Archer Street Cocktail Bar in City of London, Westminster

really cool night of dancing and singing along so fun to see the girl in the cloakroom suddenly dancing on the table... quite pricey and gets very packed but you expect that in soho.

Loud music, expensive drinks which is par for the course in a central London club you may think. However an overly aggressive general manager and openly racist bouncers with no idea of how to manage a door. Bouncers physically assaulting members on the group which were being polite and respectful. Ridiculously over the top venue management spoils a birthday night out. Not even the good singers can make up for this.

We went last night, Bar staff excellent, but had very rude bouncers and Manager even worse, will never go back again, plenty of bars around the area, my advice Avoid...

You will be allowed in with no problems. But the won't allow you to go back in if you came out for fresh air or to smoke after having one or two alcoholic drinks. So basically they want you to be drinking virgin drink. They ruined whole party of 40th birthday of my brother. Disgusting and unreasonable behaviour

I visited this place last night for a birthday bash. Despite a good start - the staff singers is a nice touch - the evening was ruined by the irrational and amateur door staff. Their attitude towards myself and my family/friends was appalling. I wouldn't recommended this venue and suggest you seek out alternatives - particularly for group parties - with professional and courteous door staff.

Archer street wine bar is an excellent venue and great atmosphere. The staff sing on the tables and quickly get the night going. Great for groups and couples. Right in the heart of the west end, worth a visit. Great night and great bar staff.

Visited this month with a group of friends . Very arrogant attitude towards paying customers we were visiting London on a special occasion staying at The Savoy ate at the Ivy and were recommended to try Archer Street Cocktail Bar. Drinks were delivered to our table having waited ages for these initially and waitress held the tray with one hand ( which is not recommended as the laws of gravity would clearly illustrate disaster once drinks are retrieved from said unstable tray ! ) Drinks went everywhere all over two of our guests, glass all over the floor area in beer our table and the response of the waitress was utterly obnoxious and just 5* rude. She blamed us for the spillage ?! What ever happened to the customer is always right?! We ordered more drinks but these took an age to arrive so a couple of us went to the bar and was told they wouldn't replace them as waitress had relayed untruthfully to the manager we had caused the incident.?! Charming ! Then another member of staff did eventually give us a replacement drink but not after a using us of not trying it on to get another free drink even though I clearly had cash in my hand on the bar for the barman to see. We will never visit this bar again and quite frankly I would suggest implementing good old fashioned manners / etiquette and extra training in Customer Service. What a shame our customer service experience of Archer Street Cocktail Bar was a mile short the past couple of days we experienced as paying guests of The Savoy. CPD much required!

Have been to this bar many times and also recommended it to many of my friends and absolutely loved it everytime but will never give them my custom again!I reserved an area in the bar for 16 people for my boyfriends 30th birthday from 6pm onwards. I arrived with my boyfriend and 5 other girls who were all allowed in with no problem at all.... when the remainder of the group arrived which was 7 boys and 3 girls they weren't allowed in and the manager decided that my boyfriend who had already allowed in with no question was too drunk. The bouncers on the door couldn't see a problem with anyone in the group but they said they aren’t allowed to overrule the manager. Of course everyone had, had a drink as we were out celebrating a 30th birthday but at 6pm no one was hammered by any means. We tried to reason with the manager by asking if he would let us come in and then if we are any trouble we will leave and even explained it’s his 30th birthday today which you will completely ruin as this will then leave us with no other plans he refused us entry. I have never felt so embarrassed or angry in my life. We had all had a drink but by no means at 6pm were we too drunk to be refused entry into a bar and the manager couldn't care less about our custom or the fact we had reserved an area and were here to celebrate a 30th birthday which HE was going to ruin. I can't explain how disappointed I am in the way we were treated on Saturday night and also how upset I was that it had been ruined so unfairly.

First visit and an amazing place to enjoy cocktails and music. Mixologists are on point and the singers on key. The atmosphere is brimming with fun and this place gets busy. Downstairs creates a perfect place to have a private function and the music caters for all tastes. Please beware that like all central London venues, drinks are very pricey and make sure that you take plenty of cash to have a great time.

Popped into here after work, turned into a great evening with west end quality singers appearing on a table, a chair and everywhere- brought a really upbeat atmosphere without being tacky. And then there's the cocktails, which make you feel that you have a bit of west end in your soul

This bar is great fun! I almost don't want to post this review as it feels like a well kept secret! However I know how hard it can be to find a great bar in London so duty calls.Once you get your name down on the list/make a reservation, then get past the slightly arrogant door men you can either go upstairs into the living room like bar or downstairs to the alpine style ski lodge. I've been multiple times and enjoyed both. You can't really go wrong. Drinks are expensive but typical of London prices, but you pay a premium for what comes with it. You'll be tapping your feet to the dj's tunes when you'll turn around and see a girl dancing on a table singing along to the track, they're so good, mostly west end singers who are on a break for fun, you'll think it's the cd playing they sound so authentic and it just adds to the buzz of the place. They play a real mixture of music and after being there for a short time you'll be singing along and probably dancing on a table with your mates, loving it! Really good fun and a mixed crowd makes it something interesting, unlike anything else.

incredibly slow bar service when not even half full but at least it's accompanied by rude bar staff.

