Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour in City of London, Westminster

The doorman was unprofessional and creepy! Although we had a reservation, we decided to not get in and go to Experimental Cocktail Club nearby. The staff is better trained and more friendly.

We missed our reservation by two minutes (as was pointed out by the doorman in a rather cheery way - “you are two minutes late!”). They did not let us enter, even though people without reservations were let in. They charged us 15 quid for the experience.

This bar was a great time! we actually mixed up our booking by a day and they still managed to sit us at the bar! The drinks were phenomenal and not too expensive!

I would really have like to rate the bar much higher but the experience I had on Saturday 19th October evening was almost completely ruined by the rude/ignorant and "aggressive"(not physically)/"confrontational" attitude and behaviour of the doorman. Once past the hurdle of entrance( he was expecting, I assume, for me to have "walked away" in disgust) we had the utmost courtesy and attention from the inside and bar staff but the sadly the evening was flat and ruined. I wonder why the doorman had this attitude towards me and would really hate to think it was because I was British Indian and he was Afro-Carribbean and there was a racial element and hope it wasn't and just a one-off bad day at the office for him. I have been previously and had a great evening

Excellent music and service was amazing. Hector was extremely kind and he has really good recommendations of cocktails for us according to our own tastes 🤩. I’m definitely coming back!!

We went there a few times already and it was always a good experience but yesterday we were really disappointed : poor presentation of the cocktails in comparison to the price. We had a dim sum platter and they were just horrible. It felt more like a tourist trap. Never again.

Cool concept, but the execution leaves a little to be desired. The cocktails are only ok. Probably fine for most people but if you're more discerning, there are probably better options. Especially since the service is fine but not particularly hospitable.

Found this hidden gem and I was glad we did. Great service and ambience. The cocktails we had were very well made with the right amount of alcohol and mixers. The food we had was also brilliant with lots of flavour. The texture on the dumplings was spot on. Highly recommend coming here for good food, great cocktails and good service.

Got turned away, apparently had to be with someone and couldn’t go in alone. What.

The waiter asked me if I drink water. I said yes still please. They opened a bottle of one of the most expensive waters in the world - Voss. Whereas I thought I would get a tap water. No warning. Not nice for a customer

Hector Benitez deserve a raise. Incredible waiter who would be the reason I return to this bar. Incredibly friendly, welcoming, and hospitable. Gracias muchisimo Hector. Hopefully te veo pronto !!

Been here before and had a great time, this week I had visitors from outside the city visiting and decided to book a table there. For my surprise we we were received by a doorman who was probably having a bad day and didn't let one of us in because of the "dress code". He was abusing of his power and being very rude with us for no reason. Well, If you have a dress code you should let people know in the booking confirmation. We then walked to Soma, a cocktail bar 5 minutes away where they know how to treat clients with a great service. Opium, never again.

A great hidden gem tucked away in Soho. The staff took excellent care of us, showing genuine friendliness and flexibility in accommodating our specific preferences for both food and cocktails. The only area for improvement is the place itself, as the building could benefit from a bit of attention and a slight refurbishment.

Was served by a very rude person, who made us want to back our drinks and leave. We went on a Sunday, wasn't busy, yet the staff member mentioned was harassing us to order drinks, when we asked to give us a moment, he told us if we don't order drinks we can leave. Horrible service, as I used to come to opium all the time I suggested it to my friends on that Sunday, sadly was not the service I remember.

The aesthetic was more college dive bar than upscale speakeasy. The drinks were tasty but I wouldn’t pay that premium given the disappointing environment.

One of the most disappointing bars I ever been to, I had such high expectations. The waiter that served me was very rude, no hospitality, he was there just to do his job. Drinks tasted like someone who had no experience in making cocktails. Please stay away from this place.

Innovative cocktails and good dumplings with good service

First came here as part of a Gin Journey and I was super impressed. Returned this year but found the cocktails were very over priced and the bar itself looked shabby and run down. Our bar man was v friendly though!

Loved it! Me and my boyfriend really enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and drinks, and specially the service. Fabio gave us excellent service, he even recommended us great drinks which we loved along with apéritifs on top of everything we ordered. We want to thank you Fabio!!! 100% recommend this place for a casual drink and a good time.

