I am a forever fan of speakeasy's - and, the team at Lounge Bohemia took mixology to the next level... The molecular level!!! We went with three different options from their tasting menu/cocktail tour, and were wowed away by each and every round of the molecular cocktail experience! There were a range of flavours, temperatures, liquors, flavours and modes of "drinking" each of the rounds. Situated in the Shoreditch area, the location is great! The decker is also very trendy with the dimly lit speakeasy vibe. The service was great. Cannot wait until I'm in London again to go back and try another one of the options on the tasting menu. read more

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This place was so awesome! My party of 5 were able to snag reservations the day before for a Thursday evening bday celebration. The space isn't a true speakeasy as there's a clear entrance you go to, vs finding the secret entrance and all that jazz. Aside from that, the vibe is moody and chill. Menus are in the books at the tables. They offer ala carte drinks or you can choose their 5 drink tasting menu which is popular. We all got the tasting menu, every person getting a different theme. Drinks are creative, whimsical, fun and playful. I'm not much of a drinker so I was concerned this would be a bit much for me, but this is about the experience, the drinks werent too big or overly boozy, or anything. The themes from the 39 euro tasting menu are: 1. Cocktail history. This is the most traditional drink direction 2. Naughty childhood. Drinks are candy and dessert based. Not necessarily overly sweet so don't worry about that. 3. Nature. 4. West meets east. Asian themed drinks. This was most creative and I wish I got this one. 5. Gourmet. French themed. This is the one that didn't get chosen from our group. 6. Get ready and go. London themed. All the drinks were super creative. There was so much thought around presentation put into them. And they update their drinks regularly. I'll definitely come back so I can try more of the other themes. Note. They have very very minimal snacks available so make sure you eat ahead of time. read more

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My friend told me this was his favorite cocktail bar in London so he really wanted to take me when I came to visit. I was quite curious to see what was meant by molecular mixology and I had high expectations, but they were greatly exceeded! I expected there to be a tasting menu, but I didn't expect there to be so many different tasting menus to choose from. I ended up trying the Nature menu, but the three others at my table all chose different menus, so in the end we saw 4x5 different cocktails, all in different forms and different vessels. We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to speak with the owner who explained to us the process of coming up with new drinks and menus since they update them quite regularly! At the end, he even gave us another cocktail that is in-the-works. Whenever anyone asks me for recommendations for London this is definitely on my list and I can't wait to go back next time I'm across the pond. read more

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Truly exceptional cocktail experience. Get one of the tasting menus of cocktails. Supper service. A must try. Vibes are chill and subdued. A place to relax and and focus on the drinks read more

This place is INCREDIBLE. If you are adventurous with your cocktails and looking for a relaxed bar with an immaculate vibe, Lounge Bohemia is the place to go. The ambiance feels like an underground 1970's basement that's very intimate and cozy. All the bartenders are so friendly, making jokes and really playing to the theme of each drink you order. I highly recommend getting one of the tasting menu flights (I did the West to East). All of the drinks are so creative and curated on theme. This is definitely and EXPERIENCE you do not want to pass up. read more

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Double shots advertised as single shots! We have order 2 drinks from the spirits menu and at the time of payment we were told we are gonna be charged double, because it how it works at their place. read more