I have booked a surprise birthday party to one of my best friends. They have been very nice and promptly on replies until I have sent the guest list and never heard back. A few calls later, 2 days prior to the event, a very rude lady called Sarah, after a lot of blah blah blah have informed they are fully booked, the fee was never taken from my credit card and she even tried to blame it on me obviously. Even though I spoke to a lady called Gemma less than 24 hours before this horrible call and she never said anything similar. Spoke to another lady called Amy a couple of times prior and she guaranteed the booking was there and all I needed to do was to send the final guest list once available. I'm extremely disappointed with the costumer service provided. I have worked in the industry and I know exactly how this works! Someone messed up a booking and mine got pushed out to cover somebody's mistake. I now use this kind venues ALL the time for my client events and I will NEVER go back there and will make sure I tell everyone I know NOT to host any kind of event there either! I'm disgusted with the treatment and need to find another place to my friend's birthday... If you made a mistake own it and don't try to blame on your future/might be client! Also if I have read the reviews before I wouldn't have even tried to book that place! Who do they think they are? Only been there once for another birthday and was boiling uncomfortably hot! If you're looking for a good time and stress free I would definitely avoid this place!

Dropped in on a Tuesday evening, really busy and great atmosphere with incredibly friendly staff who squeezed us in, but once another table came free offered us this, really good service. It is a little prices, but more than worth it for the talented singing staff, and location is very central soho! Had a mixed board of cheese and meats to nibble, good quality and plenty of it. Looking forward to returning again soon.

Well, what can I say. We were up for a fantastic night with another couple of friends. As we were a group of four I thought to email to see what their door policy was. On their website you can only book as a group of six. We were turning up at 6pm. The email back (let me know if you need to see this) said that is early enough: Just turn up. Well I am not sure how many of you reading this will be from outer London. Time is so previous when you are visiting the capital and therefore any choices or venues have to be reliable.Let me report that this is not. We were let in by the doormen (ha ha...doormen they were not) to reach the next level of handing in our coats. Then we had some strange man with excessive blonde highlights and a very bloodshot right eye stop us handing over the cash for the cloakroom. No he said I have to escort you out(James bond movie anyone?). We said we were having a very short set of drinks. Still had to very embarrassingly get coats back and be marched out of the "bar" nazi style. It was as if they didn't want to make money.Crazy stuff and before you even try to imagine that we looked somehow strange please note that we were run of the mill people. No trainers, track suits etc just an establishment which prefers coffin Dodgers ready to group up in groups of six! Avoid at all costs or go if you dare (happy to hear any good outcomes)

We had heard about this wine bar and wanted to visit whilst on a weekend break . My wife and I arrived at around 9 pm and there was a guest list of 100 + . Fortunately as we were very early we managed to get in .The majority of the staff work in shows in the west end every 10 minutes or so , one of them gets on a small table and either sing or dance to the music- brilliant fun - great atmosphere and great drinks choices Definitely a place to go to for a fun night - but get yourself on the guest list - otherwise you will not get in Enjoy

Went to the Archers cocktail bar last night! It was excellent! The music was great, The staff were so friendly and happy to help where ever possible! and they can actually sing! Your even aloud to dance on the tables! I would defiantly recommend this place to everyone! Even if you just pop in for the Disney hour. Defo worth a visit!

I held my bday party at Archer Street and had a huge group of people coming. I was nervous at first, however everyone at Archer Street did such a good job. All my guests managed to get in even though people were arriving at different times. We didn't have to wait around for drinks for too long and also had table service. The music was fantastic, the singers were great and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Big thanks to everyone at Archer Street!

Myself and 4 friends went to Archer Street last night and had an amazing time! The waitresses get up and sing and have absolutely outstanding voices! The cocktails are delicious, the atmosphere is great and the music is so fun to dance to! Brilliant night had by all, thoroughly recommend!

Went to Archer Street on Saturday night and had an amazing time. The staff were so lovely and helpful, the singing waitresses were fantastic and the dj played brilliant music. I highly recommend it and I will definitely be coming back.

This dump is hideous, if you like being man handled, abused and humiliated for no reason by all means visit. Otherwise AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE. There are so many bad reviews about this bar when will people stop wasting their money in there??

Being a theatrical artist is probably one of the hardest professions save being a hit man. You please some and kill others. Finding your way past check-point-Charlie on the door is worth the folded paper people because then everything is sweet on Broadway inside the Archer St. Lounge. The value is in their performances delivered by the chorus girls not the price of a G&T. Nowhere in Soho is so Basil about it clientele than the Archer crew. And why not. They don't need to chase your pound or impress you with hello, they are Archers. Be proud, be loud Team Archer maintain your quirky entrance habits, upset your whining clients they don't get it. I do. You have style and flair coupled with talent that in any life could be walking the boards with folk paying to just take in the show let alone have a G&T included. Keep it all together people and keep the punters guessing. Remember everyone want to go where they are not allowed. And just in case you reject me at any time that will be me outside your door singing the blues.

We visited the Piste Bar which is the bottom section of the Archer Street complex. The whole place is decked out like an alpine ski lodge, as the name would suggest, complete with fake windows showing photographic 'views'. All good so far.The pros - the bar staff are also the live singers, and they are a really talented bunch. Great atmosphere, they belt out funk and classic rock as well as current chart tunes. They get among the crowd, stand on tables and give a bit of a Coyote Ugly type atmosphere. The cons- expensive drinks, you are in central London though, what do you expect? There is also a slight issue with the acoustics due to the loud music and low ceilings meaning the sound reverberates off the hard surfaces and the result is the music can seem at times painfully loud. There is no real area to get away from the noise apart from the toilets and cloakroom on the top floor.All in, a good bar but pricy and if you don't like super-loud music consider taking some ear plugs!

