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History
Established in 1998.
Dick Bradsell opened The Player in September 1998 and
made it into an instant classic. For a while it was the only
place in the West End that made a decent drink if you were
tired of getting past that idiot on the door at The Atlantic.
With its late lounge, below-ground atmosphere and brilliant
drinks, The Player soon became the hidden gem of London’s
rediscovered cocktail culture. A favourite of the local music,
film and fashion crowd; it was always good for an early evening
livener or a late night reviver.
Dick held court for a year or so but after almost 3 years of ups,
downs and turnarounds, the doors finally closed in June 2001.
Gone for good — our favourite little lounge bar in Soho. One of
the originators, a place where great drinks were invented, women
arrested, morals affronted, romances started and marriages
ended. We had to do something.
So, after 3 months and a little refurbishment we reopened the joint in October 2001.