Lounge Bohemia is a subterranean, mid-century modern cocktail den in Shoreditch slinging high-concept drinks and, er, experiences. A-la-carte drinks are likely to be served in a pipe-like vessel or involve overflowing foam; the tasting menu presentation is even more creative. Despite the sighs about pretension this may inspire, my boyfriend and I found this to be one of the highlights of our August trip to London. Bohemia refers to the now-Czech Republic, not hippies, which the menu-holding books and vaguely Soviet vibes will attest to. I desperately wanted to ask where they got all of the gorgeous wooden furniture-- reproduction or restored, it's all very classy and low-key. Bookings must be made in advance via text, and I had no problem getting a weeknight spot less than a week in advance. When we arrived around 10 on a Monday, it was fairly full, though we ended up having the place to ourselves by the end. I went for their most popular tasting menu, based on a morning routine. My boyfriend opted for the trip into the woods, which he was warned had "no liquids per se" but did contain alcohol. She recommended we upsize one or both of ours for an additional fee, as they're really not built for sharing, and we should have taken her advice, as some of these are really just a sip or a nibble. Highlights of mine included the lychee bathtub starter, complete with hidden rubber duck; the Le Labo perfume-scented drink; the rum-and-mint toothpaste. The only one I didn't enjoy was the final "lightbulb moment" cocktail, a kind of homemade Red Bull, which I was fairly warned to save a sip of the previous drink, a lovely riff on Vietnamese coffee, to wash down. My boyfriend's experience was a bit more mixed. When he was presented with the first course, a fig eau de vie in a light-up mushroom vaporizer, we had a hard time containing our laughter. Being invited to lick a honey-whiskey sap off of a ceramic tree trunk didn't help matters. But overall, there was a lot of creativity put into it and there were some very tasty bites and foams along the way into the woods. Alcohol content is fair on the classic tasting menu, maybe about two drinks worth; there's almost negligible alcohol in the second. We spent about an hour and a half here. This could all easily veer into cheesy territory (and it's still a love it or hate it kind of place), but I found myself charmed by the experience, especially thanks to the storytelling from our waitress, who had the perfect balance of humor and professionalism. If you're a molecular gastronomy fan, have some cash to blow, and are tolerant of theatrics, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by Lounge Bohemia. read more

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Lounge Bohemia was such a fun and unique experience. You'll definitely drop some change here, but it will be very memorable. We were able to snag a reservation for 3 just two days before for a Friday night around 9:30pm. They do a great job making the space feel cozy without feeling cramped. We got to sit on a comfy couch off the main area of the bar. Good luck deciding what to order. Their main list of cocktails (£8.50) has a lot of neat variety and combinations. The Ginger Gypsy was refreshing and did not skimp on the vodka. The malt chocolate drink was truly delicious - the most chocolate-y cocktail I've ever had (next to spiked hot chocolate, of course!). A table near us were getting lots of the awesome-looking molecular cocktails. We got envious and also ordered the Oaxaca drink, which included mezcal and mint served in a pipe (£14) . It was delicious and awesome! It was definitely a splurge but really fun and smoked. We felt like scientists. Free popcorn and self-serve water. Nice, chill crowd. The people working here were also nice and not pretentious, which was also a welcomed surprised for a posh spot like this. read more

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This was a unique bar experience like no other. The place is very dimmed. There is complimentary popcorn and water. The menu is place in a book. Each crafted cocktails comes with a story and carefully selected after you tell the server what taste you prefer for your cocktails. The drinks are beautifully presented with unusual props. It was fascinating. I got to try some of the drinks that we ordered and the tastes of those drinks were different and not to my liking. I guess since I prefer sweeter drinks. So the server gave me "metamorphosis." After dropping the "cocoon" into the drink, a butterfly appeared. I spent around $20 for that drink alone so yes it is pricey, but it was a memorable experience since we don't have this kind of bar in where I live. read more

You're friends will be envious, you'll be blown away. Nothing is what it seems. Hipster joint with the below ground, speakeasy feel. Cramped arches, a table and some sofa spill out like the 70s with Dating Game swing sounds filling the darkened bar royal. Thanks to EricaU for the invite to this "by appointment only" venue. It was a memorable experience. Russian Breakfast- stoli elit and dry chocolate served with dark chocolate and bermard caviar. Wow. I was amazed at the beauty of this drink. You must taste to believe. So good, I had two. Others enjoyed crazy drinks like the English tea served in a kettle. No bags here. This is booze buddy. Sat next to a routy bunch of lads and asked to me moved. We were quickly accommodated to a table of out own. Nice move by a fantastic staff. I actually don't want to give too much information away as words will not do it justice. Experience is the key to Lounge Bohemia. Don't forget to try and find the bathrooms. I'll give you a hint, there're two. read more

