Evans & Peel Detective Agency in Kensington and Chelsea

Great Tuesday night visit. Didn’t book but got in no problem. Initial host was really good and South African bar man was great at explaining and making the drinks!

This place has a fantastic atmosphere that immediately makes you feel welcome and relaxed. The cocktails are absolutely amazing—thoughtfully crafted with fresh ingredients and unique flavors. Plus, the staff is friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about making sure everyone has a great experience. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

Believe me, the pearl of London! 😅 from the entrance to the drink menu, the gangster atmosphere is original and unique. Drink prices as in all bars, but added value +5🌟

From the moment we arrived, the fun began. It felt like we had stepped back into the 1920s, with the Prohibition theme adding a sense of mystery and excitement. The "secret" introduction before entering the bar was a brilliant touch—we were already laughing before we even got inside! Once in, we were greeted by a fantastic atmosphere. The live music was the perfect backdrop, setting the mood without being overpowering. We drank, and soaked up every bit of the vintage charm. The cocktails were on point, delicious and crafted with care, and the radiator beer was as good as you could expect! But what really made the evening stand out was the staff. Friendly, attentive, and always on hand to make sure everything went smoothly. They genuinely added to the experience and made the birthday celebration feel extra special. Overall, we had an amazing evening, and I can't recommend Evans & Peel enough.

Found this place online after looking for cocktail bars near Earls Court. It was an unexpected and fabulous evening. Be prepared for fun, strong cocktails and tasty bar snacks in an underground atmospheric speakeasy full of character. The old fashioned is indeed the best I’ve ever tasted…. When you visit, and you should, you’ll understand.

Nice Little Hidden Away Speak Easy Cocktail Bar. Didn't Try The Food But Drinks Are Top Notch

We went without a booking and they fit us in on a strangely quiet Saturday evening. The role play greeting is excellent and really sets the mood. The drinks were very decent and the setting, decor, piano playing and bar men are all on point. Had a real nice time and we tried a couple of cocktails each. Would recommend one except they’re all decent if we’re being honest.

This was so much fun for a night out. So different! The staff give 100% to making this not just a night out but an experience. They stay totally in character. The interior decor is fabulous and the drinks are delicious. Even the menus are special. Attention to every detail makes this a must visit.

Interesting hidden bar, the ticket for live music is 6£ per person starting from 9pm. And the cocktails were great 👍🏻

This is worth a visit. Love everything about this place except the high prices.... would love to stay longer and drink more but it's not really viable xx

Great experience in this intimate bar! The cocktails are really good!

AMAZING.. we knocked the door and the fun began, from the introduction to entering the bar was an amazing experience, we laughed we ate we drank and we soaked up the atmosphere, the staff were friendly and more than helpful, thoroughly had a great evening, would definitely recommend

Great experience, Mitch is a class act

The best speakeasy I’ve ever been to!!!!!! Crazy atmosphere and crazier staff!

This is an American style speak-easy hidden away on an unsuspecting street. I loved the novelty and decor. There is an extremely charismatic actor front of house who pretends to be a detective and jokingly interrogated us before letting us in - it's a good idea to think of a story before you go to spare yourself some embarrassment! The only downside is that it's a bit overpriced and truthfully I didn't really like the cocktails on offer but overall it's a cool experience and it's a bit of fun so I would recommend.

Such fun , loved the entrance interview .. the Cocktails were very tastily crafted , atmosphere, music , all a very good experience!

An incredible place discovered by chance, a prohibition atmosphere down to the smallest details...so we go there for a drink not for the food it's a bar not a restaurant, I'll go back as soon as I come back to London .

We discovered the place by chance during our stay in London. Really cool place with a 1920s Prohibition atmosphere where the cocktails have the names of gangsters, and the staging at the entrance is really nice, it feels like it! Great discovery!

Evans & Peel Detective Agency is a hidden treasure that offers a unique and memorable experience. The journey to find it is part of the adventure—tucked away on a side street, the entrance is subtly placed between buildings. Once you ring the bell, you're welcomed by a staff member who adds a playful twist by asking what case you're there to solve. This little bit of role-playing sets the tone for the evening. Inside, the bar exudes a captivating atmosphere, with a cocktail menu that's both creative and expertly crafted, complemented by delicious food. To fully enjoy the experience, it's best to reserve a table in advance, as walk-ins may find their time limited. If you're looking for an extraordinary night out, Evans & Peel Detective Agency is definitely worth the effort to discover.

