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3.5Ambience4.0Cuisine3.5Price4.0Service
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Opium is tucked away upstairs, if you don’t look carefully you’ll miss the door. The atmosphere is great. Our barman Fabien was amazing, created a cocktail for us after chatting for a while. The dim sum is delicious.

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toolmanntadgh . 2023-11-04

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Excellent food. I would definitely come back again when I feel like dim sum. This was great experience.

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Natallia R . 2023-10-29

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great, atmospheric place with very tasty food. I definitely recommend it, all the dim sum is very tasty, and there were also very tasty cocktails. the place you want to return to.

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Марина С . 2023-10-29

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Amazing ambiance not expected entering the narrow staircase, then a burst of secret rooms with bar tenders and fun. Amazing cocktails recommend Opium No.9

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Curious24084536356 . 2023-10-05

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While their food is nice they don’t honour their promotions for theatre goers. Their website clearly states you get 20% off if you show your theatre tickets from the day. However I was refused this by the waiters saying I hadn’t booked a table. Your website clearly says on the theatre offer page: “We always recommend making a booking in advance to secure a space however walk-ins are warmly welcomed.” I also emailed Opium a week ago but have not received any reply hence this review.

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Matt B . 2023-09-16

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What a great hidden London gem! Best passionfruit martini cocktail we've tried - called Boba Star, absolutely delicious! The cocktail selection was very impressive, the dim-sum was great, service was fantastic, and the place itself is very unique - highly recommend and will be surely coming back!

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elimomtazi . 2023-09-08

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DO NOT GO HERE! The service is AWFUL. The waiter that served us, who mentioned his name was Alex was terrible. He messed up our order and then started shouting at us telling us to stop complaining because we were under CCTV. When I told him that he ruined my birthday, he just said "Ok". Disgusting! I am appalled that something like this even takes place in London. When we asked to speak to the manager, he just pointed us to his friend, who, as we got to know, was just another waiter because the actual manager was on holiday. As if that was not enough, as we were stepping out, we noticed a massive rat running down the stairs. Honestly, save your money and go elsewhere!

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Emilija L . 2023-09-02

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My wife and I popped in to Opium after seeing a show in London, and I'm so glad we booked , having read some other reviews I must say I don't understand the bad ones there is soft drinks available and non alcoholic drinks also available. The staff were so welcoming and well informed about the cocktails especially Artur who gave us lots of advice and recommendations nothing was to much trouble for him and he has a great sense of humour. We will definitely be returning.

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Dan2847 . 2023-07-30

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Once you find this door, go through up the stairs (lots of stairs) and get welcomed by friendly staff This is an amazing cocktail and dim sum bar, perfect for a couple hours drinking and eating will def come here again for more amazing drinks, food and fun

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Gary S . 2023-07-06

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Regularly ate here a few years ago and it was a big favourite… It’s has gone steeply downhill and would not go again. Booked a few months ago for four of us to have 5.30 pre theatre dinner. On entering - the carpet in the hallway was filthy with old street dirt - bizarre. Was given an extremely small table for four us us even though there was only one other table occupied - hardly enough space for four of us to place glasses of wine - so when the food came was like a coordination game to eat and drink without knocking something off… The table staff were almost completely absent - had to walk to the bar to order more dim sum/ drinks and had to walk to wine bottle (parked some way away as no space on table) to top ourselves up. There were quite a few waiting staff around the bar and when I went to order things felt like I was rudely breaking up their jolly evening. A trip to the loo took me back some years to the worst student nightclub loo smell I can remember - disgusting. The dim sum itself was pretty good - hence the 2 stars - but the rest of it was a joke. Needs a (new) manager.

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JoRo989 . 2023-05-31

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Back again as we love this place, the decor and atmosphere are just great, plus they have some really cool cocktails. expect to pay around £15 for one though, which is pricey but it's worth it!

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Charlieeatsout . 2023-05-21

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Contrary to other reviews we had great service, very good drinks and a very enjoyable couple of hours. We arrived early and had booked and were very well looked after. I stuck to a G&T as I had just arrived from a long haul flight but my friends said the negroni's were excellent. Not cheap but where in London is? I loved the entrance past the doorman and up the rickety stairs.

