On 22nd February, Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers will be setting up shop in Soho, as Phileas Fogg's wayward half-brother Frank takes the helm of this adventurous new cocktail bar at 50 Dean Street. Following Phileas' newfound fame, Frank has launched a pawnbrokers to capitalise on the family name and newly acquired artifacts from around the world. Inspired by the rich history of Soho and Victorian era pawn shops, the eighth member of the Mr Fogg's family will showcase unique and eclectic cocktails served in inventive vessels from 'Ming' vases to jewellery boxes.

As patrons enter, they are met with three distinct areas: The Pawnbrokers Counter, the first of two bars, decorated with keepsakes, curious Victorian erotica and paraphernalia, ideal for those wanting to take in the sights and sounds of Soho from banquettes and poseur tables. The Strong Room, inspired by pawnbrokers' vaults, will surround imbibers with priceless 19th century jewels, gold, and antiques in glass fronted cabinets. The Textiles Store, which includes another bar made of vintage carpets and rugs, features walls lined with Flemish tapestries and a vaulted ceiling draped in materials sourced from Mr Fogg's travels across the globe.

The menu will pay tribute to Victorian pawnbrokers, the origins of which can be traced across the world. Evidence of pawnbroking has been located in ancient Greece, Italy, France, England, Bavaria, and China, dating from Roman times to the Middle Ages. Cocktails include:

Fool's Gold £13.50
Peanut butter fat- washed with Dewar's 12yr Scotch whisky, Martini Riserva Speciale Ambrato vermouth, Boulard Grand Solage Pays d'Auge calvados, chestnut syrup and vanilla bitter
Served in a jewellery box

The Scales of Justice (single £14.50 and sharing cocktail £28)
Dewar's 8yr Ilegal Smooth Scotch whisky, Noilly Prat Dry vermouth, Drambuie Scotch whiskyliqueur, Montenegro Amaro, crème de cacao brown liqueur, saffron and chocolate bitters
Served on an antique scale

NEEDS NAME (single £13.50, or sharing for four £52)
Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, Italicus bergamot liqueur, sated star anise honey water, freshmint, fresh lemon juice, absinthe and Peychaud's Bitters
Served in a tea set

Priceless Heirloom £13.50
Bombay Sapphire gin, Essentiae lemon verbena liqueur, raspberry shrub, lime juice, toppedwith Franklin & Sons rose lemonade
Served in a ming style vase

These will be joined by classic cocktails that are available at all Mr Fogg's including Passepartout with Hendrick's gin, fresh cucumber, fresh lemon juice, sugar, egg white andblack pepper and Perfect Timing combining Patrón Silver tequila, Cointreau orange liqueur, pink grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice and chipotle chilli-infused hibiscus syrup.

Sofas and banquette seating in rich textures and tones, will feature throughout making Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers an ideal destination for groups. The ceiling of Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers will act as a focal point, with a vast array of pendant lights and accoutrements from Mr Fogg's travels at varying heights, providing the ultimate tribute to the pawnshops of yesteryear. Menus will be printed in miniscule font and accompanied by a jewellers loupe, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the valuation techniques of 19th century pawnbroking. The exterior will feature the authentic pawn shop insignia and a large bay window, showcasing wares for sale, which will change seasonally.

For all press enquiries please contact cameron@inception-group.com 

Notes to Editors:
Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers
50 Dean Street
Soho
London
W1D 5BQ

https://www.mr-foggs.com 
IG: @MRFoggsGB

About Inception Group:

Inception Group are well-loved for their unique and eclectic hospitality concepts and own and operate all the Mr Fogg's venues across London including Mayfair based Mr Fogg's Residence, modelled on the actual home of Jules Verne's character Phileas Fogg, Mr Fogg's Tavern, a Victorian-inspired pub in Covent Garden, and Mr Fogg's Gin Parlour, which serves over 300 gins. 2018 has seen the arrival of three news Mr Fogg's concepts, Mr Fogg's House of Botanicals, a Fitzrovia-based floral oasis, Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration, just minutes away
from Charing Cross station and of course Mrs Fogg's Drinkery and Distillery as well as the newly launched Mr Fogg's Apothecary, with further Mr Fogg's planned to follow in 2023. Other Inception Group venues include Cahoots, a 1940s-inspired bar set in a hidden underground tube station, a Chelsea speakeasy called Barts, 80s themed nightspot Maggie's, as well as Bunga Bunga Covent Garden and the newly launched Control Room B at Battersea Power Station.