Such a fun spot! Our group had a great time. The staff was excellent and we all really appreciated the acting/atmosphere. Overall, I’d def rec checking it out if you’re planning a night out for drinks!

This a special place been there a few times now and I love to just play the role when I'm there

Follow the directions to find this hidden gem. Entrance meeting with the detective was very entertaining especially since one of our team had an accident with a bus earlier. Drinks were unique but delicious. Theming was perfect throughout the venue. Service and music were great.

Fantastic themed cocktail bar! I came here about a year ago while on vacation with family and was treated to the best service and cocktails I've ever had. However, the real show of service was recently when I contacted the establishment and asked for the details of a drink I was served. Their response was quick, thoughtful, and exactly what I needed! If you do choose to come here, do know that the experience is greatly enhanced if you arrive with a "case." I was unaware of this when I came here, but the greeter did an amazing job at working around our lack of preparedness. This speakeasy is a must!

I got to admit we struggled a lot while walking through London. A good "coffee" was nowhere to be found. Luckily, there is Detective Mitch and the agency to help you with all of your needs. It is an amazing place, hidden behind a false door. Mitch was amazing first contact and let you feel the 1929 Prohibition vibe they are going for. If you are a cocktail newbie such as me I'd recommend asking the bar staff they are very helpful in regards to zeroing in towards something you'll like. Next time I'll be in London, I'll certainly be back.

This is the utmost experience in London! It has became my favorite bar of all times!! Everything was absolutely amazing from beginning to end! And Mitch was definitely a marvelous host! My expectations were exceeded by far. :)

Beautiful ambience, great service. You feel like you're back in time. Thank you for the great experience

I have been to this place 3 times before and have absolutely loved my experience but today it was not the same. For starters they no longer do the Polaroid photo with one of their drinks ( I still have the photo they took), they also no longer served the cool personalised placemats for the cocktails which is sad (I have a collection of the placemats cuz they are so cool). On top of that they did not advertise at all that there would charge £12 per person for the live music (great live music just was not prepared for the expensive charge). I bought two drinks (£14 each) and my total cost was £38 and half of their menu was out. You are getting less for higher cost and I hope you guys can make some changes cuz I can’t see myself coming again.

Earlier in the day, we booked an early reservation for 19:30. From the second we stepped inside, it was a blast. The drinks were fantastic and the atmosphere was incredible. We're so glad we adventured out to Evans & Peel Detective Agency

This place is awesome. Step into a role playing cocktail drinking experience. Went the last night I was in London this trip and wished I had went sooner. 1920s vibe with cocktails named after mobsters. Had the old fashioned and another speciality gin drink. Both were amazing. Do yourself a favor and go for at least a drink or two.

Awesome night. The night was like we had stepped into a time machine. Very welcoming service. Rates the highest on our visit to London. Thanks Mitch and staff.

Most unique speakeasy and bar in general we have ever visited!

I love Evans and peel detective agency. Such a fun vibe with great cocktails and good food. I do recommend booking a later slot so you can see the band play - they absolutely slapped but we were leaving as they began! Great atmosphere and an experience I have never forgotten. The Martini was incredible

Super fun speakeasy that is an entire experience. The actors are on point, and the vibe underground with the craft cocktails, live music, and eclectic antiques is just perfection. Definitely go for their signature old fashioned made table side. Make a reservation, and don’t ask the dry cleaners where the entrance is.

What a fun experience! The selection of cocktails was good and the atmosphere was simply mind blowing! Definitely somewhere to try once because it is not like your typical bar!

Brilliant evening. Very well organised experience, especially JP who was the 1st person you meet.

This is a not to be missed, super fun excursion. It's a little hard to find, but make the effort. I won't review the exact process to keep it a fun surprise but be ready to report your crime and step back into 1929 prohibition. Much plays his part so well and the place is awesome. The drink menu is fabulous. We had a lucky Luciano, Whitey Bulger and an Al Capone. The experience is totally with it!

