Address: 12-16 Artillery Ln, London, E1 7LS, United Kingdom
Phone: +442070789639
Rating: 4.5
based on 185 reviews.
Atmosphere and Experience
Pros:
"It was a very cool experience. Walking through a fridge to get into the bar, the book looked nice itself."
"The atmosphere and vibe are lovely and the stuff is very welcoming."
"When you arrive, say 'Here to see the Mayor' and they’ll take you inside through a fridge!!! How cool is that!"
"A really good 'secret' bar hidden behind the depths of a Smeg fridge."
"Amazing hidden cocktail bar, the whole experience of the bar is amazing - Walking through the Smeg Fridge."
"Great little bar with an element of theatre as you go through the fridge."
"Loved the theatrical aspect of the bar being hidden underground and only accessible through the fridge door."
Cons:
"A bit of a spoilt secret now, but still worth the amazing journey through the Smeg fridge to get to the secret bar below The Breakfast Club."
"A really badly kept 'secret' and to be honest not the best 'speakeasy' cocktail bar about in the area."
"The interior isn’t so fancy in my opinion."
"Sadly I would not go back."
"Racist encounter at this location. I never made it past the fridge door.."
"Not sure what all the fuss is about. The fridge door effect was lost for having to stand around waiting for a while to be taken downstairs."
"The bar itself is dark and small and nothing special."
Service and Staff
Pros:
"The staff were amazingly co-operative, giving us a table, even collaborating with my boyfriend to surprise me with cake and song."
"The bartenders were attentive and fun."
"Staff are efficient and helpful."
"The best thing was the bar staff, who were fun and attentive."
"Jay was very amiable on the door - giving us recommendations."
"Incredible service we really loved the waiters there who were super friendly and helpful."
"The staff here were really nice and friendly."
Cons:
"You have to join a waiting list for 1 1/2 hours. You can't go away and come back you have to stay for food and your table only becomes available after you've paid for food."
"The waitress we had was the only person at the bar for 15 customers, they were slow."
"Extremely rude is the only way I can describe it, looks like I'm not the only one!"
"The server feigned interest and proceeded to not be able to hear anything we said."
"Young black lady was so so rude on our way in that once we were seated my partner asked to leave."
"Service was a bit slow, I barely got two drinks in 1.5 hours."
"Terrible!! Diabolical, unreasonable, uppity front of door staff. Do not book."
Drinks and Food
Pros:
"The cocktails are big and worth the price for real."
"The cocktails are definitely delicious, and the prosecco very well-priced at £18 a bottle."
"All of their drinks were tasty! My personal fave was the cinema paradiso which came in a popcorn container with popcorn on it!"
"The prices were really reasonable. Great drinks selection plus the option of classic cocktails."
"Cocktails are inexpensive and it's relatively quiet until 7/8pm on weekdays."
"The skin-on chips are seriously good too."
"The drinks, although a little pricey were actually very good and had a flavour combination for most people."
Cons:
"The drinks, although delicious, are pretty expensive, ranging from £8 to £10."
"Sencha Siesta was not as strong, almost like flavored water to me."
"It really takes away from a quality drink when you overfill work crushed ice."
"Meh, first cocktail was okay, second, both me and my partner felt there was virtually no alcohol in."
"The cocktails were a hit or miss. They were extremely small for £13.00."
"The drinks were heavily overpriced."
"Found the cocktails a bit small for the price and the glasses were over full with leaves and fruit and bits."
Booking and Accessibility
Pros:
"The best time to go if you want a seat is between 5-6pm on a school night as they don't take bookings in advance."
"Book in advance to avoid disappointment."
"A reservation is highly recommended."
"Great hidden gem inside the breakfast club."
"Definitely coming back in the future."
"This is a great hidden bar with an amazing location, just minutes away from Liverpool St station."
"Make sure you book in advance though as it gets very busy!"
Cons:
"It’s difficult to get in there without a reservation tho!"
"You have to join a waiting list for 1 1/2 hours."
"Last night we turn up and say the password and they asked if we had booked!!! What is the point of a secret bar/password if you have to book???"
"At the moment booking is essential, we got in by pure chance but they said that was rare!"
"The worst customer service around the area."
"Only downside is the wait you may encounter."
"Confirmed booking for a table by email - transpires they were fully booked and they only had stools at the bar."