London: The Chocolate Cocktail Club

London’s Chocolate Cocktail Club turns dessert into a night out. This over-18s bar serves more than 20 chocolate cocktails, including mint, salt caramel, and Toblerone creations, with a Chocotini waiting when you arrive. I like the playful idea and the chance to order a normal drink if chocolate is not your thing.

I also like the small-group limit of 10 people, which should make the bar feel more manageable than a large party venue. The main catch is that the included first cocktail is chosen for you, and two published ratings specifically wished they could select it themselves.

Key points at a glance

• More than 20 chocolate cocktails: Choose from flavors such as mint, salt caramel, and Toblerone, with other chocolate combinations also available.
• A Chocotini is included: Every ticket comes with one arrival cocktail, but you do not choose that first drink.
• A proper bar menu too: Beer, wine, prosecco, coffee, hot chocolate, mocktails, and other drinks are available.
• Small-group setting: Numbers are limited to 10 people, useful for birthdays, hen parties, and anniversaries.
• Weekday and Friday hours: Sessions are available Tuesday through Friday, but not Saturdays.
• Adults only: You must be 18 or older and bring a passport or identity card.

What the Chocolate Cocktail Club is really about

This is not a sightseeing tour with stops around London. It is a visit to one venue, built around sweet drinks and social time. The attraction is the theme: chocolate is not simply a garnish or a dessert at the end. It shapes the cocktail menu.

The club presents itself as the UK’s only chocolate cocktail bar, and the menu is designed to make the most of that idea. You can expect more than 20 chocolate-based drinks, with flavors listed including mint, salt caramel, and a new Toblerone option. The selection gives you some range, but the information provided does not list every recipe or explain how strong, sweet, or creamy each drink is.

That matters because chocolate cocktails can be rich. If you enjoy dessert drinks, this may feel like a clever change from a standard bar. If you prefer dry wine, bitter drinks, or simple spirits, you may want to use the regular drinks menu instead.

The venue has a current score of 4.3 out of 5 from nine ratings. The strongest praise centers on the original cocktails, friendly staff, delicious drinks, and the venue itself. That is a useful guide to the experience: the drinks are the main event, but the staff and room help make it suitable for a celebration.

Your arrival Chocotini

Each ticket includes a Chocotini cocktail on arrival. This gives the visit a clear starting point, so you are not left wondering what to order as soon as you walk in.

There is one important limitation. The included drink is selected in advance rather than chosen by you. Two ratings specifically called this disappointing, especially when another cocktail may cost the same. If you have allergies, strong dislikes, or simply want a particular flavor, this is worth checking before you book.

The included drink also affects the value of the ticket. At around $14 per person, the booking is attractive if the arrival cocktail is a style you enjoy and you plan to try the menu afterward. It is less appealing if you would rather put the same money toward your own choice.

The sensible approach is to treat the Chocotini as a sample, not as a full tasting flight. Any further drinks cost extra, and the supplied details do not say that multiple cocktails are included.

Choosing from more than 20 chocolate cocktails

After the arrival drink, the menu offers plenty of chocolate-led options. Mint and salt caramel are easy starting points if you already know the kind of dessert flavors you like. The Toblerone cocktail adds a familiar chocolate and nut-style reference, though the exact recipe is not provided.

I like the way the flavors give you a simple decision-making system. You do not need to understand a long list of spirits before ordering. Start with the flavor you would pick in a dessert, then ask the staff what drink matches it.

Still, do not assume every option will taste like a light chocolate treat. The menu may include creamy, sweet, or strongly flavored combinations, but the supplied information does not give tasting notes. If you are sensitive to sweetness, ask before ordering. The staff were specifically praised for being friendly, so asking for guidance should be part of the experience.

The first cocktail cannot be chosen, but additional ordering gives you more control. That may be where the club works best: accept the Chocotini as the opening drink, then make your own choice once you have seen the menu.

Light bites, desserts, and edible chocolate shots

Drinks are the focus, but you do not have to visit on an empty stomach. The menu includes light bites and desserts, giving you a way to add food to the occasion.

The available information does not name the dishes, so you should not arrive expecting a full dinner. Think of the food as something to share or pair with drinks rather than a replacement for a restaurant meal. That distinction is useful for birthdays and hen parties, when a small bite can help pace an evening.

The edible chocolate shots are one of the more unusual details. They fit the bar’s theme and may be fun for a group marking a birthday or anniversary. They are also easy to overlook, so ask about them when you order.

Because these items are not included in the ticket, keep an eye on your total spending. A low entry price can rise quickly when you add cocktails, desserts, and shots.

What if you do not love chocolate?

The club has a fallback plan. You can order bottled beer, wine, prosecco, hot chocolate, coffee, mocktails, and other non-chocolate drinks.

That makes the venue more practical for a mixed group. One person can try a chocolate cocktail while another orders prosecco or beer. Someone avoiding alcohol can choose coffee, hot chocolate, or a mocktail, although hot chocolate may not be the best escape from the chocolate theme.

I would still avoid booking this as a general-purpose bar visit if nobody in your group is interested in the concept. The club’s identity is chocolate, and the atmosphere and menu are built around it. The alternatives are useful, but they are supporting options rather than the reason to go.