Went here with my partner for drinks. Was absolutely amazing! The bartenders were extremely knowledgeable, and made classic cocktails on request as well as what was on the menu! Our host Mitch was amazing, we had a great time chatting with him and the bartenders! Definitely made a lifelong memory going to Evan and Peel! Mitch even took us out and showed us to the nearest halal restaurant, which i’m sure made londons first Halal snack pack!

1. Great service 2. Awesome people 3. Fantastic atmosphere

We had a great time. The cocktails were amazing and the staff is incredible. One of our drinks was delivered in a suitcase, loved the presentation. The staff is absolutely incredible, we had several interesting conversations. If you're on the fence, don't be, this was such a fun experience.

Don’t get me wrong, very cool vibe with nice interior, entrance and nice host. But charged us all £6 each live music without even asking us / it being on the menu, with service on top? Egregious.

You just have to go. It would spoil it to describe it. If film noir is a thing you like, go and hit the buzzer. Take it from there, but play along. You will not be disappointed

Coolest bar in London. Great atmosphere as the drinks were stellar

What can I say, other than the coolest Bar in London. Unique friendly and the cocktails and food are nothing less than tasty and awesome. The staff are funny friendly and a big shout out to Mitch for making our visit even funnier. If you’re looking for a place to have a good laugh on arrival and some lovely Cocktails look no further.

I cannot recommend this place more. I love a good speak easy, but i find that so few really embrace the theme. Evans and Peel really does it to 100 with everything there. The food was excellent, all the servers were very nice and engaging and they had some of the best cocktails I've ever had.

What a fantastic venue! Excellent décor, great service and probably some of the best, most interesting cocktails in London!

Excellent experience. The staff were all completely in character the entire time and were extremely attentive. The drinks were amazing, with options to suit everyone (I only like sweet cocktails, my partner is the opposite, and we both left happy!)

A wonderful detective recruitment agency and if you make the grade, you may get a cocktail to celebrate in this speakeasy.

Evans & Peel was a wonderful experience for us in London. I made the surprise to my husband who had no idea where we were going. When he saw the door, he was really surprised. When I made the reservation, I gave some informations describing the things that my husband likes very much and describes him a little bit and that was a great idea, because the surprise was very big. We have been very good welcomed and my husband has been very surprised because he has been welcomed with a lots of words very well choosed to make the surprise very big. I will not give details, it's better if you live this experience on your own. We had also nice surprises with the cocktails. We don't drink alcohol and they made us wonderful non alcoholic cocktails and the mini pizzas that we eated with olives and salted nuts were excellent. We have to be honest, it's expensive, but it's a wonderful experience, you absolutely must have. Thanks to all the team. This was a great experience and we had the pleasure of meeting some very nice people. The role of detective doesn't seem to be just a role, but a real passion, with everything you need. The perfect accent, the perfect attitude and the perfect look. A very nice meeting. Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful experience. Greetings from Switzerland.

Went for drinks, loved the ambience and the drinks were good. When we arrived, having to explain our case and why we wanted their “help” was so much fun. Definitely will go again

Very good and I like this food so testy

Immersive atmosphere, flavourful cocktails, and mostly hospitable staff. Of course, it doesn't come cheap - from my experience, £72 for 4 drinks. Furthermore, tables have a limit on how long they can be booked for, and this place is busy, so please plan ahead.

Well difficult to find is the first thing I can say...I was about to give up when some guy from a restaurant said are you looking for the bar. We said yes and he showed us the way.. I mean how helpful was he! He did say no one can find it. Anyway we arrived just as the live music finished which was a pity, however the staff was friendly and the service was good. Once you have been and you are local I'm sure you will return. I appreciate it was a speak easy vibe..

Brilliant couple of hours spent here. The welcome was hilarious, had us giggling for ages, great entrance into the bar also. Cocktails were lovely, excellent service and the live music was just perfect for the surroundings. Great atmosphere.

