Description
This event has taken place
17:30 - 22:30
Date Night, Food & Drink, Something A Little Different, Pop-Up
South London
Over 18
Campfire Cocktails in the city are back! Join us for our seventh season of wild cocktails, campfire, culture and cuisine at the Brunel Museum. A perfect mates' night out or date for two. We specialise in lovingly prepared seasonal botanical cocktails served around a firepit using ingredients grown in our rooftop garden or foraged close by. We source all our alcohol carefully using local brews and spirits where possible eg Bermondsey's Hiver Honey Beer and Jensen's gin. We built the garden in 2012 as an oasis by the river where we invite you to cuddle up, toast marshmallows and watch the sun set surrounded by your friends, lovers and local wildlife. The menu changes frequently based on what's growing in the garden.
We are so excited to welcome an amazing streetfood vendor for our 2018 season. Farm Street Kitchen come from Sissinghurst in Kent and will be serving up delicious seasonal and locally sourced hot morsels including vegan options.
This season we have two sittings: 5.00pm - 7.30pm or 7.30pm - 10pm. This will provide more space for you and your guests and allow us to bathe you in even more glorious customer service. Entry includes admission to the roof garden and the Museum, optional guided descent into Brunel's cavernous underground Grand Entrance Hall beneath the garden, and complimentary toasted marshmallows. We will be doing 'buy one, get one half price' cocktails between 5pm - 7pm on Fridays. Those people waiting to enter the roof garden for cocktails or those people who have enjoyed the earlier sitting are welcome to remain at the venue on the lower terrace where we shall serve bottles of wine or beer.
Here's to a great season. See you round the campfire!
(Most photography by the wonderful www.samspicerphotography.com with kind contributions from @VixxPea)
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Location
Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden
Railway Avenue, London, SE16 4LF
Area:
London
Nearest station:
Rotherhithe (Rail)
Railway Avenue, London, SE16 4LF
Area:
London
Nearest station:
Rotherhithe (Rail)
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2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
Venue
A cutesy space atop the heralded Brunel Museum, this rooftop garden is an intimate and charming space to take in the...
More about Brunel Museum Rooftop GardenOrganiser
Lottie Muir
Lottie Muir is the founder of Midnight Apothecary. She is the gardener and mixologist who built the roof garden at the Brunel Museum in 2012. Her book 'Wild Cocktails from the Midnight Apothecary' won the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2026 Debut Drink Book of the Year. Her latest book 'Wild Mocktails and Healthy Cocktails from the Midnight Apothecary' is available in all good bookshops.
Great event great place staff friendly
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-22
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kelly
on January 17th, 2019
Lovely setting but a bit too busy!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-29
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on October 1st, 2018
Great night, nice cocktails, beer and marshmallows
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-29
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Tara
on October 1st, 2018
It was a lovely evening, we would definitely go again. You do need to get there early to grab seats if there's a group of you but only because the venue is small and quaint.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-29
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Julie
on October 1st, 2018
The tour was not great, and there weren't that many suitable suits in the garden
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-29
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on October 1st, 2018
Wasn't quite the "rooftop we expected from the description, but thr staff were phenomenal, drinks creative and delicious, and the Tour host made for a great experience. Recommended!!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-28
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on October 1st, 2018
Nice venue and well decorated. There were too many people however, meaning that we spent a significant amount of the night standing in the cold with waitresses brushing past us, rather than standing/sitting by the fire. Drinks were nice, but very expensive. The tour of the entrance shaft was entertaining, thanks to the fabulous guide, but consisted just of sitting halfway down the entrance shaft, whilst he told us the story of the tunnel. All in all, an enjoyable evening, but expensive for what it is, and the tour is a little perfunctory.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-28
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 30th, 2018
A brisk evening by an open fire, chatting with friends while sipping unique cocktails. What could be better?
