Opal Bar, London

Opal Bar, London

Opal Bar
A sexy grotto below the lovely l’Etranger, Opal is a hidden gem of a drinking, dancing and dining den. The ambience is enhanced with black walls and sinuous banquettes that curve round the cave-like bends. Pockets of privacy here and there float under pools of coloured light. The rest of the seating is a flock of little poufs straight out of Austin Powers. Opal has a tremendously varied drinks list, focusing on gigundo kegs of punch to share among four to eight mates as well as classic Martinis and such. The menu is French-inflected Asian finger food, which suits the international crowd just fine. Share a platter of fresh sashimi, or an Oriental platter. Once you’re stoked, then dance the night away.

Opal Bar Summary

Opening Times: Wed and Thurs 9pm - 2am
Fri and Sat 9pm - 3am

Nearest Station: Gloucester Road

Payment Options: All major cards accepted

Restaurant Group Information

Slightly mad in a really inspired way, Opal’s décor gets the party rolling and keeps it going. Of course, the excellent DJs help quite a lot as does the up-for-it crowd. No private rooms, but groups of groovers up to 20 can have their own alcove, larger groups can take over the dance floor, or hire the whole venue to accommodate up to 120. This place would be fabulous for a launch, wrap party, or birthday wingding. Your smaller group might want to just share masses of finger and chopstick platters, or, because of the relationship with l’Etranger, buffets and catered canapé events are on offer.

Room Types

• Main Bar
  Seating 1 - 120
  Standing 0 - 0
• Bar
  Seating 1 - 120
  Standing 1 - 150
• Lounge Bar
  Seating 1 - 120
  Standing 1 - 150

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