Donate
Donate

Muse at RSA House

Our new creative cocktail haven.
A gold geometric design resembling a star made of the letter "M" repeated four times, with sharp edges and metallic texture, set against a white background.

Launched in November 2024, our luxury cocktail bar, Muse at RSA House, serves sustainable, regenerative British cocktails in our 250-year-old historic Georgian townhouse.

Tucked away within RSA House, behind the vibrant Strand in central London, our bar spotlights British ingredients, sustainable agriculture, local provenance and rewilding projects with a unique collection of wild distillates.

We are open weekdays, Monday to Friday, from 4pm to 11pm. Muse at RSA House has a separate street-level entrance. At 18 Adam Street, you’ll find a gold doorbell on the door. Ring the bell for entry.

Enjoy our extravagant and relaxed space, an ideal spot for a post-work cocktail that can carry you into the later evening.

People enjoying themselves in a cocktail bar setting.

Reserve a table

Enjoy the extravagant yet relaxed space of Muse at RSA House, an ideal spot to enjoy a post-work cocktail which can carry you through into the later evening.

Book now
Two people sitting at a dimly lit table with glasses of white wine. One person wears a white shirt and a watch, resting an arm on the marble table. The other person is partially visible, holding a wine glass near a small lamp.

Our history distilled

The RSA has helped shape society since the Enlightenment and has been at the forefront of significant social impact since it was founded in 1754.

We draw on our unique blend of history and modernity, offering innovative mixology and refreshing drinks in partnership with Company of Cooks and Idyll Drinks.

With cocktails from celebrated mixologist Marcis Dzelzainis we offer creative yet approachable serves with innovative ingredients.

In line with the RSA’s regenerative charitable mission, our dedicated team of bartenders led by Head Bartender Kevin Price Houghton, focus on traceability and sustainability, breaking down the provenance of each drink, from cocktail ingredients to wines and spirits, alongside a selection of British ciders from The Fine Cider Company.
You can also order beer, wine, spirits and mixers in our inclusive space, versatile in style, décor and character.

Our core cocktails

East of Eden

A refreshing serve with cucumber distillate, Sipello, apple juice and rhubarb soda.

A cocktail glass with an amber liquid, garnished with a cucumber slice, is placed on a reflective surface. The lighting creates a warm ambiance, and a sign with the word "MUSE" is visible to the side.

The Blackadder

Vault Aperitivo Bitter, Hepple Sloe & Hawthorn Gin, sour cherry, lemon and almond with a couple of dashes of Devil’s Botany Absinthe.

A cocktail glass filled with a dark red drink topped with ice, garnished with a lemon slice and a cherry on a skewer. It is set on a black and white checkered surface.

My Bloody Clementine

A whisky serve with chamomile, ginger, honey and yuzu.

A pink cocktail with ice cubes and a dried orange slice garnish sits on a dark marbled table. A green coaster with the letters "NS" is partially visible under the glass. A metallic cone-shaped object is in the background.

Truffle Martini

A spin on the vodka classic, with truffle distillate.

A martini glass filled with a clear, chilled cocktail is placed on a coaster against a reflective dark surface. The reflection shows the same drink, creating a symmetrical visual effect. The setting is dimly lit, creating a moody ambiance.

Other core cocktails

  • Crimson & Clover – a blend of gin, Aker English Rose Vermouth, Capreolus Raspberry Eaux de Vie, rhubarb and lemon
  • Cucumber & Tonic – a twist on the classic created with cucumber distillate
  • Shipwreck Fix – a rum-forward cocktail, with rose hip, hawthorn and verjus
  • William Shipley – named after the founder of the RSA, this mixes vodka, lemon and Idyll Gooseberry & Rooibos Soda

Wild cocktails

  • Myrica Gale Daiquiri – uses both a light ‘rum’ and Oaxacan Rum, sourced in Mexico
  • Wild Carrot Margarita – a vegetal take on the favourite
  • Pineapple Weed Pisco Sour – is a nod to the Peruvian classic, with pisco, pineapple weed liqueur, Lemon and bitters
  • Hogweed Old Fashioned – a delicious nightcap, with rye whiskey, Somerset Cider Brandy Pomona liqueur and hogweed bitters

See our menu

View
A bartender with a tattooed arm is smiling and showing a bottle to a customer at a marble bar. There are glasses with drinks in front of them, and shelves with bottles in the background.

Visit RSA House

RSA House in London is a great place to work, meet other Fellows, enjoy coffee, light refreshments and now cocktails.

Where to find us
Georgian-style building with tall columns, large windows, and an arched entrance. A flag is hanging from above the doorway. Decorative medallions are visible on the façade. A black wrought iron fence runs along the front.

For media and press enquiries for Muse at RSA House, please contact:

Dom McGovern
Media and Public Affairs Officer
dom.mcgovern@rsa.org.uk