Giving this place 4 stars. The food and cocktails were spectacular, the service left a lot to be…read moredesired. I'm visiting from the States and this place was an excellent stop. We had a party of 13 so I understand there would be somewhat of a wait and that the whole Dining experience might take a while. We dined on a Tuesday night and the place was quite busy! It took at least 30 minutes from sitting down to get our drinks and another 10 on top of that for them to bring out some bottles of water. It seemed like our server was training someone new. They could have been more efficient, but it took a long time for them both to go around the table and enter in our orders. We were at a work after hours function so we all ordered from the 3 courses for 45 quid option. All of the starters sounded good, but I was slightly disappointed in the drunken dumplings as there were only 2, but the presentation was cool with them pouring the broth into the bowl at the table. I wish I had ordered the cheddar and shrimp toasties as they looked quite good! This place has awesome & fun cocktails, hence the Alchemist name. I didn't realize this at first so ordered a Mai Tai which was not nearly as exciting as some of what my colleagues ordered. Second time around I ordered the red zombie which came out smoking with a test tube vial of absinthe to add in! Definitely cool, but also a bit strong. I had the ribeye steak for my main. It was delicious! The cauliflower and potatoes very good too. Had the next level chocolate brownie for dessert. My only thought is it could have used a bigger scoop of ice cream compared to the size of the brownie but it was delicious! So good, in fact, that I had to finish every last crumb. The ambiance was nice. The bathroom was clean, but a little hard to locate. All in all, I would definitely come back if in the area again.

One of the better cocktail menus I've ever experienced anywhere in the world. The presentation was…read morefantastic, but the flavors were also spot on. Very unique, yet approachable. We did not eat, but would absolutely recommend the cocktail experience.

We have visited two other Foggs venues and decided, suddenly one evening, to try Mrs Foggs Dockside…read moreDrinkery & Distillery in Broadgate. What a wonderful surprise and 'difference' in décor and service. On arriving at Broadgate the sounds of music hit our ears. We were, obviously, going the right way. As the circle opened in front of us it was going to be a fun few hours as everyone was dancing away. That was the first difference from the previous two Mr. Foggs. It was, we think, the inspiration of Mrs. Fogg. Another difference was you ordered at the bar and you took the drinks to your table. Cocktails were delicious but not quite as elaborate, nor were the glasses but that needed to be as most were being drunk outside. A mixture of all age groups and I include ourselves as we were the oldest there but never felt uncomfortable. Music was, as I said, LOUD. Everyone was having fun, as we were too. OK next stop will be the Gin Parlour, at some point in time. We love the Foggs venues for their quirkiness and individuality. For their different, unique, cocktails. Of course, the friendliness of the staff must be mentioned. That goes a long way. See you soon.

Good food, great ambience. Just round the corner from liverpool street station. A good place to…read morehangout after office near central London

If you're looking for a rooftop bar near the tower bridge you have to check out Savage Garden…read morerooftop bar. They have some nice views of the tower bridge. I highly recommend sitting outside. This bar runs on the pricier side with cocktails ranging from 15-20 pounds. We also wanted some food/ small bites to share. The portions here are very small and on the pricier side. I highly recommend the burger sliders and cauliflower bites. The guac was good but a very tiny portion. We also got the duck bao buns but the duck did not taste fresh so I would not recommend ordering that.

This is our usual London hotel of choice and upstairs at Savage Garden, a nice way to end the…read moreevening; just a nightcap. Great service and fabulous views over London We were here a few months ago and Mario looked after us...me for whisky and my wife for rum. Really interesting chap and gave us a couple of tasters for next time This was next time. I was introduced by Alex (no Mario tonight) to The Hakushu (very nice) and to Hibiki (outstanding)...my wife chose her usual Its such a nice place to relax, people watch, look out the window and chill We'll be back

We found this cocktail bar when staying in the City of London at the end of December 2022 and…read morethough it seemed promising. At the time, we did not know it was a chain, but in any case it was unimpressive. It was not terrible but it was not very good, ultimately just ok. The place had some nice decor elements but seemed very much like an loud party place for drinkers who don't really know about drinks but want to seem sophisticated and have fun. I had the seasonal Fairytale of New York, which was the best of the lot, in part because it had no juice or other mixers like that. I often go with drinks along that line if I don't know the place. I then had the Scotch Mist, which was not as good. But it had grenadine, pineapple, and citrus, so there as the problem: it had too much of those and not enough of the Scotches. My wife had the Flyaway, tequila-based, and found it ok but too watery,juicy, and weak. Again, it had juices in it. Our daughter had a dirty martini which was not good. It had kalamata olives, which we took to be an attempt to seem fancy or avant garde, but which simply didn't work in a martini. This was not terrible but basically just an ok,somewhat crass cocktail place for people who want to seem sophisticated and "have fun" with loud music, etc., but don't really know anything about drinks. I can see this filling the role for people like that, but I would never go here again.

