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Moonshine Saloon

Bar Cocktail bar

👍👍 Lots of fun and delicious drinks! Actors really get into it and it's very immersive. I wished it was a bit longer actually! Having the bar still be open but maybe without the performances for an extra half hour? The bar staff asked what flavour drinks we'd like and also returned the unused alcohol b... People often mention experience, cocktails, drinks, actors, time, great, staff, amazing, delicious, birthday,


Address

28-30 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB, United Kingdom

Website

www.moonshinesaloon.com

Contact

+44 20 3109 0491

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7:05 to 8:50 PM
  • Friday: 7:05 to 11:15 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11:15 PM
  • Sunday: 4:40 to 6:25 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 7:05 to 8:50 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: experience (25) cocktails (20) drinks (17) actors (15) time (14) great (14) staff (10) amazing (10) delicious (9) birthday (8)
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  • 5/5 Allie R. 6 months ago on Google • 177 reviews
    American Review - 🤠 This whole experience is SO WELL DONE!! I had found this about a year ago and waited a while to finally be able to check it out. It's not very big so you are in a smaller group-style atmosphere. Maybe 20 tables top in the room? They give you outfits to wear and sometimes you may be randomly assigned a role. I ended up as the deputy sheriff. 😆 We brought gin with us (cannot be opened) and the drinks they made were DELICIOUS. 🍸 Acting and improving was well done and it was hilarious and fun trying to play along. I did get quite a bit tipsy so I apologize to anyone if I was a little annoying. 🤣🙈 It’s easy to suck those delicious drinks down fast! Don’t hesitate - book your tickets today! 🎫✔️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anj B. 1 month ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    Lots of fun and delicious drinks! Actors really get into it and it's very immersive. I wished it was a bit longer actually! Having the bar still be open but maybe without the performances for an extra half hour? The bar staff asked what flavour drinks we'd like and also returned the unused alcohol back to us. All in all, a lot of fun!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leah J. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Had an absolutely amazing time visiting this in a large group (8 people) for a friends birthday. We brought a variety of alcohol and we found the cocktails to be delicious. They were very good with allergies/likes and dislikes for the drinks etc. The show that accompanied the drinks was amazing on multiple levels! It was a great mix of theatrics that you watched, aspects that you got involved in (games and also interacting with the characters) as well as things you could do amongst yourselves (playing card games etc). We absolutely loved the experience and got very involved in the storyline! It was also very fun to dress up in cowboy hats! Really amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Louise W. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fabulous evening, staffs theatrical interaction was brilliant, above our expectations.... All of them being friendly and helpful, very authentic environment and role play, lots of photo opportunities. Fully emersive experience, plus 4 cocktails and a free shot each Xx
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seema Shandilya S. 6 months ago on Google
    This event is fab, the venue just transports you back in time. The actors are superb and the barman makes delicious cocktails without you ever having to queue are the bar. A really fun event.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aisling S. 1 year ago on Google
    A damn good, ye-haw experience, from the moment you walk in the door until they are trying to throw you out at closing but stay in character. Very interactive and adhoc. My friend paid extra to be Deputy as it was his birthday, which included additional costume items and more inclusion in the scenes. Drink choices were fairly good: I didn't like one of them and the staff immediately switched it out for something else (you give them the alcohol and your allergies and they guess what ingredients you'll like in a cocktail). Overall, a very fun experience, that's worth trying at least once!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel R. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a fun evening! The experience starts from before you even enter the Saloon... I don't want to talk about any of the acting as I wouldn't want to give away any of the plot. Our group had 4 different spirits. The drinks were flowing nicely and our group of 10 received 4 cocktails each (plus a shot and mocktails for 1of our guests) during our 2hr slot. The staff really bring you into the plot keeping you fully immersed in the experience. We had so much fun, if you are thinking of booking do it! I would 100% recommend and return. Parking and public transport available close to the venue. However, don't drive so you can enjoy the delicious cocktails!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma C. 2 months ago on Google • 253 reviews New
    Had an absolutely brilliant time at the moonshine saloon! Went for my 50th and thoroughly enjoyed it! Loved the storyline and the actors were fantastic!! The cocktails made with our base of gin or vodka that we had brought with us were utterly delicious!! Would highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Kallie H. 8 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    We booked to celebrate my brother in laws 30th and had the best time! We were given cowboy hats and ponchos to get in character ourselves. We also paid extra for the birthday boy to be a character in the experience, so he had his own look and unique interactions. The actors were amazing and stayed in character from arrival to us leaving. We brought a bottle of vodka and just let the bartender work his magic, which resulted in 4 yummy cocktails! It was a really fun experience and I would highly recommend it.

