Visit The Absinthe Parlour & Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities

The Absinthe Parlour

A drinker’s cabinet of wonder filled with unusual spirits, from the old world and new, together in one curious exhibition of extraordinary elixirs. Allow each round to provide you with a passage to the furthest corners of the world, transported to an experience outside the boundaries of time.

Seek and you shall find: hidden here are explorations of alchemy & magick, pleasure & fantasy, celebrating the point at which curiosity unlocks a world unknown.

The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour is truly a hidden treasure of East London.

Distillers of Devil’s Botany Absinthes
Winner of “Best Bar in all of London” – DesignMyNight Awards 2019

Absinthe Menu Shortlisted “Specialist List of the Year” – Imbibe 2020

DEVIL’S BOTANY ABSINTHE HOUR

Join us with in Grand Celebration of the classic Belle Époque tradition that was Absinthe Hour. Devil’s Botany Absinthe special served weekdays from 3pm-6pm. Reservations required.

Museum Admission

Please Note Our Museum is Very Small so Please Book Online to Guarantee Admission. Minors are only permitted in the museum with a parent or guardian and before 5pm.

PRE-BOOK MUSEUM TICKETS HERE

Adult Admission is £10. Concessions £6. Discounted Thursday Admission for All £4.
1/ Please arrive within 15 minutes of your ticket time to avoid losing your space. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed admission.
2/ Admission is for thirty minutes.
3/ Concession tickets are for those unable to afford full price, or students.
4/ Concession tickets are also available to people with pre-existing bar reservations from here. We advise you to visit the museum after you have had your drink as you will appreciate it more.
5/ Due to The Adult Nature of Some of the exhibits – Dead People / Erotica etc – under 18s are only allowed in when accompanied by a parent/guardian and before 5pm only.
6/ Admission includes a free cup of tea on request

Last admission to the Museum is at 10pm.

Dogs are not permitted in The Absinthe Parlour or Museum of Curiosities, but we do have a select few tables outside that can accommodate guests with their four legged friends.

Online tickets are fully refundable up to 24 hours before, via Eventbrite, we regret that they can not be changed or refunded after this.

Please note Saturdays are our busiest day of the week. As the Museum has a very limited capacity, admission cannot be guaranteed for all guests upon arrival. We will do our very best to ensure a wonderful experience for all visitors. If visiting a Saturday, please prebook or plan to expect a wait. Reservations for a drink in The Absinthe Parlour are strongly encouraged before your visit to the museum. Book your table here.

Contact Details

For all enquiries to do with The Absinthe Parlour including private hire and table reservations please contact [email protected] or 020 8533 5297

Bar/Press Enquiries – [email protected]

Accessibility

Entrance to the Museum requires descending down a steep spiral staircase. Due to the historic nature of our building, there is also limited accessibility to our main entrance/cocktail bar. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected].

Upcoming Events with Devil's Botany Absinthe

Tarot & Devil’s Botany Absinthe

Devil's Botany invites you to Raise the Spirits

Austin Osman Spare – The Book of Pleasure

Book launch & Exhibition Closing, with Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe

Magical Botany: Candle Workshop with Devil’s Botany

Celebrate the hidden powers of nature with a candle making workshop and Devil's Botany cocktails

Vodun in Benin: Altars, Shrines and Ceremonies, with Dr Louise Fenton – Live

This is a fully illustrated lecture and Louise will use her own photographic archive to show key locations and Vodun ceremonies.

Magic in Mixing Drinks: Full Moon Bitters Making Workshop with Devil’s Botany

Conjure Your Own Magically-Charged Cocktails in a guided Absinthe Tasting & Lunar Cocktail Bitters Workshop with Devil's Botany

The Art of Tarot

Live introduction to the illuminating Mari Lon Tarot Deck & exploration of the timeless resonance of the world's ancient wisdom traditions

A Bestiary of Austin Osman Spare – an Exhibition

an exhibition

SHAPESHIFTERS: A group exhibition featuring the work of London tattoo artists

Exhibition - Opening party held on 12th July 2023 18:00-20:00

City of the Beast: The London of Aleister Crowley, with Phil Baker – LIVE

Please note this is NOT a ZOOM Lecture but an in person lecture, tickets include a complimentary glass of Devil's Botany Absinthe

Guided Tours with Vadim Kosmos – Emeritus Director of the Museum

Tours with Vadim Kosmos - Emeritus Director of the Museum (with a glass of Absinthe) In Person Event - not by Zoom

Tattoo: An Art History with Dr Matt Lodder – LIVE

Dr Matt Lodder reveals how tattooing has always been a permanent fixture of the visual culture of Britain.

The Ultimate Femme Fatale: The Extraordinary Life of Marchesa Casati, with Celine Hispiche – LIVE

Please note this is NOT a ZOOM Lecture but an in person lecture, tickets include a complimentary glass of Devil's Botany Absinthe

Origins & Rituals of Absinthe: A Spirited Lecture with Devil’s Botany

A Spirited Lecture Resurrecting the Mysteries of Absinthe

Fairy Tales from Borneo, with Viktor Wynd – LIVE

Please note this is NOT a ZOOM Lecture but an in person lecture, tickets include a complimentary glass of Devil's Botany Absinthe

David Bowie: Magic & the Cabbalah, with Anthony Ryan – LIVE

This talk will explore the impact of the Occult on David Bowie's art, moving between conjecture and overt displays of his interest, in the liminal, ambiguous zone that his androgyn

Welsh Fairy Tales from The Mabinogi, with Viktor Wynd – LIVE

Please note this is NOT a ZOOM Lecture but an in person lecture, tickets include a complimentary glass of Devil's Botany Absinthe

Spirits of the Otherworld: A History of the Occult + Drinking Rituals

Alcohol meets alchemy in this fun and darkly fascinating exploration of occult drinking rituals throughout

Magick Cocktail Bitters Making Workshop with Devil’s Botany Absinthe

Conjure Love with Your Own Magically-Charged Cocktail Bitters Workshop and Absinthe Tasting with Devil's Botany

The Burning Times: Witches and Persecution in London – LIVE

Explore London's witch-ridden, pagan past with Maria Beadell, founder of Herstorical Tours, and Devil's Botany Absinthe.

Welsh Fairy Tales from The Mabinogi, with Viktor Wynd – LIVE

Please note this is NOT a ZOOM Lecture but an in person lecture, tickets include a complimentary glass of Devil's Botany Absinthe

Viktor Wynd’s Guided Tour of His Museum with Devil’s Botany Absinthe

Join reclusive Viktor Wynd (with a complimentary glass of Devil's Botany Absinthe) for an intimate tour of his museum, see mermaids & fairies - in person - not by zoom!

Horror Movie Mondays with Devil’s Botany & Violent World Magazine

A Series of Horror Film Screenings hosted with Violent World (Los Angeles) & Devil's Botany Absinthe (London)

Palm Reading with Devil’s Botany Absinthe

Devil's Botany invites you to Raise the Spirits this autumn with their Absinthe Regalis

Absinthe Hour

Devil's Botany Absinthe Specials Weekdays 15:00-18:00