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expatsal . 2023-04-12

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We were in London for a show and I had already googled unusual places to drink and Opium ticked all of the boxes. I emailed to see if there was a chance of a “walk in” as I couldn’t guarantee what time the show finished. Zuzana quickly replied saying it should be fine early on, but a booking would be better if we were going to be much past 6.00 PM. We arrive at the door about 5.15 and a very helpful guy on the door radio’d up to see if they had capacity and got us a table there and then. We went up to the second floor and we’re seated and attended to very quickly and professionally. Wonderful smell of incense and subdued red lighting made for a great ambiance. Great choice of cocktails, most around £15, so not too bad for this type of place. We had a mixed dim sum platter, which was just enough to keep the hunger pangs at bay. It’s a great place, but I guarantee that you’ll walk past it at least once looking for the entrance. It’s an unimposing jade coloured door, with a big guy on the door. Looks like you’re about to walk into someone’s flat. Definitely worth a visit.

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garyharvey261 . 2023-01-28

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Nice staff. Exceptional cocktails. Good location. Fair prices. Nice vibe. But tatty. The place needs some love. At opening time the carpet was already dirty. The paint needs doing. I like the edgy chinoiserie feel but this is more rough round the edges than intended I think. I know Mimi Mei Fair is high end and Opium isn’t trying to do luxury, but the owner/manager could do with visiting to get some ideas. The staff and guests deserve investment, was my feel.

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PlsTripResponsibly . 2023-01-13

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I arrived just now and asked for a place for 2. Security guy called Jeffrey, said we have space. So I told my friend to come (she was 10 min away). So I asked to go upstairs and wait for her. He said: No you will wait here for your friend. And I asked why not, she's only 10 min away. And he said: Because that's how we do things here. If you don't want you can leave. And he explained how many booking they had. So I said thanks but why can't I go inside and order? And that his previous sentence was a bit rude Then Jeffrey said: Ok, now you're not coming in. You're calling me rude? Who do you think you are? You're not going to tell me how to talk. I'm much older than you. Then turned to his friend and started saying: look at this, she's gonna tell me how to talk? And that I'm rude! I only said his sentence was a bit rude and he turned this into a drama. For someone who is a regular customer for years, I am never coming back. Not to mention that Opium is a client of the company I work for. So this incident is going to be mentioned.

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AngelaK147 . 2022-12-31

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Terrible service and extremely rude staff. Mistook this place for ECC, but won't be making that mistake again. Don't go to this bar if anyone in your party would just like a coke or lemonade - you'll be asked to leave!!! Disgraceful - where's the...

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lauraHN03TCJ . 2022-11-30

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Bel locale a Chinatown conosciuto grazie a mia figlia che vive a Londra. Ambiente molto carino con una varietà di...

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GiuseppeMarcoF . 2022-11-23

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I don't think I or my friends have ever received such a poor standard of service!!! This experience ruined our night! My friends ordered cocktails but I am unable to drink alcohol so asked the waiter (Michael) what the non-alcoholic options were. He advised in...

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nicolabW8065IV . 2022-11-13

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The worst staff ever! So rude! Never again…the guy at the door must be sacked! He started shouting at us just because we questioned why our friends invited to our birthday party were not allowed in (in an empty restaurant) at 8pm. Definitely not recommend...

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Eutravel32 . 2022-11-04

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This was our second visit to Opium. Overall it was an okay experience but not as good as before. When booking in advance there’s a £10 charge per person if you cancel within 24 hours. Other places do this of course, but we decided not...

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TravellingDadUK . 2022-10-08

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This place was recommended to us and it was a massive disappointment. It isn’t cool, it isn’t fun, it isn’t exclusive, it’s just a totally average bar with no vibe where you’ll wait 30 minutes for a drink. Go somewhere else.

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bencastoriano . 2022-10-01

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We had a reservation and were asked to go to the top floor where our table was. Jesus. It was steep. It was dark. It will be a nightmare trying to get out if there's a fire. We were shown to our table and tried...