It was the only bar I ever walk and find the waitress all singing, with an amazing voices and beautifull atmostphere, if you want to enjoy listening live music and having fun its the right bar to go! Well done for the staff and good service!!

This is a nice bar. I have been few times and had a good time with nice music and decent drinks. However, the bouncers are really making it difficult. Once we were two people, very properly dressed (suits and ties) and in a sober state but we got refused entrance because they "accepted only reservations"...

I'm not sure if either the bouncer, Mark, is one of those guys who overly enjoys the power of being a bouncer or if this is one of those establishments devoted to creating the image it is much more popular that it really is by making it needlessly difficult to get inside. Regardless it's a poor result.I arrived to join my fiancé at a friends birthday party and even though we had a reserved space and there were a stream of people leaving he refused entry on the grounds that the venue was full and I was late. The former clearly wasn't true and latter didn't make sense.Apparently it's nice inside though - lots of space to move around.

Ok cocktails but overpriced. Nice vibe inside. But the door staff kind of ruined our experience. They were well over the top. Refused access to some of the group for wearing trainers but let others in who were wearing trainers. Some bar manager shouting at you as soon as you walk in, telling you to put your coats in the cloakroomWouldn't go back just purely on the bouncer experience.

This is a copy of the reply i sent to Archer Streets audacious email, asking if i had a good night!Still awaiting a response!!!!Hi,I'm really upset and disappointed. You clearly stated in your email, my guests were to be there before 9.30pm or they would have to pay £10. At 9.05pm with ten of us already inside the venue, i could see 9 of my party stood outside in the rain. They were not being allowed in by your 'general manager'. He was saying that everybody had to be in by 9pm or else wait until 10.30pm and chance getting in with the walk ins, which i knew was utter nonsense. After long deliberation and talks that were only going to go one way, we decided that we'd have to leave your bar as to join the rest of our party and continue elsewhere. I was absolutely fuming! What should have been an amazing 40th celebration, nearly turned out to be a disaster down to your stubborn, self important, 'general manager'. May i add, our party were in couples bar 3 people, were impeccably dressed and impeccably behaved as always. I await your response with anticipation. Dean Harrison

Tried to arrange a 50th birthday party for a special friend at this club that appeared to offer everything: fun atmosphere, ambience and sophistication as advertised - (we are a group of 20 sophisticated, middle aged midwives - which I pointed out) but our request to book was declined as per terms and conditions, as only mixed gender groups are permitted to book. Very disappointed. I'm sure our substantial budget will be more than welcome elsewhere!!

I've been to Archer St many times before, and am always treated by the nicest, most caring and very talented staff.Hence why I decided to take my two sisters there who were visiting for the weekend. After staying for two hours, we decided to go for dinner. After that, we returned to see if we could continue our night there. The doormen, who were very nice and accommodating, immediately recognised us and let us back in, although they were almost at full capacity and we didn't have a table booked anymore. I would therefore say that they DO have very good customer service, unlike other reviews on here.Once inside, we were greeted by a vibrant atmosphere, the Maitre D with her husky, soulful voice putting Tina to shame with her rendition of Proud Mary, finished off by a split on the dance floor from the DJ that even La Spears would be jealous of.Granted, they can be strict on their door policy, but once inside, you fully understand that is to give the people already inside the room to dance and move around, so it doesn't end up like any other cramped bar, where you're constantly being elbowed by people passing by.We gratefully took that chance and started dancing the night away. When the Maitre D walked up to us I assumed it was to ask us to stop, as I fully understood we were taking up pretty much the whole dance floor. Instead she said: 'you're both hired', in a very playful, encouraging way! This once more proves that you can enjoy your night just the way you want to at Archer St. Whether it is sipping from your cocktail or busting a move to some golden oldies.They managed to give us a night me and my sibling will talk about for ages, and with family moments like that being very precious, I couldn't ask for more. Thank you Archer St, for everything. You're my little piece of heaven in central London!I never post reviews and had to even download the app, but this was just so very necessary!Victor

Wow, the door staff are so so utterly rude. We arrived at 5pm on Saturday to a virtually empty bar to be told that our group couldn't enter without a booking because there was "a certain standard they were trying to up hold in their bar". This nastiness left me upset and utterly speechless! As a business woman I simply can't understand why an empty bar would turn away revenue from a group of paying, smartly dressed customers! So anyway my group headed to radio rooftop bar who gladly took us in. Your loss archer street!

