Guide to... Bars in London
If you are visiting London and looking to enjoy the London nightlife you will definitely want to visit some of the outstanding bars. Our guide to bars in London includes the best bars for cocktails, champagne, and all types of celebrations.
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She Soho
SHE is the only women-priority venue in London, drawing a great variety of LBTQ+ individuals all year round. SHE's...Read more
Old Compton Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Gay Bars
Shepherd Market Wine House
The creator of one of London’s hidden treasures, Pall Mall Fine Wine, now brings you Shepherd Market Wine...Read more
Shochu Lounge
The sexy, subterranean shochu lounge serves modern Japanese cocktail creations and distilled shochu infusions. For...Read more
Bars Charlotte Street Fitzrovia Eating Restaurants
Part of Roka (Charlotte Street)
Simmons Bar (Fulham)
A charming late night cocktail bar boasting a fantastic FIVE hour long Happy Hour located just two minutes walk from...Read more
Simmons Bar (Liverpool Street)
The people have spoken and they want another Simmons! A brilliant two storey venue with a great little beer garden...Read more
Simmons Bar (Soho)
Simmons has taken its well deserved spot, bang in the middle of Soho! Set in a classically designed building just off...Read more
Bateman Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Home to: Simmons Bar (Clerkenwell) and Simmons Bar (Euston Square)
Smith & Whistle (at the Park Lane Hotel)
Mayfair’s local, Smith & Whistle takes inspiration from the fictional story of Detective Inspector Smith and his...Read more
Nightlife Bars Park Lane Mayfair
Part of Park Lane Hotel (Sheraton)
Spíler (Gozsdu udvar)
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Spíler Budában
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St. Andrea Wine & Gourmet Bar
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Stem + Glory
Szimpla Kert
Budapest Bars Nightlife Cocktail Bars 7th District (Erzsébetváros) Kazinczy utca
The Bar (at The Dorchester)
For decades, The Bar at The Dorchester has been the ultimate destination for cocktails in London. Providing, London’s...Read more
Nightlife Bars Park Lane Explore London Mayfair
Part of The Dorchester Hotel
The Covent Garden Social Club
This is the LCC’s “brother from another mother” and was the original bar also from multi-award winning bartender JJ...Read more
Great Newport Street Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Covent Garden
The Friendly Society
Friendly Society Bar is a hidden gem in the heart of Soho, serving cocktails and fine drinks.Read more
The Fumoir Bar (at Claridge's Hotel)
Secreted inside the timeless glamour of Claridge's art deco interior, The Fumoir bar is the quintessential hidden...Read more
Nightlife Bars Brook Street Mayfair
Part of Claridge's Hotel
The Hamptons Bar (St. James’ Court Hotel)
With an air of sophistication, large elegant gilt mirrors and high-backed chairs, the décor creates a sense of...Read more
Nightlife Bars Accommodation Hotels
Part of St. James Court Hotel
The Library Bar (at The Lanesborough)
A destination in itself, The Library bar attracts guests in residence and locals alike. Retaining an intimate,...Read more
Nightlife Bars Belgravia Hotels Hyde Park Corner
Part of The Lanesborough
The Light Lounge
Relax with friends in our stylish lounge setting and enjoy our bespoke cocktails (or your favourite classic), premium...Read more
The London Gin Club
The Star, home of The London Gin Club, is family run (one of the oldest family businesses in Soho) and was first...Read more
The Luggage Room
On a quiet corner of Grosvenor Square in the heart of historic Mayfair, lies the Capital’s newest drinking spot – The...Read more
The Piano Bar
The Piano Bar is a members only cocktail lounge in the heart of Soho. Members enjoy guaranteed entry when listed on...Read more
The Red Bar
With its exclusive Park Lane entrance, Red Bar overlooks Hyde Park and is one of Mayfair’s most iconic destinations....Read more
The Rivoli Bar (at The Ritz Hotel)
Stylishly designed to create the impression of walking into a glittering jewellery box, The Rivoli Bar is an intimate...Read more
Nightlife Bars Eating Restaurants Mayfair Piccadilly St James's
Part of The Ritz Hotel
The Spice Of Life
A pub that has truly stood the test of time… surviving two world wars and retaining its traditional charm.It is...Read more
The Tale Bar
Discover a world of sophistication and elegance in this vintage-feel cocktail lounge with a truly unique...Read more
Nightlife Bars Park Lane Old Park Lane Explore London Mayfair
The Union Bar and Grill
Tom George Italiano