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rude staff, dont go if you have a food&drinks allergy, the waiter will argue with you disrespectfully prior the order, explaining his truth about coeliacs being fine gin consumption. The bar may be unique, but not followed by appropriate behaviour. read more

It is, in fact, possible to get a great margarita in London! This much I discovered at Lounge Bohemia last Sunday. We turned up just as they were opening, had our pick of the low midcentury modern sofas and chairs, and put in our order with the vintage-bedecked barmaid. The total tab for two margaritas was £15: a fairly decent pleasure/price ratio. read more

What do Czech novels, test tubes, and tea pots have to do with each other? You can find them all at Lounge Bohemia, of course. This underground den of debauchery looks like a cross between your eccentric aunt's living room and a fairytale underground grotto that should have moss-embanked rivulets of water running through it. It's a cosy enough environment to spend some quality time catching up with friends. It's quiet enough to hold a conversation and the cocktails are concocted to an appreciable degree of character. That being said... skip the test tube shots sampler. Our "sour" one turned out tasting like a cross between cough syrup and Apple Pucker. NB: Don't listen to Laura N. It turns out they -do- have toilets here. There's no necessity to run all the way to The Drunken Monkey to relieve yourself. read more

I am very disappointed. My first two experiences here were wonderful, I thought I had discovered a little underground paradise with fabulous cocktails. Upon my third visit here on Friday, to my horror, things had changed. They no longer serve little fun pieces of food with their cocktails. My favorite drink here no longer exists and the staff were awful. The first two times I came here, the drinks took along time to come to the table, but this was excusable due to the fact they were amazing, and came with carefully thought out accompaniments. But now, they take just as long (if not longer and it wasn't very busy), and come with nothing but a sour face from the waitress. I was less than impressed and will not be returning here. The waitress we had displeased me on several occasions with her attitude, like she was too good to be serving us drinks (even though it was her job) and was incredibly snooty when I asked about why they changed the menu, stating that "it was just too much work behind the bar". Well if its too much work then I won't be coming back. I used to think this place was comparable to Nightjar, Callooh Callay and Evans and Peel, next time I'm in the area I'll just stick to the kebab shop next door which is wonderful. read more

Lounge Bohemia has some super cool comfy cave areas which are perfect for lounging on after work. The cocktails are always beautifully presented with some really cool concepts although every single cocktail I've had there has been much too strong for my liking. They also have a no suits policy which threw my friend a bit so if you're in a full suit they'll make you casual it up a bit. read more

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Funnily enough, found out about it when I tried to book Happiness Forgets. They were full but in their email, gave a list of other bars in the area including Lounge Bohemia. Was able to book a table for 6 at 9pm on a Saturday on Friday afternoon so that was pretty good. Atmosphere: Cool typical nondescript speakeasy entrance. It's just an open door between a corner shop and a kebab shop. Inside. the place has a really nice loungey feel to it. Lots of sofas and other comfy egg shaped chairs. Drinks: My issues with it are that the drinks gave me the impression of the sort which are cooler conceptually than they are taste wise. We tried - Sgt. Pepper: this was really nice. Elderflowery and peppery. - Ice Tea for two: not sure exactly what's in it, but it was really pleasant. Served in a steaming tea pot and with tea cups, it was just a really nice alcoholic ice tea. - Iced coffee: Average. Had a really watered down taste to it for some reason. Not really worth it. - Porcini Martini: Really great for one sip. Tastes like an alcoholic mushroom soup but it's really weird having such a savoury drink, and just not that enjoyable beyond the coolness of trying it. That being said it is a fun drink to tell people you had. Overall: Pretty cool spot, Chilled out vibe. Hit-and-miss drinks imo but worth checking out for sure. read more