Booked here in advance for a girly Christmas do and was told it was like a 'Coyote Ugly' bar. Got shown to our 'table' and ordered our drinks, an average of £9 a drink, a bit pricey than what we had paid so far. Had a lovely waitress allocated to our table. Because I hadn't eaten I order a couple of platters to share. After a short wait I was told by the waitress that we couldn't order because the kitchen were turning out the pre-ordered canapés and 'she would get lynched' if she tried - so she would try later for me. First singer started and got onto our table all of about 2 foot high (understand the H&S) aspect but hardly dancing on the bar type thing. Singers were absolutely fantastic. After the singer finished we were dancing on our table and a couple of our party were warned not to have a drink in hand whilst on the table, again went with the H&S thing. It then proceeded to get busier so our table was taken over not only by dancers but anyone else wanting to dance on it. Consequently there was a bit of pushing and shoving with our group thinking it was our table. I went to make a phonecall upstairs and whilst I was there another girl was hauled up by management and she was clearly complaining about our group. After I finished I went downstairs and others in my party were told that it was not our table it belonged to the club and anyone could use it, so pointless booking a table! I quietly asked who seemed the general manager why this was and he advised it was in the T's and C's of our booking and then out of blue said we had to leave? All our party were the rounded up and chucked out and we had to wait outside whilst our coats were collected. Our waitress and even one of the security staff didn't understand why we were being thrown out. Overrated, overpriced and management have no clear understanding or concept of customer relations and feel empowered to pick and choose who they allow into the club. As mentioned in a previous review 'we didn't fit' and they wanted to get some other people in. Fortunately it did not spoil our evening despite it being the 'main event' but there are plenty of other bars in London so I would not waste your time there.

We came here in November and had a fab night, lovely staff and the staff jumping up on stage is really cool. This time I fancied a Havana & coke but they didn't have one so reccomended a Ron Zacapa, cool I had 3 of them, WOW when I picked up the tab £14 a shot. I expeceted to pay around £7 like I did last time for my vodka.WATCH OUT....

Great concept, love the very talented singing staff but most so rude. Very pushy, no customer service . Surely the management don't train their staff in this way ?

This place is the worst. I went to Archer St last week after dinner with a friend, as we weren't ready to go home, but we wanted a change of scenery. The place is so pretentious it makes you so angry. Firstly, when you walk in they tell you to put your bags and coats in the cloakroom before you can enter the bar. The cloakroom doesn't cost, but why is it compulsory? it should be my choice if I want to put my coat in a cloakroom. I wasn't staying long and really didn't want the hassle. Then when you actually read the menu when you get into the bar, they highlight 'its for the customer's benefit'. The drinks are overpriced and the singers/staff are so cringe-worthy - really not my sort of thing but fair enough if you want a cheesy night. In addition the singers/staff literally don't leave you alone once you sit down. We had 2 different waitresses come up to us twice each in the space of 10 minutes to ask if we had decided on a drink. Are they getting commission for getting patrons drinks? I then decided to go up to the bar myself as I didn't want to see the dreaded 'service charge' on my bill for 2 drinks. Avoid at all costs! Much better pubs, dive bars that are more authentic.

We had a little time to kill before dinner at Bocco di Lupo so popped in for a drink. We waited for a while to place an order at the bar - only to be told to sit down and wait for our order to be taken .... which seemed odd. We were told to hang on to our jackets as the cloakroom wasn't yet open, only to be approached about 10 minutes later by a waitress who insisted on taking our jackets.... which seemed odd.It's a pretty room - and the atmosphere is fun - with live singing - which was great. But the (house) sauvignon was unpleasant and about £10 a glass. Vodka lime cocktail v nice .... (After insisting on taking our jackets, they weren't brought back to us - we had to go upstairs to retrieve them .... which seemed odd)

Archer St never disappoints. We reserved an area for birthday drinks last night, and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Our friends really enjoyed the music and atmosphere. The drinks are pricey...one coke and rum & coke for £17.95!!! But there is no entry fee before 10pm ish on Friday and Saturdays and no charge for the cloakroom. Overall, a top night. Thanks!

Popped in for a quick drink before going to the theatre. It was pretty busy and lots of tables were reserved, but we were allowed to sit at a reserved table until the person who had booked actually arrived. The table service was very friendly, if not particularly swift and the drinks were on the pricey side. The nice surprise though, was that all of the staff could sing and took turn in providing some great live music. Very enjoyable!

I've never been let down before by Archer street before now. Always been my favourite venue in London but sadly let me down on my 30th birthday. Tried to reserve a spot 3 months before but was turned away saying they would take walkins on the night but that wasn't the case. The bouncers were really rude, unlike what I have experienced in the past from this party place in London. So took my business elsewhere to the Ham Yard Hotel in London who was amazing and not pretentious at all!

I had a great time at Archer Bar, the music and staff were fantastic and entertaining. I ordered a Longisland ice tea and sadly it was one of the worse I have ever had. It just was made incorrectly, with such a standard cocktail I did not venture to try more. I still had a great time listening to the staff sing.

I have been meaning to review this incredible bar for a long time!- The concept behind Archer Street is pure genius! There is nothing out there like it! The singers are so talented and combining that with their excellent hosting skills is just a match made in heaven! The venue is so brilliantly done, and the fact that they stay open late (due to the club downstairs) makes it even more appealing. *Special consideration goes to Michelle in the reservations team who kindly reserved a table for 2 for me and my mum even though they only can take bookings for over 6. Being around the Christmas period also, YOU DESERVE A MEDAL.* I've now been here twice, once with work and once with my mum (she loved every second of it- proving that age isn't a problem although she is a youthful 60 year old) and I plan on coming back again and again. I now always rave about you. Albeit the prices of the drinks are high, but it's worth it for the experience! The energy is like no where I have ever been. I especially love the music choices (from all genres and eras) - I CHALLENGE SOMEONE TO EXPERIENCE ARCHER STREET AND LEAVE WITHOUT A SMILE :)

I've been to Archer street a couple of times now, and I really like the idea, it's a good place to take people who haven't been before.Downstairs is great as it gets later, however, the drinks are at crazy prices. A glass of preseco, that you know actually costs about £1, is £10 for two thirds of a flute! And I really do mean two thirds.Cocktails are nice, but again are toppy at about £12.I suggest going late on, after you've had a few elsewhere!

