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Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceUpscale Casual
NoiseLively
CapacityMedium

Set beneath London's historic Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square lies Archive & Myth, a clandestine cocktail bar that offers an enchanting escape from the city's bustle.

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Address
Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7JH
Phone
0203 957 5140
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Archive & Myth bar in Cranbourn St, United Kingdom
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Set beneath London's historic Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square lies Archive & Myth, a clandestine cocktail bar that offers an enchanting escape from the city's bustle.

Signature Pours
Japanese Happy Mealtiny cocktail flights
The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK #18 · No. 18

    Top 50 Cocktail Bars · Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Intimate
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Trendy
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Late Night
  • Group Outing
  • Special Occasion
Experience
  • Speakeasy
  • Design Destination
  • Historic Building
  • Standalone
Format
  • Seated Bar
  • Lounge Seating
  • Private Rooms
Drink Program
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Craft Cocktails
  • Zero Proof
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelLively
CapacityMedium
Service StyleUpscale Casual

A hidden, quietly luxurious speakeasy atmosphere with mystery, intrigue, and striking interiors; the bar is described as a timeless chamber and a clandestine oasis beneath the Hippodrome Casino.