One of the trendiest restaurants in Budapest when it opened TG (or Tom George Italiano) is still a lively and...Read more
Eating Budapest 5th District (Belváros-Lipótváros) Október 6 utca Restaurants Italian Restaurants Bars Cocktail Bars
Tostado
With Tostado, we bring you the richly exotic and diverse flavours of Ecuador to London’s West End. The recipes...Read more
Eating Restaurants St Anne's Court Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Vetro (by Dalla Terra)
Dropped into Soho’s most up and coming drinking & eating street, D’Arblay. Vetro is Dalla Terra’s younger chip off...Read more
Vinyl Bar Live
Vinyl Bar Live is our second unique venue in the heart of the City where you can ... watch live sports or watch a...Read more
Zebrano (Carnaby)
No matter the occasion, Zebrano offers an exciting range of options for a night out on the town. Our guests are...Read more
Ganton Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Carnaby Street
Closed or Replaced
Joe's Southern Table & Bar
Joe's Southern Table and Bar is all about Deep South cooking and Southern hospitality. Set in a converted...Read more
Take Away & Delivery King Street Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Restaurants Covent Garden King Street
Closed or Replaced
Polpo (at Ape & Bird)
POLPO is a bàcaro. This is a Venetian word to describe a humble restaurant serving simple food and good, young...Read more
Italian Restaurants Shaftesbury Avenue Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Restaurants Covent Garden
Closed or Replaced
Royal Exchange Grand Cafe and Bar
Fortnum & Mason has now taken over the Grand Cafe and Bar.Read more
City of London Bars Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Threadneedle Street Royal Exchange
Closed or Replaced
Bar Blanca
Welcome to London's flagship Jewel Bar We are a chic, luxurious bar and club located in the heart of London's West...Read more
Sherwood Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Wood Street
Part of Jewel Piccadilly
Closed or Replaced
Byoc (Soho)
With a street that has had such a long association with music and entertainment, it comes with no surprise that...Read more
Eating Restaurants British Restaurants Great Windmill Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Closed or Replaced
Company Below
Company Below is a vibrant underground hideaway, a destination speakeasy bar where you can find a unique cocktail...Read more
Nightlife Bars Restaurants Greek Street Soho
Part of Balls & Company
Closed or Replaced
Dirty Harrys (Soho)
Dirty Harry's isn't a restaurant but we take our food very seriously. That's why we host London's best street food...Read more
Nightlife Bars American Restaurants Burger Restaurants Eating Restaurants Soho Wardour Street
Closed or Replaced
Gem Bar
A short walk from either Piccadilly Circus or Oxford Circus tubes, Gem is the perfect place for a casual lunch...Read more
Carnaby Street Beak Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Closed or Replaced
Jewel Piccadilly
A chic, luxurious bar and club located in the heart of London’s West End, overlooking Piccadilly Circus. The Premium...Read more
Glasshouse Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Home to: Bar Blanca
Closed or Replaced
Met Bar
Since it first opened in 1997, the Met Bar is among the best bars in Central London. The Met Bar welcomes guests with...Read more
Nightlife Bars Park Lane Old Park Lane Explore London Mayfair
Closed or Replaced
Molly Moggs
Friendly bar on the corner of Soho, live drag entertainment 7 days a week.Read more
Closed or Replaced
Sophie's Steakhouse & Bar
At Sophie's we pride ourselves in the simple things:great food, great service, great atmosphere.Don't miss out on our...Read more
Eating Restaurants American Restaurants British Restaurants Wellington Street Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Covent Garden
Closed or Replaced
Strawberry Moons
Welcome to the internationally renowned Strawberry Moons, West End’s best excuse for a night out. Grab some nibbles...Read more
Closed or Replaced
Zenna Bar
Originally London’s first and only Indian themed cocktail bar created in September 2010, Zenna then adapted a ‘fusion...Read more
Dean Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Indian Restaurants
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FAQs about Bars in London
The nightlife in London is brilliant. We have some of the best clubs in the world and the city is so exciting in itself that any clubbing experience is heightened.
London nightlife is concentrated in a few different areas of London. If you visit to London is aimed at making the most of London nightlife then you are well advised to stay in one of those areas.
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