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KatyWritesReviews . 2022-09-25

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Ambra was absolutely AMAZING Recommendations and KNOWLEDGE about signature cocktail, where definitely on top, SHE WAS AMAZING!! But most important her smile was to die for! Definitely coming back, definitely will ask for Ambra as a waitress/bartender/support point/ AMAZING PERSON! DEFINITELY COMING BACK!!! ASAP!!!

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saveriom585 . 2022-09-13

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We booked to come here on a hen, the booking was all confirmed. Got to the front and they decided not to let us in. Rude, stuck up, gross staff. Avoid at all costs

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laurenaN7865QL . 2022-09-11

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I really loved coming here, I have been numerous times over the past few years it’s been a fabulous spot to go with my girlfriends for a cocktail and a bite to eat, most recently tried all of the dim sums, along with the pearl...

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hollygolightly231 . 2022-08-20

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I thought I’d share my experience from Friday evening, as I was incredibly disappointed by the doorman! I can’t even count how many times I’ve been to this place and loved everything about it - well, that was up until Friday night! My friend and...

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KatYolo666 . 2022-08-08

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Service 5 Atmosphere 5 Cocktails 5 Music 1 16 divided by 4 equals 4 stars review. Great selection of cocktails, very attentive customer service and great atmosphere. When I arrived and I had my first cocktail, deep house tracks were in the background. Then, suddenly...

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riccardo3089 . 2022-07-20

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This was an experience and a half, first the bouncer on the door, then the walk up the steep stairs to the fourth floor in almost darkness (we had to use our phones to light the way) when we arrived at the bar the staff...

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VeganFoodPenguin . 2022-07-12

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Bouncer let us in after I’d explained I couldn’t walk very well in my heels, and was holding onto my boyfriends arm for support not because I was drunk. Got sat at our table and the wait staff came over and said they are going...

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I2725OCjadeh . 2022-07-10

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Make a reservation. This is one of the few great late night spots in London. The menu is fairly small, but delicious. The cocktails range from the very unique to the basic. I wouldn't call this a speakeasy, but it is a good time, especially...

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trevorshowvan . 2022-06-07

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Great ambience, the drinks were fantastic and the waiter explained thoroughly what the cocktails contained and how best to consume them, and the dim sum was truly excellent. Will definitely visit again!

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Ralitsa S . 2022-05-23

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This was my first time visiting and I was so impressed! The staff were all so friendly and really made us feel welcome. The staff were able to move us to the main bar table on the top floor which was great to watch the...

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cazzzzz25 . 2022-05-06

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We visited here years ago and thought it was really good but coming back it was one of the worst bars I’ve been to. The drinks were truly awful (we had a range of different cocktails) and the service was so rude it was laughable...

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Katie G . 2022-04-29

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We had to go up three flights of stairs to be greeted with a very small room and small tables and high chairs - not the most comfortable. Ordered cocktails and unfortunately the service wasn’t the best - found the waiters not the friendliest. Not...

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TheTravellerRC . 2022-04-12

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Had the worst customer experience ever! They never informed us that there was a time limit in our table and then they were very rude with us! They called liars and they never said that they were actually sorry for their own mistakes even after...

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irini v . 2022-01-31

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We’ve been loyal customers since 2017, but we won’t be visiting again. We went for a birthday and totally understood the allocated time slot given it was a busy Saturday night. However, from the first moment we arrived the staff told us the time we...

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JRNtr . 2022-01-29

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cocktails are wow!wow! and dumplings are super fresh and tasty! the mood and the location are very cool!!!

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BellaP237 . 2022-01-17

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Great service no fault ! barbecue pork bun was nice. The place is clean and organised. I like to visit this place every time im in china town.

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mikesS3910RG . 2021-12-30

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Had a booking for my birthday. There emwas 11 of is so a 2hr slot seemed rather shirt. Food was nice, cocktails were OK even though quite small. Staff always seemed rushed and can't say they were very helpful or welcoming. The atmosphere and decor...

