Cocktail bars in London

If cocktails are the plan in London, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in London.

Cocktail bars in London

Cocktail bars and speakeasies around London, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.

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Drinking cocktails in London

• The best seat in any cocktail bar in London is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
• Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
• Cocktail prices in London vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.

About London

London, England, the United Kingdom (coordinates 51.51, -0.13, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Listings for London come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.

More cocktail bars nearby

Expanding the search around London: these neighbouring towns each have a guide:

• Cocktail bars in Watford (24 km away)
• Cocktail bars in St Albans (31 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Basildon (40 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Luton (46 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Chelmsford (49 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Tunbridge Wells (50 km away)

Common questions

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