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Lounge Bohemia is my favorite cocktail bar in Shoreditch! Like a good speakeasy, it is well hidden from the public eye. Before my first time there, I passed by it a dozen time and never once thought it wasn't a part of the kebab shop. You would go down some narrow stairs to reach the basement lounge. The ambience of the lounge is quite chill and the decor is very retro. There are a few "cave areas" that provide more privacy and open couch areas in the middle. The cocktails here are out of control. Every cocktail has a cool name, comes with a small bite of food that compliments the drink and is put in super creative glasses. Some cocktails are prepared right in front of you, like the full Canadian Breakfast. The Whisky was pour out from a maple leaf shaped bottle into a glass filled with frozen blue berry! Some come to the table with so much style, like the tree sap. A bite of prosciutto came on a piece of tree bark covered in dry ice fog. I am fascinated when a new drink comes to the table. It has become my go to place for a night out with friends. And I have successfully turned a handful of my friends into fans as well. Make sure you call ahead to book a table, because they DO NOT like walk ins. They are nice enough to accommodate, but you don't get the cave tables! read more

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In my personal opinion this place is weird and overrated. Their drinks are very cool looking. However... they taste soooo strange. Oh god I don't think I'd go back here again. We tried the bathtub with the rubber ducky and no joke it really does taste like soap/cotton candy. So weird. They have a drink that looks like a bottle of perfume and SURPRISE... it actually tastes like perfume too! And it actually contains perfume. Like UGH why would that be a thing??? The toothpaste "drink" comes in a tube of toothpaste and literally tastes like toothpaste. I get that they want to make cool drinks so people post pictures and tag them etc but they were all too weird. In addition to all of this... We weren't allowed to use the flash on our camera to take pictures. So I couldn't even take a picture of the cool drinks that tasted terrible. This is the 21st century... You need to allow cameras and flashes in restaurants/bars. The only good thing was our server was very nice. read more

Lounge Bohemia is my favourite bar. I always take visitor's as a treat and go mid week. If a place asks you to book first, then book, regardless of how empty it is when you get there. Also, their no suits policy makes sense if they are trying to create a certain relaxed atmosphere. There is no sign as they don't encourage walk in's and want it to feel like its a great secret you keep amongst your friends. I've never found it to be pretentious, it is what you make it. The staff are lovely and attentive and know everything about what's on the menu. My friend, visiting for one night only from NZ has the best martini 'of my life'. He's a great cocktail maker. I love the cocktails too, the jasmine green tea vodka is amazing, the absinthe drip is fun with friends - the lavender creme brulee cocktail is AMAZING. but feels almost like pudding. I haven't eaten here but I don't think I would. Its all about the truly great cocktails. I love the 20th century furniture and the low key jazz music. You are brought a little tray of 3 canapes and a caraffe of chilled water. The menu's are in quirky vintage Czech books - this place is fun and you can relax. Of course there are going to be pretentious people in there, its Shoreditch, let them be, they'll grow out of it. And also they don't make a venue - they just attend them for a bit, get bored then move on. This place is great - a little corner of calm amongst all the try hard places in east london - I love it. read more

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We came here after dinner, and had an amazing time. It was funny because we had just been scoffed at by the bouncer at Duck and Waffle for looking too casual and not abiding by their open for interpretation dress code. Feeling insecure about our attire, we called Lounge Bohemia to see if they had a similar dress code, and they told us that our clothes would be fine as long as we weren't wearing suits! They WANT you to keep it casual haha. I got the morning routine sampler, which was a bargain for 30 something pounds. The drinks were ingenious. I think the bubble bath cocktail was my favorite. Who doesn't want to eat alcoholic bubbles out of a small bathtub and sip with bathwater from a straw?! The two women running the show (and it is an actual show where each drink comes with a story and instructions ) must be chemists or something because I'm pretty sure there was some form of liquid nitrogen in my light bulb electricity cocktail. The light bulb was painfully cold to touch on the bottom lol, so don't do that! The toothpaste was a really cool idea, but I didn't really enjoy the texture and use of peas. It reminded me of chewed up food. The sampler included a few other fun drinks. I deducted a point because I felt that their creativity was on point, but they seemed be more concerned with novelty than with the actual taste of the drinks. If you're looking for a simple strong and tasty drink, this might not be your first choice. However, if you're in the mood for extremely entertaining and exhilarating, average tasting drinks that will completely mess with your senses, definitely come check out Lounge Bohemia! read more

