FAQ

A reservation is recommended at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown, particularly on busier nights, though walking in remains part of the discovery.

Yes, walk-ins are welcome at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown, subject to availability on the night.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown is first and foremost a cocktail bar, and a visit for drinks alone is very much the spirit of the place.

Yes, bar seating is available for walk-in guests at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

Yes, same-day bookings are generally possible at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

A booking one week in advance is recommended at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown, particularly on weekends.

For larger group bookings at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown, please email reservation@chinatownecc.com.

Yes, a minimum spend applies at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown for larger groups and for extended table times.

Yes, table reservations at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown are held for a 20-minute grace period and last 90 minutes from the booking time.

Reservations at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance; after that, a fee of £10 per person applies.

Yes, reservations at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown can be made online via SevenRooms, through the venue's page on experimentalgroup.com, or by email at reservation@chinatownecc.com.

The menu at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown is an alchemic adventure, journeying from classics to originals — from an Old Cuban, a nod to New York's Audrey Saunders, to the St Germain des Prés, a fine balance of gin and cucumber with spiced tincture, shaken with egg white, that has never left the menu.

Yes, the cocktail list at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown changes with the seasons.

Yes, the expert mixologists at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown are on hand to help guests select their perfect drink.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown offers a selection of non-alcoholic cocktails.

Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown pours premium whiskies, gins, rums and tequilas, alongside a special ECC cask selection and vintage time-capsule cocktails.

Yes, Champagne is also available at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown alongside the cocktail menu.

Cocktails at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown range from £13 to £16.

Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown is a hidden gem perched above Chinatown's heaving streets, reached through a discreet, paint-chipped door and up carpeted stairs. The design, by Dorothée Meilichzon, pays tribute to Chinatown's history with a cinematic touch, following a full redesign unveiled in late 2025.

Yes, live music wafts through the windows at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown, with DJs playing late into the night.

Yes, the intimate, candlelit corners of Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown make it a favourite for date nights in the West End.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown welcomes groups, with larger gatherings best arranged as a private event.

Yes, solo guests are a regular sight at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown, a welcoming venue and a safe space to enjoy a drink on your own.

Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown is located on Gerrard Street, in the heart of London's Chinatown, steps from Covent Garden and Soho.

Not at first glance — the bar is tucked behind an unassuming, unmarked door on Gerrard Street, part of its speakeasy character. Look for the unmarked door between the Far East and Four Seasons Chinese restaurants; once inside, the multi-storied bar unfolds above.

Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are the closest Underground stations to Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown, each about a 5-minute walk away.

Yes, very easily: Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown is about a 5-minute walk from the Underground stations and less than a 2-minute walk from the bus stops on Shaftesbury Avenue.

No parking is recommended near Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown; given the central London setting, public transport or a taxi are the easiest ways to arrive.

Taxis cannot drop guests directly on Gerrard Street, but Macclesfield Road is a 10-second walk from Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

The opening hours of Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section.

Unfortunately not: Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown sits between two restaurants, with narrow staircases across its several floors.

No, children are not allowed at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

No, pets are not allowed at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available for guests at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown accepts all payment methods except cryptocurrency.

Yes, a cloakroom is available at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown hosts private events, from birthday celebrations to corporate gatherings.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown hosts corporate events.

Yes, private and semi-private areas are available across the floors of Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

Yes, outside paraphernalia and birthday cakes cannot be brought in for private events at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown can host up to 120 guests for a full buyout. For a partial buyout, please email ukevents@expegroup.com.

Yes, the mixology team at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown can tailor a cocktail experience for private groups.

Private event enquiries for Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown can be made by email at ukevents@expegroup.com.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown regularly hosts events, from live music to DJ nights, listed on the venue's What's On page.

Yes, DJs play late into the night at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown.

Yes, weeknights at Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown are more relaxed, with a playlist from Sunday to Wednesday, while weekends pick up the tempo with DJs from 10pm. Upcoming nights are listed on the What's On page.

Yes, STEREO in Covent Garden is Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown's sister venue, a subterranean spot mixing live music, cocktails and food.

Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown can be reached at reservation@chinatownecc.com.