Guide to... Cocktail Bars in London

Archer Street

A Sophisticated Cocktail Lounge with A lot of personality. Located in the heart of London’s Westend, Archer Street...Read more

Archer Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for Archer Street

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 3/21/17

Bar Remo

Family-run by the Vignali family for over 90 years, we pride ourselves on a warm and friendly welcome to all of our...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Bar Remo

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 11/21/18

Comptons of Soho

Soho’s favourite gay bar. Beautifully intricate interiors and top DJ’s every weekend. Read more

Old Compton Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Gay Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for Comptons of Soho

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 6/9/15

Crusting Pipe

The Crusting Pipe is one of Covent Gardens most original finds just minutes away from Charing Cross, Embankment,...Read more

Tavistock Court Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Covent Garden

Food Hygiene Ratings for Crusting Pipe

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 1/20/18

Dirty Martini (Mayfair)

If you’re after a chic and contemporary cocktail bar in London’s Mayfair, then look no further. Situated just a short...Read more

Nightlife Bars Hanover Square Mayfair Cocktail Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for Dirty Martini (Mayfair)

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 1/29/18

Graphic Bar

At Graphic we’re surrounded by our two favourite things, a world-class gin collection and the latest in...Read more

Golden Square Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for Graphic Bar

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 3/24/18

La Porchetta Pollo Bar

La Porchetta harks back to a time when signed, black-and-white photos of film stars were standard-issue wallpaper for...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for La Porchetta Pollo Bar

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 3/19/19

Le Beaujolais

Steeped in history, Le Beaujolais resides at an address that has managed to stay in French hands ever since the war....Read more

Litchfield Street Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Restaurants Covent Garden

Food Hygiene Ratings for Le Beaujolais

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 10/10/18

Milk & Honey

Milk & Honey opened in Soho, London, in April 2002 and remains dedicated to bringing unrivalled drinks quality and...Read more

Poland Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for Milk & Honey

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 3/4/11

My Place (Soho)

A laid back all day dinning spot, where you can enjoy a coffee and a sandwich or share a couple of dinner plates with...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for My Place (Soho)

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 11/23/17

Nell Gwynne Tavern

Built on the site of the Old Bull Inn, the Nell Gwynne Tavern was named after the infamous mistress of Charles II....Read more

Bull Inn Court Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Covent Garden

Food Hygiene Ratings for Nell Gwynne Tavern

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 1/13/18

Obicà (Poland Street)

Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual Italian restaurant concept based on best Mozzarellas di Bufala Campana, together...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Obicà (Poland Street)

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 11/16/17

Opium

After a year spent searching for a space in which to open a cocktail bar, Eric Yu and Dre Masso opened Opium in...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Opium

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 10/30/18

Tamarind (Soho)

Tamarind Kitchen offers a convivial Indian dining experience on Wardour Street, Soho, with soulful, sensory dishes...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Tamarind (Soho)

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 9/19/18

The Chandos

Chandos is split across multiple floors with comfortable seating areas and a main bar space. They serve bar food...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Chandos

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 10/27/17

The Duke Of Wellington

A friendly bar in the heart of soho catering for men and women of all ages. Our bouncy barmen are more than willing...Read more

Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Soho Wardour Street

Food Hygiene Ratings for The Duke Of Wellington

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 12/15/11

The Gin Palace

The Gin Palace is an elegant cocktail bar featuring over 30 gins, 20 whiskies, an extensive Round the World and...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Gin Palace

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 12/7/18

Part of The Strand Palace Hotel

The Glasshouse Stores

A lovely pub with great food served in our downstairs cellar bar in Soho, by Regent Street Food served 12-3 &...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Glasshouse Stores

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 9/8/17

The Lounge Bar (at The Strand Palace Hotel)

The Lounge Bar is a generous, relaxed space at the very heart of the hotel. It’s perfect for informal meetings,...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Lounge Bar (at The Strand Palace Hotel)

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 12/7/18

Part of The Strand Palace Hotel

The Porterhouse

OK, so we might be one of the largest bars in London, but it does not feel that way. The bar is split over three...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Porterhouse

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 3/10/14

The Toucan

The Toucan is a cosy little pub in the heart of soho. The bar was set up by Colin Taylor and his business partner to...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Toucan

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 2/14/18

THIRST Bar

We are a friendly, fun and independently owned late night cocktail bar that has been serving fantastic cocktails in...Read more

Greek Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for THIRST Bar

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 3/24/17

Vapiano (Soho)

In cities around the world, people who meet in our relaxed setting share one important quality: the love of enjoying...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Vapiano (Soho)

Hygiene Rating: 4/5

Inspected: on 12/10/18

Cây Tre Restaurant

Viet Grill followed several years later, opening on Kingsland Road, which soon became known as the Pho Mile – home to...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Cây Tre Restaurant

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 7/16/18

Da Mario

Maria and Corrado Solimini married in Italy and moved to London over 20 years ago. Corrado worked in Cecconi’s...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Da Mario