Amazing service, amazing talented waiters, amazing cocktails and amazing DJ. What more could you ask for?

I have never eaten at this venue. It is a great place for cocktails. Lovely comfortable setting with fabulous, friendly cocktail waiters and waitresses that sing and perform through out the evening. Fun for couples or great for a girls afternoon/evening.

£50 for a bottle of prosecco!! absolute joke. I have had the fortune to drink and dine in many bars and have never had to pay such an amount for a regular bottle of bubbles.Really disappointed in the bar and service. Super loud, over crowded and horrendous club singers.Won't be there spending my hard earned cash there again!!! Don't Go!!

I love going to Archer Street. It never disappoints.The cocktails are yummy ( bit expensive) but otherwise you will be in for a good night.The staff all sing and the songs are fun and cheesy so it's great for a boogie.Upstairs is sophisticated and downstairs is more clubby and themed. In summer it is festival themed and in winter it is ski themed.Definitely check it out!

If you want to spend £300+ for a tiny table in an overcrowded bar and be treated with mind blowing rudeness by the doormen and a bizarrely power crazed manager who clearly has not grasped the concept of customer relations then this bar is for you! Actually pretty sad that a bar that is well located and a good concept could be so let down by its staff. Owners take note, perhaps a change of management and a few lessons in basic manners for your door staff would stop the torrent of bad reviews, act before it is too late........word spreads fast.

Their awful self important staff did their best to spoil the evening. Ridiculously unpleasant door staff picked on customers for no reason. There are plenty of much better places near by to spend your money, but I don;t know of any that are worse.

So I've been to this bar a few times and have loved the experience and have recommended it to friends and family which has sent a hell of a lot of custom their way (you're welcome!) that was until myself and my very well behaved friends somehow became victim to their "power hungry" security/staff. I am saddened that while thoroughly enjoying ourselves in the basement bar innocently dancing and chatting to the DJ we were approached and told to escort a security guy outside for the famous "fresh air and water" Yup we were then given our coats and not allowed to return without any explanation. Upon asking them why as we were not so intoxicated that we couldn't stand/making a nuisance of ourselves and certainly didn't think chatting to the DJ was a crime! We were nothing but polite and compliant to their demands and think they were almost waiting for an argument that didn't happen. Bemused and baffled when asked why we were told to do this when we were only happily laughing and dancing is beyond me. I have read past posts and indeed seems to be a running theme of get whoever you like out the bar/club that you feel threatened by if they are having far too much fun!!? "Don't you know you aren't allowed to drink and dance or look goofy in any way as our bar might melt or explode" seriously people get a grip! Even more amusing that having a quick chat to the DJ who was happy to oblige gets you thrown out. Sorry for being nice!! Archer Street I was polite, loyal, courteous and friendly and I couldn't have recommended you highly enough, however I won't be setting foot in your bar again but of course you won't care because I'm just a number. I just hope another bar opens with the same theme that swallows you up with their better customer service. Farewell.

The Chiltern Firehouse in worst (yes it is possible) Welcome to the place where Rudeness is one of the qualification required to become a Manager. Thank you for this fantastic experience,

Don't visit this bar it is terrible!!! I Emailed and called the venue to book a table 2 months before my birthday. They told me it was fully booked. Which was a lie, because when we went there after being made to wait at 9pm on a Saturday for 30 minutes the place was half empty. Some of my friends who happened to be female arrived later. They told them they had to call me to get inside as they had a big list. But even when I came outside they refused them entry and asked them to wait in line. The staff were really rude. Please don't visit this pretentious place run by ars*h*les.

Absolutely great experience... I made a reservation the same day and gave my partner a great surprise. It was amazing to watch virtually all staff show-off great talent in singing the songs my partner and I just wanted to listen to. The Dj was also there to back-up afterwards whilst we had the best cocktails .... The place really got busy and tight afterwards, met some nice matured people and enjoyed the time-out. Am not sure Archer can assure you a quiet time unless there is a private room and I advice you book early

Went there my friends where in already. They told me I have to call my friends to pick me from the door as they had a big list.The place was empty as it was 5 o clock on a Friday.Since my friends where downstairs I couldn't get a hold of them so had to what thirty minutes.... Rude

A VIP area was booked in advance for eight people. Our group arrived separately, the first three people went in to the bar. My other three friends were having a cigarette outside before entering I explained this to the Doorman and went into the bar. The so-called VIP area was stuck in the middle of everyone and not enough seats to accommodate our party.I then received a text from my friend outside explaining that one of our party was not allowed in as she was intoxicated. I went outside to find out the reason for this and was confronted by a very rude Doorman.He said it was nothing to do with her behaviour it was her eyes, he told my friend to go away have something to eat and come back then he will think about it again. We had had a few glasses of champagne before arriving at the bar, but drunk we were not. There were people queueing and people inside the venue that were very drunk.Summing up the situation my opinion is that we just did not fit their criteria.Not to let this ruin our evening we made our way to Little Italy and had the best night ever thank you very much Archer Street champagne bar for making our night so special even though it wasn't with you.