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-28
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rahelab
on September 30th, 2018
Great evening ! Rainy but still fun, good atmosphere, drinks and tour
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-22
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Nancy
on September 27th, 2018
This is a nice different thing to do at the weekend. The rooftop garden is nice, but as others have said, very small. Roasting marshmallows is a nice touch. Go up when the talk is on and obviously it's quieter. The guy who does the talk is great. It's is a talk not a tour, so shouldn't be advertised as such, but he explains the history of it very well. Drinks are expensive but to be expected in a place like this.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-22
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Selina
on September 25th, 2018
Fun event!! Great space, great drinks, fun different experience
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-07
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Jeremiah
on September 25th, 2018
Brilliant idea to have a pop up cocktail bar in the garden and a tour of the tunnel entance hall and some history. The cocktails were inspired and deliciously
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-22
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 24th, 2018
Fantastic night! Great service, lovely cocktails and a very interesting tour. Wish it could've been longer but for what I got, it was very satisfying!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-14
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Joshua
on September 24th, 2018
It was a cold and wet day and as we arrived we were told that there is no shelter in the garden so we had to wait inside a building. We were able to get nice cocktail though and wait to go to see the underwater tunnel. Here you don’t really go to the tunnel but rather to the first part of it and sit there and listen the history of it. That was the best part of it. The man telling the story of the tunnel was amazing.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-22
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Daniela
on September 24th, 2018
It was so much fun! Despite a little rain we had an excellent time. Tim's tour/talk about the tunnel was great. Can't recommend it enough.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-22
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Matt
on September 24th, 2018
Sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows was so much fun...even though it was raining the staff was great and accommodating by giving us bin bags to put on the seats so we didn’t get wet. The experience overall was great! Drinks were too expensive but the entry price was worth it.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-22
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 24th, 2018
The idea is nice but needs a little work. The firepit was a solitary one and you had to get in fast for the marshmallows. seats around the garden seemed out of the way. Cocktails were great but couldn't be deviated. The actor who took you into the tunnel section was brilliant. funny and captivating. sadly his projector wasn't clear enough.
The Apothecary was brilliant. she mingled her way around everyone and made you feel welcome.
The museum itself is small, interesting when you read the posters, the Victorian slides are good.
the facilities are basic.. Loo`s are downstairs and limited space means ladies you will be queuing for a while. the seating outside the garden was a missed opportunity . looks very big brother in an eye shape.
Although you are next to the river unless you knew this was there you would never know. nice hidden gem.
To be done the once maybe not more.
( then bounce over the river to Brick Lane for a curry ).
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-15
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Andy
on September 18th, 2018
This was great! I really reccomend doing the earlier session as it's a lot quieter so you can get good seats and drinks faster but at the end of the session you get to see it at night (which is potentially even better than in the light!)
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-14
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 17th, 2018
It was lovely- the cutest rooftop garden, really nice cocktails and an open fire! A different London experience and one I highly recommended. Even learned something new with the great tour of the shaft at the end.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-15
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Vicky
on September 17th, 2018
It was a beautiful setting, cocktails were delicious and very interesting. It’s busy, so prepared to stand for a little while.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-15
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Jemma
on September 17th, 2018
90+ people squashed onto a tiny tiny rooftop. Hardly enough space to move and limited places. Only one tiny fire which was extremely disappointing and meant only a few people had the marshmallows.
Absolutely tiny event.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-15
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 17th, 2018
Lovely setting, warm and friendly. Cocktails were nice and interesting. The tour leader was very funny and informative, such a memorable character we loved him! And the marshmellows weren’t stingy we had plenty of bowls of them for all of us!
Only criticism is there was so much garden and limited seating, and often people were climbing over eachother to get to a different part of the garden but we all managed to find space.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-14
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Hannah
on September 16th, 2018
Fab evening in a beautiful small garden, beats a generic bar hands down!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-14
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Elizabeth
on September 16th, 2018
I enjoyed the tour but it was a bit underwhelming. It was quite difficult to find a seat in the garden and the cocktails were quite expensive. I did enjoy the marshmallows but it was hard to get to them in the first place!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-08
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nicoleloi
on September 12th, 2018
Really fun, would definitely go again. The cocktails were amazing! The space was smaller than it looked in pictures, just one fire pit. But it was a great intimate ambiance. The garden is beautiful and takes you away from the city for a moment. Not a high up rooftop, just raised above street level. Was nice chatting with folks around the garden and the tour which I wasnt too keen on ended up being fantastic. Our guide Timothy Thomas was awesome ! Highly recommend. Oh and the farm food truck... Yum :) you'll be thankful for that after those drinks.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-07
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 12th, 2018
A great garden and the drinks too...
