The Best Cocktails Bars in London

Concoct magical potions in an immersive wizarding bar where science meets fantasy. Don a robe, wield a wand, and brew cocktails that bubble and smoke.

Kwãnt Mayfair is an elegant cocktail bar blending British sophistication with tropical flair. Founded by renowned mixologist Erik Lorincz, it offers inventive cocktails in a lush, Polynesian-inspired setting.

A minimalist cocktail bar in Haggerston, blending Bauhaus design with cutting-edge mixology. Expect pre-batched, artfully crafted drinks served in a sleek, bottle-free space.

Tayēr is a produce driven cocktail bar combining modern techniques and old-fashioned practices to create drinks that express simplicity and uniqueness of our ingredients.

Nestled within Sea Containers London on the South Bank, is an award-winning cocktail bar by renowned mixologist Mr Lyan. Celebrated for its innovative drinks and chic ambiance, it offers a unique cocktail experience with stunning Thames views.

A plush, drawing‑room‑style lounge inside Rosewood London, where Gerald Scarfe’s caricature art adorns the walls, jazz plays nightly, and inventive cocktails meet classic club elegance in a luxurious, book‑lined retreat.

Dive down into Clerkenwell’s underground gem — The Rabbit’s Hole serves over 120 handcrafted cocktails in a quirky, board-game-driven speakeasy where whimsy meets serious mixology.

Where theatre meets tipple: The Cocktail Trading Co blends show-stopper cocktails and quirky garnishes in a cosy East End pub-style den—expect creativity, laughs & a drink you won’t forget.

Step into Tonight Josephine Waterloo, one of the UK’s most Instagrammed venues, where neon lights, plush pink interiors, and a sweet strawberry scent welcome you into a glamorous, female-powered paradise.

Step beyond reality — Sandbox VR London transforms you and up to five friends into virtual-reality adventurers, blending cutting-edge motion-capture action with a futuristic bar lounge and unforgettable group experiences.

Sip inventive, low-fuss cocktails in Ryan Chetiyawardana’s cozy basement hideaway at One Hundred Shoreditch, where flavor-forward drinks and a relaxed vibe redefine Shoreditch nightlife.

A clandestine gem in Islington—Colebrooke Row, aka The Bar With No Name, hides behind a martini awning, offering esoteric cocktails from a bespoke lab, live jazz, and intuitive bartending in a snug, artful lounge.

Behind a black door in Chelsea lies Barts — a 1920s-style speakeasy disguised as “Uncle Barts’ apartment,” with theatrical cocktails, secret passwords, a hidden garden, and immersive late-night vibes.

Tucked into Mayfair’s luxurious The Biltmore Mayfair, The Pine Bar serves elegant, art-ful cocktails and premium spirits in a refined wood-panelled lounge—ideal for a high-style drink in central London.

Set dock-side in Canary Wharf, Hawksmoor Bar at Wood Wharf blends a dramatic nine-metre bar, plush lounge booths and a heated waterside terrace with craft cocktails and Hawksmoor’s signature hospitality.

’70s-glam cocktail hideaway above London Bridge with skyline views, a tiger‑print pool room, DJs and a tableside Negroni trolley. Market‑to‑glass drinks draw on Borough Market. Open late Thu–Sat.