Hokus Pokus
Hokus Pokus
We welcome you to our fantastical and creative underground drinking den!
Step into the unexpected
Downstairs at The Megaro, you’ll find Hokus Pokus, our underground cocktail bar and one of King’s Cross’ best-kept secrets.
Alchemy & Imagination
History with a Twist
The name and design take inspiration from the 19th-century quack doctors who embraced experimental chemistry and miraculous “cures”. One such figure, James Morrison, opened the British College of Health just a few doors from us.
Step below street level and the mood shifts. The space blends Victorian apothecary details with a futuristic steampunk edge, creating an atmosphere that feels rich, layered and full of character, but always relaxed and welcoming.
It’s lively without being loud. Luxurious without being stiff. A place to settle in, order something excellent, and let the evening unfold.
THIS MIGHT BE THE PLACE.
Drinks
menu
Inspired by Victorian quack doctor, James Morison, who in 1828 opened the ‘’British college of health’’ just a few doors from here.
Today, at Hokus Pokus we prefer our botanicals to be distilled, served with a large lump of ice or sipped at room temperature. While we make no claims of health benefits, we are confident that our potions and elixirs might do wonders to your mood, whatever the weather.
House Prescriptions
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Youth Protocol
Gin fat washed with avocado oil, Lillet Blanc, fig liqueur, Fernet Branca, and finished with cardamon bitters. Garnished with a grapefruit twist.
£14.00
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Perfect Peach
Cherry infused cognac, peach liqueur, earl grey tea, lemon juice, and aquafaba, finished with a black walnut bitters. Complimented with apple fan garnish and edible flower.
£14.00
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Steamy Punk Star
Vanilla-infused vodka, apricot liqueur, Velvet Falernum, mango juice, aquafaba, & passion fruit puree. Our modern steampunk twist on a pornstar martini.
£14.00
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Aztec Wrench
Mezcal, coconut liqueur, a mexican style creamy white rice liqueur, vegan cream, & rounded off touch of black walnut bitters. Optional grated nutmeg garnished table side.
£15.00
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Miss Blushwork
House-made strawberry wine, thyme-infused Lillet, topped with prosecco. A bright, floral, and gently fruity sparkling cocktail. Paired with oysters on request.
£15.00
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Old Rusty Monkey
Beef tallow washed bourbon, Bénédictine liqueur, banana liqueur, finished with chocolate bitters. Our twist on the Old Fashioned, with herbal sweetness & ripe banana notes. Served with dark chocolate.
£16.50
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Lavender Sunset 2.0
Peach-infused rum, Rin Quinn Quinn peach liqueur, Velvet Falernum, orange liqueur, our own barrel-aged vermouth, and finished with house-made lavender oil.
£16.00
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Fruity Fusion 2.0
Strawberry-infused vodka, fresh raspberries, house-made
strawberry wine, elderflower cordial, aquafaba. Finished with mixed berry flavoured smoke for a playful burst of aroma and flavour.£15.00
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Margot Siren
Chilli-infused tequila, house-made mandarin cordial (fresh
mandarin and caster sugar), lime juice, agave and fresh oregano leaves. Spicy and sweet mandarin twist on the classic ‘Picante’. Finished with a tajín and oregano rim.£13.50
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Hokus Pokus Negroni
Gin, Cynar, our house-made barrel-aged vermouth blend. Our modern twist on a classic.
£14.00
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Mediterranea Machina
Gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice, house-made rosemary syrup with lemon zest, citric acid, and caster sugar. A herbal and citrus-forward cocktail. Finished with our “rosemary and dehydrated lemon island” for aroma.
