London: The Chocolate Cocktail Club

London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club turns dessert into a night out, with more than 20 chocolate cocktails built around flavors such as mint, salted caramel, and Toblerone. You receive a Chocotini on arrival, then choose from a menu that also covers traditional drinks, wine, beer, and sweet treats.

I like the original drink menu, which gives you something more memorable than a standard cocktail bar. I also like the small-group limit of 10, plus the friendly service and comfortable party setting praised in the feedback.

The main catch is that you do not choose the first cocktail included with your ticket. One customer also felt the online price was higher than buying directly at the venue, so check the current deal before paying. This is strictly an over-18s bar and it does not open on Saturdays.

Key points at a glance

• A Chocotini comes with every ticket: Your first drink is included, but the arrival cocktail is selected for you.
• More than 20 chocolate cocktails: Mint, salted caramel, Toblerone, and other sweet combinations lead the menu.
• Non-chocolate drinks are available: You can order bottled beer, wine, prosecco, coffee, hot chocolate, mocktails, and regular cocktails.
• Small groups keep the visit manageable: The experience is limited to 10 participants, useful for birthdays, hen parties, and anniversaries.
• The schedule favors weekday afternoons and evenings: Friday offers the broadest hours, while Saturday is unavailable.
• Bring photo identification: The venue is for people aged 18 and over, and a passport or ID card is required.

What the Chocolate Cocktail Club is really about

This is not a chocolate-making class or a guided tour through London. It is a bar visit built around a playful drinks menu. You arrive at the Chocolate Cocktail Club, receive the included Chocotini, and then decide how far you want to take the chocolate theme.

The idea works because the bar gives you two choices. You can make chocolate the focus of the whole visit, trying several unusual cocktails and finishing with a dessert. Or you can treat the chocolate drink as a novelty, then switch to prosecco, beer, wine, coffee, or a mocktail.

The venue is promoted as the UK’s only chocolate cocktail bar. That claim gives the experience a clear identity, but the practical appeal is simpler: you get a distinctive drink, a social setting, and a menu that suits people with very different tastes.

The strongest praise centers on the delicious cocktails, friendly staff, and appealing venue. That combination matters here. Chocolate drinks can sound gimmicky if the balance is poor, but the feedback suggests the drinks are the main reason the visit works.

Your arrival drink and the first taste

Your ticket includes one Chocotini on arrival. This gives the visit a clear starting point, and you do not need to order immediately just to get the experience going.

There is one detail you should know before booking: you cannot choose the first included cocktail. Two people specifically disliked this restriction, especially when the cocktail they wanted appeared to cost the same as the included drink.

That does not make the first drink a bad deal, but it does limit your control. If you have strong preferences, allergies, or simply want to start with a mint, caramel, or Toblerone flavor, ask about the current arrangement before you book. The supplied information does not list ingredients or substitutions, so do not assume every drink suits your diet.

The Chocotini is best thought of as an introduction rather than the full event. After it arrives, you can study the wider menu and pay for additional drinks or food separately.

The chocolate cocktail menu

The menu offers more than 20 chocolate cocktails, which is enough variety for a group to compare drinks rather than all ordering the same thing. Named flavors include mint, salted caramel, and a Toblerone cocktail.

Those flavors suggest three different directions. Mint should appeal if you like a cooler, sharper finish. Salted caramel is the safer choice for someone who prefers a rich dessert style. Toblerone gives the menu a familiar chocolate and nut-inspired reference, although the supplied information does not specify its exact ingredients.

I like this kind of menu for a celebration because it gives people a simple talking point. You can order something familiar, choose a flavor you already know you enjoy, or pick the most unusual option on the list.

Still, chocolate cocktails are not automatically light or refreshing. If you prefer dry, bitter, or spirit-forward drinks, the sweeter menu may wear on you after one or two glasses. The bar helps solve that problem by offering traditional cocktails and non-chocolate drinks, but those additional orders cost extra.

The menu also includes edible chocolate shots. These are a fun add-on for birthdays and hen parties, though they are not included in the ticket price. If you are watching your spending, enjoy the Chocotini first and check the prices before adding several extras.

Food, desserts, and non-chocolate choices

You do not need to arrive hungry, but the bar offers light bites and desserts if you want something alongside the drinks. The available information does not give a full food menu, portion sizes, or dietary details, so I would not book this as a full dinner without checking first.

Dessert makes obvious sense here. The chocolate theme continues from the glass to the plate, and a small sweet dish can help turn the visit into a complete treat rather than just a quick drink.

For anyone in your group who does not like chocolate, the menu is broader than the name suggests. You can order:

• Bottled beer
• Wine
• Prosecco
• Hot chocolate
• Coffee
• Mocktails
• Traditional cocktails

This range is important when you are arranging a group celebration. One person may want the Toblerone cocktail, another may prefer prosecco, and someone else may want coffee. Nobody has to force down a chocolate drink to take part.

The available information does not mention alcohol-free chocolate cocktails, so choose from the listed mocktails if you want a non-alcoholic option. The over-18 rule still applies even if you order a soft drink.