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AstridB576 . 2021-12-22

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To be honest I was a bit disappointed. The cocktails were small and ungarnished and my skinny colada had an odd smear of white marshmallowy like substance on part of the glass. It could have been anything. I don’t think I’ve had such poorly presented...

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Discover45744574716 . 2021-12-21

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Dined with a friend who I hadn't caught up with in over a year. Security on the door were rude, grumpy and back-chatty, which wasn't a nice start to the evening. The food was OK - not bad but nothing to write home about (we...

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ch4855 . 2021-11-17

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Great efficient, friendly and knowledgable staff from the security to the bar staff, made to feel welcome and of course cocktails were great

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kerryc101 . 2021-11-16

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Forgot our drinks made us wait for a reservation and let walk ins in before us. .should have listened to the reviews! So disappointing!

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lauragI2218NS . 2021-11-13

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Place is nice, réservation recommended , staff was OK, we tried 3 cocktails, 1 was one of the most horrible cocktails i ever had and it was "opium" one (basically bad tequila and lemon not even nice) ...one couple nearby us had the same and...

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chezpizzanino . 2021-10-18

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Got recommended this restaurant so thought we would give it a try, on arrival asked for a rum old fashioned and they picked me the most expensive rum on the menu then added on an extra £6 because it's classed as a cocktail ( £6...

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nataliewG7407UH . 2021-10-13

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Went for drinks and dim sums on Tuesday evening with some friends when most places in Chinatown had already been closed. Gentleman at the door started to question why we spoke a foreign language between each other, stating “you are in England, we speak English...

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396dariaz . 2021-10-06

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Good selection of unique cocktails, good ambience with a relaxed vibe. Be mindful you have to walk up some narrow, dark, steep stairs to get up to the second and top floor.

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716CY . 2021-10-03

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Great atmosphere and ambience - Opium Den style decor and themes, great cocktails and excellent service. The only thing was that the table was only booked for an hour which meant there was a 'pitch' for the second round which was a bit pushy, but...

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Charlieeatsout . 2021-09-26

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This place has a creative selection of cocktails with some unusual ingredients, the drinks met expectations. Dim sum platter was quite tasty. Overall I would say worth trying as a one off. Like many places at the moment it is adding a 12.5% service charge...

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Helen B . 2021-09-22

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Cocktails were pre mixed which is very disappointing when you’re paying £14 for each one. At that price you expect them to be made fresh each time if I wanted a pre mixed cocktail I would of gone to Weatherspoons

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unasse2021 . 2021-09-19

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The starting idea was to get few drinks considering was my last day in the city before my holiday. The place is cool with Japanese ornaments but that’s the only nice thing you’ll find in there. We waited twice 15 minutes for the dim sum...

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TacMurtas23 . 2021-08-20

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We actually never made it in to Opium. After having our booking for a week or so my partner took not well on the day we where due to attend and I had to phone to cancel. I explained the situation and how I was...

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halfp85 . 2021-08-07

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We loved this place!! We got like 5 cocktails- they were all fab!! As for food we got the bbq pork buns and pork/prawn dumplings— so amazing. Highly recommend the BBQ buns!!!

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239nataleec . 2021-08-07

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La calidad y el sabor de los cocktails es estupendo sin embargo la cantidad es bastante reducida y la presentación...

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La_Xispas . 2021-08-01

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Cocktails were disappointing considering the price we paid. For around £14 a cocktail I would expect them to be more quirky, have paid more attention to detail or at least come in nicer glasses than they did! I tried the hibiscus cocktail but it didn't...

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361izzyh . 2021-07-24

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This place is one of our top picks to spend the late evening in London, probably one of the best cocktail bars in the city. From the street you'd really not know it was there, inside it's dark and moody, set on different levels and...

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philask . 2021-06-22

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I booked the cocktail masterclass for my partners birthday and we had the most amazing time! I cannot fault the experience from start to finish - Belle made it so easy to book & kept me well informed throughout the process. Our masterclass bartender was...