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-07
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Cvetanka
on September 11th, 2018
It wasn't worth the £5 entry. The cocktails were far too expensive for what they were and the tour wasn't a tour at all. Felt like the pictures online totally misled us and would not recommend this spot at all!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-08
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 10th, 2018
Rooftop is quite small and only one fire, but still a great quirky space and the host in Brunel was fab!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-08
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 10th, 2018
It was very instresting but a lot of waiting around, but was helped
a lot by a young lady explaining why she also offered us
a free drink witch was very nice if her thank you
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-08
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Theresa
on September 10th, 2018
Lovely garden and delicious cocktails! Really enjoyed the tour into the shaft of the tunnel, perfect length and very entertaining. Only downside is that it gets quite busy on a Friday night.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-07
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Katie
on September 9th, 2018
Great guided tour of the Brunel museum by night and delicious organic cocktails by the fire. We loved it!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-09-07
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 9th, 2018
Amazed by some of the negative reviews. It's a mere 4 - 5 pounds, it's steeped in history and it's a unique experience. That's why this is one of the best things you can do in London relative to the expense. What were these moaners expecting?
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Daniel
on September 4th, 2018
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Really great and different night out. Great cocktails, lovely surroundings and plenty of marshmallows for the fire. Technically a roof top but not really.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-31
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 2nd, 2018
It wasn't too great. Not sure what the value of my cover charge was. There was no food available except for stale marshmallows. There wasn't even a discount on drinks given that I had paid 4.40 to enter.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-31
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on September 2nd, 2018
A really atmospheric night, with great cocktails. Sitting by the fire toasting marshmellows was pretty special! The tour of the tunnel was a little disappointing, but not the organizer's fault, as there isn't really much to see...
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-25
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James
on August 29th, 2018
Small museum. I enjoyed the tour and the historical facts about Brunel but not enough artefacts to see. Also, quite overpriced cocktails and food for the type of venue.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-24
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Anastasia
on August 28th, 2018
What a hidden gem on the riverside in Rotherhithe. Not only a chilled out place to enjoy some delicious cocktails but there's a fantastic tour of the tunnel with local actor Tim which is brilliant!
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lorrainelondon
on August 22nd, 2018
Lovely quirky little garden serving great cocktails. Best of all, a fantastic short tour of the Brunel tunnel by Tim Thomas who informs with great humour and panache.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-18
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Danielle
on August 20th, 2018
Beautiful setting, The cocktails were certainly different, and the talk in the tunnel very entertaining and informative. You probably need more than 1 brazier as only about a dozen people can get round and need to encourage the previous sitting to leave promptly - new arrivers were standing for about 15 minutes until previous guests left
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-18
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 20th, 2018
The cocktails were terrible . The first tasted like medicine and the second had no detectable alcohol in it. The staff were unorganised and there were too many people in a small space which meant there were health and safety issues with the fire and the candles. Also the exist stairs were constantly blocked with people queueing to come in, making going to the toilet impossible. The tour is also not a tour but a talk in the tunnels shaft. All in all dissapointing.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-18
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 20th, 2018
i think they let too many people in, I felt claustrophobic
there were friends being 'compd' for drinks, so queue jumping, not enough benchspace and no where to stand ... its a small space
food was back down stairs, no chance of eating and coming back to a seat
we didn't stay for the tour, it was too close for me, I started worrying about needing to get out in an emergency... it would not be a fast exit, so wouldn't go again im afraid, sorry.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-18
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 20th, 2018
Fab evening in beautiful setting
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-17
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 19th, 2018
Magical place. Fab cocktails. Can’t wait to go back.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-17
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 19th, 2018
Delicious cocktails in lovely garden. Great atmosphere!
The tour however started earlier than planned and it didn’t wait for us as we queued for the one bathroom, which was rude as we had talked to the tour guide before and the tour is only 15 min.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-10
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Sylvia
on August 14th, 2018
We had a great time. The tour guide was fabulous & the drinks were delicious.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-10
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 13th, 2018
Lots of fun. Just a little surprise the rooftop was do basic.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-11
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Stephen
on August 13th, 2018
very enjoyable evening in an unusual location. tried several of the cocktails on offer and enjoyed :).Also enjoyed the talk on the Brunel tunnel. would recommend to anyone who wants a different night out in London.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-10
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Stuart
on August 13th, 2018
The rooftop garden was quite small but cosy and a unique experience. I was quite disappointed with the underground tour because I thought it would be a walking tour not a sit down and listen to the history.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-10
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Kiran
on August 12th, 2018
Delightful with charming staff and (yes, pricey, but) great cocktails. We went to the 5pm Friday session, so not rammed, but plenty of friendly people, plenty of marshmallows and the tunnel talk was excellent.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-10
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Claire
on August 12th, 2018
Great night. Lovely staff, gorgeous setting, interesting tour with the fab actor who sang the theme tune for Rainbow back in the day :o).
