The Lost Estate’s latest immersive dining experience combines decadent cuisine, live jazz and theatrical storytelling to transport groups back to the Jazz Age of 1930s New York – all from a hidden venue in South London.
“Welcome to the 58th Street Country Club”, a sultry voice tells us. Walking through the door, hidden away, we’re transported to a world away from the streets of Peckham Rye.
Our coats are taken and we are led through to our table, feeling as if we have literally walked into a hazy, intimate jazz club in downtown New York. The space itself sets the tone; a smoky hue, soft lighting, cosy seating options and art deco everywhere you look. All of the fine details have been taken care of, from the menu to the branded crockery used to serve a delicious six-course feast.
Six-course Jazz Age feast by award-winning chef
As the first atmospheric notes drift through the room, there’s a definite sense of anticipation of what’s to come. We don’t have long to wait before our first course - and it definitely sets the standard of the rest of the dining experience. Well presented plates of delicious food, enough to fill you up, but not too much so you can’t get up and dance later on. My favourite is the sirloin of beef. Think melt in your mouth; beautifully tender and moist, it’s a huge hit on our table, and everybody elses by the looks of it.
Created by Ash Clarke, said to be one of London’s leading chefs who has worked for the likes of Gordon Ramsay, the menu for 58th Street succeeds in bringing back the decadent dining scene of 1930s New York including the tasty and beautifully presented Endive “Waldorf” Salad. There are a great selection of themed cocktails too to help get you into the spirit.
The pace of the evening, with the timing of the six courses and performances, is well curated and allows you time to relax, soaking up the atmosphere without it feeling too rushed or drawn out. You soon realise that everybody is in character, from the waiters to the bar staff and the ‘managers’ who offer their own entertainment throughout the evening.
Live jazz performances and theatrical storytelling
The performers themselves are incredible. Our hostess with the mostest is the fabulous Ms. Belle Livingstone (Katie Mcgarry) who comperes for the evening, taking us on a journey through tales and legends from the Jazz Age, with plenty of light, comedy moments paired with more heavy, poignant stories.
Led by legendary trumpeter “King” Rory Simmons, the dynamic house band, The 58th Street Stompers, brings a vibrant revue to life straight from the heart of 1930s New York.
We are also treated to performances from the glamorous powerhouse that is Ms Ayesha Pike and the head-turning Betsy Rose. The flow between the cast, music and food is very smooth and it all works so well to create a wonderful evening of escapism.
Sure there are lots of immersive experiences now for groups to choose from but what the team at The Lost Estate have done is taken that up a big notch to create something very special. Combining dining, theatre and storytelling, 58th Street takes you on a journey like no other. The only downside? That you have to leave, stepping out into reality again.
Perfect for group bookings
58th Street is running indefinitely throughout 2026 and 2027. Currently booking for March through to September is CHAT NOIR!, another Lost Estate creation. Expect decadent haute cuisine and show-stopping theatrics.
And groups can book ahead for The Great Christmas Feast, running in November and December, which includes a three-course Victorian feast, live music and spellbinding theatre.
The show rates vary by seating category and day of the week.
The Lost Estate offers 10% saving for groups of 10 or more for visits on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (with the exception of The Great Christmas Feast where the rates vary by seat category and date of visit).
To book call the box office team on 0207 129 7365 or email sales@thelostestate.com
