Courtesan

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Tuesday: -
Wednesday: -
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Friday: 12:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 23:00

About Courtesan

Courtesan celebrates female talent & offers the finest modern DimSum and carefully selected teas, wines and cocktails for the adventurous.

Courtesan Description

The Courtesan is a modern Dim Sum restaurant, late night cocktail bar and speakeasy in the vibrant heart of Brixton. Known for the innovative and fresh approach of its Dim Sum menu and unique storytelling aesthetic, inspired by the legendary courtesans of Ancient China.

Courtesan now hosts weekend ‘Lates’ every Friday and Saturday night, featuring live performance and music from all four corners of the globe, played on unique electrostatic Audiophile speakers, 10pm ‘till 3am.

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Burlesque this Friday from 10:30pm with LOLO BROW. Call us on +44 (0)2081278677 or visit https://goo.gl/VNSemj to book a table. Photo by Anthony Lycett

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Burlesque tonight from 10:30pm with MISSY MALONE. Call us on +44 (0)2081278677 or visit https://goo.gl/VNSemj to book a table. Photo by Cherry Bomb Rock Photography.

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Burlesque tonight at The Courtesan from 10:30pm with VELVET JONES. Call us on +44 (0)2081278677 or visit https://goo.gl/VNSemj to book a table.

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Burlesque tonight from 10:30pm with MARRIANE CHEESECAKE. Call us on +44 (0)2081278677 or visit https://goo.gl/VNSemj to book a table. Photo by Anna Swiczeniuk.

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Burlesque this Friday from 10:30pm with MARRIANE CHEESECAKE. Call us on +44 (0)2081278677 or visit https://goo.gl/VNSemj to book a table. Photo by Anna Swiczeniuk.

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Due to unforseen circumstances, our lovely Evelyn Carnate can no longer perform with us this evening, however, we do have the fabulous Missy Malone stepping in to bring you some classic burlesque magic tonight! Photo by Cherry Bomb Rock Photography

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Burlesque tonight from 10:30pm with LOLO BROW. Call us on +44 (0)2081278677 or visit https://goo.gl/VNSemj to book a table. Photo by Anthony Lycett

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Celebrate INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY with Burlesque & Cabaret. The Courtesan boasts the World’s first true female wine and spirit list; beverages produced or owned by women and enthrals with entertainments that celebrate female talent. 7pm Sunday 10th March TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/yxdsrhyb
Your host: NATALIA KALASNIKOV...
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Weekly Burlesque at Courtesan featuring divine creatures from London's burlesque and cabaret scene. Best enjoyed with a cocktail and dim sum!
VELVET JONES This bump n grind powerhouse has captivated audiences with her unique mix of angelic beauty and seductive indulgence... She puts the OW in show girl... It’s Velvet Jones