Definitely worth visiting and a snip at £5.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-03
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 6th, 2018
Outstanding!
Friendly, helpful staff.
Great cocktails and food.
Wonderfully entertaining tour of the Grand Hall.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-03
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Lynne
on August 6th, 2018
Super nice, cocktails were a little expensive and I’d say get there early so you can get a seat around the fire, they even had vegan marshmellows!!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-04
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Gemma
on August 6th, 2018
a breath of fresh air in this crazy city
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-08-03
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 5th, 2018
Gorgeous garden. Fantastic atmosphere and wonderful historical storytelling. Gem of a spot.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-28
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 1st, 2018
Our visit in 2017 was amazing. This year was really disappointing. The staff were curt and rude from the moment we arrived. Drinks were mostly premixed (at £9 a pop this seems very expensive), and as others reviews have said, tasted very diluted. Tickets were seemingly oversold, as there was nowhere to sit in the garden. Only stayed 30 minutes and then went to the nearby pub for a much more pleasant evening.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-27
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on August 1st, 2018
The speech about Brunel tunnel was good and informative however the marshmallows bonfire was very small. Only one for the whole garden! no seats available when we got there so we were standing. I suggest other small bonfires around the garden.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-27
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Veronica
on July 30th, 2018
Another amazing night! So perfect after a day out in London. I loved that they limit the tickets so you’re not too crowded and you can always find a seat. The tour ‘down the shaft’ is the highlight and the mini bar on the terrace for non ticket holders or if you prefer wine is a lovely addition! Thank you again! Some people have said the drinks are expensive but £9 for a cocktail and £4 for a beer is great for London!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-28
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Katharine
on July 30th, 2018
Very nice experience. Small museum and short tour but well organised and amazing tour guide. Rooftop is very cozy and charming and location couldn’t be better. Cocktails are quite expensive but tasty
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-27
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 29th, 2018
Loved it 🙂 cocktails were great and the tour was punchy and to the point but fun!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-21
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lawrence
on July 26th, 2018
Not great. Flustered staff and weak drinks. shame as the venue is pretty, albeit small.
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antoniah
on July 26th, 2018
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Disappointing from start to end. Staff weren't set up on time. Had a manager who was frankly a bit too in peoples faces and talking as if quoting a script.
cocktails were weak. overpriced. place is quite dirty. fly in my cocktail glass. marshmallow goo on peoples clothes.
Poor.
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jdash24
on July 26th, 2018
Fantastic customer service, beautiful scenery and a very interesting tour! Would definitely recommend to any couples looking for a unique date idea :)
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-20
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Jai
on July 25th, 2018
Great Venue! Great Cocktails! Great Story!
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Kirsty
on July 25th, 2018
Really lovely evening! The tour of the underground tunnel and shaft was excellent and really interesting!Great cocktails in a beautiful wild garden, staff were really friendly and toasting marshmallows at the fire pit made it a perfect way to spend a summer evening!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-20
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Sarah
on July 23rd, 2018
Delicious cocktails, the host for the talk is incredibly enthusiastic and engaging and the marshmallows are delicious. Great evening
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-20
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 22nd, 2018
Amazing! Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and location. Highlight = toasting marshmallows.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-20
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 22nd, 2018
Fabulous cocktails, fun quirky space and fantastic customer service, whats not to love. Big shout out to Tim who runs the tour of the museum - big personality with lots of fascinating facts.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-14
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Ally
on July 16th, 2018
It was wonderful! Lovely sunshine, beautiful fresh tasting cocktails that completely captured the spirit of the experience and a fun tour at the end. The staff there are fabulous. I would definitely recommend it.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-13
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Aimee
on July 15th, 2018
Great atmosphere and place. The tour was also very fun and enlightening.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-13
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Mihnea
on July 15th, 2018
The Midnight Apothecary is a wonderful end of week treat to enjoy delicious cocktails, naughty roasted marshmallows, home-cooked healthy take-aways within delightful established rooftop gardens near the banks of the Thames.