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NZx30 . 2021-06-20

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We were a group of 3 friends who wanted to have a drink. Before going we called the bar and they said it was alright to come as walk-in even if there was a small queue. At the door we waited for more than 50min...

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gustavotX4539PD . 2021-06-04

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This was our second visit to Opium and the cocktails are less creative and not as impressive (cost the same). The bar setting and atmosphere are nice although cocktail making was not consistent and service very slow. We had the barman chase us down the...

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858benl . 2021-05-29

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My wife and I love cocktail bars and speakeasies and were really looking forward to Opium to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Unfortunately the entire experience was a bit disappointing. Firstly, upon arrival we were advised that for some reason their credit card machine wasn’t working...

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Felipe F . 2021-05-28

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We first came here years ago, and had an amazing time. Now that bars are open again, we decided to come here again to celebrate the end of lockdown - I'm glad we did, the cocktail menu was so unique and everything we tried was delicious. We couldn't resist ordering a plate of dumplings to share after seeing how good they looked, and they were so delicious, we will definitely return just to eat at some point! I would definitely recommend booking, the bar is quite small and popular. It's a bit pricey, but I would say worth it for a special occasion, plus the inconspicuous entrance makes it feel very exclusive which is fun!I disagree with a previous reviewer saying there was no social distancing, it is a small space with a small staircase, so 2 meters might not be possible as you move around, but the tables are not packed together any more than in most of the restaurants open at the moment. We were in a corner booth and felt very separate from everyone, and all the staff were wearing masks. If you're very nervous it is an enclosed space with not much ventilation, but I thought they'd made an effort to keep everything as clean and covid secure as possible. I certainly felt safe.

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caitlin118 . 2021-05-24

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Atmosphere and service cannot be faulted. Social distancing not very good, we were touching knees with the table next to us.

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Seofla . 2021-05-24

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This is definitely a gem. I have not been here before and was very impressed. The stairs are dark and we were on the top floor but ooohhhh the atmosphere, staff, cocktails and Dim Sum were just perfect. We did not want for anything - the cocktails flowed, water refilled at spaced out intervals, staff very friendly and upbeat and the ambiance was ridiculously relaxed.To top it off, a platter of incredibly tasty Dim Sum was only £16 (!!!) and we shared for a snack, would be one platter each for a full meal.I will be back and will be raving about this place to anyone that will listen.

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Mulberry2019 . 2021-05-19

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Multiple issues on the night we were there. No social distancing, the entrance is tight and the security folks had people queuing which made things worse. Upstairs was like a normal party night from any other year. Waiter ignorant and slow. Expensive. There's far better places in London.

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Peter B . 2020-12-21

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Reservé aquí después de leer sobre él en "tiempo de espera", sin embargo, tengo que decir que nos decepcionó. Los cócteles son caros junto con el Dim Sum, solo terminamos quedándonos por el que luego nos dirigimos al alquimista.Está escondido y sube muchas escaleras, el Opium tiene un agradable ambiente relajado y peculiar, sin embargo, en comparación con otros bares que puedes visitar en el Soho, este no valió la pena para nosotros. Eso se debe únicamente al precio, la relación calidad-precio y la experiencia general.Dos cócteles en la foto nos costaron poco menos de 30.Al final del día no fue para nosotros.

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alicemarqs . 2020-09-28

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Somewhat hidden, speakeasy style location, right in the heart of the west end, with some unique offerings on the cocktail menu. Good service and drinks.

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meryll83 . 2020-09-23

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Excelente visita! Bar clandestino realmente genial en Chinatown: suba varios tramos de escaleras mal iluminadas para encontrarse en el "ático", muy ambiental. Estábamos en la parte del ático del bar de la academia, los otros dos bares no estaban abiertos. El servicio fue excelente, los cócteles deliciosos y el dim sum es increíble, especialmente con un 50% de descuento. ¡Recomiendo encarecidamente el shot de tequila de café casero!

