London: The Chocolate Cocktail Club

London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club makes its pitch plain: chocolate belongs in a cocktail glass. Your ticket includes a Chocotini on arrival, then you can explore a menu of more than 20 chocolate cocktails, with flavors such as mint, salted caramel and Toblerone.

I like two things about this plan: the unusually broad chocolate menu gives you more to try than one novelty drink, and the small group limit of 10 should keep the visit more intimate than a packed bar crawl. There are also regular cocktails and non-chocolate options, so a mixed group need not agree on dessert in a glass.

The main wrinkle is value. The ticket costs about $14 per person, and the included first cocktail is chosen for you. A booked customer found that ordering directly at the bar could cost less, so check the venue’s current prices before you commit.

• Your first drink is a Chocotini. It comes with the ticket, but you may not be able to choose a different first cocktail.
• The menu goes well beyond one chocolate flavor. Look for mint, salted caramel and Toblerone among more than 20 chocolate creations.
• Non-chocolate drinkers have options. The bar also serves traditional cocktails, wine, prosecco, beer, coffee, hot chocolate and mocktails.
• Think of this as a bar visit, not a full-day itinerary. The ticket is valid for one day, but the actual length of your visit is not specified.
• Check the calendar before you plan around it. Listed times run Tuesday through Friday, and the venue is not available on Saturdays.
• This is an adults-only stop. You must be over 18, and you should bring a passport or ID card.

A chocolate bar with more than one trick

The Chocolate Cocktail Club sells a playful idea, but the menu has enough range to make it more than a one-drink gimmick. More than 20 chocolate cocktails put familiar flavors such as mint and salted caramel alongside a new Toblerone option. If you like trying a drink that is a little less standard, that range is the chief reason to book.

There is a built-in contrast here. Chocolate can be heavy and sweet, so a menu of chocolate drinks may sound like a lot before you have even arrived. Yet you are not limited to one style: traditional cocktails sit alongside the chocolate list, and the bar also offers wine, prosecco, bottled beer and mocktails. You can make the evening a chocolate tasting or simply order one themed drink and switch to something familiar.

The place is billed as the UK’s only Chocolate Cocktail Bar. That makes it a distinct choice for a London night out, though the more useful question is whether you actually enjoy sweet drinks. If you do, the theme gives you a clear reason to come. If you prefer dry, bitter or spirit-forward cocktails, you may find the standard cocktail options a better fit than the chocolate menu.

Your Chocotini is waiting on arrival

Each ticket includes a Chocotini cocktail when you arrive. That gives you an immediate taste of the house concept and makes the ticket more than a simple entry charge. Just remember that the first drink is part of the package, not a credit you can freely apply to anything on the menu.

A few customers have wished they could choose their arrival drink, even when the alternative cost the same. So if you have your heart set on a particular flavor, do not assume you can swap the Chocotini for it. You can ask the staff, but the safe expectation is that the included drink is set.

After that first cocktail, you can take your time looking through the menu. The chocolate options include mint, salted caramel and Toblerone, along with other creations. The supplied details do not describe exact recipes, ingredients or sweetness levels, so ask before ordering if you have a particular preference or need to avoid an ingredient.

The edible chocolate shots sound like the most overtly playful part of the menu. They may suit a birthday or hen party especially well, though they are an extra rather than part of the included drink. The same goes for additional cocktails and other drinks.

What the visit looks like

This is a visit to a bar, not a guided walk or a scheduled tasting with a listed sequence of stops. You meet at the Chocolate Cocktail Club, receive the included Chocotini, and choose what else to order from the menu. No guide names or formal commentary are provided, so come for the drinks and setting rather than a lesson in cocktail history.

The visit length is not stated. Although the activity is marked as valid for one day, that does not mean you should plan to spend a full day there. Treat it as a flexible bar stop and check the available start times when you book.

The group limit is 10 people. That small cap can be a plus if you want a more personal-feeling outing, and it makes the experience a natural fit for a small celebration. It does not guarantee a private booking, however, and no private-room arrangement is described.

The staff have been praised for being friendly, and the venue itself has drawn positive comments. That matters in a bar experience where your enjoyment depends on both the drinks and the welcome. Still, service can vary from one visit to another, so I would treat it as a welcome possibility rather than a promise.