I chose this unusual mystery venue for my birthday casual evening celebration via browsing for a few hours but I was not disappointed. Taking the overground from the Olympia was direct to the Rotherhithe station just 3 minutes walk to the venue and the Brunel Museum. Therefore easy to find and also to return from via the Canada Water station where we caught the Jubilee underground line. I wouldn't have thought of any other outdoor place to feel like in the countryside in a major city. Moreover the staff is extremely friendly and helpful from the owner to the bar tenders and waitresses. A little gem to share with your best friends for a lovely relax fun time together. Try it and you'll want to return like we all did..
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-07
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 12th, 2018
Warm summer's evening to be outside amongst the flowers and herbs drinking lovely cocktails. Manager on the night very helpful and friendly. Underground tunnel chat well done too. A different Sat night experience. Thank you
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-07
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 10th, 2018
I'm afraid to say this event, which I was really look forward to, is not very good. The venue is beautifully decorated but absolutely tiny, there is no where to sit because the place gets busy very easily due to the small size of it, and even standing space is very cramped. The cocktails are lovely but very small and very expensive (£10), plus there is always a big queue for the bar. There's not much atmosphere either. The crowd is on the older side (plenty of 50-60s+) for anyone who wants to know. One good thing I will definitely say is that the staff are absolutely lovely - very friendly and very helpful.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-07
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 10th, 2018
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Lovely garden, superb tour of Tunnel by Tim, warm welcome by Lo(La?) but drinks weren’t really cocktails, most just had one type of spirit rather than mixed, but really they barely tasted of alcohol at all - even alcoholic ones were more like watery mocktails , despite being warned they were strong by the staff. Twice mentioned this after buying 2 rounds, they again said our cocktails are strong, so we left early. Either mixologists need training or need to invest in premium spirits, otherwise won’t get repeat business on a perfect summers evening!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-07
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 9th, 2018
Beautiful setting and a quirky informative tour. Super friendly staff, great vibe!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-07
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Zoe
on July 9th, 2018
The cocktails were great, but overpriced in my opinion. The staff is fantastic and I really enjoyed the tunnel presentation.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-07
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Buket
on July 9th, 2018
One of the most unique London experiences! A lovely outdoor summer activity complete with delicious cocktails, gorgeous garden and yummy marshmallows! The Brunel Museum tour guide was fantastic- a real showman! Well worth it!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-07-06
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 8th, 2018
Would 100% recommend this! Had a lovely time with a group of friends. It was hot but there was shade if you needed, garden was beautiful and the drinks delicious.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-30
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Tiffanni
on July 3rd, 2018
So, it's a nice idea. The only problem is that the cocktails are a) terrible b) overpriced. It felt like being taken for a ride a little. Still had a great time, but that was the company, not the venue.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-29
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 2nd, 2018
We arrived 10 minutes before the event started at 5pm, along with some other attendees. A member of staff commented on how super-eager we were. We weren’t eager we were on time to an event that I paid to be at for 2.5 hours and wanted to make sure I got my full experience
In the garden we ordered drinks. My mojito was impressive to look at, and the berries tasted great, however I could not taste any alcohol. Disappointing for a cocktail. And my husband’s beer was not brought over with my drink, so he had to go back to the bar and collect it. No one handed it to him or told him to collect it when we paid.
It was also disappointing that the fire took so long to be put on, as this meant there would be very little time to enjoy the marshmallows before starting the tour at 7. We actually left before having any marshmallows, and did not wait for the tour either, as we were disappointed with the event so far. I think it would’ve been easier to have a food set up in the garden or have food for sale there instead of having to leave the garden to go collect and order it, given that the time was limited. Would’ve been nice to have some music playing. Over all pretty disappointed and was a stale event
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-29
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 1st, 2018
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Absolutely lovely place run by lovely lovely people but we think the cocktails sounded nicer than they were....
