The Best Historical Bars in London

Nestled in Shoreditch, The Gibson is an Edwardian‑inspired cocktail bar blending Art Deco flair with inventive mixology. Named after the classic Gibson Martini, it’s a stylish, immersive time‑travel experience for sophisticated drinkers.

A hidden speakeasy above Soho’s Social Eating House, The Blind Pig serves whimsical literature‑inspired cocktails and stylish bar snacks in a cozy, retro vibe—perfect for a mischievous night out that’s equal parts playful and sophisticated.

Step inside Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair for a glamorous yet cozy escape—where stories meet cocktails, and every drink, crafted by Maestro Salvatore Calabrese, is as timeless as the iconic photographs that line the walls.

Step into the Victorian world of Phileas Fogg at this immersive Mayfair cocktail bar: antique-filled, atmospheric, and adventurous—where every finely crafted drink tells a tale from around the globe.

Descend beneath Mayfair’s streets into Manetta’s — a plush 1930s-style cocktail den with velvets, rose gold gleam, literary lore, and standout tipples in an intimate subterranean hideaway.

An intimate, wood‑paneled sanctuary tucked behind The London EDITION’s marble lobby—Punch Room is a sophisticated nod to 19th‑century private clubs, offering innovative punch cocktails, plush seating by the fire, and a secret, refined vibe.