Blame Gloria - Cocktail Bar in Covent Garden
London
At a glance
Located in the vibrant Covent Garden area of London, Blame Gloria offers a unique cocktail bar experience drenched in an eclectic and indulgent atmosphere. Known for its plush velvet booths and striking decor influenced by Hendrix-inspired prints, it’s a lively spot for those seeking an engaging night out. The bar features an iconic TV wall and is illuminated by neon lights, creating an afterparty vibe that draws patrons looking for fun and excitement.
Blame Gloria is renowned for its themed bottomless brunches, providing a mix of musical nostalgia and entertainment. Whether it's the 80s throwback brunch or the rock'n'roll themed events, guests are invited to sing, dance, and enjoy a variety of cocktails. These brunch events often include energetic performances by drag queens, transforming the space into a glittery celebration.
The venue hosts various events throughout the week, including happy hour specials with 2-for-1 cocktails, making it an excellent choice for groups or social gatherings. Every Saturday, a live DJ takes over, setting the tone with vibrant music from club classics to soul and pop-punk anthems. For those looking to deepen their cocktail knowledge, the bar offers masterclasses as a fun group activity.
Blame Gloria caters to a diverse clientele, from those seeking a casual cocktail evening to those planning a memorable event or birthday celebration. With its central location in Covent Garden, Blame Gloria's lively atmosphere makes it an attractive destination for both tourists and locals.
Reviews
Bottomless brunch for our friends stag was amazing at Blame Gloria. Food and drinks were great. Entertainment was amazing and so funny. But Trinity made our time here making sure we were always topped up with cocktails!
Would love to give a fantastic review on Charleigh our waitress. She is phenomenal at her job. She was happy and vibrant too. We absolutely love her and we think she is a huge credit to your company. We are so impressed with her work ethic. We had a great time but She made our experience even better.
Went with 3 friends for a bottomless brunch to celebrate a 50th birthday. The bar in Clapham was small but lovely, entertainment good, waiter worked so hard. He was the only person serving the whole place! Food was shocking. "Chicken burger" was 2 skinny strips of breaded chicken sliced off a big piece served in a tiny metal bowl. It felt like a kids meal. We'd rather have paid a tenner more for a proper meal. Drinks were quickly replenished and the drag act was fun. 2 hours is not long enough though as we ended up dancing to about 3 or 4 songs then it was over. We were then asked in finish our drinks and leave in 5 minutes as they had another brunch session. While we knew we'd booked a 2 hour brunch we did expect to be able to stay and finish drinks/buy more. We had a lovely time (minus the food!) but this needs lots of improvements to make it a great day out.
We booked the 90 minutes 80s Bottomless brunch for my friend's hen party and we had a lot of fun. The host was really funny and entertaining and there were fun games they organised. It was a good vibe for everyone and it didn't feel awkward at all. There was a glass of sparkling on arrival and always 2 jugs of cocktails on the table, we chose Hugo and Aperol Spritz. There are also non alcoholic options and as I'm pregnant I had the skinny pornstar and it was amazing. The staff working there was really efficient, nice and definitely they have a lot of patience as not easy to deal with so many "happy" ladies. The guy and the girl serving the tables that day were so good and friendly. The food was ok, not bad but nothing so special, there were 3 options for burgers with chips (chicken, halloumi or vegan halloumi). Anyway we had a good dance and fun and drinks were always coming.
I went to Blame Gloria for their lunch and limitless cocktails. We received Prosecco on entrance and had a choice of 3 cocktails for our group which could be swapped to others once we had completed one. The hosts were very funny and the music was eclectic and fun. It was a great atmosphere and I had a fab time. The food was not up to much. We had chicken burgers or halloumi burgers with fries some of which were cold. They were very understanding and re-warmed the cold meals. Overall, a great place for birthday celebrations and a good time. It was my first drag hosted venue and they did not disappoint.
