Hidden gems of London

Discover secret bars and clubs in London

London has many fancy clubs and bars. But the British capital has more to offer than just „a random bar“ - there are many surprises and secrets. That's why we present you hidden and secret bars of London! Entering a bar through a fridge door? Walking through a sex shop? Already excited? Let's go, our Top 6 of London's secret spots!

6. Lounge Bohemia One of London's most secret spot is The Lounge Bohemia: The bar is located behind an unmarked door in Shoreditch, under one of the many usual kebab shops in a tiny basement! Once finally found the place, you need to follow a narrow hallway decorated with ancient Czechoslovakian newspapers until you arrive in bunker-like room! The search is worth it as the bar offers great Czech dishes and strong cocktails served by models!

5. Gingerline HQ The ultimate suggestion for all foodies: Gingerline HQ seems to be not of this world. Entering with the expectation of having a normal dinner, this location takes you on a journey to a parallel world! An exceptional dining adventure show held in a secret location along the East London Line. Both the menu and the concept are as mysterious as the spot itself. Enough revealed, explore it yourself!

4. New Evaristo Club (Trisha's) in Soho Once you found the club, which is hidden in a block of flats on Greek Street, you'll probably wonder: “Really?”. But this is one of Soho's best kept secrets. The New Evaristo Club or Trisha's, - as everybody calls it, after the lady who once ran the former brothel, is behind an unmarked door!

Seeming to have entered in a world of pimps and prostitutes, supported by Mafia-style bits and bobs, Trisha's make you enter in the fabulous times of Al Capone. We won't tell you where it is – you'll be more happy once you found it by yourselves!

3. La Bodega Negra Definitely one of the bars to surprise your date: Pick up your sweetheart at her place, walk around Soho a bit and then enter a sex shop. A sex shop?! Yeah, you heard right! For sure your date will be shocked (or amused?!). Walk a bit around, while eventually one of the employees of this shop, will ask you if you have a reservation (it's their little code to see if you know the secret). After telling that you would like to enter the bar, you'll be told to go downstairs. Once you arrived their, you'll find great music, delicious Mexican food and hopefully a good and funny start for your date!

2. Callooh Callay Another hidden gem that makes you feel belonging to a secret club. Walking around Shoreditch, at some point you will find a double-C logo, the sign for not only entering the edgy Callooh Callay, but also starting your own little adventure. Although the front of the bar is lovely, you haven't seen it all! Be welcome to join the Alice in the Wonderland world! Have a look in the wardrobe in the corner and spy what the bar is about. After convincing the staff that you can keep a secret,receiving a key, climbing a staircase and unlocking a private marked door, you will be allowed to enter this fancy bar!

1. Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town The cocktail bar down beneath the popular Breakfast Club in Spitalfields is one of London's hottest bars! The secret drinking den is so undetectable for tourist that you probably won't even know you're inside even when you're! Entering behind a fridge door, you'll find delicious cocktails and beers, a retro-style setting including cheesy wallpapers and mirror balls. The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town is the best location for your night out in London and your unforgettable Backpacking experience in the UK.

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