FREE ENTRY First performance at 10:15pm / Table reservation advised.
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Weekly Burlesque at Courtesan featuring divine creatures from London's burlesque and cabaret scene. Best enjoyed with a cocktail and dim sum!
MARIANNE CHEESECAKE Marianne Cheesecake is a slice of heaven in high heels. An international burlesque performer originally hailing from Canada via Hong Kong, Marianne has dazzled audiences all over the world with her iconic showgirl acts which evoke the golden era of sensual burlesque entertainment. Combining exotic eye candy, forbid...den treats and humorous provocation, Marianne will whisk and whirl you into a delightful mood, with dancing that brings smiles and sudden cravings for dessert. Marianne Cheesecake is a special delicacy that will stimulate all of your senses.
First performance at 10:30pm FREE ENTRY
TABLE RESERVATIONS @ THECOURTESAN.CO.UK
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Burlesque at Courtesan ◊ LILLY SNATCHDRAGON ◊ _________________________________________ __________________ Live performances from 10:30pm by Lilly Snatchdragon.
LILLY SNATCHDRAGON... Recently voted #1 in the UK TOP 20 Burlesque Performers chart & #28 Burlesque Top 50 worldwide - www.21stcenturyburlesque.com.
"Lilly cumming to London few year ago in search of husband or wife- meaning: British Passport.
Lilly started doing stage management because she like brooming floors mutchly. As Asian lady very organised and efficient and you white people so dirty and messy. Plus, she needing break from heavy handed massage parlour (very demanding men in England - maybe too much conservative voting?) Then Lilly discovering she maybe getting more husband/wife interest if she doing the Burlesque dancing as well. Lilly do so good showing western peoples how silly they looking at S.E Asian women, she win 'Best Newcomer" at London Cabaret Awards 2015, voted #11 in Top UK Burlesque Performers 2015, cumming second at 'The Burlesque Awards' for 'Best Performer' in 2016, #15 in Top UK Burlesque Performers 2016; and recently #28 in the Top 50 Burlesque Performers 2017 and #1 in the Top UK Burlesque Performers 2017. Lilly so good at being 'exotic'."
You can watching Lilly regularly performing or cleaning at Soho Burlesque Club at Hippadrome Casino (Polly Rae), LADS at Her Upstairs ( Produced by: Lilly SnatchDragon, Lolo Brow, Scarlett O’Hora), Lucha Britannia and throwing shade at Virgin Xtravaganzah at her show at the RVT.
_________________________________________ ___________________ Courtesan is a secret gem located in the vibrant heart of Brixton. A late-night cocktail bar, serving innovative, modern dim sum, with decor inspired by 1920's Shanghai and a distinctly Lynchian atmosphere. Expect the unexpected.
Call us on (0)2081278677 or visit www.thecourtesan.com to reserve a table.
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Weekly Burlesque at Courtesan featuring divine creatures from London's burlesque and cabaret scene. Best enjoyed with a cocktail and dim sum!
JEANIE WISHES International showgirl and World Variety Crown winner Jeanie Wishes! This pink-haired pin-up is a true burlesque bombshell and beauty queen. Jeanie is an established darling of the vibrant burlesque scene, headlining shows across the UK and Europe with her unique mix of balletic grace and brazen bump-and-grind striptease.... Expect clever choreography, couture costuming and killer curves.
First performance at 10:30pm FREE ENTRY
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Weekly Burlesque at Courtesan featuring divine creatures from London's burlesque and cabaret scene. Best enjoyed with a cocktail and dim sum!
EVELYN CARNATE
Playful, powerful & fabulously unpredictable. A shapeshifting showgirl with a naughty sense of humour who can go from sweet to subversive, sensual to downright twisted in seconds.
... First performance at 10pm Call us on (0)2081278677 or visit our website www.thecourtesan.co.uk to reserve a table.
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Weekly Burlesque at Courtesan featuring divine creatures from London's burlesque and cabaret scene. Best enjoyed with a cocktail and dim sum!
MISS CHERRY ON FIRE An experienced Brazilian pin up model, Cherry first entered the world of burlesque working as a stage manager at a number of shows across London. A fiery temptress, Miss Cherry on Fire embraces the vintage aesthetic and old glamour whilst fusing it with her Latin spirit and sizzling performances . Cherry on Fire has... also performed in America, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and Brazil!
Cherry currently holds the title of "Slavic Burlesque Queen" - Slavic Burlesque Festival 2017
First performance at 10:30pm FREE ENTRY
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Weekly Burlesque at Courtesan featuring divine creatures from London's burlesque and cabaret scene. Best enjoyed with a cocktail and dim sum!
LOLO BROW First performances at 10:30pm!
... FREE ENTRY
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Weekly Burlesque at Courtesan featuring divine creatures from London's burlesque and cabaret scene. Best enjoyed with a cocktail and dim sum!
LOLO BROW First performances at 10:30pm!
... FREE ENTRY
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Burlesque tonight from EVELYN CARNATE. Call us on +44 (0)2081278677 or visit https://goo.gl/VNSemj to book a table. Photo by Venus Raven

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All the way from Australia... we have burlesque tonight from 10:30pm with BELLA DEJAC. Call us on +44 (0)2081278677 or visit https://goo.gl/VNSemj to book a table.