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-29
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Laura
on July 1st, 2018
Nice atmosphere but was disappointed that the same people were sat at the firepit for most of the evening. We ended up leaving after an hour or so
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-29
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on July 1st, 2018
Great evening. Fantastic venue.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-23
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on June 25th, 2018
A really lovely evening with great (although pricey) cocktails and plenty on Marshmallows to go around. The tour was short but really interesting and the guide was extremely animated and amusing.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-23
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Ella
on June 25th, 2018
Such a fun and interesting evening. The bar / garden area is really enchanting and chilled - tasty cocktails and great vibe. Recommend if you want to do something relaxed but fun.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-22
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Samantha
on June 25th, 2018
Luckily the weather was great. A cute venue but not enough seating or really space to stand. The tour of the tunnel was fun. Food options were more limited than I expected.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-23
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Hannah
on June 25th, 2018
An amazing, magical event, delicious cocktails, friendly people, fascinating museum.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-23
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kirsty
on June 25th, 2018
Lovely setting, great cocktails, tour guide was really fun and enthusiastic when he took us down into the tunnel. Would definitely go back!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-23
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on June 25th, 2018
Great cocktails and cosy vibe with the fire pit
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-16
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on June 18th, 2018
The garden was a bit over-crowded later on, I feel fewer tickets should have been sold, or more seating space prepared. The cocktails were delicious, though, and the talk and tour were excellently delivered and interesting. Overall a great night
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-15
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Sara
on June 18th, 2018
Great night had by all. The Brunel tunnel tour was interesting and the hosts ensured we were well taken care of. Will definitely visit again!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-16
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Jonathan
on June 18th, 2018
Wonderful experience! Finally something dofferent to try in London! :)
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-15
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on June 17th, 2018
What a great evening and a brilliant idea, loved it! The garden was beautiful, my only criticism was the space is quite limited to move around in. I would have loved to have walked around the garden and explore it a but but it was jammed packed with people. We had a comfy spot but the people opposite us said they were rather uncomfortable. Would have loved there to be 2 fire areas for marshmallows as we couldn't get to the fire as it was too busy. Would have loved to have a little talk about the garden and the plants so we could have added some bits to our cocktails to make it more interactive. Do you run cocktail making evenings? Great choice of food - best wrap I've ever had!!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-09
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Rachel
on June 12th, 2018
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Great little secret garden and loved the charismatic talk on the tunnel.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-08
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on June 12th, 2018
Great cocktails, delicious marshmallows and fascinating tour of the tunnel entrance.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-09
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Hanna
on June 12th, 2018
Such a brilliant experience! Great atmosphere, enthusiastic hosts, amazing street food, lethal cocktails!! Would highly recommend.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-09
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Gill
on June 11th, 2018
If you want to do something different then I would recommend this. The tour of the tunnel is great.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-08
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Geeta
on June 10th, 2018
Cute idea, poorly executed. Seating was uncomfortable and awkward. Atmostphere was weird; they need to play some music because you can hear every other person's conversation. Cocktails at £9 each were very strong - you'd think this was a good thing but they were very bland. Staff were friendly but trying a bit too hard so it all just came across fake. The tour was on very late so we didn't go and we tried to drag out staying for an hour but were so bored we went to get dinner. Overall a bizarre event; we basically paid to sit in someone's garden for an hour. I think there's good intentions behind the concept but it was really nothing special...just a bit rubbish. Save yourself the time, money and effort and go elsewhere.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-08
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on June 10th, 2018
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Tour was fantastic, cocktails were weak and underwhelming
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-08
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on June 10th, 2018
Loved it! The tour of the tunnel shaft was so interesting and with a real character giving the speech.
The setting of the bar was wonderful and the staff were fantastic as were the cocktails. Will be back again soon.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-01
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John
on June 5th, 2018
Simply amazing!!! From Lottie answering our emails within seconds, helping us out when our flight was delayed - to warm welcome from "doorman" to bar staff, a personal, friendly welcome that warmed the heart! The awesome tour which was like a little show in itself, the atmosphere in the garden, touches like the candles and awesome drinks. Marshmellow delight...mmmmm And the street food, yum! Love it!!!! It felt like being invited to someone's private garden party!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-01
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Maria
on June 5th, 2018
We went on Saturday the 2nd for the evening sitting.... didn’t no what to expect. So glad we went we had an amazing night cocktails were a bit pricey but very nice. We managed to get a seat next to the fire pit to toast are marshmallows.
