Taste The Orient is a week-long festival created by The Orientalist Spirits in partnership with the team behind London Cocktail Week. It brings together a carefully curated selection of exceptional Asian bars and restaurants across London, each offering an exclusive Signature Serve - a cocktail, flight, pairing or menu - available during the festival week, 22–28 June 2026.

Taste The Orient is a focused, boutique festival - smaller in scale, more tightly curated, and centred specifically on Asian food and drink culture. There are no wristbands and there is no fixed-price structure. Every participating venue has been selected for the quality, authenticity and distinctiveness of what they offer. 

22–28 June 2026 across 40 partnering venues. Each bar or restaurant operates its own opening hours throughout the week and we suggest you check these hours before you visit. 

Entry to the festival is free. There are no wristbands to buy. Each venue prices its Signature Serve individually - and all serves are designed to feel like exceptional value for what's on offer.

Register in advance for your free Festival Guide, which you can collect from any of the participating venues once the festival begins. Beyond that, booking ahead at individual venues is recommended where possible - particularly for set menus, tasting experiences or popular destinations. 

Forty venues have been invited to take part in this inaugural festival - enough to make for an exceptional week of discovery, without losing the sense that each stop is genuinely worth seeking out.

Absolutely. There's no limit on visits. If a Signature Serve is worth returning for, go back.

No. Taste The Orient is for anyone curious about exceptional food and drink - whether you're a seasoned spirits explorer or simply looking for something genuinely different to do in London this summer.

Many participating venues offer non-alcoholic alternatives. Check individual venue pages for full details on their menu and serve options or speak to the bar team of the venues you visit. However - this festival is curated by The Orientalist Spirits and so the primary focus is on their Vodka, Gin, Rum and Whisky. 

Use the interactive map and venue guide on the Bars page to browse the full list. Each listing includes address, opening hours and full details of the Signature Serve so you can plan your time.

Please check directly with individual venues. Each venue page links through to their own website and contact details, where allergen and dietary information can be found.