Popped in for some pre-dinner cocktails. What a lovely and very lively spot. Staff really excel and enjoy themselves. Singing waiters and waitresses. Really good fun. Good list of cocktails. Gets very busy so make sure you book early!

I have never had a bad night out when I've been here. The atmosphere is fun and the bar staff friendly. The singers are usually of a good standard and the crowd (its never been a quiet night when I've been there!) are fun.The cocktails are good and the wine list reasonable price for the location.

We used to love that place but its no longer as sophisticated as it used to be - maybe a dozen of drunk people just collapsed on the floor ... quite pathetic reallyWe are not going back for that sort of experience

Были тут в четверг вечером. Публика была, как на дне рождении Джорджа Клуни - все прекрасно одеты, что не мешало всем как следует веселиться! Коктейли недешевые, но заведение того стоит!

Had been told about this bar so was planning to book it for a party. Made some enquiries and then went to check it out having called the night before as had read about difficulties getting in. The apparent General Manager came out and as good as accused me of lying that I'd enquired and called at all. He was awful! Obviously had some serious personal issues, the charm of a dead rat and no idea what customer service or being pleasant was. As an event organiser all I wanted was a quick look at the space as I had it in mind for some other clients too but he wouldn't even let us do that. Never before have I been so shocked by someone's unprofessional and unfriendly attitude for no reason other than a power trip and a serious chip on his shoulder. Just glad I found out before I sent invites out!

A quick one hour stop at Archers after a matinee theatre performance and then dinner at the Oxo tower. Nearly didn't get in as we hadn't reserved a table - I had no idea you needed to make a reservation just for a table for drinks. The first thing that hits you is the aroma, wonderful candles, incense and a beatufiul feel to this very small bar. The atmosphere was wonderful, a really mixed bag of young city workers and older groups. The cocktails are all great, probably too much ice and not enough spirits and not cheap, but the highlight of the evening is the staff who break into song at regular intervals. What a lovely bunch of very talented singers, who just pop up onto the bar or stand on a table and blast out a perfect song. You have a great recipe here, well done. We will definitely come back.

I went there on a Saturday night as part of a birthday party. We had to wait 45 minutes in a queue before getting inside, and paid £10 to get in each. I have to say this is shocking considering it is only a bar! The door staff were rude and pretentious, we had one female friend who arrive alone, and they refused to let her inside and asked her to wait outside alone (it was at least a 30 minute wait), because our group did not have a table???. The cocktails are average in taste, used too much ice and are overpriced. I will not return again nor would I recommend it for others, there are lots of excellent cocktail bars in London this place is not one of them.

Too much ice in imaginative but over priced cocktails.Highlight is waiting staff (performers between jobs.) Break.into song and they are quite good.

Went here on Friday night. The place was rammed, but despite this I had a great time. The staff are superb, the cocktails are great (not the best place if you are a beer drinker), and they do an ok priced prosecco for a club. The music is excellent and the staff all take turns getting up on the tables and singing. Their voices are universally excellent, so I assume they are hired on this basis. Had a great time and would go again.

Went for drinks around 6pm last night, the place was cool with chilled music playing then every few tracks the staff would walk about and sing which was really impressive.Can't wait to go back.

Extremely poor service, "glass of water and fresh air" means your leaving if you like it or not. Rude & unprofessional door staff, with no sense of understanding or customer service.

Some friends and I managed to sneak in during a gap in their bookings to have a quick cocktail here and loved this bar. The house cocktails are really interesting and the approachable bar staff will make your favourite (my porn star martini was yummy!). The staff are friendly and efficient and the singers are great! We'll be back

Expect to be held outside in a pointless queue, ensuring the bar looks cool whilst you get cold. Once inside you will be required to cloak everything (on the top floor). Range of real beer (ales) is zero, with just three supermarket lagers on offer. Music was fab if a little too loud to speak with your company.

We dont get out often as a close group of friends due to family commitments etc but when we do, we tend to visit this place....always guaranteed a good night in here. Good atmosphere, good service, great music, excellent entertainment and generally a good crowd always in there....prices are expensive but no more than other places in London, but it is well worth it! I probably shouldn't review this place if only to keep it a secret....well done to Laura and the staff again!

Unfortunately the manager ruined my brother's birthday by evicting our party of 40 on account of one one member of the group being understandably upset when he was told he didn't 'look right' for the bar so was refused entry. He quickly aplogised, however this was not enough for the manager and the whole group was escorted to collect bags and coats. Unbelievably irrational and unreasonable response to an issue he first instigated. The entire group remained polite and calm and gave him no reason to justify his decision.

This bar is a good laugh. The waiters & waitresses stand on the tables and sing...so its got a good sing a long vibe. Once it grows a bit old after a while go to the bar downstairs which has a DJ. Its pretty good but a bit stuffy and smells a bit!

Went here for a couple of friends joint birthday party recently. Arrived 45 minutes before they start chargin a cover (starts at 9.30) were kepy waiting outside the until said charge is implemented despite the place being empty. General manager is awful, didn't let several people in for jumping the queue, despite the fact our party made up the entire queue this was then explained to him. He changed his tune syaing some people were too drunk despite everybody being legal to drive at this point, then because we were a large group despite having booked a gueslist of 40 people so they knew a large group was turning up. Ended up with half our group inside, half elsewhere. Doorman clearly on a power trip ruined the begining of the night until we moved on. There is however a very nice bar 50m down the road from this venue that I would recommend.