What a fantastic place. It is a little difficult to find, but that added to the experience. If you follow Google maps, it leads you to a street end in between b buildings. No problem, the door is on the side of the building (we went by it twice). We rang the bell and were admitted by one of the staff that asked about what case we were investigating. Super fun role playing for a minute. After you are "vetted", he shows you to the bar. We were only going to have 1 drink but was having so much fun with the staff, we stayed for 2. We talked about prohibition and whisky and bourbon. We live in Tennessee, so this was right up our alley. It was fantastic to talk to staff that really know bourbon and whisky. If you have always wanted to try Pappy, they have it at the best prices I have ever seen.

Juste incroyable. La mise en situation, le décor et les cocktails sont juste fabuleux. Un super moment, je recommande +++ Just incredible. The setting, the decor, and the cocktails are simply fabulous. A great time, I highly recommend +++.

Unfortunately a horrible experience. Bad entertainment, uncomfortable host, random charges without prior notice, terrible overpriced drinks. Expected more.

Best old fashioned ever. The live music was AMAZING, piano and muted trumpet. Everything together really gives that prohibition feel. A great surprise.

Wonderful experience. The staff is excellent, the drinks are delicious and the ambiance was perfect. This is a place we will go back to the next time we are in London, for sure ! If you haven't booked in advance, do not hesitate to contact them via Facebook, especially on weekdays.

What a fun and unusual place. The prohibition theme is carried out with care, and it’s quite a hoot! Had the “best old fashioned” drink, and it was! Definitely worth the stop, and be patient when trying to gain access. They will answer the door.

Amazing atmosphere, but the drinks were lack lustre. I'd suggest going for a classic cocktail instead of the 'specials'.

Hard to find. Strange vibe from the welcome compared to similar places. Staff pleasant but pushy trying to get you to buy more drinks. Only bit of “ entertainment” was “Al Capone” wandering around. Not much atmosphere Cocktails average in content and price but the menu was clever. £4 for a very small bowl or either chilli crackers or salted corn was poor value as was £7 for a CAN of beer like you would get 4 for £5 in a supermarket.

Hospitality at the World Snooker Championships is excellent. Champagne on arrival, a four course meal with accompanying drinks and great service from Sara was a special start to our visit. The venue, so often seen on TV was smaller than expected but provides an intimate setting for the professional players to do battle. It is a perfect setting and would lose this intimacy should it move to a larger venue.

The day the Thames ran red on the St. Valentines Massacre. You see that low life Bugs Moran was wal..... I've said too much already. Are you prepared for a lifetime experience? Are you ready to see acting that upsets Broadway? The drinks are worthy of the finest Rum Runners. The gentleman that runs it will make you a part of this thing of ours. Anyways... stop reading this and book a sit-down.

Amazing place,staff were great.such an unusual experience.a visit is a must. Be warned some of the cocktails are pretty potent lol

Gimmicks were good...It was a proper speakeasy experience... hospitality was great. But drinks were not..we tried 3 drinks and all of them were on the sour side...Their famous old fashion was ok as well nothing overly impressive..I was expecting good complex mixology but expectations were not met . So I would suggest going if you like gimmicks but not for drinks

It is a great concept of bar, very unique and fun but in my opinion is only to go once for the experience. Adding up the cost of cocktails, the music charge per person and the service charge you will be left with a hefty pricetag at the end! I understad you pay for the whole concept, hence Is a bar you wouldn't go often.

Quite underwhelming. As we arrived to the Detective Office that is the front for the speakeasy a host greated us, who was clearly doing a bit, but we weren't sure what our role was supposed to be in this scenario. Then we were led through to the bar itself, which was a half-heartedly themed, dark, damp basement. The Beer Radiator was broken and they were missing the "hardware" for one of the more interactive mystery cocktails. The drinks themselves were nice, but wildly overpriced.

I spent my Saturday here and I had such an amazing night! Beautiful atmosphere with live Jazz music, amazing cocktails and friendly staff. A hidden gem!

Incredibly cool speakeasy with great drinks, great service and an overall great vibe. Loved getting a bit into character and taking in the ambiance of the place (in addition to the delicious drinks). Will be back!

Small bar. It was OK, nothing special. They seemed pretty up themselves baring in mind they don't offer anything special. Pretty pricey but it is London.

Un des speakeasy les plus immersifs de Londres ! Vendu comme une véritable agence de détectives privés, le bar propose des cocktails tous plus recherchés les uns que les autres. Tout ça dans une ambiance tamisée et intimiste. Et que dire des acteurs pour une immersion totale... génial !

