Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK #46
Our verdict
A strong choice for a drinks-led date, celebration, or post-theatre stop in Soho, especially if dim sum alongside cocktails sounds more useful than a full dinner booking. The three-floor speakeasy format gives the night more structure than a standard bar, but the draw is atmosphere and cocktails rather than chef-led dining.
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The menu
What to order
- Traditional dim sum baskets (pre-theatre menu)
- Dim sum selection (Peony Bar)
A strong choice for a drinks-led date, celebration, or post-theatre stop in Soho, especially if dim sum alongside cocktails sounds more useful than a full dinner booking. The three-floor speakeasy format gives the night more structure than a standard bar, but the draw is atmosphere and cocktails rather than chef-led dining.
Frequently asked questions
Can Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour accommodate groups?
It is best to treat Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour as an evening venue for Asian-inspired cocktails and dim sum, with a listed price of $65 per person, and confirm any group requirements directly when planning.
Is Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour good for a special occasion?
It can suit a special occasion if the plan is built around Asian-inspired cocktails and dim sum in London. The dress code is smart casual, and the evening hours make it a natural fit for a planned night out rather than lunch.
What should a first-timer know about Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour?
Expect an evening-focused cocktail and dim sum venue. Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour opens at 5pm daily, with closing times varying by night, and the kitchen closes earlier than the bar. Food highlights include traditional dim sum baskets on the pre-theatre menu and a dim sum selection associated with Peony Bar.
What should I wear to Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour?
Smart casual is the confirmed dress code. For an evening at a listed price of $65 per person, choose something polished but not formal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour?
Dinner is the better fit because the hours begin at 5pm every day. The kitchen closes at 9pm on Sunday, 10pm on Monday and Tuesday, 10pm on Wednesday, 1am on Thursday, and 2am on Friday and Saturday.
What food is confirmed at Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour?
The confirmed food details are traditional dim sum baskets on the pre-theatre menu and a dim sum selection associated with Peony Bar, alongside the venue’s Asian-inspired cocktails and dim sum format.
How far ahead should I book Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour?
Because the venue opens in the evening and stays open late, especially on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, it is sensible to check availability before making plans.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK #46 · No. 46
Top 50 Cocktail Bars · Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026
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Hidden behind a jade-green door in Chinatown, Opium is a multi-room, 1920s Shanghai-inspired speakeasy with candlelit corners, oriental decor and late-night Soho energy, blending intimate lounges with lively bar rooms over several floors.
Around Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour
Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour is at 15-16 Gerrard St, London, W1D 6JE.
- Swift, 0.1 miles
- Ham Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels, 0.1 miles
- Soma, 0.2 miles
- Louis Latour Limited, 0.2 miles
- The Devonshire, 0.2 miles
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Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour through its website and by phone at +442077347276.
Questions about Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour
- Where is Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour?
- Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour is at 15-16 Gerrard St, London, W1D 6JE.
- What recognition has Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour received?
- Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour is recognised by Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK #46 (2026).
- How do I book Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour through its website and by phone at +442077347276.
- What else is near Opium Cocktail Bar & Dim Sum Parlour?
- Nearby in London: Swift (0.1 miles), Ham Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels (0.1 miles) and Soma (0.2 miles).