Excellent tour, guide was very good engaging an enthusiastic. Well worth a visit.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-02
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Michelle
on June 4th, 2018
Great experience, friendly staff, tasty and healthy food and the coctails were amazing!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-02
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Sofia
on June 4th, 2018
Great concept, however it was sold out when we went & it was too busy. Nowhere to sit so you were squeezed into the bushes with no chance of getting near the fire or marshmallows. We had a drink then left.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-02
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on June 4th, 2018
Delightful, varied evening in a pretty location. Tour was great, but the fire was the highlight, along with endless marshmallows on sticks to toast, and exciting, delicious cocktails. All supported by friendly staff and other guests. I highly recommend it.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-25
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A
on June 3rd, 2018
Fantastic little spot in London. Beautiful garden, friendly staff and very potent cocktails that are worth every penny! I’ll be returning!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-01
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Miss K
on June 3rd, 2018
This is brilliant in every way. Lovely group of people running this beautiful herb garden. Fantastic herbal cocktails around the fire whilst toasting marshmallows. Then a really informative visit to the shaft to the Brunel tunnel.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-06-01
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Anthony
on June 3rd, 2018
Service was excellent and the cocktails were unique.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-26
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 29th, 2018
An enjoyable evening in a lovely setting with very friendly, welcoming staff and a great "entertainment" from Tim. Highly recommended especially if the weather is good.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-26
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Jeremy
on May 28th, 2018
Nice atmosphere and great drinks
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-26
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 28th, 2018
Really brilliant, drinks were delicious and the service was amazing, and the food was good. The highlight was the tour to the tunnel. Very relaxed way to spend the evening.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-26
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 28th, 2018
A wonderful night - the city and countryside met under the stars with lovely company, delicious cocktails and a slice of history from a kind, friendly and charismatic team. Highly recommended.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-25
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Rebecca
on May 28th, 2018
Interesting but not worth the long trip unless you have lots of time.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-26
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 28th, 2018
Went to the early sitting with a few friends and my daughter. The cocktails were lovely - the lilac one was particularly potent. The garden is up a few steps and is a lovely oasis of calm in view of the River. The talk in the tunnel with Tim was fantastic and very funny. Food was average - tasty enough but a bit bland for the price. Cocktails at buy one get one half price were also a reasonable price - interesting flavour combinations.
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lorrainelondon
on May 27th, 2018
I was expecting more food and drink options, seats are also sparse on the rooftop
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-19
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Robert
on May 23rd, 2018
Nice garden but the atmosphere was a bit flat, lack of music and being sat on top of everyone made it a bit awkward. Cocktails were okay and toasting marshmallows was quite fun but I didn't think it was worth buying a ticket for.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-19
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 21st, 2018
The organiser and staff were all extremely friendly and the garden and tour were great too
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-19
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Will
on May 21st, 2018
Really unique experience. Fabulous chilled out atmosphere and tasty cocktails.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-19
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Collette
on May 21st, 2018
Gorgeous cosy garden and delicious cocktails (that are all quite strong so good value!)
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-18
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Loni
on May 20th, 2018
We had a lovely evening here. A very chilled and relaxed atmosphere! Cocktails are excellent but STRONG! Lovely welcoming hosts. Marshmallows are fab!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-18
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 20th, 2018
Great little venue for having some cocktails outside with friends catching up. The weather was terrible when we went but the staff were great and offered out bags to put onto the tree stumps to sit down on and umbrellas so we could still enjoy toasting marshmallows on the campfire even in the rain!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-12
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Kate
on May 19th, 2018
Tasty cocktails, lovely roof garden and fascinating tour of the Brunel museum great hall! Worth a visit
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-12
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Kirstie
on May 15th, 2018
Excellent vibe and service from the staff, the talk on the tunnel was engaging and interesting and the cocktails were fantastic, with the food being great too. The garden is lovely and in better weather we would have made more of it. It is only a rooftop in the sense that its over a 60ft hole in the ground but dont expect panoramic views of the city. Great atmosphere for a chilled drinks
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-12
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 14th, 2018
The garden was beautiful, the cocktails yummy and the staff were great. The museum 'tour' was annoying and amature dramatics
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-12
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Celia
on May 14th, 2018
We loved it, even on a rainy evening. Magical, fascinsting and unforgettable. Excellent food and hugely entertaining and engaging tour. Thank you MIDNIGHT Apothecary!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-12
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Laura
on May 14th, 2018
Far to many people in a small place with a really long queue for drinks.