A good choice for birthdays and hen parties

Birthdays, hen parties, and anniversaries are all welcome. The theme gives a group something easy to talk about, and the small-group limit of 10 helps keep the booking from becoming unwieldy.

A group of this size can also split its choices. Some people can try mint or salt caramel cocktails, while others order wine, beer, or mocktails. Light bites and edible shots add simple ways to mark the occasion without planning a full meal.

The main practical issue is timing. Available hours vary by day, with 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. There are no Saturday sessions listed.

That schedule makes Friday the easiest choice for an after-work celebration. Tuesday suits an afternoon visit, while Wednesday and Thursday work better for an evening plan. If Saturday is the only day your group can meet, this experience will not fit the schedule.

Price and what you actually receive

The stated price is $14 per person. For that, you receive entry to the Chocolate Cocktail Club and one Chocotini on arrival. Additional drinks, food, desserts, and shots are not included.

The value depends on how you use the visit. If you want one themed cocktail in an unusual setting, the price is fairly easy to justify. If you plan to order several drinks, you should compare the total with the cost of visiting the bar directly.

One published rating raised exactly this issue, saying the activity price was higher than buying at the venue. I would take that as practical advice rather than a reason to dismiss the experience. Before paying, check the direct venue price and compare what the ticket adds. The booking may still be worthwhile if you value a reserved place, the included Chocotini, or the convenience of arranging a celebration in advance.

The reserve-now, pay-later option also helps if your plans are not final. You can hold a place without paying immediately, and cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.

Timing, group size, and the meeting point

The meeting point is the Chocolate Cocktail Club itself. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you need to make your own way to the bar.

The maximum group size is 10 participants. That is small enough for a more personal bar visit, though the exact feel will depend on how many people book your time. The information does not give a fixed visit length. The activity is valid for one day, while the available opening windows show when you can start or attend.

Do not read the one-day validity as a full-day guided program. This is a bar experience with a scheduled availability window, not an all-day London excursion.

Bring a passport or identity card. The venue is for people aged 18 and over, and children under 18 are not suitable. Pets are not allowed, although assistance dogs are permitted.

The best days to book

Friday offers the widest window, from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., so it gives you the most flexibility. You could make it an afternoon stop or use it as part of an evening celebration.

Wednesday and Thursday run from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. These hours suit a later drink, but they leave less room for an early afternoon plan. Tuesday is limited to 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., making it the clearest choice for a daytime visit.

There are no Saturday sessions listed. That is a significant point for anyone planning a weekend in London. Check the actual date before building the rest of your plans around the club.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would recommend it to adults who like sweet cocktails, themed bars, and informal celebrations. It is especially suited to a small birthday group, hen party, anniversary outing, or friends who want a drink with a novelty factor.

It also works for mixed groups because the menu includes wine, beer, prosecco, mocktails, coffee, and other options. You do not need every person to love chocolate, but at least one or two people should be excited by the central idea.

I would be more cautious if you want a serious cocktail education, a full meal, or a quiet wine bar. No guide or structured tasting lesson is described, and the food is limited to light bites and desserts. The appeal is casual enjoyment, not expert instruction.

My practical booking advice

Before booking, decide how many drinks you really want. The Chocotini is included, but everything else costs extra. If you are watching your budget, set a limit before you arrive and remember that desserts and edible shots are separate purchases.

If you are particular about flavors, ask how the included Chocotini is made and confirm whether you can substitute it. The available information says you cannot choose the first cocktail, and that point caused disappointment for some people.

For a celebration, Friday is the easiest day to fit around work. For a daytime plan, Tuesday offers a shorter afternoon window. Bring valid identification even if you look over 18, and do not bring children or pets.

Should you book the Chocolate Cocktail Club?

Book it if you want a playful, adult-only bar visit built around unusual sweet drinks. The original menu, friendly service, small group size, and included Chocotini give the experience a clear identity. I especially like that non-chocolate drinkers can still order beer, wine, prosecco, mocktails, coffee, or other drinks.

Skip it if you want to choose every part of your first drink, eat a full meal, or keep spending to the ticket price. Compare the $14 booking cost with the venue’s direct price, then factor in additional drinks. For the right group, this is a cheerful celebration stop. For everyone else, it may be a short novelty visit rather than a major London attraction.

FAQ

Where is the experience held?

It is held at the Chocolate Cocktail Club in London.

How much does the experience cost?

The stated price is $14 per person.

What cocktail is included?

Each ticket includes one Chocotini cocktail on arrival.

Can I choose my first cocktail?

No. The included arrival cocktail is selected for you.

How many chocolate cocktails are available?

The menu includes more than 20 chocolate cocktails.

Which chocolate cocktail flavors are listed?

Listed flavors include mint, salt caramel, and Toblerone, along with other chocolate creations.

Are food options available?

Yes. The venue serves light bites, desserts, and edible chocolate shots. These are not included in the ticket.

Are non-chocolate drinks available?

Yes. You can order bottled beer, wine, prosecco, hot chocolate, coffee, mocktails, and other drinks.

Is the venue suitable for children?

No. It is an over-18s venue, and children under 18 are not suitable.

When is the Chocolate Cocktail Club available?

It is available 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. No Saturday availability is listed.