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Opened2024
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeSmart Casual

Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK #18

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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Archive & Myth bar in Cranbourn St, United Kingdom
About

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

Archive & Myth

The drinks

  • Craft cocktails
  • Classic cocktails
  • Zero-proof drinks

Signature drinks: Japanese Happy Meal, tiny cocktail flights.

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Details
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
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.

Around Archive & Myth

Archive & Myth is at Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7JH.

Booking

Reservations: Recommended. Contact Archive & Myth through its website and by phone at 0203 957 5140.

Questions about Archive & Myth

Where is Archive & Myth?
Archive & Myth is at Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7JH.
What recognition has Archive & Myth received?
Archive & Myth is recognised by Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK #18 (2026).
How do I book Archive & Myth?
Reservations: Recommended. Contact Archive & Myth through its website and by phone at 0203 957 5140.
What else is near Archive & Myth?
Nearby in Cranbourn St: Swift (0.2 miles), Haymarket Hotel, Firmdale Hotels (0.2 miles) and Covent Garden Hotel, Firmdale Hotels (0.2 miles).