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    The Vault

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    June S.

    This is a speakeasy bar located inside Milroy's - London's oldest whiskey shop - offers whiskey and whiskey only. They have bookshelves full of old books at the back, and one of those bookshelves is actually a secret door, to a whole new world below. There is a tiny little sign by the bookshelf that says "The Vault." The candles and barrels, antique-looking furnishings, and cave or bunker-feel space...romantic, attractive, and welcoming ambiance. It seemed like a really popular bar, we saw people coming downstairs, only to be turned around with sad faces. If you want to make sure you get a seat, then reservation is highly recommended. As for cocktails, since they are in the basement of whiskey shop, whiskey takes the main stage. They also offer all sorts of cocktails that are non-whiskey. We asked our server for some recommendation, and he gave us really good ones! We each ordered different kind of cocktails. They were tasty, strong, and high quality. We enjoyed our drinks for sure! We had a really nice time there, the staffs were amazing with loads of knowledge when it came to drinks. I understand the reason why they are so popular... If you are interested in visiting this spot, make sure to get a reservation beforehand!

    Sydney G.

    We had a little trouble getting into the vault only because we were embarrassed to walk through the bar to get to the bookcase. Also the bookcase is super heavy so we thought maybe it was closed but it turns out we just weren't putting enough strength into opening it. Once we got in and downstairs we sat at the bar and tried a number of the drinks on the menu and they were all super delicious. It was a little intimidating because a lot of the ingredients were unfamiliar to me but I chatted with the bartender and asked his opinion and just trusted him to make some thing delicious and he did. I really liked the buttered old-fashioned it was super comforting and as someone who's not a big brown liquor fan it was actually delightful

    The decor and ambiance downstairs were fantastic. Jus the kind of vibe for a hidden bar and it was a delight. The live jazz on Monday night was fantastic as well... perfect soundscape for the bar and such talent. I also noticed it was perfect volume so you could still cary on a conversation if you wanted or you could focus on just listening to the music. Loved the secret entrance through the bookcase in back. Didn't think the bar tender in front needed to offer help before I asked- I think he could have given it a bit more time to add to the allure of the mystery. Still great though The drinks were creative and yummy and you could tell the bar tenders took pride in their work. To take it to 5 stars I think they could level up the cocktails even more with more nuanced and precise flavors... but I'm certainly being a harsh critic- it was great

    Terrelle W.

    My first stop on my euro vacation. This is a fine place to order a whiskey cocktail. You enter through another bar and find your entrance to The Vault through a hidden door in the back. It was most satisfying. I tried the coconut butter Old Fashion which was perfectly balanced( not overly sweet but enough coconut for a great finish) The vibe was lively there was Incense burning which paired with the moody esthetic. The waiter was friendly and recommended other places in London to visit. A must visit.

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    Expensive but different and interesting. Probably pretty good for a first date. Make sure you have a reservation.

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    The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town - Divey but fun!

    The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

    4.2(109 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Aldgate
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    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.

    Why I'll go back: it's a fun vibe with great cocktails You…read moreHAVE to order: can only speak to the drinks, but getting something with "smoke" always adds a little more excitement Tony's Tip: absolutely make a reservation. While we were waiting to "meet the Mayor" we saw three groups try to walk up and be told it would be at least two hours. Even if it's becoming more mainstream, I still love the idea of speakeasies, and the little song and dance to get in to "see" The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town was a fun twist. It's an interesting spot because the primary bar is nothing to look at really, though for us Americans who grew up in the 80's the name ("The Breakfast Club") obviously sucks you in. But to get into Scaredy Cat Town, you definitely should make an online reservation. They're not hard to lock down, but we tried to get something on Thursday for Saturday and they only had bar seats left. Totally fine for just the two of us. When you walk in, you just tell them you're there to see the Mayor and within a few minutes, you are whisked through the door of an oddly placed refrigerator (yes, I've blown the surprise, but the "scaredy" cat is out of the bag by now anyway). The place is pretty much a dive, with an overabundance of random knick-knacks, signs, and what-not. Funky, funny, eclectic - you get it. But don't let that mislead your impression - it's a serious cocktail bar. They've got a wide range of original concoctions to choose from, and both the presentation and tastiness of our selections were excellent. The bartenders are friendly, and the music that night was essentially a playlist of one- and two-hit wonders from the 80's (again, right in our wheelhouse!). Totally fun, and a great way to start off our night! I wholeheartedly recommend that you schedule a meeting with the Mayor soon!

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