A mysterious prodigy surreptitiously arriving under the dark shield of the night. No self-promotion, no grandiose opening night, just the slight whisper to those worthy of its presence. For those in a slightly lower alphabetically categorized list, there is no website, no phone number, no secretly leaked password, no door signage and certainly no impromptu entry. If it sounds like the elusive black door that leads into London’s newest “it” bar is virtually impossible to enter, your suspicions are correct. Because the aptly named Little Black Door parallels the same exclusivity and secrecy as the most notorious of little black books- an impenetrable guest list reserved for those in the A-list caliber. And to further prove its stature among the long list of legendary cocktail bars, the latest underground phenomenon to burst onto the London nightlife scene is open only until the end of August, just enough time to build a cult following.
The captivating allure of The Little Black Door is the newest innovation of the powerhouse duo Nick House and Piers Adam (Mahiki, Punchbowl and Whisky Mist). A theoretical sensation that successfully embodies the societal standards of the celeb world was audaciously conceptualized on the notion that if you build it, albeit for a short time, the glamorous will come. Tucked behind Selfridges, the pop-up cocktail bar offers a dimly lit respite for those needing to shield their eyes from the long lens of the paparazzi. The privileged few who bypass the exclusive guest list (rumor has it, selection is defined according to the owners’ preference) and gain entry into this sexy speakeasy will be transported into the chic underworld of London’s elite class. Guest DJ’s spin sultry lounge music while the capital’s best known socialites sip skillfully crafted old world cocktails in the seductively illuminated bar adorned with vintage décor and plush leather seating. Better employ any outstanding favors from your most fashionable and well-connected friends, as there is just one month left to experience the clandestine nature of London’s contemporary nod to Studio 54. Because like the Keyser Soze of your nightlife, just like that, The Little Black Door will be gone.
23 Orchard Street,
Marylebone,
London,
W1H 6HL
