Blame Gloria Covent Garden

Underground Disco Legacy

Tucked beneath the bustling streets of Covent Garden at 20 Bedford Street, Blame Gloria occupies a former public lavatory transformed into a riotous cocktail den. This hidden gem draws inspiration from Gloria, a mythical 1960s muse rumored to have romanced Jimi Hendrix and schooled David Bowie in drag artistry. The basement space pulses with Day-Glo prints reminiscent of acid-trip aesthetics, neon-pink striplights, and velvet booths in clashing green and pink, creating an immersive plunge into retro hedonism.

Cocktail Symphony of Pleasures

The bar's menu celebrates Gloria's 'premium pleasures' with familiar icons like Porn Star Martini and Flaming Zombie alongside inventive rockers such as Purple Haze—a gin martini aviation twist—and Ziggy’s Stardust, or Blame Yoko blending saké, honied jasmine tea, ginger ale, and gin. Happy hours feature 2-for-1 deals, fueling heroic quaffs of lad lagers, fruit ciders, shots, and bombs. Service moves swiftly amid the frenzy, with cocktails varying from refreshingly minty to potently strong.

Bottomless Brunch Extravaganza

Blame Gloria shines during its disco brunches, where guests kick off with a cocktail reception before descending into a Boogie Wonderland VIP area. Drag queens host lip-sync battles, death-drop dance-offs, and bingo amid Bee Gees ballads and Grace Jones grooves. Bottomless bubbly, beer, and spritzes like Aperol, Vodka Collins, and Gin Fizz flow for 90 minutes alongside global dishes: British smashed avocado, harissa chicken, buttermilk burgers, and vegetarian options served in compact boxes.

Eclectic Entertainment Pulse

The venue throbs with slamming dance anthems, drawing selfie-loving crowds to its camera-flanked entrance and TV screens. Entertainment escalates with drag performers, vocalists, and DJs, fostering an electric atmosphere for group revelry. Toilets steal the show—adorned with disco balls, pumping anthems, icon cut-outs, and cheeky messages like 'don’t be a dick'—turning even pit stops into parties.

West End Nightlife Nexus

Operating from afternoons on weekends to midnight weekdays, Blame Gloria caters to Covent Garden's theater crowds and party seekers. Its moderate pricing aligns with lively sessions, from casual drinks to private hires for up to 220 standing. The space suits 21+ occasions, blending nostalgia with modern mischief in London's entertainment epicenter.