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Absolutely amazing. The service, the craftsmanship, the artistry of these drinks are breathtaking. My husband and i came here and were completely blown away. I highly recommend this place! We had the naughty childhood from the tasting menu- definitely recommend read more

Hoooooneeeey, I'm hooooooome! And it's a damn good thing I had an appointment, because this basement-turned-cocktail haven truly is by booking only. (For groups under eight, not wearing any office wear whatsoever, at that.) Once you tuck into the dimly lit hallway under the glaring Corner Savoy sign, you'll instantly feel like you slipped on an orange twist and landed in Czechoslovakia circa 1964. Old Czech newspapers line the walls on your decent, minimalist Czech furniture sets the mood, traditional Czech nibbles are offered in the menu, which you'll find tucked inside Czech literature. As it turns out, Paul Tvaroh, the man behind the mixology, is throwing a nod or seven to his heritage. Lounge Bohemia instantly evoked a feeling of nostalgia and secrecy, however my feelings quickly turned to awe at first sip. While we didn't experience the molecular cocktails (I say experience because I've heard rumours of hip flasks, bibles, cigar cases and toothpaste containers all being used in the display), I did have one of the most inventive and stunning cocktails I've ever had the pleasure of sipping, involving a raisin infusion, Amaretto and dark beer. There must have been over 20 house infused spirits behind the bar, representing everything from saffron to Digestive biscuit (yes, seriously) and while the selection of spirits wasn't vast, it was certainly thoughtfully selected, with one brand per spirit. Wonderful service and even more stunning cocktails - I highly recommend the Sgt. Pepper and Old General. On top of that, it was so refreshing to see three foxy ladies running the show both in the front of the house and behind the bar. I'm so thankful this tucked away treasure is so tough to find, hopefully that will allow me to continue booking for years to come! read more

Great experience. This cocktail bar is by appointment only so do make sure you make one! First time here and was quite impressed. The cocktails ate quite different from the mainstream drinks you'd normally find in other places and any of their drinks is more of an experience rather than just a drink. We had the old oak and morning glory breakfast cocktail (pic also posted) and it was insanely goooooood! Recommend for a special day or date ( prices around 12/14£ per drink, but worth it). Will be back again! Ah and house policy, no suits :-D read more

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I'm a big fan of this place. So much thought has been put into every part of the experience here. From feeling sly and special about the speakeasy-style location, to the decor, to the cleverly hidden menus, to the very friendly and completely unpretentious service, to the stories behind the drinks, to the drinks themselves! Just wow. Drinks aren't cheap, but they're so so worth it and they definitely don't skimp on the good alcohol. After two drinks, I had trouble finding the bathroom (ok, maybe it wasn't just the alcohol), but definitely felt like I got my money's worth. Make reservations and don't dress business-ey. I'm definitely coming back. read more

