The Velvet Fox Your late night living room

Cocktails with a wink, a record always spinning and a booth that feels like yours.

4.9 from 900+ reviews

A bartender in a bow tie pouring drinks into copper cups at the bar

Open tonight from 5 pm

A bartender double straining a cocktail into a coupe

Spirits & stories

A small bar with a big record collection and a team that loves a good night as much as you do.

  • 4.9900+ reviews
  • 2 amLate license, Thu to Sat
  • 5Live music nights a week
Happy hour5 to 7

What’s on

Every week, give or take a surprise. Entry is free.

  • Mon Vinyl and vermouthBring a record, we play it 7 pm Book
  • Tue Quiz nightTeams of up to six 8 pm Book
  • Thu Live jazzThe Quiet Hours trio 9 pm Book
  • Fri Late discoDJ Low Tide on the decks 10 pm Book
  • Sat Velvet sessionsSoul and funk till late 10 pm Book

Private hire

The back room

Velvet booths, your own playlist and a bartender just for you. Up to 40 guests.

  • Birthdays
  • Work drinks
  • Engagements
Plan a party
Two cocktails on a small table beside a green velvet banquette

Overheard

4.9from 900+ reviews

The kind of bar where you plan one drink and end up dancing by the jukebox.
Regular, west end
A properly cold martini, and a team that made us feel like old friends.
First visit
We booked the back room for a birthday. Easily the night of the year.
Party host

Good to know

Down the lane behind the old arcade, downtown. Look for the red door.

Do you take walk ins?

Always. Booths can be booked, the bar is first come, first served.

Is there food?

Snacks and small plates until midnight, and toasties after that.

Can I book the back room?

Yes, for up to 40 guests. Send us a date and we reply the same day.

Do you check ID?

Yes, at the door. Legal drinking age only.

Is there a dress code?

Come as you are. Good energy is the only rule.

Save me a seat

Tell us when and how many. We hold your booth for 15 minutes.