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Went here for 1st time tonight with friends. Lovely food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. We all left with a smile and a little extra bounce in our step!

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We have been regulars at Courtesan for years, but this is the first time we have been since the recent relaunch, and our first time seeing the burlesque. The atmosphere was buzzing, and the performer, Demi Noire, totally owned the room with a show that was creative, quirky, high-energy, and had a comedic quality too. The waiting staff provided a very high quality service - our waitress was welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, and the cocktails are to die for! The food was as delicious as it always has been, I highly recommend the wagyu beef sliders :)

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Very authentic good food, decor is traditional. Atmosphere is mellow.

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Maybe... I shouldn't divulge how good the SOFT SHELL CRAB is... Oh well, too late..

If you haven't tried it, then you haven't had the full Courtesan experience... So you need to go back. Jus' sayin'.

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Love the secret speakeasy downstairs behind the red velvet curtain and the bathroom decor is gorgeous. Authentic vibes, great food and fantastic cocktails !!

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Love the food here. The quality is top notch and really worth the price! Restaurant is rather spooky but it grows on you, strangely enough. Can't wait to go back!

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I've been living in London for the past 2 months trying to find the perfect espresso martini. 7 trials later I have FOUND IT! Best espresso martini ever made by the bar maid Lucy- if you don't taste it you aren't living!!! Lucy, you are an espresso martini angel, five stars �����

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Had Lunch here today and it was amazing - especially the deep fried soft crab shell - yum! The food was so good that we kept ordering more! Kids with us really enjoyed the experience of sharing the different dishes and I didn't find it overly spicy at all. Staff were lovely and service very good - I live in Dublin so it will be a while before I get back but I will definitely be going back next time I'm in London!

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Great food , great atmosphere , nice staff. Definitely my new favourite Dim Sum restaurant in London

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Best dim sum south of the river AND spectacular value...

Gone are the days when I have to haul my hungover self off to Soho to eat a steamed dumpling lunch. Unless we're talking about Yauatcha and someone else is paying - I'M AT THE COURTESAN!

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Absolutely loved it. Great food and great drinks. The Espresso martini was one of the best I've had in London.

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A gem! Wonderful food and atmosphere, and a great range of drinks. Well worth going South of the River for!

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The good couldn't have been better we loved it BUT we arrived late on a weekday for our booking and the staff on duty made it very clear they would rather be shut. What the pint of accepting a booking if you want to close? We ate our food and felt very uncomfortable. And with wine at £96 for two we expected to be made welcome.

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Great food and lovely decor. The staff were very attentive despite having a very large and boisterous booking to deal with at another table.

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Slow service (it wasn't that busy). The staff were very nice though. The cocktails were very good but I'm afraid the food was at best average

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Food was nice .

Depending what you like I prefer prawn Wasabi deep sum .

The waiters were chatting with themselves not really amazing understanding about the menu but really nice and polite after reminding of being there ! 😊

Great to try 👍

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The only thing good was the cocktail. Food was not good at all and overpriced. The show on 10 March wasn't burlesque but a rather offensive, racist and women degrading performance. An uncomfortable evening for my friends and me. Would not recommend it.

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Went here today. the staff customer service was SHOCKING. we walked into the restaurant to see one of the waiters sitting at the bar eating a pot noodle.. The waiter who took our order was rude and dismissive and every time i needed anything i had to literally walk to the bar to get his attention.



I also saw one of the waiters rudely telling a couple to get to their table and that they had to sit at this table even though the restaurant was completely empty. The waiter's attitude was so bad the couple just walked off and left. If i was the owner I would seriously look at how your staff are losing you a lot of customers by their shocking treatment of your customers. there are plenty of other restaurants in the area and I will certainly not be coming back to this place and will be also tell any of my friends not to either.

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The entertainment was degrading to women and an offensive racial stereotype of the Thais. So uncomfortable, couldn’t watch it. The only good thing was the cocktail.

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Went here for 1st time tonight with friends. Lovely food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. We all left with a smile and a little extra bounce in our step!

