3:00
from
£10000
min. spend
The Hidden Table
17:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
The Apothecary Corner
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Saturday
17:00 –
3:00
from
£30
per person
Academy Bar
17:00 –
3:00
from
£3500
min. spend
Peony bar
17:00 –
3:00
from
£800
min. spend
Apothecary & Peony bars
17:00 –
3:00
from
£3500
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
3:00
from
£10000
min. spend
The Hidden Table
17:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
The Apothecary Corner
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Sunday
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Academy Bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Peony bar
17:00 –
0:00
from
£350
min. spend
Apothecary & Peony bars
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
min. spend
The Hidden Table
17:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
The Apothecary Corner
17:00 –
1:00
from
£30
per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 100
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Chinese
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About Opium Chinatown
Opium Chinatown is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Opium is a hidden high end cocktail bar, discreetly situated above Gerrard Street, London's Chinatown. Set in a townhouse, if you can find the Jade Door and follow the staircase, be prepared to be transported back to 1920's Shanghai.
Each of the different bars within Opium can be privately hired as well as the entire venue.
FAQ
Yes, drinks can be pre-ordered to ensure availability and a smooth start to the evening. Spirits by the bottle and corkage service are not available.
No. No meat served at the venue is halal.
No, physical IDs or passports are checked at the door, so flexibility cannot be guaranteed.
Yes, birthday cakes may be brought into the venue. Serving utensils are not provided, and any utensils brought on-site must be wooden or plastic; cakes cannot be stored in the venue’s fridges or behind the bar. Candles, lighters, sparklers and confetti poppers are also not permitted.
The room hire includes exclusive use of the space, its own bar, dedicated staff throughout the evening, and the option to have your own music playing.
At Opium Chinatown, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
Opium Chinatown does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Opium Chinatown:
- Peony bar hosting 12 guests: £934
- Academy Bar hosting 50 guests: £2201.60
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Opium Chinatown is located at 15-16 Gerrard Street, in Chinatown, London. The nearest metro station is Leicester Square Station.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Caitlin J. rated it 4.8/5 stars
'Really professional service. Beautiful decor and overall vibe. The cocktails and food were highly rated.' - Charlotte W. rated it 4.2/5 stars
'The room and setting were great. I had around 20 people and that felt like a good size for the room. It was great to be able to connect to the speakers. The minimum spend felt very reasonable and I was able to put money behind the bar. They were able extend the booking slightly when we decided we wanted to stay a bit longer. Having a private space really felt extra special. Great vodka martini.' - Ashley rated it 5/5 stars
'Great service from the team who were very attentive throughout our booking, especially as we were a big group. Cocktails, drink and food were all delicious and we all had a great time! Some of us stayed at the bar a bit later and were able to keep the same area. All in all a fantastic night!'
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