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Delicious cocktails, plenty of intrigue, appointment only, speakeasy entrance and fantastic service: Lounge Bohemia is like no other bar I've been too, and a great place to write my 300th review on. Like many speakeasy bars, it's quite difficult to find the way in as it's not marked. I finally gained entrance through the back, with only the distant dim purple light of the ground floor to guide me in. But that only added to its mystique. The basement interior is, as Larissa describes, faded 60s in its lounge seating. It's quite quiet, aided I suspect by the maximum 2 hour slots each appointment secures. I was fortunate enough to come with the wonderful Alex S and Erica U. Erica suggested the 'Holy Smoke', an experience which for me immediately secured its 5 star status. I'm going to follow Erica's lead and not divulge precisely what it entails, except agree that its delivery and execution is indeed extraordinary, and - something I will say - comes complete with scene-setting story narrated by the waitress. I mention the story because later on Alex ordered a different drink but asked that it also be accompanied by a story. To their immense credit they agreed, with a different waitress improvising a lengthy tale about the secret life of Santa's gnomes after Christmas and the hard working conditions they endure due to their sketchy visa status. On and on the story went, via mysterious forests and tree sap, on finally to the emergence of the drink in question. I was still cackling simply at the thought of Santa's gnomes. The other drinks were strikingly good too: a nutty, mushroomy, creamy concoction in test tubes and even Bohemia beer, which is the best Czech beer I've ever tasted. The clientèle were cosmopolitan and mildly arty, but pleasant enough. And the service, as above, was excellent: friendly, quick and adding plenty of value to the whole experience. read more

Brilliant! This tiny "by appointment only" basement bar is situated between a kebab shop and an offie at the beginning of Great Eastern Street. We came here for some birthday drinks and although the barman was originally very unfriendly towards us, with our uncouth ways of going up to the bar and stupid questions "your glassware are amazing"/ "would you like some birthday cookies"; he warmed towards us and became very friendly, even giving us some free shots of frozen margaritas to celebrate birthday. The presentation of the menu is amazing and the drinks were pretty good. The toilets were well hidden- we compared it to a crystal maze puzzle and throw in some great jazzish music and we have a completely great set up. The prices are pretty decent, it came to just over £100 for 10 of us and we all had at least 2 drinks each. I will defo come back here, despite hearing some stories about them being very strict about numbers that you book for etc and the initially unfriendly barman. It was quite quiet this Sunday, I say it's worth it just to go in to see if they have a spare table even if you haven't booked. read more

A fantastic drinking experience from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you fall out onto the street. Order the pepper martini - easily one of the best drinks I've ever had. read more

Awesome. They're a bit of a stickler for what you wear, aka, nothing from the City, trousers, ties, freshly shined which are all a no-go, but it's worth bringing a change of clothes to the office for this event if you plan to go after work. Very classy, but can also cater to the hipster set. Drinks served in old bibles and Czech novels, water in camping canisters, and dry-ice smouldering drinks make this place a special treat. Definitely need to book in advance, just because that's the only way to go, not that it is difficult to get into. read more

Was looking for a cocktail bar with a twist. From the moment I checked their website looking for more details on what they are about the experience began. Finally locating their number, after thinking for sure their website was having problems - not the case. I called to book a reservation-a must. Arrived for early cocktails initially uncertain having found the entrance and headed downstairs. No standing here, you are shown to your seating area and handed books! Books?! A moment of confusion as you realise the menus are just as secret as the experience so far. Lavishly names cocktails and ingredients mean you are asking for more time to select your tastebud delight. My first cocktail came with chocolate caviar and vodka to wash down. What an experience. My second felt like a 'healthy' option as mixed with beetroot. All were tasty and served with a story as narrated by the friendly waitress. The story and performance add to the experience. Oh and a little pot of popcorn to snack on. Not the cheapest of nights but, if you are looking for something fun and different here's a place to go. The owner (I think) also spent time talking about Bohemia and the language influence in the bar. Overall, loved the experience and will be back! read more

