Merchant House

The words "hidden gem" are used a lot, but this place really is one. Hidden away, in St Pauls, the atmosphere is incredible. It felt so cosy and relaxing, & it was hard to believe we were still in London. The staff selected whiskies for me that I'd never tried based on my tastes & I've found a new favourite, which as a whiskey collector is huge. The staff are friendly & welcoming, they know their stuff, & I will 100% be back next time I'm in London.

Very nice and classic speakeasy bar, which I love by the way. The staff were very helpful. There is no menu, but you can explain what type of cocktail you'd like. They have all the classics. And my re-election - try Old Fashioned which is coming with beer. Richard - the cocktail waiter is amazing and very helpful.

This is one of my favourite bars in London. It’s not in the most appealing locations nor is it easy to find but from the moment one steps it’s a different feeling altogether. The “no-standing”, “no-menu” approach stands out for me. The bar tenders and the waiters are very knowledgeable and make some mean cocktails which hits all the right notes. The atmosphere makes it a place you want to relax and spend a few hours. Highly recommend the place

Myself and a friend popped in to Merchant House, yesterday, at the end of an afternoon/evening of drams. We really wish we'd started there and could easily see ourselves spending a whole day there. The whisk(e)y bar is found downstairs and as you descend the stairs it opens up as a traditional and wonderfully atmospheric tavern. We were welcomed by Ritchie who put us at ease, straight away, and showed us around the bottles of whisk(e)y that Merchant had to offer. Is it the cheapest place? No. Drams range from £12.50-£20. Is it welcoming? Yes. Is there a fantastic relaxed atmosphere? Yes. Is there an audio book plying in the bathroom? Strangely, yes. This is somewhere that I would love to bring my whisky group and I will be back soon. Cheers all!

What a gem! We stumbled across this bar an ended up having an amazing couple of hours. There is no menu, so your cocktail choice comes from a personal consultation with the waiter or the barman. The results were impressive and we ended up having some pretty unique cocktails. Obviously you can have any of the classics too. The service was exemplary. Warm, professional, genuine.

My favourite cocktail bar in London, this is why... Pros: Hidden away from the main streets. The quality of service is exceptional and the staffs knows their stuff. If you enjoy good quality cocktails with no gimmicks and doesn't remind you of science class, this is the place for you. A nice classic ambience in the heart of St Paul, no drinks menu, yes no drinks menu, I usually ask the folks at the bar to make whatever, I just provide the base and they usually build on that. "Merchant House is home to some 600 whiskies, 400 rums & 400 gins" There are secret rooms in there too, and if you are lucky, you may get a tour, it is part of the appealing atmosphere. Cons: Do not expect to receive or make call whilst inside, sometimes, the WiFi connectivity is good, sometimes it is ridiculously slow. I'd like to see an alternative food menu to the current option which is just a selection of meats, pickles, olives. Conclusion: A must visit cocktail bar. You can thank me later. PS. No need to take videos or photos for Instagram, you'd be having a real good time.

The souls of ghosts of bartenders and barmaids from the prohibition era lives in on in the hearts of the people here. We had a wondrous, magical, beautiful evening with our server. Then again, we are also awesome guests, and we take some credit - we are a delight to have. Thus, if you are a quasi-mediocre person (or your date is of questionable fabulousness levels) don't come here, you'll not be able to deliver enough panache and glow, and you're not worthy of this place.