Walk-ins are always welcome to slip through the door, whenever the Apartment has room for one more secret – though December nights can fill up quickly, so a table reservation is your safest bet! On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a late-night guestlist runs for those in the know, offering access to our DJ parties with a secret password.
Book Your Festive Night at Barts
Psst! Christmas Weekends Now Open. Keep your eyes peeled for weekday evenings releasing soon…
Can’t find availability? Big group 12+? Contact us to book or hire the venue:
Discover Chelsea’s Most Unique Christmas Cocktail Bar
This Christmas, step behind Barts’ unassuming black door and into one of Chelsea’s worst-kept secrets! Hidden inside Chelsea Cloisters, Barts brings a little clandestine glamour to the festive period, with Christmas cocktails, candlelit corners and late-night revelry tucked away from the outside world.
As the evening unfolds, champagne is poured, identities become a little less important and the Apartment comes alive with festive mischief. From intimate Christmas drinks to spirited after-hours celebrations, expect a night where secrets are best kept until morning. For those searching for Christmas cocktail bars in London with real character, Barts offers a 1920s-inspired festive escape in the heart of Chelsea.
Christmas Celebrations & Private Hire
Ideal for Friends, Office Parties & Birthdays
Gather your chosen circle and disappear behind the black door for a Christmas celebration with a little more intrigue. From office Christmas parties and December birthdays to festive drinks with friends, Barts offers a characterful setting for group bookings, looking for somewhere less conventional. Reserve your own corner of the Apartment, or for groups of 12+, speak to our team of bootleggers directly and we’ll help find the right setting for your celebration.
Christmas Venue Hire
Want the keys to the entire operation for your Christmas Party? With hidden corners, vintage interiors and a dance floor that comes alive as the evening unfolds, Barts provides an unusual backdrop for company Christmas parties and larger private celebrations in Chelsea. The Secret Garden offers heating and covering to keep the chill at bay – for groups wanting a cosy, clandestine corner beneath the night air.
HOW TO FIND US
Discover a discreet door leading to an unforgettable night. Press the doorbell, share the password, and disappear into a world of late-night Prohibition decadence. South Kensington and Sloane Square stations lie only a short walk away – close enough for convenience, far enough for discretion. Taxis frequent the surrounding streets, and nearby late-night transport make it easy to slip back into the night as quietly as you arrived.
Barts
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue SW3 3DW
Nearest tube station: South Kensington or Sloane Square
020 7581 3355
shh@barts-london.com
Signature Christmas Cocktails & Hidden Menus
Christmas behind the black door calls for something suitably decadent. Barts’ Christmas cocktails bring together bold winter flavours, seasonal twists and Prohibition-inspired serves from our bootlegging bartenders.
Expect warming spices, rich festive flavours and curious creations – with a few secrets behind the bar reserved for those who know where to look. A true hallmark of a speakeasy bar London regulars return to year after year.
Late-Night Parties on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
One of the Most Festive Bars Open Late in Chelsea
As the evening unfolds, discretion gives way to revelry on the weekends. Live DJs take over on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, spinning house, funk, nostalgic favourites and feel-good party tracks as the Apartment comes alive after dark. With late-November and December nights running until as late as 3am, Barts is ideal for anyone searching for bars open late in Chelsea and a Christmas celebration that doesn’t have to finish after dinner.
Why Barts London Stands Out for Christmas
Some Christmas celebrations call for somewhere a little less obvious. Behind Barts’ discreet black door lies the Apartment, a 1920s-inspired speakeasy bar in London filled with mismatched antiques, vintage curiosities and hidden corners.
Come December, the intimate surroundings take on a festive glow, creating an atmospheric setting for Christmas cocktails, group celebrations and late-night revelry. For anyone looking for Christmas bars in Chelsea, Barts combines the secrecy of a hidden cocktail bar with the energy of an after-hours festive party.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Whispers are spreading through Chelsea… A hidden door, a secret code, and a night dripping in 1920s decadence await. On New Year’s Eve, the spirit of Gatsby comes alive – champagne flowing, jazz humming and glamour in every forbidden corner. Are you ready to step into London’s most exclusive speakeasy celebration?
Tickets from £95pp! Selling fast…
What to Expect at Christmas at Barts
Dress Code, Booking Tips & Guestlist Info
Some things are best discovered in person… but for the details worth sharing, you’ll find a few answers below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do you open?
Evenings, late into the night – exactly how a speakeasy should be! December opening hours vary; see the bottom of this page for details.
Are large groups accepted?
We love big group celebrations! Barts accommodates groups of all sizes, whether it’s an office send-off, a festive birthday or a gathering of friends ready for a Christmas night out. With December in high demand, advance booking is strongly advised to secure your corner of the Apartment. For big crews of 12+, contact shh@barts-london.com
For full venue hire options, contact events@barts-london.com
Do I need a password?
A whisper goes a long way at Barts… While no official password is required, the bar keeps to its speakeasy roots – discreet arrivals, a press of the doorbell, and a sense of mystery for those in the know.
Is there a dress code?
Smart-casual suits the shadows best – relaxed, stylish and with a hint of sparkle for those who enjoy dressing the part. Expect strong cocktails, soft lighting and a low-key glamour that keeps the night feeling just out of sight.
A Christmas-themed fancy dress box waits in the shadows too, filled with 1920s-inspired disguises and festive props for guests chasing a touch of mischievous fun.
CONTACT UNCLE BARTS
Call 020 7581 3355
or
email shh@barts-london.com
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