Rude door staff, completely ruined the celebration-reading previous reviews this seems to be a common theme. If you're planning any sort of gathering with friends do not risk going here. Luckily found a very friendly bar on the corner who saved the day. Stay away from this cocktail bar.

Fantástico ambiente,excelentes coquetéis,ótimo serviço, musica fantástica estilo Londrino. Fomos conhecer os drinks e acabamos dançando e cantando. Estive em 10/09/15 que é considerado baixa temporada e não tive problemas com reserva, tempo etc. Recomendo!!!

Went here after a lovely meal at chotte matte celebrating our friends 30th birthday. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was buzzing. Great live singers.. The bartender Aaron was very accommodating and his service outstanding. Highly recommend a visit if you're around Soho.

From the minute I got there its staff saying don't stand there, that area is reserved, do you have a reservation, you need to put your coat in blah blah blah. It looks inside like a living room & every so often an attractive girl jumps on a table & belts out a song. The music is well known stuff from the 2000's which is fine but nothing ground breaking. One word to sum it up: mediocre.

Fantastic atmosphere & great cocktails, wonderful singing and great service. We came in for a quite drink and ended up dancing on the tables!Special mention for Jordan and Nick behind the bar, there cheeky banter got us to stay longer! (they make pretty good cocktails too).

We celebrated my wife's birthday at Arches Street in September alongside a group of almost 40... what a great time we had. The staff was very professional and made us feel welcome and really well-looked after, everyone had a great time. Not to mention the exceptional singers and overall atmosphere. Apart from the drinks we ordered canapés for the party which were all very well presented and tasty. Will definitely be going back!

We have been to Archers a couple of times having first being introduced to the bar by a theatre friend of ours. It has a greet buzz, gets busy but friendly atmosphere, doormen are great at weeding out anyone who might have the wrong attitude. The place is made unique by the regular stand up singing by West end performers who do sort of an impromptu high-end Karaoke. Certainly worth the trip if you can get in.

Great cocktails, service and decor - a real gem in soho. Be ready for singing on tables - all the staff are also musical theatre actors!

We came up from Swansea - what an amazing atmosphere - table dancing and fantastic singers on all floors of the bar - really good staff too - cocktail making with a real flair - mesmerising! We had such a brilliant night and even when we started singing at closing time the staff joined in with us - just fabulous - can't wait for another opportunity to visit!

After reading a few reviews I didn't think I'd like archer street but I've just had a fab Saturday evening there. Had a nice table reserved, lovely drinks and superb singing staff! Can't wait to come back!

Stopped by here one Thursday was quite busy bit of a problem gettin by door staff but the cocktails were amazing and the staff all started to sing half way through service was very entertaining definitely a keeper in London

Singing on tables, unbelievable cocktails, smells gorgeous! Staff stunning in every way! I'll be back a million more times and will be telling everyone about this place!!!!!

I am a regular at Archer Street Cocktail Bar and it is one of my favourite places to drink and party in Soho. The atmosphere, music, and staff and just wonderful, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Last night they out did themselves. I was there to celebrate my birthday, and myself and my guests were all fussed upon by gorgeous staff and we all had the most fantastic night. I highly recommend Archer Street to anyone who wants a great night out! Thank you!!!!!!

I went to Archer Street on Saturday night for the first time, it was brilliant! Really nicely decorated and the crowed was good. I managed to get served quickly from a really friendly lady bartender, my friend told me she was previously on the voice, brown bob girl she was AMAZING! So, so friendly and WOW, can she sing!! She shouldn’t be behind the bar!It's fantastic to see how vibrant the place is - will be visiting the place again soon.One of the best bars I’ve ever been too.

Went here for a few after-work drinks with some friends and the place is second to none. The door staff and management do a great job of keeping just the right kind of fun party atmosphere, the singers and their impromptu performances are amazing, and the bar staff take the time to have a chat and make the perfect cocktails, even when it's busy - Jordan in particular makes a mean cocktail with some laughs thrown in for good measure. A top place to visit.

Archer Street bar is such a good night out. I've been several times and stayed all evening as it's so much fun. The staff are friendly, fun and amazing singers, every other song or two the bar staff sing, get up on the tables and entertain everyone! Drinks are pricey and you need to get there early to get in without paying but it's so worth it. You won't get a seat without booking an area several weeks in advance.

I booked Archer Street for my 30th birthday on 15th Aug, we had about 40 people attending and from the moment I booked it to the end of the night it was fabulous! It isn't pretentious at all - its just really really good fun. The music was great, a mix of everything. The singers/ bar staff were incredibly talented, I also appreciated them pulling me up on stage! Everyone who attended had something lovely to say about the bar. None of my guests had problems getting into the bar - they all by passed the queue. I can't wait to come here again! This time I will wear flat shoes so I last longer on the dance floor!Thank you Archer Street! CL

A great place to go for a special night out, prepare for cheese and you will have a great time. The drinks are pricey, but the cocktails are excellent and you're paying to be entertained as well as for the drinks. One criticism I have is of the staff downstairs in the club part when collecting drinks - when you've paid for expensive bottles of Prosecco and Champagne, you don't expect to have the ice bucket taken away from you and the remainder of the bottle to be poured into glasses to get warm before you've even finished your first glass. But other than that, a top night out.