We went for a drink after dinner in the area and we loved the place. Both the decoration and the atmosphere and the staff, all very special and good atmosphere. Fabio attended us and was very friendly! Thank you very much, it is not a cheap place but the experience and the place are worth it to spend a special night. We will return on our next visit to the city for sure!

This place is such a vibe! 10/10 cocktails, the dim sum is perfection!

Great night out such a chilled atmosphere reminded me of once upon a time in America, definitely worth a visit 👍

Such a fun bar with a great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Yummy inventive cocktails and good beer too! Thank you, Hector!!

Hadn't been for a while but used to be great. It's now a bit dingy. Rude host/manager who obviously felt that smiling and being polite were against his remit. Waiter was friendly enough and the one cocktail we had was decent. But, it's a bit of a grim place nowadays and when you get greeted and hosted like we did, it ain't worth climbing the stairs to get there.

Very nice hidden cocktail bar!! Thanks to Fabio for all the great service and good recomedations.

Amazing place great vibes great cocktails great service. Need to try the food next time as only had cocktails!

One of the best place to visit in central London area. Fabio’s service is excellent and amazing. All the cocktails we ordered are absolutely spot on. Will definitely visit again.

went with some friends for a quick drink after work and were looked after by Fabio. he was super attentive, welcoming and made great drinks recommendations - i almost forgot i had been at work for most of the day ! thank you for a lovely unwind , will definitely be returning !

the food and drinks were literally 10/10. please order the lobster, duck and mushroom & truffle dim sum. service by hector was excellent and we will definitely be back!!

Amazing place to have nice cocktails, great service , thank you so much Hector for look after us, we definitely be back!

I highly recommend this place, a super pleasant atmosphere and excellent service, Favio, a super friendly guy, served us, who with his treatment reminded me of the kindness of Latin people.

Had a great time at Opium. The food was tasteful, and the drinks were delicious. Favio was wonderful and made our experience there, pleasant. I definitely recommend!

Good atmosphere, delicious food and Favio's cocktail recommendations and service were excellent.

A bar with a unique particular style, good atmosphere and perfect service. Highlight the manager Favio who was always aware of everything and very friendly

Hector is the best ! Amazing service

Came here for dinner and cocktails with a friend. Expected to stay all night and we left after 45 mins. Seated on the worst table, felt like two old dining chairs and a coffee table which was too low to eat off. Cocktails average and expensive, dim sum served which was fine but really difficult to eat as I was facing the table sideways. Go somewhere else for food and cocktails in China town for sure.

The cocktails were not bad but expensive (£15). However, there are two bars in the building, and you are sent there on (a priori) very subjective criteria (the second floor being the least nice). Damage.

Chill and cosy low key bar with great drinks and music

Really good service, great cocktails of their own design. Excellent music in the background. Very pleased we found this place and will return!

Fabio has been the worst bar manager I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. Terrible experience.

This place is a scam. As well as charging £15 for a small cocktail, they also add a "mandatory service charge" which is hidden in tiny font on the menu (in a dark cocktail bar). Anything that alters a contract must be stated clearly and obviously on the menu, or the waiter must make people aware of this beforehand. The reason cocktails are so expensive is because the price already factors in the skill of the bartender, so to add another x% on top of that is ridiculous

Great staff, food, drinks, and service. Only thing I would say is every cocktail apart from a handful are £15 each, which even for the area feels a little high.

Extremely disappointed with our experience here. The staff are rude, entitled and badly behaved. I got soaked in the London rain and my phone ran out of battery. Asked if they could help charge my phone and they said they could and now I have found strange pictures of their staff and random dumplings on my phone - happy to share proof on email along with location of pictures. The cocktails are average and the interiors and vibe is very dated. Absolutely disgusted at this violation of my privacy and that they ruined a special night out with friends. The doorman deserves a special mention for his abrasive attitude and impolite behaviour. Disgusted and disappointed.

We visited for drinks before going to a birthday dinner. Located in Chinatown in a 4 Storey building . You will have to climb several flights of stairs to get to one of two bars that they have on the upper floors. They offer a range of their signature cocktails alongside classic cocktails. A suitable venue for drinks with friends if you are in Chinatown.

