Cocktail Bars in London worth going out for.

I pay more attention to the east and the south than anywhere a tourist map would send you.

I keep track of cocktail bars in London and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Kapara Restaurant Soho

Kapara Restaurant Soho

Greek St

Tel Aviv party dining

Moonshine Saloon

Moonshine Saloon

Houndsditch

Immersive wild west cocktails

Blondies

Blondies

Lower Clapton • $$

Tiny dive, huge sound

Bauhaus Warehaus

Bauhaus Warehaus

Kingsland Rd • $$

Warehouse garden bar

ALL ROADS BRIXTON

ALL ROADS BRIXTON

Atlantic Rd

Soul food with swagger

Hidden Grooves

Hidden Grooves

Curtain Rd • $$

Retro vinyl cocktails

The Room Where It Happens

The Room Where It Happens

Greek St

Piano bar sing-alongs

Arcus

Arcus Hot right now

Russell Sq • $$$

Rooftop drinks with skyline views

Below Stone Nest

Below Stone Nest

Shaftesbury Ave • $$

Underground cocktails & live music

Coyo Taco

Coyo Taco

Orchard Pl • $

Tacos with a secret

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The Golden Ark Micropub

The Golden Ark Micropub

Selsdon • $

Cask ales & board games

Claridge's Restaurant

Claridge's Restaurant

Brook St

Amalfi cocktails & late-night buzz

The Latimer Pub & Restaurant

The Latimer Pub & Restaurant

Latimer Rd • $$

Revived neighborhood pub

EQUAL PARTS

EQUAL PARTS Hot right now

Hackney Rd • $$

Creative cocktails & vinyl

Hausu

Hausu

Station Wy • $$$

Creative plates & buzzy bar

Mien Dinner & Show

Mien Dinner & Show

Albert Embankment • $$$

Late-night lounge & shisha

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Frequently asked questions

How are these cocktail bars in London chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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