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A hidden cocktail bar in Soho

Soho's hidden cocktail hideaway.

A low-lit cocktail bar tucked beneath the streets of Soho. For dates, celebrations, and the nights that deserve something more than a corner table.

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No booking? Walk-ins welcome every night. The room is small, so book ahead for Fridays and Saturdays.

The Basement Sate back bar, rows of spirits bottles, candlelit, before service
8 Broadwick Street · the red door · downstairs
The room

Below the noise. Above the ordinary.

Basement Sate is hidden beneath Soho's busiest streets. Down the stairs, through the door, and into a low-lit room where the cocktails are serious, the atmosphere is warm, and the night always feels a little more special than you planned.

No queues. No shouting over the music. Just great drinks, candlelight, and the kind of evening you actually remember. If you're weighing up bars in Soho, start with the one below street level, a proper speakeasy in Soho behind an unmarked red door. And if what you're after is somewhere you can hear each other, there's a reason people call this the quiet bar in Soho.

The Basement Sate lounge, Chesterfield sofas, brick alcoves, low candlelight
What we're known for

Three good reasons to come downstairs.

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Date Nights

One of Soho's best-kept secrets for first dates, anniversaries, and every date in between. Low-lit, intimate, and just the right level of impressive.

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Planning December already? Smart. The basement doubles as a Christmas party venue in Soho, and the best dates go by October.

A cucumber and lavender cocktail at Basement Sate, with mint and dried lavender
Drinks worth coming downstairs for.
The cocktails

Hand-made, seasonal, done properly.

Our menu changes with the seasons, but the standard doesn't. Every cocktail is made from scratch by bartenders who know what they're doing. Come for the signatures. Stay for a second round. Not drinking? There are ten 0% mocktails made with the same care.

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A Chesterfield sofa in candlelight at Basement Sate, brick alcoves and a copper-topped table
What people say

Soho's quietly best-loved cocktail room.

★★★★★ 4.4 from 817 reviews on Google

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"For the love of God, don't tell your friends about this place. Keep it a secret, and long may it remain a dark, classy, quiet place to enjoy great cocktails brought to you by staff who genuinely want you to have a good time."

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★★★★★

"Basement Sate is a hidden gem, nestled underground, offering a cozy and intimate atmosphere for indulging in delightful desserts and handcrafted cocktails… an escape from the city's hustle and bustle."

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★★★★★

"Absolute favourite place for cocktails in London. Great for date night or catching up with friends, the leather seats, low lighting, and exotic drinks make for a sophisticated and perfectly schmooz-y vibe."

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★★★★★

"We booked our team night out here, and the staff are super accommodating. The cocktails are top-notch, and the prices are really reasonable for London, Soho. We'll definitely be coming back!"

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A green leather Chesterfield captain's chair at Basement Sate, candlelit, with brick walls behind
Find us

Hidden in plain sight.

We're at 8 Broadwick Street, Soho, but you won't spot us from the street. Look for the red door, head downstairs, and you're in. Nearest tubes: Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus.

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An overhead spread of cocktails and dessert plates at Basement Sate

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