How the timing works

The experience is valid for one day, with availability tied to the time you reserve. The listed opening periods are:

• Tuesday, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, 4:30 pm to 10 pm
• Thursday, 4:30 pm to 10 pm
• Friday, 1:30 pm to 10 pm
• Saturday, unavailable

Friday is the easiest day for planning because it covers both afternoon and evening visits. Tuesday works for an early stop, while Wednesday and Thursday suit an after-work drink.

Do not assume you can turn up on Saturday. It is specifically listed as unavailable, and the information does not list Sunday or Monday opening.

The experience is described as lasting one day rather than giving a fixed number of hours. In practice, you should treat it as a bar visit during your selected opening period, not as an all-day event. The booking information gives the venue and available starting times, but it does not promise a set tasting sequence or a fixed duration.

That flexibility can be useful. You might visit before another London plan, stay for a few drinks, or use the bar as the main setting for a birthday gathering. Just allow enough time to enjoy the drinks rather than rushing in for the included cocktail and leaving immediately.

Why the small group size matters

The experience is limited to 10 participants. That is a useful size for a social drink because it is large enough for a party but small enough to avoid the feel of a packed organized outing.

The limit suits birthdays, hen parties, and anniversaries, all of which are specifically welcomed. You can build the visit around the shared menu, with each person trying a different chocolate cocktail.

There is no guide name provided, and this should not be treated as a sightseeing tour with a host leading you through London. The appeal is the venue and its drinks, not commentary or city history.

For a private celebration, confirm the arrangements directly if you need a particular seating setup, food order, or decoration. Those details are not included in the information provided.

Price and what your ticket buys

The listed price is $14 per person. For that amount, you receive entry to the experience and one Chocotini on arrival. Additional drinks, light bites, desserts, and edible chocolate shots are not included.

That is reasonable if you want a themed bar visit and are satisfied with one included drink. It becomes less strong value if you plan to order several cocktails, since the extra drinks can quickly become the main cost.

There is also a price point worth checking carefully. A verified customer said the activity cost about 13 euros online but was cheaper when purchased at the venue. I cannot confirm the current walk-in price, and venue pricing may change, but the practical lesson is clear: compare the online offer with the direct price before booking.

The booking option lets you reserve now and pay later, which helps if your London schedule is still moving around. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Those terms make the booking less risky, provided you cancel within the stated period.

Who will enjoy this most

I would choose this experience if you enjoy sweet drinks, themed bars, or social celebrations. It is especially well suited to:

• Couples looking for an unusual London drink
• Friends planning a birthday or hen party
• Chocolate fans who want to try several flavors
• Groups with mixed tastes, thanks to the beer, wine, prosecco, coffee, and mocktail options
• Visitors who want a short indoor activity during an afternoon or evening

I would be more cautious if you prefer classic cocktails, dislike sweet flavors, or expect a structured tasting led by a guide. The bar offers traditional drinks, but the chocolate theme is the reason to come.

It also is not suitable for children under 18. Assistance dogs are allowed, but other pets are not.

Practical details before you go

The meeting point is the Chocolate Cocktail Club itself. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you arrange your own way to the venue.

Bring a passport or ID card. The venue is over 18s only, and you should not rely on looking old enough to avoid an identification check.

Check the available time before making other plans. Friday has the widest window, while Saturday is not available. If you are arranging a group event, make sure everyone understands that the first cocktail is selected for them.

The feedback gives the venue a 4.3 rating from nine reviews, with the most positive comments focused on the taste of the drinks, the friendly staff, and the setting. The main complaints are narrow but useful: limited choice for the first cocktail and concern about paying more online than at the bar.

Should you book the Chocolate Cocktail Club?

Book it if you want a playful, adult-only bar experience built around sweet cocktails and you are happy to pay for extra drinks beyond the included Chocotini. The menu has enough choice to keep a chocolate fan interested, while the beer, wine, prosecco, coffee, and mocktails give your group a sensible escape route.

I would book a weekday or Friday slot, check the price against the venue, and treat the first cocktail as a set welcome drink rather than a personal choice. Skip it if you want a full meal, a formal tasting, or a classic cocktail bar with little sweetness.

For the right group, this is a cheerful London stop with a clear theme, friendly service, and enough drink variety to make a celebration feel different from an ordinary night out.

FAQ

Is the Chocolate Cocktail Club suitable for children?

No. The venue is for people aged 18 and over, and children under 18 are not suitable for the experience.

What cocktail is included with the ticket?

Each ticket includes one Chocotini cocktail on arrival. The first cocktail is selected for you rather than chosen from the full menu.

Are additional drinks included?

No. Additional drinks are not included. You pay separately for extra cocktails, traditional drinks, wine, beer, prosecco, mocktails, coffee, and other menu items.

Does the venue serve drinks without chocolate?

Yes. The bar serves bottled beer, wine, prosecco, hot chocolate, coffee, mocktails, and traditional cocktails, so not everyone in your group needs to order a chocolate drink.

What days and times is the experience available?

It is available Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 pm to 10 pm, and Friday from 1:30 pm to 10 pm. It is not available on Saturdays.

How many people are in each group?

The experience is limited to 10 participants.

What identification should I bring?

Bring a passport or ID card. The venue is over 18s only.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, subject to the booking terms.