Cahoots

You'll enjoy Cahoots, the bar with a vintage-tube vibe that is more popular with visitors than Madame Tussauds. It was more terrifying than rush hour on the Central Line before you even got to the "platform," from its 'tally ho' e-comms after making a reservation to the awkward 'train guard' actor on the door and his utter reluctance to break Mockney character (you know, the bar). However, once you were inside, the helpful staff, dim lighting, and vintage (read: kitsch) underground decor allowed you to immediately unwind into cocktail hour. The period it's portraying is a little hazy, but you're not really searching for historical accuracy because Cahoots isn't exactly taking itself seriously.

An extensive menu of cocktails that is the size of a newspaper makes it easier to get in the mood, but it is also damned long to read. Fortunately, they highlight a few from the menu that best suit particular tastes and the staff offers suggestions. Unsurprisingly, a Judy Garland ($10) in a cup and saucer was delivered. The combination of gin, Aperol, grapefruit, and camomile tea was light and zesty. The ingenious "Cahooch" part of the menu's "grog" section served as the foundation for the old-fashioned (£11), which had more of an edge. Snacks are simple and fall short of being retro, but they do offer some added hilarity packed in ration trays for those who enjoy quirky things.

Address: 13 Kingly Ct, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7352 6200

Rating: 4.6/5.0, 2647 Google reviews

Website: https://www.cahoots-london.com/