Enjoy going out for drinks but hate queuing for the bar? Love hitting up new venues, but end up despising the music? Or – most likely – are you just fed up with other people? Well, The Brig is probably your idea of heaven if that sounds a bit like you. You and up to three friends can have an entire bar to yourselves. You can drink freely during that time, with delicious cocktails and drinks from your very own private bartender. You’ve even got full control over the tunes while you’re there.
This secretive little bar is hidden away within the esteemed Merchant House of Bow Lane. It’s an underground venue widely celebrated (for good reason) for its incredible drinks list. They serve up gorgeous cocktails and offer an extensive list of spirits. How extensive? Both their gin and rum lists encompass over 400 varieties, each. So don’t go along if you’re bad at making decisions!
A night at The Brig
A booking at The Brig costs £65 per person, per hour, with a two guest minimum. However, that does include ALL your drinks, so it really ain’t too shabby a deal. And there’s no menu to constrain you either – you’re given free rein to explore the bar’s spirit collection. Not sure what exactly you’re after? That private bartender we mentioned earlier will provide top-notch service for your spirited evening. They may even let you have a go behind the bar!
It’s the perfect spot for an intimate date night (albeit third-wheeled by the bartender), or an extra special get-together with a small group of pals. And, since the music is in your hands, you can set it to an appropriate volume so you can still have a good ol’ natter.
Head to their website to make a booking, and on the day simply head down to the main bar. Mention the special booking and you’ll be whisked away to your private drinking wonderland, no doubt to the envy of everyone else in the bar.