The entire week before I knew I was coming here, I had the lyrics to Rent's "La Vie Boheme" running through my head. Because of that I had high expectations. I'm not sure what they were, but I knew they were high. I have to say I love the place. I went into it thinking, "Reservations? For a cocktail bar? Really? How Shoreditch." I still don't get the reservations part, except perhaps it's because it's quite a small venue and they don't want to be overcrowded. The drinks are fantastic. I had four myself and tried several others around the table. I don't think there was a bad one in the bunch. Some were clearly stronger than others, but who cares if it tastes good, right? I even managed to order off menu to start my drinking adventure. The porcini-infused vodka sounded miraculous (because mushrooms are always a plus in my book), but I wasn't feeling the sweet drink it was in, so I just had a regular martini with vodka. And it was brilliant. Other drinks I had were the Elixir (tastes like drinking a pine tree, but better than you'd think) and the Fennel Gimlet (we always had a joke about ordering Lime Gimlets, but the fennel-infused vodka was divine). I also ordered the Full Canadian. Which was supposed to be like some sort of Canadian breakfast. It had Canadian Whiskey (because that's clearly what they drink for breakfast) mixed with maple syrup and liquid smoke. Then some frozen blueberry juice and fake bacon bits. I'm not sure what sort of breakfast it's supposed to be, but it was pretty fantastic. If you go, someone needs to order the Purple Brain. There's a FROZEN BRAIN ICE CUBE. But it's not just water, it's frozen tea that slowly melts into your drink adding the flavors of cinnamon, ginger and cardamom to your beet juice and rum. The Rosemary Martini is also amazing with a huge hit of rosemary. Which is just the way they should be. It's super kitschy though. Somehow the term "bohemian" equates to sixties and mod. Which is how the decorations are. Sixties furniture, lighting and wallpaper. But it's still cool. And who cares when the drinks are delicious. Plus the waitress was so funny and entertaining. I will be booking you again soon, and drinking more of your deliciousness. MORE! read more

Lounge Bohemia is not easy to find...maybe that's because they're worried they'll get raided by the secret police. I first found myself at a dead end in an alleyway retraced my steps and found the doorway next to the kebab shop. I still wasn't feeling very confident I was in the right place: a dark, narrow hallway, newspapers on the wall and iron stairs. But all was well once I reached the bottom of the stairs. Lounge Bohemia is a small dimly lit bar with a decor that's a combination of retro, kitsch and east European. Now do be discreet checking out the cocktail list, we can't have the secret police shutting this joint down! The list is hidden in the pages of a book you're given.and they are amazing! And they're more than just drinks, they're like a piece of performance art. Very decadent! I had the Purple Brain to start with, an ice cube of cinnamon, cardamon and ginger immersed in beetroot juice, chocolate and rum - an odd combination but a delectably delicious one! But wait that's not all, get this - the ice cube is shaped like a brain - how gruesomely cool! Then I shared an ice tea for 2 that arrived furiously spouting steam in a tea pot like Granny used to have with matching teacups and saucers. I LOVED Lounge Bohemia and I'm eager to go again and test out their other concoctions. read more

The prohibition bar thing in London might be clichéd, but this is not a prohibition bar. No. It's more a secret civilised drinking den from the 60s. And I love it. And the table service. And the knowledgeable bartenders. And the booze. Oh, the booze. read more

I really enjoyed my first visit to this place with it's laid back soothing vibe and innovative cocktail options accompanied by delicious little tidbits. It felt like the perfect place to wind-down at the end of an evening. I called up to book a table during the period between Christmas and New Year, but alas, they were closing that week for a bit of a refurb and some winter sun. However, they were so friendly on the phone, we had a lovely chat and they even went so far as to recommend some alternative places that I might like to try instead! How nice is that?! read more

Funny experience at this hidden bar located on -1 floor of some random building. We had 45min before going out for diner and showed up with 3. There were people but it was not fully booked either. First comment we got is that a booking was necessary. So we had to insist to just sit a while. I understand that if there are rules they should be respected but come on it is Wednesday night and there is still plenty of place, plus this is just a bar .. Well we got a nice little spot and ordered weird cocktails (didn't understand half of the ingredients). Prices are 14-20£. The waitress was very into her story when presenting our drinks. They all come with a different explanation and demo which makes the experience strange but fun in a way. The result was good but not as awesome as described. The place itself is cosy and original. I am just not 100% convinced by the prices and the whole unique experience cocktail concept. We laughed a lot though! read more