The tour was fun and informative though.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-11
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JRFD
on May 13th, 2018
Lovely garden that's nice to chill on a summers night! Cocktails were quite good as well.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-04
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Rebecca
on May 8th, 2018
A unique and intimate night of candlelight cocktails, toasted marshmallows and entertaining history tour!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-05
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 8th, 2018
Great night, fantastic venue. The tour was excellent & the guide was very entertaining.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-05
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Sarah
on May 7th, 2018
Really quirky and different. Rooftop gardens lovely, drinks lovely (but pricey)...love that they have a streetfood wagon however when I bought the tickets I thought there was going to be a more substantial meal...it barely hit the sides.
The tour was a lovely talk but a fabulously animated and professional volunteer...really engaging...has hoped for a walk in the actual tunnels but guess we don't want to get mowed down by the overground
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-05
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 7th, 2018
The service was great, the drinks were average and warm and the fire with the free marshmallows that was advertised was only available to the few people who sat right in the middle of the garden. The majority of people had to sit on small benches against the railings behind large bushes.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-04
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 7th, 2018
Amazing service from staff in the garden and the cocktails were delicious! We also really enjoyed the tour into the Grand Tunnel. It was incredibly interesting and definitely entertaining.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-05
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jgraham55
on May 7th, 2018
Excellent evening. The drinks were well priced and the tour was entertaining.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-05
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 7th, 2018
A beautiful setting with delicious seasonal cocktails & and excellent guide for the tour.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-04
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 6th, 2018
Lovely cocktails and mocktails at a unique location. My second visit but still got nowhere near the marshmallows!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-05-04
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Rosamund
on May 6th, 2018
Fab. And Rotherhithe is lovely
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-21
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 1st, 2018
Great fun! Wonderful attentive staff :)
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-28
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on May 1st, 2018
It is a little Weather dependant for the marshmellow part. But Great talk on musem and cosy little space with ample lighting for a romantic setting. Would be good for 2nd-5th date or date night. Highly Reccomended :)
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-20
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roconnell64
on May 1st, 2018
Really fun way to while away a few hours. The bar serves great cocktails, the food was really good and the tour of the tunnel is fantastic! We weren't so lucky with the weather but the set up in the garden for toasting marshmallows is fun, would be fantastic on a sunny evening. Would definitely recommend.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-28
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Isabel
on April 30th, 2018
Really enjoyable night. The drinks were lovely. The staff were great.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-28
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 30th, 2018
Unusual venue, great atmosphere, amazing cocktails (I’m a fan of foraging and have Midnight Alothecary book), and it’s a great way to learn some history about the tunnel. It’s been my third time and I’d come back again!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-27
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 29th, 2018
The staff are absolutely amazing. Especially the young lady with the short blonde hair. She greeted me at the main door and was so helpful. I would recommend this event for everyone. ☺️
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-27
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 29th, 2018
Im glad it was only 5 quid.......
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-27
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 29th, 2018
Absolutely loved Midnight Apothecary. If weather looks like it won't rain, book it now! Really good value too
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-20
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 24th, 2018
A really enjoyable evening. The fire garden is very cute and the tour is very interesting, albeit brief. Rarely can you get something like this for a fiver in London
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-20
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James
on April 23rd, 2018
Second time I came to this venue and probably not the last!
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-20
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 23rd, 2018
Good initmate event. I thought there'd be a musician playing, but there wasn't. Maybe I just misinterpreted. Still, would recommend
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-21
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 23rd, 2018
So fab. So perfect. Lovely staff. Great cocktails. Superb tour. Marvellous location. Nice weather. You need bigger marshmallows.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-21
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Simone
on April 23rd, 2018
With a good mix of people to share, a top evening out,
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-21
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 23rd, 2018
A lovely event; great cocktails; fabulous tour
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-20
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Laura
on April 22nd, 2018
Fantastic evening. Great food and drinks, awesome atmosphere and the guided tour was top notch.
Visited Brunel Museum Rooftop Garden on 2018-04-20
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MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY customer
on April 22nd, 2018
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