Opium Cocktail Bar - Soho

Behind a discreet jade door, this Chinatown cocktail bar feels like a world apart from the street outside. The draw is not just the 1920s Shanghai inspired setting, but the sense of discovery that comes with moving through its layered rooms and intimate corners. Cocktails are the main event, with inventive drinks that lean into Chinese and East Asian influences without losing their polish. Dim sum adds to the experience rather than distracting from it, making it an easy place to settle in for the evening. For anyone who likes a bar with character, atmosphere, and a little intrigue, this one stands out.