User

We have been regulars at Courtesan for years, but this is the first time we have been since the recent relaunch, and our first time seeing the burlesque. The atmosphere was buzzing, and the performer, Demi Noire, totally owned the room with a show that was creative, quirky, high-energy, and had a comedic quality too. The waiting staff provided a very high quality service - our waitress was welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, and the cocktails are to die for! The food was as delicious as it always has been, I highly recommend the wagyu beef sliders :)

User

Very authentic good food, decor is traditional. Atmosphere is mellow.

User

Maybe... I shouldn't divulge how good the SOFT SHELL CRAB is... Oh well, too late..

If you haven't tried it, then you haven't had the full Courtesan experience... So you need to go back. Jus' sayin'.

User

Love the secret speakeasy downstairs behind the red velvet curtain and the bathroom decor is gorgeous. Authentic vibes, great food and fantastic cocktails !!

User

Love the food here. The quality is top notch and really worth the price! Restaurant is rather spooky but it grows on you, strangely enough. Can't wait to go back!

User

I've been living in London for the past 2 months trying to find the perfect espresso martini. 7 trials later I have FOUND IT! Best espresso martini ever made by the bar maid Lucy- if you don't taste it you aren't living!!! Lucy, you are an espresso martini angel, five stars �����

User

Had Lunch here today and it was amazing - especially the deep fried soft crab shell - yum! The food was so good that we kept ordering more! Kids with us really enjoyed the experience of sharing the different dishes and I didn't find it overly spicy at all. Staff were lovely and service very good - I live in Dublin so it will be a while before I get back but I will definitely be going back next time I'm in London!

User

Great food , great atmosphere , nice staff. Definitely my new favourite Dim Sum restaurant in London

User

Best dim sum south of the river AND spectacular value...

Gone are the days when I have to haul my hungover self off to Soho to eat a steamed dumpling lunch. Unless we're talking about Yauatcha and someone else is paying - I'M AT THE COURTESAN!

User

Absolutely loved it. Great food and great drinks. The Espresso martini was one of the best I've had in London.

User

A gem! Wonderful food and atmosphere, and a great range of drinks. Well worth going South of the River for!

User

The good couldn't have been better we loved it BUT we arrived late on a weekday for our booking and the staff on duty made it very clear they would rather be shut. What the pint of accepting a booking if you want to close? We ate our food and felt very uncomfortable. And with wine at £96 for two we expected to be made welcome.

User

Great food and lovely decor. The staff were very attentive despite having a very large and boisterous booking to deal with at another table.

User

Slow service (it wasn't that busy). The staff were very nice though. The cocktails were very good but I'm afraid the food was at best average

User

Food was nice .

Depending what you like I prefer prawn Wasabi deep sum .

The waiters were chatting with themselves not really amazing understanding about the menu but really nice and polite after reminding of being there ! 😊

Great to try 👍

User

The only thing good was the cocktail. Food was not good at all and overpriced. The show on 10 March wasn't burlesque but a rather offensive, racist and women degrading performance. An uncomfortable evening for my friends and me. Would not recommend it.

User

Went here today. the staff customer service was SHOCKING. we walked into the restaurant to see one of the waiters sitting at the bar eating a pot noodle.. The waiter who took our order was rude and dismissive and every time i needed anything i had to literally walk to the bar to get his attention.



I also saw one of the waiters rudely telling a couple to get to their table and that they had to sit at this table even though the restaurant was completely empty. The waiter's attitude was so bad the couple just walked off and left. If i was the owner I would seriously look at how your staff are losing you a lot of customers by their shocking treatment of your customers. there are plenty of other restaurants in the area and I will certainly not be coming back to this place and will be also tell any of my friends not to either.

User

The entertainment was degrading to women and an offensive racial stereotype of the Thais. So uncomfortable, couldn’t watch it. The only good thing was the cocktail.

User

Went here for 1st time tonight with friends. Lovely food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. We all left with a smile and a little extra bounce in our step!