I booked a table for 25 few months ago for my partner surprise b’day party, and was concern after reading all the bad review from here. However, from the day I make the reservation to the moment we enter the door all were not excellent but great customer service experience. We all arrived at the door & were greeted with security that immediately identified our booking, and we whisked thru downstairs without delay. A cocktail waitress immediately attended to my order (pre-ordered drink packages) within 15mins, all my guests have a drink in their hand.Okay, there were always some trouble makers at busy club like this but everyone actually there to have a good time. Which all my guests include myself had a fab night, dancing, singing along with all the waitress/waiters who were all brilliant singer & entertainer. We didn't leave the club until after 1.15am & this place still full of buzz & as lively as ever. Love it, thanks for a great night & we all loved it. will be back soon…

Great venue for a few drinks with friends, funt atmosphere and brilliant cocktails. At a time when London night-time establishments seem to always require a deposit just to enter, this place is a breath of fresh air. Provided you arrive relatively early it's easy to get into and has a great crowd without the snobbery associated with most london members clubs.

Firstly my friend had to go to London to secure the table for 27 of us mixed men and women. When we arrived we waited for our whole group to be there, we all go ID'ed not an issue. We went down stairs to find our table had been changed from the one my friend had booked which was a shame as the table was a in Van type thing due to it being a festival theme the table was not big enough for all of us. So we had half outside out of the van and half in not good when it's someone's birthday celebrations. We was very much stuck in a corner away from the dance floor. After travelling 1hour and 30 mins to get to this highly recommended venue from two very very good customers of archer street you can imagine we wasn't very happy. Secondly we asked if we could buy bottles of vodka and rum. As this is what we drink as a group and singles was going to be too expensive. The man offered to go and 'see what he could do' the waiters attitude was dreadful they looked down on all of us and could see they had it in for us. When the waiter came back the answer was exactly as expected NO. So we put a credit card behind the bar and within 45 mins of being there our bill was £640. That wasn't a problem but the reason I'm angry is bottles would have been a lot cheaper. We had another incident at the venue which I won't go in to detail about but the staff was 100% in the wrong and the staff did not deal with the problem in a very nice manor they chucked out 5 of us girls and decided to drag us up the stairs like rag dolls. After explaining our selves they decided to throw all 27 of us out. Then they wouldn't let one of the men go down settle the bill and get his credit card so his credit card had to stay at archer street. We wasn't in a position to go and get it back the next day either. As you can imagine 27 people now in London with no where to go. We had been in archer street for about 1 hour 30 mins and got over charged, had a terrible table, had staff be extremely rude to us, treated all of us in a disgusting way. Overall a dreadful experience I would not recommend anyone who isn't a celebrity to go here seems you can't get a good service if your a nobody. An appalling evening to say the least thanks archer street for ruining my friends birthday. Such a shame as it's actually a really pretty bar upstairs with a good vibe.

The environment is a mix of all sorts of people, nice, rude, happy and grumpy! The quality of the cocktails differ from bartender to bartender! Helpful members of staff, good cleaning standards. The music is very commercial and the clients enjoy it!The lady that looks after the restrooms is extremely courteous and helpful! Overall it was a very pleasant experience!

The good: cheezy music and hilarious drunken antics of the trust fund chelsea girls who frequent this place.The bad: rude, up themselves bar staff who actually asked my friend if he could afford the round he was buying.This place is not classy, just classist.

Popped in yesterday afternoon with my husband , beautiful place , seats / sofas very plush , bathroom spotless , cocktails to die for , staff very friendly and helpful , booked table for my forthcoming weekend in September with my girlfriends

Fabulous place for a night out, after work drinks......the staff are so friendly, the waitresses serve you and also break out into a sing song is great! The freedoms to dance on tables is great and very welcome. Only wish they had more of a variety of food on the menu as there is only cold cuts and cheese available along with an expensive bowl of £3 crisps! But the cocktails and fabulous! It feels like your having a drink in a comfy, well decorated living room

Terrible door man / manager picked up my friends bags off the floor dropping one of them, so angry that they were on the floor! He then told us to leave! We were doing absolutely nothing wrong, other than buying drinks. Truly awful experience and we were gobsmacked !Avoid avoid archer street bar

I used to go a lot. loved the place. had some cracking nights and over the years must have earned a lot of reward points! Apparently it's all changed. A lot. Doormen oscillate between obnoxious & ignorant. The clipboard guy has that provincial "no jeans no trainers" type mentality from Phoenix nights. Any club where they make you justify going in to give them your patronage is of little interest. Once in, frankly everyone inside seems to have become ghastly to boot. We've moved on to one of the myriad of better places in London. Archers - you were fun while it lasted.

Over jealous jumped up little man on the door ruined our night. It's a bar that people are trying to get into, not the White House. Incredible that the management employs door/ front of house staff that have no sophistication in dealing with customers.Shall not be returning, and shall encourage as many work colleagues as possible to go somewhere else.

Was having a great night,celebrating a 30th birthday. Staff fantastic, food and drink delivered to table.Unfortunately, a manager asked one of our party to step outside "for fresh air and water", assuming they had one too many drinks. They had not. The person in question did not even have a drink in their hand, when manager asked him to 'leave'.If the manager had taken a few minutes to talk to the person and realise his mistake, we could have got on with/enjoyed the rest of the night. Unfortunately, he did not and our night was ruined. We all (10 peoople) took our custom elsewhere in protest. Would not recommend.