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9.3
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Archive & Myth

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Essential Information
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Address
Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7JH
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations recommended and available for booking. Contact staff for group bookings. Walk-ins accepted based on availability.

Price Range
$$
About

Archive & Myth is a hidden gem beneath Leicester Square, offering an intimate speakeasy experience in the heart of London's West End. This sophisticated cocktail bar features a varied and exciting menu full of unusual cocktails and thoughtful twists on classics, including their standout Absinthe Frappe and the five-cocktail tasting flight featuring favorites like Soizante Quinze and Ammazzacafe. The venue combines a lovely speakeasy vibe with great music and atmosphere, without being overdone. Located in the Hippodrome Casino on Cranbourn Street, Archive & Myth delivers exceptional service from their attentive staff, reasonable prices, and the option to order food from the neighboring restaurant. With a stellar 4.9-star rating and rave reviews praising both the creative drinks and pinnacle hospitality, this intimate bar is perfect for special occasions, date nights, or anyone seeking thoughtfully crafted cocktails in a warm, welcoming environment. Reservations are highly recommended to secure your spot at this popular Leicester Square destination.

Ambiance & Features

Intimate speakeasy atmosphere with a fun and welcoming vibe, featuring a hidden entrance below Leicester Square. The bar offers a lovely but not overdone speakeasy aesthetic with great music, creating a warm and seamless experience throughout the evening.

Atmosphere

Intimate
Speakeasy
Hidden
Sophisticated
Warm
Welcoming
Fun

Music

curated-playlist

Features

hidden-entrance
cocktail-flights
food-available-from-neighboring-restaurant
intimate-seating
craft-cocktails
classic-cocktails-with-twists
Our Ratings
9.3
/10

Overall Score

Our weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.5

Service

9.8

Ambiance

9.2

Value

8.8

Accessibility

5.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

restaurant-partnership

Varied and exciting menu featuring unusual cocktails and interesting twists on classics. Standout drinks include the Absinthe Frappe and a five-cocktail tasting flight with favorites like Soizante Quinze (to start) and Ammazzacafe (to finish). All cocktails are described as super original, thoughtfully crafted, and delicious.

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

overwhelmingly positive

Guests Love

  • Exceptional service from staff (Amanda, Tas, Fin, Laurie, Jack, Lorenzo mentioned by name)
  • Creative and unusual cocktails that are thoughtfully crafted
  • Intimate and welcoming atmosphere
  • Reasonable pricing
  • Fun hidden entrance/speakeasy vibe
  • Great for special occasions and groups

Other Considerations

Location

Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn Street, London, undefined undefined, GB

Directions

51.511314, -0.128863

Cocktail Menu

Signature Cocktails

House Specialties
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Peated Rob Roy

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Scotch Old Fashioned

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Blue Lagoon

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Dry Gin Martini

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Full Menu

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Martinez

other

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AMMAZZA CAFFE

vodka

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SOIXANTE-QUINZE

gin

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BAMBOO

vodka

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SAZERAC DE NATA

brandy

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MARTINI MINERAUX

gin

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POUSSÉ CAFÉ

other

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BAMBOO

vodka

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QUEEN PARK

other

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ABSINTHE FRAPPE

other

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BEE'S KNEES

other

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WHISKY SOUR

scotch

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DAISY

tequila

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ROSITA

tequila

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RAPSCALLION

scotch

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MIZUWARI

whiskey

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Daiquiri

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Mai Tai

rum

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Hotel Nacional

rum

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Casino Cocktail

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Claridge Cocktail

gin

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Peated Rob Roy

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