Speakeasies 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 speakeasies in London and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Moonshine Saloon

Moonshine Saloon

Houndsditch

Immersive wild west cocktails

Coyo Taco

Coyo Taco

Orchard Pl • $

Tacos with a secret

Barts

Barts

Sloane Ave • $$$

Hidden 1920s speakeasy

Frank's Cafe at Bold Tendencies

Frank's Cafe at Bold Tendencies

Rye Ln • $$

Rooftop drinks with skyline views

Great terrace
The Little Scarlet Door

The Little Scarlet Door

Greek St

Playful cocktails & intimacy

Great terrace
Cahoots Postal Office

Cahoots Postal Office

Stoney St • $$

Retro cocktails by air tube

Gordon's Wine Bar

Gordon's Wine Bar

Villiers St • $$

Candlelit wine cellar

The Escapologist - Cocktail Bar in Covent Garden

The Escapologist - Cocktail Bar in Covent Garden

Earlham St • $$

Secret society cocktail den

606 Club

606 Club

Lots Rd

Basement jazz & dinner

Boleyn Tavern

Boleyn Tavern

Barking Rd

Restored Victorian pub

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Bauhaus Warehaus

Bauhaus Warehaus

Kingsland Rd • $$

Warehouse garden bar

Hidden Grooves

Hidden Grooves

Curtain Rd • $$

Retro vinyl cocktails

Below Stone Nest

Below Stone Nest

Shaftesbury Ave • $$

Underground cocktails & live music

Waltz

Waltz

Scrutton St • $$

Cocktails & jazz intimacy

Murder Inc. Cocktails | Soho

Murder Inc. Cocktails | Soho

Hanway St • $$

Underground creative cocktails

Alfie's Soho

Alfie's Soho

Greek St • $$

private members' jazz club

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Frequently asked questions

How are these speakeasies 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.

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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.

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