The vibe. The Music. The Wait Staff. The Diversity of guests. THE DRINKS! The freshness…read more All of the above were accurate during my visit. First time in this part of London and traveling from the US. It was a really good experience. I will definitely return.

Yes it's in the middle of closed shops/quiet street, the signage may not be the easiest to read,…read morebut it is a speakeasy after all. If you're unsure, just look for the guard standing around the corner, that should be the sign you're in the right spot. He'll let you downstairs without a password. We came on a Friday night and it was so packed, it was stuffy and hot. And that was before the DJ showing up! We grabbed a drink and left shorting because it was way too packed (it's not a big spot), the lounge area was reserved so everyone else had to hang at and by the bar. I guess the fun part was finding the spot.

Came around 945pm, walked down the stairs from the street, and was surprised at how well put…read moretogether this space was. Grabbed a seat at the bar, glanced over the menu, and ordered a drink. The cocktail was good, I would have gladly stayed for more, but was exhausted from my redeye flight. Would gladly suggest this spot for a drink if you are in the neighborhood. If you are a small group of more than 2, pending on the night, would suggest a reservation, as most tables/seats were taken, and this was on a thursday.

Awesome place. Caught our eye while walking by and stopped in. Bonus - it was happy hour and 2…read moreFor 1 drinks. Had a few cocktails while enjoying the ambiance. Spent about $27 for 4 drinks. Definitely a price performer!!

Fantastic fine right next to the London Bridge and Monument. No food but the cocktails are amazing…read more Amazing ambience in a deep basic. Super chill, relaxing and super positive vibes. Highly recommend for people to come by for happy hour.

The happy hour deal is good, with you getting two cocktails for the price of one. I like how the…read morewhole menu (which is massive, by the way) is eligible for the happy hour price. Two for one is a good deal but I wish you didn't have to get two of the same cocktail. I got the lychee martini and honestly it didn't taste much like lychee at all - also every lychee martini I've had in the past was made with vodka and this one was made with gin (fine, just unusual). The music was so loud I could barely think - my ears are still ringing today. I wish they had turned it down a little bit because it was really overbearing. The overall bar is nice but a little bit cramped. There was limited seating at the bar and only a few tables that were all occupied once I got there. The bartender was nice. I wouldn't rush to return although the happy hour deal is good for what you get.

Best mixology bar I've found in London!…read more The menu of 'house-drinks' is usually only a starting place for me. We usually try several of the menu drinks to get a feel for the bartender skillz, before ordering what we really want. But; surprise, surprise! The menu drinks here are actually great! My wife loved one of the chocolate martini style drinks (I forgot the name), and she barely drinks ETOH. I started with the Porn-Star, expecting mediocrity with a catchy name - but it was great! I'm a huge fan of vodka mojitos, so the Twisted Mojito was next. HOLD YOUR TEXT MESSAGES; this is the best mojito I have had in a long time!! (and I drink a lot of Mojitos!). I quickly drank another; still perfect!! Great service from the friendly bartender, fair prices, and EXCELLENT drinks. We will be back before we leave London!

Callooh Callay is kind of a hole-in-the-wall but the inventive cocktails will have you chortling in…read moreyour joy. I'd describe it as busy but not overcrowded, dim lit and divey but not dirty, with fair prices, interesting drink options and friendly service. And there was a live DJ starting around 10:30 PM. For drinks, I had the BBQ Negroni. I have no idea what gives it the "BBQ" flavor, but it's there and it is good. My wife ordered the Green Card, a tequila-based drink that features a mango chutney. (The Green Card is unfortunately cursed though with way too salty ancho mix on the rim). Overall, it's a quality spot for a drink before galumphing on.

Loved this dive bar-esque place. My personal preference, I didn't love the drink options. I knew I…read morewasn't staying long but I have to tip my cap to the bartender (sorry forgot his name). But I told him about my venture, visiting London for a quick weekend and wanting to bar hop through Shoreditch. He was surprised I was in the neighborhood considering I was staying in Soho. He commented Shoreditch was a bit of a journey but he appreciated the effort and wrote down a list of bars he recommended. He gave about 6-7 and my partner and I managed to hit 3. They were definitely unique bars, including one that gets going at 1am, a bar with shapes for a name.

CallIum and Alice are elite, give em a raise Couldn't have hosted a better night, really made our…read morenight

The bar staff are amazing. I left my drinks at the bar for a moment. When I realised, I went back…read moreand they made me a fresh batch for free.

A speakeasy so secret, even the people working across the street didn't know it was there. I won't…read morespoil any secrets on how to get in... but it was definitely one of the main highlights of our week-long stay in London! The staff were incredibly friendly, the drinks were AMAZING and so creative (one of my drinks came in a tiny coffee pot), and the atmosphere was very fun.

What a fun and memorable night! We had an "appointment with the Mayor" and the whole speakeasy…read moreexperience was such a blast. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, and even brought us a glass of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, which made the night feel extra special. We also ordered the cheese plate and it exceeded our expectations. If you go, do not skip the "Wild Thing" cocktail--it was absolutely amazing!