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821mariannei . 2020-09-20

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Primera visita aquí que nos recomendó un amigo, no nos decepcionó y superó nuestras expectativas. El ambiente es genial, los cócteles y el personal también, especialmente el portero.Tanto yo como los dos amigos con los que visité trabajamos en bares / restaurantes y entendemos y apreciamos el arduo trabajo que se hace en un lugar como este. Gracias por un tiempo maravilloso.

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Francesca1234321 . 2020-09-01

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Great night and dumplings are heaven. We ended our night here and it was great. Atmosphere was good, service great, cocktails and food was really nice! Would recommend to anyone and we are returning soon with friends!

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stibby24 . 2020-08-31

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First visit here and loved the atmosphere and the cocktails. The quirkiness really sells this place and the service and friendly bar staff really made you feel welcome. Definitely head back here next time I'm in London.

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michelle r . 2020-08-18

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Opium has a lovely atmosphere, with low ceilings and intimate lighting. The tables are pretty crowded in, not good if you have lots of coats and bags (and it can get quite noisy).We came here for the cocktails predominantly - most tasted great but were pretty expensive for what they were. The Opium 7 was a disappointment too - the dry ice was really impressive but barely any cocktail to drink. We liked the “Rose without a Name”, “Devil’s Doctor” and “Aoki”.Food was good - you’re in dumpling heaven here! The bbq buns were also good. The platters seemed like good value for money. It’s just a shame most of the smaller plates come in 3s, as most people who were there last night were either in pairs or fours, so sharing is an interesting game!Make sure you book in advance.

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catrionah707 . 2020-03-15

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An interesting experience - a great selection of cocktails and Chinese teas plus delicious dim sum to enjoy in between your drinks. We enjoyed the Lee, Yan and Shanghai gimlet.

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Sujata410 . 2020-02-24

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Been at the Opium at late night for a couple of drinks, cocktails were spectacular, service was good, just felt rushed when they were closing, I’d suggest the place to people who are into cocktails.

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Aetius94 . 2020-02-15

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Ideal setting for an intimate birthday celebrationA friend wanted to celebrate her birthday with 9 of her closest friends and she made an excellent choice with this venue.The event was booked for 4pm. I took an Uber, forgetting that cars aren’t suitable or permitted on cobbled streets. It was raining and I was wearing ridiculously high boots, so initially I struggled to find the place. I had to ask a waitress in another restaurant! Luckily it turned out to be next door. I think I was expecting an obviously visible establishment, but it’s actually a door! I rang the door bell and a voice spoke via the intercom. I was buzzed in, and greeted by a friendly man whose name I immediately forgot. I was led to The Peony via a short flight of wooden stairs in a very dimly lit hallway. It had a very mysterious feel to it, obviously to evoke the feeling of being somewhere illicit.After all the drama I was led into a room and introduced to a French accented barman called Jeremy ( I hope that was his name!)He explained, in his beautiful accent, that he would be our cocktail connoisseur for the evening.He was brilliant throughout and very knowledgable, sprinkling the cocktail tutorials with interesting historical facts and the reasons for the names of certain drinks.He was very accommodating when any of us wanted a variation from the rest of the group, e.g using vodka instead of gin.He also didn’t mind when the birthday girl requested her own playlist instead of what was already on. He cheerfully took her iPhone to another part of the building where the music was set up. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble.The first round of dim sum we ordered kept falling apart, not sure if it was overcooked, but to be honest no one cared because it was delicious. We all had a fantastic time and I would happily go there again. Jeremy mentioned that there were other venues within the building, and I would like to experience them and compare with Peony. I should state that this is not a super luxurious setting, though it manages to create an air of decadence. However, If you are looking for something a bit different then I would highly recommend this place. I have given 4 stars because I didn’t visit the restrooms to judge the level of cleanliness etc, and to get 5 stars the venue would have had to be utterly luxurious in addition to the wonderful experience we enjoyed.

