Peony Bar @ Opium
“Adorned in Chinoiserie, this snug cocktail bar serves drinks inspired by China's regions & dim sum.”
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About Peony Bar @ Opium
Peony Bar @ Opium is a cocktail bar in London's Chinatown at 15-16 Gerrard St, set within Opium. Chinoiserie styling fills the room, and the drinks list draws on China's regions. A mixologist makes the cocktails, including an Old Fashioned, and the team explains each drink by its flavour profile. Dim sum is served until late, which makes the bar an option for a late-night bite as well as a drink, and the menu includes vegan options. Seating includes spots next to a counter, the lighting is dim, and the soundtrack is old school RnB.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention craft cocktails, dim sum, old fashioned and old school RnB music.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention craft cocktails, dim sum, old fashioned and old school RnB music.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails are the main draw at this Chinatown bar, with reviewers calling them original, excellent and delicious, and one singling out a great Old Fashioned from the mixologist. Dim sum comes close behind, described as good and served until late, and one reviewer notes the kitchen accommodated vegans. Several describe the atmosphere as intimate, cool and calm, and one liked the old school RnB because they could still hear each other talk. Staff come up as friendly and professional. The recurring complaint is cost. Three reviewers call the drinks pricey, and one felt the strength and quality did not match what was charged. That same reviewer found the room poorly lit, said they nearly tripped, and thought the music did not suit the concept. Another reports being met with a string of rules about where to stand and what to bring. One reviewer recalls a waiter explaining each drink's flavour profile so the order suited their taste.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails are the main draw at this Chinatown bar, with reviewers calling them original, excellent and delicious, and one singling out a great Old Fashioned from the mixologist. Dim sum comes close behind, described as good and served until late, and one reviewer notes the kitchen accommodated vegans. Several describe the atmosphere as intimate, cool and calm, and one liked the old school RnB because they could still hear each other talk. Staff come up as friendly and professional. The recurring complaint is cost. Three reviewers call the drinks pricey, and one felt the strength and quality did not match what was charged. That same reviewer found the room poorly lit, said they nearly tripped, and thought the music did not suit the concept. Another reports being met with a string of rules about where to stand and what to bring. One reviewer recalls a waiter explaining each drink's flavour profile so the order suited their taste.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We took two cocktails, both were original and excellent, although a bit on the expensive side. Love the ambiance, it reminds me a bit of the red bar in Shanghai. A hidden gem in Chinatown.”
- Google user
“Can’t do this can’t do that don’t stand here don’t bring this 5 coming up any coming down?”
- Google user
“Music was on point old school RnB drinks were great and the waiter explained it to a T with flavour profiles to make sure you would enjoy it! Didn't have the food but looked good on other tables haha”
- Google user
“We visited Peony bar at Opium in December 15th. Amazing atmosphere, great mixologist - Italian woman named Ambre (sorry if I got it wrong) was very friendly and professional at her job, she made me a great Old fashion, we liked the music a lot and we could here ourselves talking. Thank you Ambre for the hospitality and hope to see you again soon in this special atmospheric place.”
- Google user
“10/10 we had an amazing time. The drinks and dim sum were delicious. The whole vibe is really cool and the staff were fantastic.”
Location
Cocktail bars near Peony Bar @ Opium
- Zoo Bar & Club3.43,8000.1 mi£10–30
happy hour drink deals, 2 for 1 cocktails, unwanted attention from men
- Slug & Lettuce - Oxford Circus4.53,7550.5 mi
bottomless brunch, bottomless cocktails, birthday surprise drink
- AMERICAN BAR4.61,0880.5 mi£20–70
live piano music, art deco decor, expensive cocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peony Bar @ Opium | 4.163 | — | — | craft cocktails, dim sum, old fashioned |
| Zoo Bar & Club | 3.43,800 | 0.1 mi | £10–30 | happy hour drink deals, 2 for 1 cocktails, unwanted attention from men |
| Slug & Lettuce - Oxford Circus | 4.53,755 | 0.5 mi | — | bottomless brunch, bottomless cocktails, birthday surprise drink |
| AMERICAN BAR | 4.61,088 | 0.5 mi | £20–70 | live piano music, art deco decor, expensive cocktails |
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