The Brig @ Merchant House
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About The Brig @ Merchant House
The Brig @ Merchant House is a cocktail bar in London on Well Ct, set up as a private bar within the Merchant House bar. Sessions are booked by the hour for two to four guests, who have their own bartender for the length of the booking. Guests can play their own music or playlist, and drinks are made to order around the flavours or favourite spirits they name. Anyone who wants to can step behind the bar and make a drink themselves. The Paper Plane and the Charlie Chaplin are among the cocktails on offer. Bookings are necessary. The larger Merchant House bar is next door for a final drink.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention private bartender experience, custom cocktails, paper plane and charlie chaplin.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention private bartender experience, custom cocktails, paper plane and charlie chaplin.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most to the private bartender hour, where a personal bartender makes cocktails around the flavours and favourite spirits guests name. Several describe it as a birthday treat, and the bartender's knowledge of the drinks comes up repeatedly, with one saying they simply described what they liked and the right cocktails followed. The Paper Plane and the Charlie Chaplin are named as favourites, and one group had drinks themed to Halloween. Close behind is the small, private setting, where guests play their own playlist, make a drink behind the bar and talk with the bartender, who several call friendly and good company. The main complaint is minor: one reviewer had trouble with the booking, and another's wife was unwell, so they ended the session early. The staff were accommodating about it, and that couple hopes to return. One pair finished their last drink in the larger Merchant House bar.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most to the private bartender hour, where a personal bartender makes cocktails around the flavours and favourite spirits guests name. Several describe it as a birthday treat, and the bartender's knowledge of the drinks comes up repeatedly, with one saying they simply described what they liked and the right cocktails followed. The Paper Plane and the Charlie Chaplin are named as favourites, and one group had drinks themed to Halloween. Close behind is the small, private setting, where guests play their own playlist, make a drink behind the bar and talk with the bartender, who several call friendly and good company. The main complaint is minor: one reviewer had trouble with the booking, and another's wife was unwell, so they ended the session early. The staff were accommodating about it, and that couple hopes to return. One pair finished their last drink in the larger Merchant House bar.
Featured reviews
- Kieran Engelke
“Beautiful venue with excellent staff Had a fantastic experience in "The Brig" with Maz. Highly recommend to anyone.”
- Duane Monteiro
“We had an amazing bartender Alex who looked after us so well during the 1 hour and made our experience memorable. His knowledge of cocktails was amazing and everything he made was delicious and unique which we’ve never tried before. Highly recommend coming here and being served by Alex !”
- Darren Harding
“Although my wife was not well they we're so great and accommodating. We didnt get to experience it like we wished and had to end it early however the drinks had were amazing and they were very knowledgeable. Hope we can come back some day to experience it properly!”
- L Woodman
“After some trouble booking we had a wonderful time at the brig! The cocktails were delicious. The bartender was very knowledgeable, we just told him what sort of flavours we liked and he just knew what cocktails to make. Our faves were the Paper Plane and the Charlie Chaplin. Would highly recommend, was a great experience.”
- Meera Sindha
“I booked this experience for my husband’s birthday and we both had the best time. Robert was such a great bartender and made us some incredible cocktails! The atmosphere inside is really nice and it feels super special with just two people and a personal bartender. Thank you to Robert for such a great experience - would definitely recommend! The bigger bar (merchant house) is also really lovely inside and we went in there to finish our final drink”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“The Brig has been carved out within the bar at Merchant House of Bow Lane. The Brig can be booked by the hour for 2-4 guests, priced at £65pp per hour with all drinks and your own private bartender included. Play your own music, explore whatever spirits take your fancy, engage with your own bartender and even make your own drinks. BOOKINGS NECESSARY”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brig @ Merchant House | 4.449 | — | private bartender experience, custom cocktails, paper plane |
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