Swap the Club for Jazz, Cocktails & Immersive Theatre

It’s Friday evening, and you’re weaving through yet another packed London bar, waiting to order, topping up your drink, trying to shout over the music. Feels familiar, right?

Now imagine this: you’re stepping through a discreet door, ditching the usual pub chaos. Instead of neon lights and sticky floors, you enter a beautifully designed immersive venue. No queues, no bouncers. Just theatrical sets, moody lighting, and the promise of something different.

That’s the vibe at The Lost Estate immersive theatre, right here in London. No need to trek out into the woods.

How Immersive Theatre Puts You in the Action?

At The Lost Estate, you don’t just sit and watch. You step in. These aren’t just plays: they’re worlds you walk into.

Take their upcoming show, Paradise Under the Stars, set in 1950s Havana. As you enter their West Kensington venue, the door swings open on a tropical cabaret with live Cuban dance, cocktails flowing, and a punchy soundtrack under a faux moonlit ceiling.

Or try The Great Murder Mystery in the same building. An atmospheric rerun of Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles. You’re a guest at Holmes’ press conference, dining on a three-course Victorian menu while the drama unfolds around you.

In short? These are evenings where you are part of the story.

Late-Night Jazz Vibes

Now, for jazz lovers, the Lost Estate’s Peckham venue hosts 58th Street jazz, a roaring ’30s speakeasy experience.

Picture stepping into a swanky Art Deco bar. The house band, the “58th Street Stompers”, kicks off with swing and soul while a six-course Park Avenue-style tasting menu and old-school cocktails flow freely.

Live jazz, burlesque vibes, a cabaret emcee, Belle Livingstone herself, and guests mingling as if they’ve traveled back in time to 1930s New York.

Drinks, Food, & Late-Night Mingling

Each Lost Estate experience includes:

• Expertly crafted cocktails: think tropical Cuban drinks or Prohibition-era classics.
• Multi-course dining: six-course Park Avenue meals or Cuban‑inspired plates; three-course Victorian feasts in mystery shows.
• Chilled social hours: bars stay open before, during, and after the main event. So you can sip, chat, and linger.

Getting There & Heading Home

You won’t need to rent a car or rough it outdoors because everything’s in London:

West Kensington (District line), near Earl’s Court, is the home base for both the Paradise Under the Stars Cuban cabaret and the Sherlock Holmes mystery events. It’s just a short walk from the Tube, and easy to spot once you know where you’re going.

Peckham Rye Overground station leads you straight to the door of the 58th Street speakeasy experience. It’s a quick stroll from the station, even if you’re wearing your best vintage heels.

Both of the venues are well-connected by public transport, and the doors usually open around an hour before the show starts. It gives you plenty of time to settle in so you can get a drink and soak up the vibe before things get going.

You don’t have to stress about being out of town and making your way home after the show. Most shows finish before the last trains, but if you’re planning a late night, then there are night buses that run from both areas.

To keep the night stress-free, plan your route home ahead of time, especially if you’re coming from out of town.

Dress Code, Booking, & What to Bring

Dress to impress:
While not required, guests often lean into the theme, 1920s luxe for 58th Street, tropical pastels for Havana, Victorian attire for Holmes.

Booking:
Ticket prices depend on experience and seat choice. Reserve through The Lost Estate’s website. Group and VIP packages are available.

What to bring:

• A smart outfit (optional, but fun!)
• ID and payment method
• A phone charger – this is London, after all!

This isn’t about escaping the city, it’s about reimagining it. No camping, no forests. Just bold storytelling, live music, amazing food, and immersive environments, all tucked inside London.

So if your Friday night playlist is looking stale, consider this swap: dress up, step into another world, sip something delicious, and be part of the show. That is a night out worth remembering.