£13.50
Classic Prescriptions
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Naked And Famous
Del Maguey ‘Tobala’ Mezcal, Aperol Yellow Chartreuse, Lime Juice
£13.50
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Between The Sheets
El Dorado 3yr Old Rum, Martell VS, Lemon juice
£13.50
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Bramble
Beefeater, Edmond Briottet Crème De Mure, lemon juice, sugar syrup
£13.50
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Charlie Chaplin
Hayman’s sole gin, Edmond Briottet Apricot, lime juice
£13.50
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Mai Tai
Mount Gay Eclipse, Appleton Estate 8yr old Reserve, lime juice, Cointreau, Monin orgeat almond syrup
£13.50
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Godmother
Absolute Blue, Disaronno Amaretto
£12.50
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Corpse Reviver No2
Beefeater, Cointreau, lillet Blanc, lemon juice, Pernod Absinthe
£13.50
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Bobby Burns
Johnny Walker Black, House-made Barrel Aged Vermouth, Benedictine
£13.50
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Old Cuban
El Dorado 3yr Old Rum, Prosecco, lime juice, mint leaves, Sugar Syrup
£13.50
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Seabreeze
Absolute blue, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice
£12.50
Gin & Tonic
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Hendricks
w/cucumber
£14.00
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The Botanist
w/lemon peel
£14.50
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Bloom Raspberry
w/raspberry & orange peel
£13.50
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Suntory Roku
w/dehydrated lemon & ginger
£14.00
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Ki No Tea
w/ginger & blackberry
£12.50
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Hayman’s London Dry
w/apple slice
£12.50
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Beefeater
w/lime wedge
£11.50
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Monkey 47
w/lemon peel & raspberry
£16.50
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Silent Pool
w/orange peel & lavender sprig
£13.50
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Tanqueray No 10
w/grapefruit peel
£12.50
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Gin Mare
w/dehydrated lemon & rosemary
£12.50
Mocktails
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Cosmic Mandarin
A tropical dance of mandarin, raspberry, lime & mango, crowned with airy aquafaba foam in a soft vegan pink. Fresh, smooth, and alcohol-free
£9.00
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Flora Rosa
A refreshing alcohol-free blend of Seedlip Garden, strawberry, lime, and elderflower, with three fresh mint leaves for a crisp herbal lift light, floral, and perfectly balanced.
£10.00
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Stardust
A unique alcohol-free blend of amaretto, blue pea tea, and fresh lime, balanced with agave and finished with a silky vegan foam nutty, citrusy, and beautifully vibrant.
£10.00
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Coraline
A vibrant blend of cranberry, pineapple, hibiscus, coconut and passion fruit tropical, refreshing, and perfectly balanced in every sip.
£9.00
Beer
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Megaro lager
£7.00
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Estrella Galicia 0.0%
£4.50
Snacks
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Gordal Perell Porelló
£5.00
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Smoked Almond
£3.00
Please ask a team member before ordering if you have any allergies or intolerances.
A 12.5% discretionary service charge will be added to your bill
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Signature Cocktails
Alchemy for Modern Tastes
Today, at Hokus Pokus we prefer our cocktails served with a large lump of ice or sipped at room temperature. While we make no claims of health benefits, we are confident that our potions and elixirs might do wonders to your mood, whatever the weather.
Our cocktails are bold and confident, crafted with care and served with personality. Classics sit comfortably alongside more unexpected flavour combinations, always balanced, always enjoyable.
Whether you’re meeting for a first date, catching up with friends, or simply looking for somewhere that feels a little different, Hokus Pokus invites you in.
And once you’re here, you’ll understand why people don’t rush to leave.
Group Bookings
Planning a birthday, a team night out, or a gathering that deserves something a little more unexpected? Hokus Pokus is made for groups who want great cocktails, a sense of occasion, and a space that feels like a discovery, not a standard bar booking.
Got a Question?
FAQs
Check out our frequently asked questions
We’re a London underground bar serving botanical concoctions, craft cocktails and fine libations, inspired by the history of King’s Cross, Bloomsbury and Camden.
We’re underneath The Megaro Hotel at 1 Belgrove Street, WC1H 8AB, in King’s Cross.
Yes. We’re in King’s Cross, just moments from both stations
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