  • 4/5 Deanna R. 5 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Really had a great time here! There were a total of 5 women. The actors were really good and entertaining. We all brought our own liquor in, which they took upon our arrival to make our drinks. My only complaint was that the drinks were the same for everyone in our party. Different liquor but same mixers. We didn’t really like the mixers they used although the cocktails were very “pretty”. Some drinks were really sweet, some sour. When asked if we could order specific types of drinks we were told that they needed to all be the same because it was crowded and a lot of drinks needed to be prepared in a timely manner. After 3 rounds of drinks that we didn’t really care for, we finally asked if we could get something simple, like a vodka & soda, gin and tonic, etc. the bartender did honor our request but we only got to enjoy a couple sips before we were asked to leave because our time slot was over. I would suggest more flexibility for the drinks made and maybe a drink menu of the mixers available so people could make their own drink choices. Other than that, a good time was had by all!

  • 5/5 Chris S. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Absolutely great time. We went as a group of 4 for my birthday, and purchased the additional Brothel Keeper and Deputy Sheriff characters and had so much fun. The experience was honestly so great. You get about as much as you put in, so we were having fun role playing with the actors and making up additional info, stories and side tangents and they did such a great job at just improvising and rolling with the flow. All the while the bartenders keeping you stocked on absolutely delicious cocktails, you're never sat around and wanting for something to happen. Loved the dynamic between the cast and how they invited us into that for the hour and a half, it was genuinely very entertaining so honestly just massive appreciation for the actors!

  • 5/5 Richard T. 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Brilliant evening that was a completely different experience to any other show. The whole this was managed perfectly and encouraged as much or little audience participation as you wanted. Bravo!

  • 3/5 Eva G. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Themed event with allocated time slot. The concept is great if you're a Wild West fan but could have been so much more than it was. No food, bring your own alcohol which the mixologist then uses to create cocktails for you and other guests. The in-character staff then interacted with guests and acted out a wild west story. Cocktails kept coming, but we were 'rushed' out at the end (so the venue could be prepared for the next sitting) and not enough to yo drink them! The event was a birthday gift, and I had been nominated to play the role of the brothel madam at the booking process. I was given a tophat as opposed to Cowboy Hat. Disappointing, friends had the impression I would be more dressed up. Actors were great, venue very cool but time slot very short. Had the potential to be so much more than it was.

  • 5/5 India-Rose L. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Such a fun experience, actors were brilliant and consistently delivered a good time. Several surprises and the cocktails were some of the best I've ever had.

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Had an amazing night! With amazing performances. The drinks were superb and the hosts were incredible and very welcoming, will definitely be returning soon

  • 5/5 Anna L. 6 months ago on Google
    Such a fun evening. The actors were brilliant! The perfect evening for our own Southern menace Penny! and the cocktails were delicious. Thanks to all staff, we would definitely come again xx

  • 5/5 wendy t. 2 years ago on Google
    What an absoutely fun evening. So different. Loved the decor, actors/staff excellent characters. Drinks were brill too. Great thanks

  • 5/5 Laura H. 6 months ago on Google
    We visited Moonshine Saloon for my birthday celebrations. It was a fantastic experience; great to be involved in the story line and the atmosphere was great. It’s BYOB and the cocktails that were made for us were delicious - all different cocktails and whatever alcohol that was left in the bottles was returned to us as we left too. The 1h45mins goes very quickly as it’s great fun.

  • 3/5 Lucy W. 4 months ago on Google
    It was fun but not quite what we expected. The servers of the drink were a little rude and whilst I understand that it’s fast paced if I reject a drink as it has alcohol in it I’d like that to be respected rather than being told that I am wrong. That having been said it was a great activity for a birthday. I look forward to doing alcotraz in future!