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MadgeNK . 2020-02-11

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It’s a must to book a table for this drinks venue otherwise be ready to queue for awhile. We were a group of six and were seated in a great area next to bar to see the cocktails being made. There is a usual cocktail menu but they promote you trying from their recommendations that are truly unusual from a map of Asia. We all tried something different and to be fair they were very different but we had a mixed review among our group. However we all agreed even if not to our liking it’s was good to try. We didn’t have dim sum as were having pre dinner drinks so cannot comment on quality. It’s appropriately £14 a cocktail so London prices but don’t expect a long refreshing drink as we all agree they were small. Dark atmosphere which creates the feel of I guess an Opium Den.

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628ChristinaC . 2020-02-04

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Detrás de una puerta verde en Chinatown y subiendo tres tramos de escaleras. . . es grosero decir que Opium es un nombre demasiado obvio. Los cócteles son geniales: prueba un Doctor del Diablo y mira cómo se quema. dim sum también es bueno y un precio razonable. ambiente alegre y no demasiado inconformista, música era ecléctica, pero funcionó bien. Tomar algunos amigos y que sólo podría permanecer allí toda la noche.

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A3824DCmarkl . 2020-01-13

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This was one of the stops on our Gin Journey trip around Soho. We had Victory Gin and a Kyoto Dry Gin and food. A nice stop on our tour.

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FrankFlurter . 2020-01-13

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Cocktails beyond imagination, attentive staff, absolutely amazing dim-sum. This place has a very well deserved reputation by right.

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ljubot2016 . 2020-01-05

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Visité el Academy Bar (abierto de jueves a lunes) para ponerse al día con un amigo y disfrutar del ambiente. El personal era dulce y, aunque no probamos los cócteles, los G & Ts al menos se hicieron correctamente. La acústica fue buena, lo que significa que puedes tener una conversación decente. Definitivamente visitaré nuevamente para probar los cócteles y los otros dos bares.

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umeshudeer . 2020-01-04

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Cool cocktail bar, with many interesting concoctions. It took us a little while to find as it’s just a doorway with a small plaque to the side. Service was okay, but not particularly friendly or prompt.

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meryll83 . 2019-12-12

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Read great things. Asked for a cocktail on fire, told not possible, delivered smoking cocktail but watched flaming cocktails delivered left and right of me ‍♀️ Then watched said barman bite his nails and yawn for an hour. Not worth the exorbitant prices. Sad bit true.

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WatchfulPoetUK . 2019-12-07

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Vine aquí después de disfrutar siempre de sus cócteles en Cocktails In the City. Un bar muy acogedor situado en la parte superior de un edificio en la ciudad de China: el escenario perfecto para el Opium Den que el bar emula. Me encantó sentarme en el bar mirando a los camareros en el trabajo. Y aceptan la aplicación CODE para trabajadores de la hostelería

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JMDunford . 2019-12-02

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I've been coming to Opium for a couple years now (most times I'm in London for work). There are 3 similar but unique bars; the Academy bar on the 3rd floor, the Apothecary bar on the 2nd floor, and Peony bar, which is also on the 2nd floor and really small. I have been to Apothecary and Academy. The staff are great at both, but I prefer the atmosphere at Apothecary: Jérémy and the entire bar staff are spectacular, and the ambiance is really relaxing. I recommend you make reservations online if you want to come, otherwise, they do accept walk-ins if there is availability.

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rickolis . 2019-11-15

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Zuerst waren wir wegen der kurzten Warteschlange vor der Bar etwas genervt. Danach waren wir jedoch positiv überrascht - eine entspannte Bar ohne Gedränge. Die Qualität der Cocktails durchschnittlich, die Preise deutlich überdurchschnittlich - dennoch entspannt und angenehm

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679uwer . 2019-11-06

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we went to the third floor, the bar has a very nice decoration, the atmosphere was pleasant and the staff was welcoming. cocktail not cheap but delicious. dim sum was also great. overall, a very fun evening.

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triplover1968 . 2019-10-31

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This is a really cool bar (on the second floor, the restaurant is on the third) dimly lit and great atmosphere, really good bartenders who make great cocktails. Some nice touches - like the wooden menu and lamp that is brought to you to choose what you want.