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Best speakeasy I've been to yet. Small, intimate, and inviting. Apparently it's reservations-only since it's small, and I did note a few folks getting turned away at the door. There is a great selection of cocktails and a few of them come with a story from the server - they have you imagine a situation in this story and you have to act out certain parts that involve your drinks. It's fun and something a little different than the norm. read more

Love this hidden gem in London! The interior is mid-century lovers' heaven. It's like u r sitting in someone's cozy flat. The drinks are amazing. Incredibly innovative and taste good too! Wish I could try them all. She gave us a whole explanation when delivering our drinks!! Will go back when I visit London again!! Love! read more

Delicious and wonderfully fun cocktails in a hidden underground bar with very tasteful Scandinavian designed furniture. Worth paying a little extra to have the amazing usual cocktails. I can't more highly recommended the Castro and the Bubblebath ones. Do make sure you book, the phone number is on their website. In keeping with the speakeasy vibe, the staff may turn you away without a booking, even if there are spare tables. read more

Such a cool place in London. Not hidden I guess but kind of hard to find. It's basically a cave with a hidden bathroom. But the drinks are insane. Amazing. Works of art with a story. Seriously. And they bring you bacon popcorn, if you needed another reason to frequent this place. read more

Lounge Bohemia - The Winnie the Pooh with my pot of honey. - Lounges Near Me - London, XGL

I've been meaning to try this spot out for a while, so once we were given some extra time off over Easter (love a bank holiday) we jumped in here for alcoholic shaped treats. I first stumbled upon this place by total chance and on this occasion was told that it was reservation only. Pretty cool bar tucked between a doorway of a kebab shop right by BoxPark. After a quick few seconds looking around inside, I took to the website, found the number and made my reservation sharpish. I was more than eager to get myself back here as I heard really good things from friends and the other Yelp reviews. So the hour turned and after some good Mexican food close by, the cocktail menu awaited our visit. The venue is really nice, very industrial with a Russian twist but has plenty of little seats and sofas that you could loose a couple of drinks on. It was at this point that the service really let this place down. We made a 2 hour reservation and were more than ready for a couple of drinks but after checking in we were thrown into a booth with another couple. A little odd considering that the bar was quite empty at this point and had plenty of other seats that would of made us feel more welcomed. It was a little embarrassing and awkward given we were pretty much sitting on the lap of another couple. We got over it as we heard the quality of the drinks weren't to be missed, so after mulling over the menu for a while (which is cleverly hidden in an old Russian novel) we were ready to go. We both were gasping and almost waited 10 minutes before the waitress came over to take our order, little bit frustrating, the place really needed another one or two bar staff. Orders taken we settled in for another wait and we weren't wrong. It took about 15 minutes to get our drinks and by this point we just need any liquid refreshment! Outside of the service the drinks were fantastic and that's the reason I'm still giving up 3 stars. I had a straight up margarita which was as near as perfect as they come and then we had a really sweet cinnamon infused biscuit vodka concoction. Was beautiful. Given our long wait the drinks didn't take long and although we wanted more, we didn't want to go through the 20-25 minute ordering process again. So we left and hit the pub for some instant service. A little annoying if I'm honest, the drinks were nice but don't go here dying of thirst. Be prepared to be thrown in to unnecessary crowded booth and have impersonal service. Good drink tho... read more

My husband and I had one night in London. We were staying on Brick Lane and wanted to have a drink at a nearby lounge, as we have outgrown the club scene. This place hit the spot! For us, it was a great place to have a couple drinks, relax and enjoy the fun perks of being in a foreign city. I could see this place being a great place to grab drinks with friends after work or to pregame on a weekend day if I were a local. Super trendy, its kind of retro chic meets beards and prohibition. I would definitely recommend! The drinks are truly original, and very delicious. My favorite was the saffron collins, yummmm. read more