Wicked World of Absinthe: A Botanical Spirit Tasting with Devil’s Botany

Hosted for London Cocktail Week 2025

Ready for a deep dive into the curious and captivating world of absinthe? Join Allison Crawbuck and Rhys Everett, the brilliant minds behind The Last Tuesday Society and Devil’s Botany, for a guided tasting that's anything but ordinary.

Leave your inhibitions at the door and channel your inner Green Fairy as we unravel the mysteries of absinthe and its key ingredient, the so-called "wicked W**d" wormwood. You'll sip and savor your way through an award-winning lineup, including a wormwood vodka, a wormwood gin, two absinthes, and a devilishly indulgent absinthe liqueur.

Once your senses are well and truly awakened, Allison and Rhys will bring the spirit's tantalizing history to life. You’ll hear stories of absinthe’s journey from a cure-all concoction to a notorious staple in London’s cocktail scene, and learn the truth behind its near-century-long ban.

As a final treat, your ticket includes admission to the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, so you can keep the strange and wonderful vibes going all night long. A special menu of Devil’s Botany cocktails will be available to help you continue your adventure!

Tickets include a welcome cocktail, a tasting of 5 spirits and liqueurs, and admission to the musuem.

is the UK's first Absinthe distillery, founded by Directors of The Last Tuesday Society. Distilled with a background in mixology, the award-winning Devil's Botany range of absinthes and absinthe liqueurs has been expertly crafted for cocktails at their distillery in East London. Celebrating absinthe as a muse in art, music and mixology, Devil's Botany is unleashing the future of absinthe with bold expressions for the adventurous drinkers and alternative thinkers of today.

About The Absinthe Parlour

Step into a world of wonder and weirdness! The Absinthe Parlour at The Last Tuesday Society isn’t just a bar; it’s an experience. Get lost in a labyrinth of cocktails, oddities, and absinthe-laced memories at London’s most curious cocktail bar founded by owners of Devil’s Botany Distillery: Allison Crawbuck & Rhys Everett. Here, the drinks are as curious as the decor. But the journey doesn’t have to end there. After a glass or two of the green fairy, we dare you to descend into the depths of the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities. Explore a basement filled with the bizarre and the beautiful, including unicorns, mermaids, two-headed lambs, magical soaps, and even skeleton fairies. Come to The Absinthe Parlour, where every night is an adventure and every sip tells a story.

Shortlisted "Bar of the Year 2024" — The Spirits Business

Voted “Best Bar in London” – DesignMyNight Awards 2019

Refund Policy: Refunds for in-person events are only possible up to 7 days prior to the event date.

Age Restriction: Event is only suitable for those aged 18 and over

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Last Tuesday Society / Viktor Wynd's Museum of Curiosities, 11 Mare Street, London, United Kingdom