Excellent Bar Excellent drinks Excellent service

a pretty hopeless place. have visited the bar many times in the last decade and am surprised how far it's fallen. bad service, rude doorman and honestly not worth the experience. the cocktails were terrible too. we quickly went elsewhere nearby and actually managed to salvage our evening.

Incredibly rude staff. Customer service basics: don’t be rude to patrons.

Tried the opium bar for the first time, service was exquisite as was the food and drink. Even doorman was polite Can't wait to go again.

Specific place. Would I come back? Maybe?! But I definitely enjoyed it. The drinks were so good (and obviously too strong for me, but I’m lightweight). Definitely worth visiting!

Great bar lovely atmosphere. Always better later pn

Very good atmosphere, quality cuisine and service. Ideal place to spend a great evening!

Great place for cocktails and drinks! Avoid shorts and open toed footwear.. Bartenders give good recommendations

Cocktails are great but overpriced. Atmosphere and service is on point though.

The bar has an exotic and intimate atmosphere especially from the incense. They have some interesting infusion cocktails especially the ones with Bai Jiu. Worth trying.

Careful their bar guard ! They will steal your wallet when you drunk or they have no reason and take you out of the bar and at that moment stole it! But The Bar is Nice

This spot is v exclusive. The staff were really rude. I would not recommend this place. It’s overpriced and the staff want to move you on. They were rude.

Nice place, my wife and I had fun. If you have some time and you like cocktails, you should go. The dim sum is great btw.

The staff were rude. They insisted everyone ordered a drinks despite over 10 of us ordering an alcoholic drink and only one or two wanting a tap water. They wouldn't let us pay got a few of the drinks as members of the party left. Overall a disappointment and the cocktails were mediocre

A great cocktail bar in London’s China Town. It opens at 5pm so it’s a good option for pre-dinner cocktails. We had 2 cocktails each. They also serve food, so we also ordered dumplings along with our cocktails. Everything tasted great and the service was fantastic. We paid £40pp.

Favio attended us very friendly and good service

We had some very good cocktails, we will return to London and go to the bar again. The guy who served us thank goodness he spoke Spanish, Favio, very attentive.

Hidden gem bar in China town! Stays open until late after midnight! We visited as soon as it opened, without a reservation and sat at the peony bar! The atmosphere is nice, fancy Chinese decor. The staff is very attentive and friendly. Nice cocktail list, with interesting drinks. We also had the crab dumplings that was really good! The price per cocktail is 15£, very reasonable what the bar offers! Definitely a great place and I will return!

We were passing through the neighborhood and the place caught our attention, we decided to go in and my partner and I did not regret it. Favio attended us in Spanish, super friendly and the cocktails were very good. When we return to London we will repeat without a doubt.

Dawid provided a great service with excellent recommendations

DAWID did a great job explaining all the alcohol choices!!!

Great bar, terrible terrible music

Amazing cocktails, good atmosphere. Dawid was very knowledgeable and was even able to get us some custom made cocktails.

Great service and vibe from Dawid

Hiden gem of Chinatown. Really amazing cocktails and vibes. The staff is also great, we were served by Dawid and he was excellent

Amazing as always! Nicely served by Dawin super nice staff, absolute legend!!

Amazing experience, Favio was outstanding. Best cocktails in London. We will be back

Such an amazing place, Favio made my night he made the best cocktail I’ve ever had. Highly recommended

Great cocktail bar to spend na evening Fabio was very attentive and made us really nice cocktails thanks

Very good drinks and a perfect spot for a date night. We've has great time while hosted by Dawid. We'll come back soon

This place is a real gem! The decor is elegant and the atmosphere is conducive to relaxation and fun. The service is at the highest level, and special mention goes to the bartender Dawid. His professionalism, commitment and creativity in preparing drinks are admirable. Every moment spent at the bar was special. I highly recommend visiting this place - you definitely won't be disappointed!

