Film fans can enjoy a ‘shaken not stirred’ martini just like James Bond thanks to a brand new 007-themed bar that has opened.
In honour of the 60th anniversary of the 1964 classic Goldfinger, fans can feel like they are a secret agent for the night.
In London’s Burlington Arcade, Mayfair, lies a swanky bar filled with gold furniture, chandeliers, champagne and even a hanging car inspired by the iconic Aston Martin DB5.
You can enjoy high-end cocktails and see an Oscar in real life as well as some iconic props from the films – from Oddjob’s hat and Goldfinger’s golf shoes to the spyhole clock from his private plane.
The only two James Bond Omega watch timepieces ever to be made in yellow gold are also on display – the Seamaster Diver 300M Commander’s Watch (2017) and the Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond Limited Edition (2019), designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
The bathroom is filled with gold tiles, and there is a 007 boutique where fans can purchase collectibles.
A video shared by Secret London – a social media platform that shares the best things to do around London – offered a sneak peak inside the ‘secret agents only’ bar on TikTok. “Burlington Arcade has unveiled a 007 Bond Bar right in the heart of the arcade,” they said.
“Taking over three floors the space is, of course, a bar with high end cocktails, a shop and museum with tons of archival Bond pieces on display like old movie posters, set and costume pieces.”
They added: “Every part of this space is curated to keep the theme – and I mean every part. Bond lover, movie lover, just straight up booze lover – this is absolutely worth checking out.”
“Omg running,” one fan said. On Secret London’s Instagram page, another said: “Stopped by recently, it’s really cool.”
“I want to see this,” added another. “This is a must,” said another Bond fan.
But fans will have to get in quick as the space is only open for a limited time – until December 31 this year. Burlington Arcade states that the bar is available for walk-ins only and reservations cannot be made.
The space can be hired for semi-exclusive or full exclusive hire. For more information see the Burlington Aracade website.
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