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charlielX6263JK . 2019-10-27

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What an amazing ambiance a real masterpiece of atmosphere travelling back into an almost decadent, dark yet elegant and carefully designed Eastern feel. Peonia room a favourite and cocktails are very good. Highly recommended for a not very conventional escape in the middle of China Town London

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Larry_J_Petas . 2019-10-08

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We found out about this little gem and booked for Friday night its hidden in the centre of Chinatown.

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murrayschicken . 2019-10-07

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London, or England really, has average food, that’s why you don’t find “British restaurant” anywhere in the world, maybe an Irish Pub, but not really a british restaurant or British cuisine. However, the British LOVE to drink and it shows. There are many drinking establishments and quite a lot of good one and this one is situated right in the heart of Chinatown. And because of its location and capacity (most of London establishments are small), you will he asked to wait at the door until “seats becomes available”, so it’s better to go on non-weekends - but then again, people drink all week long and non-weekend is only a relative term. In any case, the drinks are good, a little pricy, but comparable for this type of service and quality in tier-one cities around the world. So I would give it a recommend, yes.

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rongc91 . 2019-09-27

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Pre theatre cocktails and dim sum. Delicious. Different. Good atmosphere. Finding it prices a challenge and many steps up. Unusual cocktails. Not the cheapest but we shall return. The pork and duck were especially good.

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karendN5307UJ . 2019-09-21

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Visited around 11pm for some late night cocktails and dim sum. Was a queue and wait to get in which imo is a good sign!

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AndyHScotland . 2019-09-09

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We were walking around and somehow ended up in Opium for drinks! It was so cool up there and the drinks are great. Msic is just the right volume so you can still talk and the vibe is great.

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sunandmusic . 2019-09-03

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Visited on Friday with a couple of friends. We all loved the place. Waiter explained the cocktails which were lovely. The dim sum was to die for. Great place and will definitely return

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xilla . 2019-09-02

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Well to say we were disappointed would be an understatement. Waited outside to be let in. Kept ringing and was finally let in even though table was pre booked.

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madhatter7541 . 2019-08-20

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Un cambio notable en este bar durante el año pasado, y el nivel de servicio, que anteriormente era excelente (para el West End), ahora se ha convertido en estándar del West End, pobre, indiferente y esencialmente grosero. Este había sido un bar para bebidas y aperitivos antes del teatro, ya no lo será. Ninguna cantidad de iluminación elegante y cócteles elaborados pueden compensar la sensación de que me está invadiendo el personal del bar: tiempo.

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Jamie A . 2019-08-15

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La primera vez para mí en el Opium, pero no encontré el sabor impresionante que personalmente esperaba. El servicio era un poco gris, no muy feliz de servir. El ambiente era bastante fresco, muy acogedor! como primera vez, nadie vino a explicar el concepto, o al menos por qué había muchos menús en la mesa.

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kingjoe94 . 2019-07-15

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nice place to eat and drink. I do not know if this is the same as in NYC. but my expectations where met.

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james D . 2019-07-06

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Este bar está escondido en Chinatown, usted no sabría que estaba allí. Un amigo y yo elegimos cócteles y no estábamos seguros de nuestra elección. Alguien en la gerencia fue extremadamente útil y notó, y fue rápido para ayudarnos a elegir un cóctel diferente. El servicio fue fantástico y hay muchos cócteles para elegir. Me encantaron los menús de madera también!

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Royal_h29 . 2019-06-16

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One of my absolute favourite places in London is this hidden gem in the heart of Chinatown! Love the ambience, amazing dim sums & cocktails! Bartenders are friendly and make the drinks with passion! One of my frequent haunts in London! Highly recommended!!

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Eltigre777 . 2019-06-11

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If you are a millennial or younger, Opium is a great place to simply hangout for a couple of hours in the heart of Chinatown. There is a jade color door with a bouncer that controls the number of people in the place so it is never crowded. There are 3 different bars located on 2 floors that recreates the 1920's Shanghai motif. The cocktails are inventive, creative, and fits right to its Chinatown location. The dim sum is only slightly above average and a bit pricey. Nice place to visit off the beaten path.

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VictorMoy . 2019-05-30

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