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The Escapologist is sunken into the depths of Seven Dials so every step into the den descends into more darkness. As our eyes adjusted we were hit by a stunning blue-tiled and copper bar, and stark psychedelic art in the form of Victorian, masonic portraits and wall-hangings.

It’s all very curious, with woody finishes, a lair-like layout and slight psychotropic illuminati touches here and there. Think black and white Victoriana meets modern day Victorian men’s club on LSD. At the back, however, funnelled away from the regulars is a den of several booths hidden under a cove. Here’s where the party gets a little crazy.