Situated in the heart of the fashionable lace market, spread over 3 floors, this stylish renovated listed building provides the ultimate unique dining and drinking experience.

The ground floor bar, furnished with original antique Chinese screens, artefacts’ and opium beds, provides an opulent, intimate yet unique atmosphere reminiscent of the Shanghai Parlours of the early 1900's. The bar offers an extensive Dim Sum and Oriental Tapas Menu.

The first floor restaurant and lounge is entered via a sweeping staircase and high glass walls and ceilings. It is simply furnished with chandeliers and Chinese lanterns, creating a relaxed Colonial style dining area serving traditional & fusion Cantonese food.

The second floor Forbidden Lounge is the essence of Zen, calm, relaxing and comfortable. Designed in a Contemporary style. It is ideal for pre and after dinner drinks if you want to escape the lively bar.

The complete night out – 3 venues one location.

Opening Hours:

• Sunday: Closed apart from Bank Holidays & Special Occasion days
• Mon – Weds: 12pm – 2.30pm & 4.30pm – 11pm
• Thurs: 12pm – 2.30pm & 4.30pm – 12am
• Fri – Sat: 12pm – 1am

Winner of the Best Non European Restaurant Award in 2004 Opium is now back with the original management team.