Cocktail bar
Artifact
Artifact is a subterranean cocktail bar inside BaseHall 02, where a futuristic, spaceship-like room frames inventive drinks such as savoury Summer Games and a peanut-butter-and-jam riff on the New York Sour.
The story
Artifact sits below street level in BaseHall 02, with a sleek, futuristic room that several regulars liken to a spaceship. Cocktails lean inventive without turning obscure: Summer Games folds bourbon, jalapeño, cream cheese, caramelised onion, watermelon, and arugula into a savoury mix, while the New York Sour riffs on peanut butter and jam; bespoke drinks and nonalcoholic options also appear behind the bar. The bar opened in 2023 and occupies a tucked-away corner beneath Jardine House, giving arrival a slightly concealed feel even when the route is straightforward once inside. Seating ranges from booths to bar stools, and the mood shifts with timing: quieter on some evenings, louder and more animated on busy Friday nights, with enough ease for conversation.
Good to know
TAGGG AI- ✦Finding it can take a moment; it sits inside BaseHall beneath Jardine House.
- ✦Pairs may be seated at the bar rather than in booths.
- ✦Friday nights get lively and louder, while some seats and later corners are calmer for conversation.