User

We have been regulars at Courtesan for years, but this is the first time we have been since the recent relaunch, and our first time seeing the burlesque. The atmosphere was buzzing, and the performer, Demi Noire, totally owned the room with a show that was creative, quirky, high-energy, and had a comedic quality too. The waiting staff provided a very high quality service - our waitress was welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, and the cocktails are to die for! The food was as delicious as it always has been, I highly recommend the wagyu beef sliders :)

User

Very authentic good food, decor is traditional. Atmosphere is mellow.

User

Maybe... I shouldn't divulge how good the SOFT SHELL CRAB is... Oh well, too late..

If you haven't tried it, then you haven't had the full Courtesan experience... So you need to go back. Jus' sayin'.

User

Love the secret speakeasy downstairs behind the red velvet curtain and the bathroom decor is gorgeous. Authentic vibes, great food and fantastic cocktails !!

User

Love the food here. The quality is top notch and really worth the price! Restaurant is rather spooky but it grows on you, strangely enough. Can't wait to go back!

User

I've been living in London for the past 2 months trying to find the perfect espresso martini. 7 trials later I have FOUND IT! Best espresso martini ever made by the bar maid Lucy- if you don't taste it you aren't living!!! Lucy, you are an espresso martini angel, five stars �����

User

Had Lunch here today and it was amazing - especially the deep fried soft crab shell - yum! The food was so good that we kept ordering more! Kids with us really enjoyed the experience of sharing the different dishes and I didn't find it overly spicy at all. Staff were lovely and service very good - I live in Dublin so it will be a while before I get back but I will definitely be going back next time I'm in London!

User

Great food , great atmosphere , nice staff. Definitely my new favourite Dim Sum restaurant in London

User

Best dim sum south of the river AND spectacular value...

Gone are the days when I have to haul my hungover self off to Soho to eat a steamed dumpling lunch. Unless we're talking about Yauatcha and someone else is paying - I'M AT THE COURTESAN!

User

Absolutely loved it. Great food and great drinks. The Espresso martini was one of the best I've had in London.

User

A gem! Wonderful food and atmosphere, and a great range of drinks. Well worth going South of the River for!

User

The good couldn't have been better we loved it BUT we arrived late on a weekday for our booking and the staff on duty made it very clear they would rather be shut. What the pint of accepting a booking if you want to close? We ate our food and felt very uncomfortable. And with wine at £96 for two we expected to be made welcome.

User

Great food and lovely decor. The staff were very attentive despite having a very large and boisterous booking to deal with at another table.

User

Slow service (it wasn't that busy). The staff were very nice though. The cocktails were very good but I'm afraid the food was at best average

User

Food was nice .

Depending what you like I prefer prawn Wasabi deep sum .

The waiters were chatting with themselves not really amazing understanding about the menu but really nice and polite after reminding of being there ! 😊

Great to try 👍

User

The only thing good was the cocktail. Food was not good at all and overpriced. The show on 10 March wasn't burlesque but a rather offensive, racist and women degrading performance. An uncomfortable evening for my friends and me. Would not recommend it.

User

Went here today. the staff customer service was SHOCKING. we walked into the restaurant to see one of the waiters sitting at the bar eating a pot noodle.. The waiter who took our order was rude and dismissive and every time i needed anything i had to literally walk to the bar to get his attention.



I also saw one of the waiters rudely telling a couple to get to their table and that they had to sit at this table even though the restaurant was completely empty. The waiter's attitude was so bad the couple just walked off and left. If i was the owner I would seriously look at how your staff are losing you a lot of customers by their shocking treatment of your customers. there are plenty of other restaurants in the area and I will certainly not be coming back to this place and will be also tell any of my friends not to either.

User

The entertainment was degrading to women and an offensive racial stereotype of the Thais. So uncomfortable, couldn’t watch it. The only good thing was the cocktail.

More about Courtesan

Courtesan is located at 69-73 Atlantic Road, SW9 8PU London, United Kingdom
+442081278677
Monday: -
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: -
Thursday: -
Friday: 12:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 23:00
http://www.thecourtesan.co.uk