Reviews The Escapologist

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Mishty Kaushik
+5
I have a good craze of having different types of pizzas.

The chille chicken pizza was very tasty as if it had crossed all barriers.

I would highly recommend you guys to go to this outlet.
Jun 21, 2019
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Anushka Lalwani
+4
They messed up my booking however the hostess was an absolute delight and gifted us a round of drinks as well as found us a huge table. Their oven that night was not working which was an absolute shame as their pizzas are delicious but the manager of the place got us a full bag of toffee popcorn to keep us going till they found out the verdict of the oven situation and said the next time pizzas would be on them. I think customer-service wise they were amazing and handled a pretty rough night in the world of hospitality very well. I can't wait to go back!
Mar 26, 2018
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Kristine Diana Tsiknaki
+5
I was surprised that this gorgeous bar was so central yet I'd never visited before. From the intriguing decor to the stunning cocktail menu, the bar is a true hidden gem.

And the most hidden part of it... the super special secret room! Visiting with a group of amazing London bloggers and having the entire room to ourselves, we all admitted it was gorgeous and also that we should probably think of some initiation ritual to fit the atmosphere. The beautiful pastel blue ceiling with the gold stars, the gorgeous leather couches, the globes scattered about the the room and the soft lighting work brilliantly together to create a unique space, ideal for special occasions.

The staff were also amazing, very friendly, always ready to help. Our waiter, even with it being his first day, was brilliant and exactly how I wish every waiter would be.

Coming to the food and drinks, as I said, brilliant selection of cocktails, and if you like pizza, it's your lucky day! Big pizzas, delicious and fresh, with the cherry on top being that there's also pizza for dessert, covered in chocolate and generally being to die for.

Would I go back? Absolutely! Do I recommend you check it out? For sure!! And remember to check behind the painting as you get in on the left. ;)
Apr 29, 2017
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Sarah Ritter
+5
Great place with great food and cocktails. Fantastic atmosphere and staff really seemed to be enjoying themselves despite being rushed off their feet. I did feel a bit sorry for them but they were handling everything really well. A definite must if you're a lover of pizza, cocktails and partying!
Jul 06, 2016
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Eddie Royall
+5
Awesome venue with outstanding decor. The attention to detail is outstanding with Victorian-esque pen & ink drawings of facebook cat pictures, hot air balloon delivery services and other silly things which gives the place a truely quirky vibe without taking itself too seriously.

Alot of people are put off by bars located in basements but this place is really worth a visit, even on a sunny day. Staff are very friendly and there's a good range of well-made tasty grown-up cocktails with no silly gimmicks such as dry ice or other such nonsense which shows the focus is on making drinks that taste good (you are drinking them after all, it's not an art gallery).

I've heard the pizzas are good but I wasn't hungry but will definitely try next time, seats are comfy, music isn't too loud and it can be a little tricky finding the door handle to get out of the bathrooms after a few drinks (that's a GOOD thing!)

Would thoroughly recommend you visit!
May 07, 2016
4
Ian Fry
+4
Quirky little bar located below street level. Great range of cocktails - with nice little touches like the strawberry starburst and the tiki glass. Also, we happened to visit during the length happy hour which is basically 241 cocktails all evening. Amazing value. The bright neon lights in the upstairs entrance drew us to this place before and we booked a table for seven people. However on arrival we were told our table was not available... not ideal. We had a couple of drinks at the bar area whilst we waited for a table to clear. Would have been five stars if we hadn't needed to wait when we had already booked.
5
Smita Patel
+5
Booked a Ladies Abba Drag Brunch & all of us had an amazing time. We stayed a bit longer as the music was still on. The Staff and Entertainment was on point. Would definitely recommend this place. Location is perfect too. 👍🏼😊 The interaction between the Entertainers and public was fun. If need to let your hair down with some food and drinks than definitely the place to go to.
5
Tricia Healy
+5
Went to the ABBA brunch, 10 older WAGS loving life! Great show, great atmosphere, staff super friendly and extremely tolerant as we were up dancing the whole time and were probably in the way! Absolutely brilliant day out, not sure how we are going to better that for our next night out. Maybe a repeat trip? 5*
5
Andreia Sofia Esteves
+5
The drinks were quite good and loved the design of the bar, but it was a bit too loud, so we could not really have a conversation.
5
Aurore Garnier
+5
Love the place, the staff is great, smiling and friendly. We got our drinks super fast and the cocktails are really good! We had a great night!
4
Nisha Jaye
+4
Great cocktails and nice ambience but of the two times I’ve been here it just takes so long to get a drink (even if not a cocktail) you spend most of the time alone waiting for the person to bring the drinks back. Perhaps they need to consider table service?
5
Dawood Threepeppers
+5
Nice cocktails and you have a quirky inside and a lovely outside if weather is good. Happy Hour is the best and location is pretty central, not far from Covent Garden.
4
Adam Turňa
+4
Nice interior and good drinks, some are too almost diabetically sweet (e.g. jaffa latte). The interior is very nice and creative though and can get happy hour every day all night if you book ahead.
4
Sam Hengehold
+4
I had a great experience here! The bar was amazing. It had a different and unique appearance that is something you have to see! Kevin was the bartender that poured my drinks. He was exceptional! I had a great conversation with him. Drinks were well poured and well made. Would highly recommend! Also, it was affordable!
5
Surbhi Sharma
+5
A hidden gem. Nice theme and great cocktails !! Absolutely loved it. They also have happy hours on selected days.
5
Lorraine Terris
+5
Absolutely brilliant experience - the Drag Queen and singers were excellent really involved the crowd and really had their work cut out running around the venue but they were great! Food was pretty good and the drinks kept coming. Have been to ‘bottomless’ places before where you waited ages for drinks - absolutely not the case here! Service was brilliant! Would absolutely come again - thank you
4
Magdalena Pryga
+4
Beautiful bar, lovely, atmospheric decor. Nice selection of cocktails including the seasonal ones. The only downside was that not all ingredients of the seasonal drinks were available and the waiting time was quite long. It was a bit loud so I ended up with a different cocktail to what I ordered, but I can't complain as it was very nice.
5
C Y
+5
A fantastic bar, with a great atmosphere and some of the best and friendliest bartenders in London! This is by far one of the best bars in central London and I would highly recommend anyone in search of a night to try out the Escapologist!
5
Stewart Weedon
+5
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Had a fantastic night for my wife’s birthday drinks. We pre reserved a table and upon arrival was greeted by Khairya who was exceptional from start to finish and we knew we were in good hands. We were sat in the lower part of the Escapologist, down in the vault. It was nice but not the vibe we wanted so Khairya kindly checked if there was anywhere else a bit more lively and found us a table close to the bar where we settled and got to ordering drinks! The bar staff were fantastic and really attentive. I’ve seen negative reviews about the cocktails taking ages to make but we didn’t have any issues like this. I really enjoyed the Zombie cocktail it was powerful! The music was really good and the vibe perfect. The security guy was polite and inviting, no bad attitudes or ego’s. Overall we had a blast! Thank you Khairya and thank you Escapologist! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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