A gem in the heart of Chinatown! The exquisite drinks, atmosphere, service and staff guarantee you an experience that you can’t get enough of, Favio had incredible knowledge about the cocktails and was able to make us exactly what we needed! Would definitely recommend it to anyone! Dim sums are a must…

Best bar experience, Favio help us and make us fell so welcome, amazing drink recommendation, one stop that everyone need to make it in London

Myself and my wife went to opium last night. We were absolutely thrilled with the atmosphere and the attention to detail from the staff. They looked after us from the start til the end. It was our 7 year wedding anniversary and made us feel really special. I must say Favio looked after us and was a pure natural and professional. The drinks were absolutely delicious.Can’t wait to return

I recently visited Opium and had an incredible experience. The ambiance was vibrant, and the service was exceptional. Our bartender, Favio, was a true gem. He recommended the dumplings, which were absolutely delicious. We paired them with a cocktail that Favio suggested—though I can't recall the name, it was perfectly crafted and complemented the dumplings wonderfully. Favio's attentiveness and friendly demeanor made our visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommend Opium for a fantastic dining and drinking experience!

We've visited Opium and we've loved it! Drinks been spectacular. Fortunella Sour and Duang! are the must try. Thanks to Dawid for recommendations!

Amazing experience I had with my friends in this place. Cocktails were delicious and service was excellent by Fabio who took care us the whole time and gave us really good recommendations. I will definitely come back.

Amazing place to have a great time with friends, Thank you very much Favio, you are an excellent bartender, thank you for your recommendations, thanks to the entire team for their service.

Best experience, and best service from Favio he’s the best

The place is absolutely amazing! The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, perfect for both a meeting with friends and a romantic date. Dawid's service was fantastic - his professionalism, bartending skills and friendly approach made the evening unforgettable. Each drink he prepared was not only tasty, but also beautifully presented. I definitely recommend this place and will definitely come back!

Amazing drinks ,opium no.10 is one of the best. If you love sour, try the Fortunella sour that's been recommended by our bartender Dawid.

Great atmosphere, perfect combo of sexy and relaxed. Great drinks and attentive staff - bartender Fabio in particular was sweet, polite, professional and made the experience all the better.

Great bar and such a great bartender Fabio, will be back!

Best bar experience , Favio help us and make us fell so welcome , amazing drink recommendation, one stop that everyone need to make it in London

I was in this cocktail bar and I must say it was a unique experience! The place is extremely creative and the flavors of the cocktails are really sophisticated. I was served by Mr. Dawid, who was incredibly helpful and offered me many interesting options. However, what I liked the most was the Fortunella cocktail - a unique taste that I will remember for a long time. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for unique and delicious drinks!

Great bar with great drinks! It was our bar hopping night but we decided to stop it at Opium. Big shout out to Dawid for taking care of us and making this night the best night of our lives! We loved Fortunella Sour and DUAANG!

The atmosphere was really nice, the food was tasty. Thanks to Favio for the good cocktails recommendations. Will be back.

Amazing bar and great bartenders! Dawid looked after us and made this night astonishing. Definitely coming back.

Great bar! We've had fortunella sour recommended by Dawid who done great job hosting us and it became our favourite drink!

Had really good time here and will come back. Thanks to Dawid for delicious coctails and hospitality!

We're regulars at Opium. This place is just amazing! This the place you come back not only for drinks but for people. Thanks Dawid for a great hospitality!

They cocktails and the food very good, the atmosphere is perfect to go with friends, the service of Favio was incredible I would highly recommend this place

One of the best bars I been to, I went with a group of friends to try some of the cocktails and I was amaze by the energy and attention we received, specifically by Favio. He helped us decide what cocktails to go for according to our taste we were a bit lost trying to decide. Our time in Opium wouldn't have been as good if we didn't have the help from Favio all-round excellent service by the staff. If you around soho will recommend you to stop by you won't regret it.

Great little spot in the heart of China town and the bartender Fabio was super chill, recommended a great drink and was down to have a cool chat.

A friend of ours recommended this place to us and wow what a discovery. The Opium Bar is tucked away in the heart of Chinatown and unless you were looking out for it could easily pass you by. It's small and probably advisable to book but as we were early the doorman kindly let us in. Inside the place is beautiful to look at and they have a large range of cocktails ranging from their own take on classic cocktails to a number of their own designs. All made by the friendly and engaging bar staff. We only popped by for a drink so didn't sample any of the food, but what came out looked amazing. We will definitely be back.

The atmosphere was unique, but the cocktails were a untested mess of different liquids, all of which are due to upset your tongue. One of the waiters called us gypsys after my friend accidentally spilled a drink. Go to the corner shop and get a peroni and save your money