Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town: A London Speakeasy Behind a Fridge

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Some of the best bars in London are hidden in plain sight, and this one is easy to miss unless you know exactly what you’re looking for. Hidden behind a fridge inside The Breakfast Club, this London speakeasy turned out to be one of the most memorable hidden bars I visited in the city.

Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town in London

Here’s a look into my experience, from the iconic fridge entrance to the cocktails I tried.

Finding a Hidden London Speakeasy

Finding the Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town was honestly one of my favorite parts of visiting London.

There’s no obvious sign outside, and unless you already know what you’re looking for.

It’s easy to walk right past without realizing one of London’s most talked-about secret bars is right there.

The Fridge Entrance Inside The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is a real, working restaurant, which makes the entrance feel even more unexpected.

Yellow door inside The Breakfast Club in Spitalfields, the starting point for a hidden bar experience in London
Inside The Breakfast Club in Spitalfields, nothing about this bright yellow door hints that a hidden London speakeasy is nearby.

Inside, a fridge that looks completely ordinary turns out to be the doorway to one of the most well-known speakeasies in London.

The fridge entrance inside The Breakfast Club that leads to The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, a hidden speakeasy in London
The iconic fridge inside The Breakfast Club, which opens into The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town.

Inside the Fridge

Once the fridge door opens, you step inside and head downstairs.

Staircase leading down into The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, a hidden speakeasy in London with moody red walls
The stairs leading down into The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town in London

There’s something genuinely fun about entering a bar this way, and it immediately sets the tone before you even order your first drink.

Interior of The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town in London, showing the cozy bar space with wooden tables and exposed brick
Inside The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, the space feels intimate and relaxed

It’s exactly the kind of playful, immersive experience that makes secret speakeasies in London so memorable.

Cocktails at The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

The cocktails here are just as thoughtful as the entrance.

Mayor’s Tea Party

I ordered the Mayor’s Tea Party!

Made with Earl Grey-infused Tanqueray 10 gin, Rinquinquin peach vermouth, homemade lavender syrup, lemon, and grapefruit bitters.

It was light, floral, and really well balanced, the kind of cocktail that feels creative without being overly sweet.

This is the type of drink that reminds you why hidden cocktail bars in London are worth seeking out.

Cocktails on the bar inside a hidden London speakeasy, featuring a purple mezcal drink and a teacup cocktail in a candlelit setting
Creative cocktails inside one of London’s hidden speakeasies, from Mayor’s Tea Party to Midnight Oil.

Midnight Oil

We also tried the Midnight Oil, made with mezcal verde, butterfly pea tea, agave, orange, and lime.

This cocktail leaned smoky and citrusy, with a subtle earthiness from the mezcal that felt perfectly suited to the space.

Both drinks felt well executed, exactly what I look for when visiting secret cocktail bars in London.

My Ginger Jasmine

I also tried My Ginger Jasmine, made with jasmine-infused vodka, fresh ginger, lemon, and soda.

It leaned bright and refreshing, with the floral note from the jasmine coming through first.

Followed by a gentle warmth from the ginger that lingered without overpowering the drink.

It felt light and easy to sip, the kind of cocktail that works just as well at the start of the night as it does once you’ve settled into the space.

Booking a Reservation

Because this is one of London’s more well-known hidden bars, reservations are a good idea, especially in the evenings or on weekends.

Book your reservation here.

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