What is a private class?

A private class is booked for just you and your friends. We can do this for groups of 4 upwards and host them in our Tasting Rooms at Club Soda in Drury Lane (max capacity 16). The benefit is that you get £5 towards purchases in the shop.

Outside of Club Soda, there will be additional charges based on travel and glassware, and we will need to give you a quote.

What is a public class?

These are weekly classes run at regular times in the tasting rooms. We have a variety of times to suit tourists on a rainy day and small groups of friends as part of a bigger class. 

Who will host my class?

Our team are global experts on alcohol-free drinks and mindful drinking. We have judged Great Taste, IWSC Alcohol-Free Medals, and the World Alcohol-Free Awards. Our alcohol-free cocktails are some of the best in the world. You are in good hands for your session.

They will then guide you through 2 different cocktails, and you will learn tricks of the trade and hacks to make your alcohol-free cocktail sing. Everyone can take away perfect skills from a party, celebration or event. We will also teach you how to make a perfect serve with an alcohol-free spirit, so you can make sure you can make a great drink at home every time. Finally, we will guide you as you compete to make the best cocktail. 

How many cocktails do we make

You receive a welcome drink, make 2 cocktails.

Will I have to share equipment?

No. Each station comes fully stocked so everyone can make cocktails throughout their masterclass, with no interruption and no standing around watching.

Can those under 18’s take part?

Budding mixologists of any age can enjoy our cocktail classes. So this is an excellent event for the family. Everything we do is geared towards making it an event to remember for you and your group.

I have mobility issues; how is access at the Tasting Rooms?

The basement area is not accessible to those with mobility issues. So we recommend you look at our accessibility guide here and we can book private classes on the main shop floor on a Monday – Wednesday evening. 

If you have hearing issues or are deaf, or have other needs, we will be happy to chat about how we can accommodate them. Please email laura@joinclubsoda.co.uk

Can I bring my dog?

No, unfortunately, not in the classrooms for hygiene reasons (although they are welcome when you are browsing the shop)

What do you need to know for a class at my home/workplace?

We need a space with tables that can be utilised for the class. An average desk can host around 3 people. We can come to offices, houses, gardens, tents, rooftops… we bring glassware, equipment, ice and everything else you need. 

Can I hold the class at any time?

Absolutely, we can do a class at any time of day, week or year. We just need enough time to set up and break them down afterwards. This is usually around an hour on either side of the class, depending on the size. If you are in an office block, we will need to know where we can drop off everything we need and if possible, borrow a porters trolley to get the equipment to you.

Is food included?

No, but we can add food to most events at our an external venues upon request. We can order pizza from our local supplier or kaledio rolls. Just let us know and we can help you source food for your event. 

Where do you recommend we go to eat before and after?

Covent Garden has so many places to eat; our friends at Lowlander do a great Belgian menu, Caravan,  Honest Burgers and Shoryu Ramen are team favourites. 

Is there a dress code?

There’s no dress code per se. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in, bearing in mind you will be on your feet for around two hours. You can even come in fancy dress as long as it is not offensive. We are a space dedicated to equality for everyone. 

REFUNDS & CHANGES OF PLAN

What happens if there’s a change in my event plans?

We ask that you pay in advance of the event, either the full amount or a booking fee. If there are changes to your event plans, for example to the number of attendees, we can change this up to 7 days before the event, including adding additional people. We cannot offer a refund if there are any changes less than seven days before your event. Let us know if you need extra space, and we will see what we can do. 

How are bookings confirmed?

Your booking is confirmed on payment of the invoice. All payments shall be made by the invoice due date.

I need to cancel my event. Can I have a refund?

If you need to cancel a booked event, we reserve the right to retain a cancellation fee of 50% of the total fee, provided the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the scheduled event date.