  • 5/5 Natacha J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue for a party!! We booked as a company and brought our own spirits so we were supplied with cocktails all night. They have so many flavours of moonshine/liqueur that they could make any drink you asked for. The barman even made a roast dinner-inspired cocktail! The staff were all lovely and joined in with our games and dancing towards the end of the night 🤠🤠🤠

  • 5/5 Marshmallow F. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't know how to sum up my experience because it was amazing. From the set, to the actors and even the cocktail maker - it was so much fun. I heard about the experience from a Youtuber and was immediately interested. The actors go out of their way to include you in the story and we got to play cards with them. I want to go back and see if it is different with more or different performers but the cast we had tonight (16/03) were amazing. If you're thinking of booking. Just do it, you won't regret it.

  • 5/5 Alicia C. 5 months ago on Google
    Me and my boyfriend was gifted this experience but due to me being pregnant I’m not able to drink. The staff at moonshine were very understanding and catered for me by serving mock tails that was equally as good I felt I had the same experience as everyone else

  • 5/5 Julia M. 5 months ago on Google
    What a fun experience which we really enjoyed especially getting into character. The staff were amazing and a shout out to the Bar Keeps who kept the drinks coming and the cocktails were lovely. There was also no issue when I didn’t like one they immediately gave me another. Totally recommend this as the story and idea were fabulous

  • 5/5 C H. 2 years ago on Google
    The actors deserve an award. They had us entertained from the moment we arrived outside & all the way through the experience. We didn't want to leave! You take your own sealed bottle of alcohol and the bar staff will create tasty cocktails suited to your taste buds. The experience is so different and they encourage you to get involved in some roleplay. I would highly recommend for something fun.

  • 5/5 Ellie K. 1 year ago on Google
    Have come back to edit this rating. I was so merry on moonshine I only rated stars as I was obviously not coherent at the time to type! We had a very funny night at the Saloon! All the actors deserve Oscars as they keep in character the whole time, very quick witted and on the spot improvisations!

  • 4/5 Tony W. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m going to get the negative out of the way first. We had tickets purchased for a July date but this got postponed due to unforeseen problems, which is no biggie as ‘things happen’. However the communication via email from a Daniel became very childish & sarcastic. He was doing his best to get us to reschedule for a weekend rather than a weekday & kept bombarding me with various dates as opposed to the Wednesday that suited me. This guy wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer until I told him I’d have a full refund unless they can accommodate us. This guy should NOT be on customer services. Now onto the positive… the saloon mock-up is very nice & the fantastic cocktails were plentifully flowing at certain intervals of the show. The storyline gets a good rating & top rating goes to the actors. I definitely enjoyed the experience & definitely recommend it. If it wasn’t for Daniel, I would have given a full 5 star review.

  • 5/5 Lee B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great time here! Some cracking cocktails, great acting, and some great laughs had! Paying the little bit extra for our friend to be a little more involved was well worth it too. Highly recommend. Thanks so much!

  • 5/5 Sam M. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the best experiences had in London. The characters were fully engaging and fun from start to finish. Each actor made us feel welcome, relaxed and laugh all evening. Cards and dice on each table, unbelievable cocktails made with our favourites in mind. A fun story played out during the experience, and we just loved every second. So worth doing for couples, groups or cowboy and western fans, a hilariously fun experience -- easy 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Robert C. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and my wife had a date night at Moonshine Saloon and thoroughly enjoyed. The performance started before we even entered with a cowboy on the door. Drama and acting standard was high and the drinks are imaginative and tasty. We were invited to play games, interact and watch the show. 5 stars!! highly recommended. Robert Campbell

  • 5/5 Abbie S. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Booked for my partners 30th birthday and it was fantastic. The actors are brilliant from start to finish and really play off how much you (as customers) immerse yourself in the experience. I got the deputy sheriff add on for my partner and it was amazing, he was included in the story line and had a part to play which was very entertaining. I will be recommending to everyone I know, as something fun and unique to do in London! Yeehaw!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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