Brilliant set up, authentic speakeasy bar, hilarious interview to get in, warning cocktails are strong

Great speakeasy! It was really fun getting in and the staff was so friendly!

I have been wanting to come here for years, and we finally got back to London and visited this speakeasy. Right from the start, the mood was set, as the person welcoming us clearly did a bit of research concerning our "case" that we sent in advance. After a bit of fun role-playing (not mandatory, but fun!) , a secret door was opened and we were in the bar itself. It's a cozy, dimly lit basement, where the appropriately- dressed staff brought us to our table. The menu is an eye catcher as well, with almost all cocktails named after famous (fictional) criminals like Thomas Shelby, Salazar, and of course Al Capone. The menu is yours, a note book to keep as souvenir. Nice touch. This speakeasy is supposed to be the home of the best Old Fashioned in the world, so that's the first thing we ordered, and it did not disappoint. It's brought to the table with a bit of show, and although I found it a bit weird that the zest was done at the start instead of at the end, it was a great Old Fashioned. Unfortunately, the other cocktails didn't get to that level. Don't get me wrong, they were nice, but not wow. I was also a bit disappointed when I requested a surprise cocktail with rum, and I got what was clearly... a rum Old Fashioned. Not very inspired. While the cocktails weren't world class, they were decent. I did feel a bit for the excellent two- man band, who had to play for a crowd of really loud people. And trust me, they were good enough to listen to. I do also have to mention the staff. Absolutely what I wish every bar had! Super friendly, they saw immediately when the water was gone and brought us a new bottle, nothing was too much to ask. Just wow. And when we left, the detective at the door gave us a happy ending to our submitted case! I still have many cocktail bars to discover in London, but when I'm near Earl's Court again, I'm coming back.

I first visited Evans & Peele around 2013/2014 and I’m so glad it’s still going. As always the entire experience was fun and engaging and the drinks were divine.

I did not want to leave but we had a show to watch at the Westend. Due to a mix up with trains/delays I arrived 15 mins late and my hubby even later. However the comical and cool welcome we each received in the agency reception was great. I told the host to give my hubby hell ! ;) This “lowdown dive” is an institution, but it’s not tired at all. Great service , perfect speakeasy feel, authentic and I can’t reveal any clue about the entrance as it’s all part of the fun. Just be in character! Excellent range of cocktails and classics . Their signature Old Fashioned is worth all the show. Great for a small group or a fun couple pre or post theatre . Just book well ahead. Stevie is an excellent skilled and suave mixologist and get the groove going even when it got busier. This is not a one-time novelty place, def a bar to hang albeit with unique character. Will be back , and on time sir!

I did not want to leave but we had a show to watch at the Westend. Due to a mix up with trains/delays I arrived 15 mins late and my hubby even later. However the comical and cool welcome we each received in the agency reception was great. I told the host to give my hubby hell ! ;) This “lowdown dive” is an institution, but it’s not tired at all. Great service , perfect speakeasy feel, authentic and I can’t reveal any clue about the entrance as it’s all part of the fun. Just be in character! Excellent range of cocktails and classics . Their signature Old Fashioned is worth all the show. Great for a small group or a fun couple pre or post theatre . Just book well ahead. Stevie is an excellent skilled and suave mixologist and get the groove going even when it got busier. This is not a one-time novelty place, def a bar to hang albeit with unique character. Will be back , and on time sir!

Well what an absolute find. I mean once you do find it! Just ring the doorbell and enter down the stairs. Just make sure you haven't been followed. After the necessary interrogation you will be let in and immediately hit with the lush speakeasy vibes. Cocktails and service fantastic and there was live music. There is a surcharge on the bill to pay for the music but its part of the deal and well worth it. The most noticeable thing was just how much fun everyone was having. Get it on your list.

Great service the staff were really attentive and in character. Cocktails delicious. We didn’t try food. Decor great and so was entertainment. Felt so 1920’s. A really good vibe and great night out.

