Banya No.1

About

Banya No.1 is not a wellness trend — it's a cultural institution transplanted from Russia to the heart of Hoxton. The experience centers on the banya: a fiercely hot steam room where trained banshchiks perform parenie, the traditional Russian treatment using bundles of birch branches to stimulate circulation, exfoliate skin, and produce a euphoria that's hard to describe until you've felt it.\n\nThe cold plunge that follows the banya is not optional — it's essential. The thermal contrast between the extreme heat and the ice-cold water creates a full-body reset that regular sauna-goers describe as addictive. The cycle of heat, cold, and rest is repeated multiple times, each round deepening the relaxation and the social bonds formed with fellow bathers.\n\nWhat makes Banya No.1 a social wellness venue rather than just a bathhouse is the culture it cultivates. Regulars know each other, first-timers are welcomed and guided, and the communal nature of the experience — sharing extreme heat, encouraging each other through cold plunges — creates connections faster than any networking event. The food menu of Russian snacks and teas completes the authenticity.

Treatments & Services

Signature: Traditional parenie birch branch treatment

Highlights

• ✓Authentic Russian banya experience
• ✓Traditional parenie treatments
• ✓Extreme heat steam rooms
• ✓Cold plunge pools
• ✓Communal bathing culture