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Academy Bar is a compact, speakeasy-style private room on the top floor defined by close, bar-focused seating and a low, enclosed ceiling. Dark timber floors, exposed ceiling beams and an exposed brick wall create an enclosed interior, paired with deep red finishes, tiled barbacks and low-level lantern-style lighting that keeps sightlines tight. A central high-top island and L-shaped bar counter provide stool and standing seating, with back-bar shelving and under-counter refrigeration supporting full cocktail and drinks service. The space includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning and small windows admitting limited natural light. It is atmospheric and consistently dim, creating intimate, tucked-away seating. Staff are attentive, and the compact layout can feel particularly cosy or very dark depending on position. It suits small social groups seeking a relaxed, conversational standing reception or informal seated gathering around the bar.

Seated: 50
Standing: 50
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £1,500

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Step into Opium's world across three floors. The Apothecary Bar on the second floor takes inspiration from 19th-century Chinese apothecaries, with retro medicinal bottles and Oriental interiors creating a nostalgic atmosphere for enjoying signature cocktails. The Peony Bar, also on the second floor, is a snug, intimate space hidden behind red curtains and adorned in Chinoiserie, evoking the elegance of a Hong Kong drinking den. The Academy Bar on the top floor is a spacious setting with two distinct areas: the Attic offers cosy booths and armchairs, while the Carriage features high tables and stools leading to the Bartender's Table, where guests can watch cocktails being crafted up-close. Handcrafted dim sum, including Har Gau and Siu Mai, pairs with exquisite cocktails throughout. Every corner is curated to enhance your experience and set the perfect mood, offering endless possibilities for celebrations of any kind.

Seated: 100
Standing: 100
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £3,000

Apothecary & Peony bars at Opium Chinatown

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Apothecary and Peony bars are two linked private cocktail rooms inside the speakeasy-style venue, notable for their intimate, dimly lit Chinoiserie interiors. The space has narrow proportions and low ceilings centred on a long lacquered service counter and stool seating, with deep reds and dark woods, paper lanterns and framed prints creating compact booths and close-knit seating pockets. Staffed service from the central counter with backbar shelving stocked with spirits and mixers supports classic, seasonal and sharing cocktails alongside dim sum and bar snacks, with standing or seated service at the counter. The rooms include air conditioning and some natural light. They are atmospheric and intimate with attentive service; the dim lighting and compact seating create a hidden, speakeasy feel. They suit small groups seeking a relaxed, social evening focused on conversation and cocktails, using a mix of standing reception and casual seated bar service.

Seated: 50
Standing: 60
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £1,000

The Apothecary Corner at Opium Chinatown

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The Apothecary Corner is a semi-private area on the second floor within the Apothecary Bar, inspired by old-world Chinese medicinal shops with vintage apothecary details and warm lighting. The space has a speakeasy feel and can be extended into the adjoining Tea Parlour for larger groups. Handcrafted dim sum and drinks packages are available. As the area sits within a communal bar, personal music and external decorations are not permitted. It works well for birthday celebrations, corporate drinks, networking events, family gatherings and team socials.

Seated: 25
Standing: 45
Privacy: Unknown
Price guide: Per person from £30

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The Hidden Table is a curtained, semi-private lounge providing a secluded banquette for small groups. Dark timber flooring, deep-coloured walls and framed Chinoiserie prints create a compact, inward-facing setting, with statues and recessed ceiling lights adding to the intimate atmosphere. The space has a central wooden table and built-in upholstered banquette for seated use, equipped with a PA/speaker system and venue Wi-Fi, and receives natural light. It is intimate and atmospheric with generally attentive staff, suiting small groups seeking a relaxed, seated, conversational gathering in a private corner of the bar.

Seated: 12
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Unknown
Price guide: Per person from £30

Opium Chinatown