Extremely disappointed! I've been a regular for years and the service, food and overall experience have never been worst. Sad to see this place going downhill... The cheese board was some Tesco papadoms and a few slices of cheap cheese

Was really good and a very nice atmosphere. The staff were so friendly and also really appreciated how they looked out for us and the safety of us as girls, never seen that before at nearly any place I've been before. Would recommend.

!'ve been in Earls Court years ago. Always a memorable experience. Awesome staff for an extraordinary atmosphere. It seems a movie inside. Great

I was staying locally with a friend and we simply googled nearest cocktail bar as we were fancying a cocktail on Friday evening. Evans and Peel came up within 200 yrds so we set off to find it. It didn’t appear to be where indicated on the map so we looked down a side street and saw this abandoned looking place with the name on the door. This can’t be it said my friend, but having no idea we pressed the bell on the door, it was answered and we were let in to a dark dingy passage with wooden steps down. We waited a minute of two and were invited down to be interviewed by a very stern looking detective. The whole experience was surreal from start to finish. After gaining access to the ‘speakeasy’ we thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails and the service was great. We had no idea this secret bar concept was a thing in London and just happened across this one. 2 girls on the next table were off to another in Chelsea. All in all a very bizarre but nevertheless enjoyable experience. I wish we had been able to stay a little longer for the live music but my lightweight friend was drunk after 3 cocktails so I had to take her home x

Great vibe and amazing atmosphere! Great cocktails and amazing service and staff . We will be back for sure

Amazing drinks and vibes!!! Best speakeasy in town.. I’ll be back for sure !!!

Absolutely brilliant place. Really nice atmosphere and very friendly and attentive staff. The drinks are great too. We'll definitely be back in the future

I’m a lover of Jazz music and my mate took me to this bar. I fell in love with it and the bartenders were amazing my boys Ercole and Stevie great customer service gonna come back again to see the live music amazing Saturday evening

Wat een geweldig leuke soeakeasybar is dit. Alleen de entree is al een bezoek waard, waarna je je onderdompelt in jaren 20 muziek met heerlijke cocktails.

Really exciting experience, made for a very unique night out. Cocktail selection was unique and varied, and reasonably priced for the quality. Staff were lovely and personable, and decor and atmosphere aligned well to the concept of the bar.

Absolutely the best “drinking” experience I’ve ever had. The drink are bomb, and the experience is truly original. London’s best bar for sure!

The.best.speakeasy anywhere!. Make sure you arrive with a case to investigate. Phenomenal immersive environment, fabulous creative cocktails. . The first place we’ll visit the next time we are in London. I can’t recommend it highly enough!

Great atmosphere and music. Cocktails were fantastic and unique and service great

Siiiii!!! Esperienza da fare per chi ha voglia di una serata divertente e particolare. La messa in scena all’accoglienza e l’ambiente, la birra la simpatia la fanno da padrone. È stato entusiasmante. Grazie ragazzi.

The man at the reception was the best, he played a fantastic role and we had a good laugh with him. The second best thing were the cocktails and the atmosphere, which the receptionist already introduced. The cocktails average around £14. I would recommend this place if you are ready to play along and, are a fan of good cocktails and want something special and fun to do! This place was no toss at all!

Amazing bar. So much attention to detail in the bar and also the way they welcome you in. The live music was a great added touch.

We found this place randomly, and after tonight, I added it to my favourite places in London. The whole experience travels you back in time, starring from the welcoming and following the secret door into the main area. The live music was at the right tempo and volume to make you travel back in time and was adding up to the overall environment of the floor! Prices are fair and the service is very good. Menu is simple and creative! I would highly recommend this place if you are after some nice cocktails and trip back in time ! 1 extra point for the additional charge for the musicians, which was communicated upfront.

A fantastic place with an inviting atmosphere. The service was exceptionally prompt and attentive. The live music was truly captivating, adding to the overall enjoyment without being intrusive

So much fun!! Staff were really engaging and made the visit special. Best cocktail is the old fashioned, 100% must visit!

I do recommend making a reservation before you visit the bar. It's one of the best secret bars I have ever visited. The whole concept is fascinating and it's a really well thought. The staff is friendly and chatty.

Très bel endroit caché , il faut sonner dans la petite rue, on a débarqué sans réserver , super accueil chaleureux et très bons cocktails