The menu for people who do not love chocolate

The bar has sensibly made room for people who are not keen on chocolate. You can order traditional cocktails, bottled beer, wine or prosecco, as well as hot chocolate, coffee and mocktails. This is useful if you are booking with a partner or friends who have different tastes: the whole group can share the outing without everyone ordering a chocolate drink.

Light bites and desserts are also available. The menu details do not specify what those dishes are or whether they are included, so budget for them as separate purchases unless the venue confirms otherwise. If you are using this as a stop before dinner, a light bite may help balance a sweet cocktail. If it is your main evening plan, check the current food menu before relying on it for a full meal.

The chocolate focus naturally makes this a less obvious choice for someone who dislikes sweet flavors. But with the non-chocolate drinks on offer, that person does not have to sit out the whole occasion. The practical compromise is to make the chocolate menu the draw for one or two people, while everyone else sticks to their preferred drink.

Is the ticket worth about $14?

At around $14 per person, the ticket includes one Chocotini. The value depends on the price of that cocktail at the bar and how much you want the assurance of a planned visit. It is a reasonable starting point if the included drink is appealing and you are keen to try the venue’s specific menu.

But do the price check before booking. One person found it cheaper to order directly at the bar than to buy the activity ticket. That does not establish the current walk-in price, which can change, but it is a sound reason to compare the venue’s own prices with the ticket total. If the direct price is lower, booking may offer little financial benefit beyond the convenience of reserving a place.

Keep in mind that additional drinks are not included. Any second cocktail, beer, wine, mocktail, food or dessert adds to your bill. The activity price is best understood as the cost of the arrival drink and your booked spot, not an all-inclusive night out.

Flexible booking may help if your London plans are still shifting: you can reserve now and pay later, and cancellation up to 24 hours in advance is eligible for a full refund. Check the terms shown when you book, especially if your plans are close to the deadline.

Match your visit to the opening hours

The listed availability is Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The experience is not available on Saturdays. Check the booking calendar for actual start times, and do not assume that the venue offers the same hours every day.

Those time windows give you a few ways to fit the stop into a London plan. The Tuesday and Friday afternoon slots could work as an early drink, while the Wednesday and Thursday evening hours make it easier to place the visit after a day of sightseeing. No start time is specified here, so confirm the exact slot before arranging dinner or another activity around it.

The meeting point is the Chocolate Cocktail Club itself. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and no transport arrangements are described. Plan your route independently and allow enough time to arrive for your booked slot.

Bring a passport or ID card. The venue is strictly for people over 18, and the experience is not suitable for children under 18. Pets are not allowed, though assistance dogs are permitted.

A good fit for a sweet-toothed night out

This experience makes the most sense for adults who enjoy dessert flavors, like trying unusual cocktails, or want a themed stop for a birthday, hen party or anniversary. The celebration angle is explicitly welcome, and the edible shots and wide choice of chocolate flavors give a group something to talk about beyond the usual round of drinks.

It is also a practical choice for a mixed group, because the menu includes wine, beer, classic cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. You do not need every person to be a chocolate fan. Still, if your group is mainly looking for a quiet, traditional cocktail bar or a full dinner, this may not be the strongest match.

Book it if the chocolate menu is the point of your evening, and you are happy to pay for a themed bar visit with one cocktail included. Before booking, compare the ticket with the venue’s current direct prices and be ready for the first drink to be selected for you. If price flexibility or choosing every drink matters more, check the walk-in option first.

FAQ

What is included with the ticket?

Each ticket includes one Chocotini cocktail on arrival. Additional drinks are not included.

Can I choose the first cocktail?

The included arrival drink is a Chocotini. Customers have found they could not choose a different first cocktail, so do not count on being able to swap it.

What kinds of drinks are available?

The menu includes more than 20 chocolate cocktails, traditional cocktails, bottled beer, wine, prosecco, hot chocolate, coffee and mocktails. Edible chocolate shots are also available.

Are food options available?

Yes. Light bites and desserts are available, though their specific dishes and prices are not provided.

What are the available days and times?

Listed hours are Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The experience is not available on Saturdays. Check the calendar for start times.

Is the venue suitable for children?

No. The Chocolate Cocktail Club is an over-18s venue, and the experience is not suitable for children under 18.

How many people can join?

The group is limited to 10 participants.

Can I cancel my booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The booking option also allows you to reserve now and pay later.