Stepping into the Cahoots Postal Office feels like a journey back to the 1940s, with a mischievous twist. As someone who loved their original tube-themed venue, I was intrigued to see how they’d reimagined the experience. The bar is themed around a vintage post office, filled with scoundrels, swing music, and dodgy mail activities, it’s more than just a cocktail bar – it’s a full-blown immersive adventure.
From the moment you arrive, you’re immersed in the theatrics. A postman at the entrance directs you to an old-fashioned phone where a mysterious voice grants you entry. The secret door, which is hidden behind piles of letters and parcels, reveals a chaotic postal hub straight out of the 1940s.
The décor is incredible. Everywhere you look, there are parcels dangling from the ceiling, shelves stuffed with undelivered mail, and quirky little details that keep you spotting something new around every corner. There’s even Maurice, the “employee of the month” cat, whose name pops up all over the place in a running gag that gives the venue extra character.
The whole vibe is playful and a bit eccentric, just as you’d hope. (Image: Amy Clarke) The star attraction must be the pneumatic tube system – your drinks are literally shot through the air in tubes above your head. I tried the “This Way Up,” a tropical blend of Patrón Silver tequila, blue curaçao, and lavender soda.
Watching it zoom through the air before I collected it from the collection point was.
