MAYFAIR'S NEW SECRET: A NEW YORK-STYLE SPEAKEASY HIDDEN BENEATH A BAGEL SHOP
Monday 9th November 2026
Mayfair has a new address for those in the know. Hidden beneath a New York-style bagel shop on Princes Street, No.1 Princes Street has unveiled its latest attraction: a clandestine downstairs speakeasy bringing a slice of Manhattan’s after-dark drinking culture to W1.
Accessed through the daytime deli and down a discreet staircase, the newly opened bar offers a rather different experience once the morning coffee crowds have departed. Taking inspiration from New York’s legendary hidden drinking dens, including the famous Please Don’t Tell, concealed behind a hot dog shop, No.1 Princes Street has given the concept a distinctly Mayfair twist. Bagels by day, Martinis by night.
Naturally, the cocktail list is worth keeping a secret for only so long. Signatures include the No.1 Princes Martini, Caviar Martini, Tomatini and Vesper, alongside contemporary favourites such as the Mezcal Negroni and Rhubarb Bellini. There is also a considered selection of fine wines, Champagne and craft beers for those who prefer their evenings a little less shaken.
Adding to the atmosphere, DJs take over from Thursday to Saturday, bringing a lively soundtrack to the intimate underground setting.
Having first opened in September, No.1 Princes Street has already established itself as a destination for handmade, naturally fermented New York-style bagels and speciality coffee. Now, with the addition of its hidden bar, the address has acquired an entirely new personality after dark.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm, it is the sort of discovery that makes Mayfair so appealing: a little unexpected, a little elusive and all the better for knowing where to look.
No.1 Princes Street, 1 Princes Street, Mayfair, London, W1B 2AY