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 11/14/18

Freud Bar

Below the pavement of Shaftesbury Avenue, at the top of Monmouth Street, down a flight of steps into a high-ceilinged...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Freud Bar

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 2/23/17

Karaoke Box (Soho)

Private karaoke rooms of varying capacities, which are outfitted with plenty of attractive features: flatscreen TVs;...Read more

Frith Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for Karaoke Box (Soho)

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 3/29/11

Norman's Coach & Horses

The Norman’s Coach & Horses, 29 Greek Street, Soho, London’s best known pub! EST 1847.Norman’s Coach & Horses...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Norman's Coach & Horses

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 1/23/18

Soho Theatre Bar

So come enjoy a drink and bite to eat with your friends and mingle with the artists from that evening’s...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Soho Theatre Bar

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 10/24/13

Star & Garter

For a cosy night in Soho, head to The Star and Garter on Poland Street. A favourite with post-production workers and...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Star & Garter

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 8/21/12

The Escapologist

The Escapologist cocktail bar Covent Garden is based in the riotous Headquarters of the secret society that ran...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Escapologist

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 9/24/18

The London Cocktail Club

A serious drinkers party bar… Set in a mischievous house away from home, full of excitement and energy. Innovative...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The London Cocktail Club

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 5/11/16

The Vault at Milroy's

The Vault is a 55 seater cocktail bar hidden under London's oldest Whisky Shop: Milroys. Winners of Time Out's Love...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Vault at Milroy's

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 5/10/16

Toy Roof (at the Courthouse Hotel)

Chill out with refreshing cocktails light bites and mellow grooves at the Soho’s funkiest open-sky roof terrace and...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Toy Roof (at the Courthouse Hotel)

Hygiene Rating: 3/5

Inspected: on 10/11/18

Part of Courthouse Hotel

Adventure Bar

A rabbit warren of wonder, a labyrinth of delight; this subterranean Covent Garden bar thrills with its architectural...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Adventure Bar

Hygiene Rating: 2/5

Inspected: on 2/12/18

BrewDog (Soho)

The entertainment playground that is Soho hosts fifth hop temple in the capital, with a bar set over two floors (each...Read more

Poland Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for BrewDog (Soho)

Hygiene Rating: 2/5

Inspected: on 3/15/18

G-A-Y Bar

Bustling 3-floor party bar with plasma screen jukebox, drawing a young, gay early-evening crowd.Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for G-A-Y Bar

Hygiene Rating: 2/5

Inspected: on 3/16/17

Lobos Meat & Tapas Soho

Roberto, Joel, Cortés and Ruben first met working together in a tapas restaurant in London. They were doing what they...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Lobos Meat & Tapas Soho

Hygiene Rating: 2/5

Inspected: on 4/24/18

Rum Kitchen Carnaby

The rum chronicles, an evening of education and entertainment carefully curated by our in house master mixologists...Read more

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Food Hygiene Ratings for Rum Kitchen Carnaby

Hygiene Rating: 2/5

Inspected: on 3/28/19

Rustiko Restaurant & Bar

Situated in the heart of Old Compton Street, RustiKo embodies the vintage Soho experience. Independent, candle-lit...Read more

Old Compton Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Restaurants

Food Hygiene Ratings for Rustiko Restaurant & Bar

Hygiene Rating: 2/5

Inspected: on 5/1/19

The Yard Bar

Nestled in an intimate courtyard tucked away off Rupert St. The Yard is a welcoming retreat for the hustle and bustle...Read more

Rupert Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Gay Bars

Food Hygiene Ratings for The Yard Bar

Hygiene Rating: 1/5

Inspected: on 9/14/11

360 Bar

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68 & Boston

Soho's award winning Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge on Greek Street. Located beside Soho Square in the heart of theatre...Read more

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American Bar (at The Savoy Hotel)

The Savoy hotel's legendary art deco bar, with classic cocktails and live jazz pianist every night.Read more

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Part of The Savoy Hotel

B.O.B. (Bacardi Original Bar) Budapest

Open from Wednesday to Saturday BOB is one of the best late cocktail bars and party spots in Budapest's V district.Read more

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Basement Sate

Created by two friends who love well made drinks, decadent desserts and meaningful music in equal parts. Inspired...Read more

Broadwick Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Bestia Bar & Restaurant

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Blind Spot

Set behind the façade of a boutique tea counter and a secret golden hand-shaped handle is Blind Spot at St Martins...Read more

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C London

Located in the heart of Mayfair, a few steps away from the most elegant shopping, C London welcomes with its...Read more

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CellarDoor

CellarDoor is an intimate cocktail bar beneath the Aldwych in a space just big enough for cats (both feline and...Read more

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Connaught Bar (at The Connaught)

Ultra-stylish décor and chic, innovative cocktails put the award-winning Connaught Bar in a league of its own. This...Read more

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Part of The Connaught

Crussh (Soho)

Back before the Euro was born, when Bill Clinton was engaging in questionable activity in the White House and Titanic...Read more

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Dalla Terra

A bounty of beautiful bubbles, selected seasonal whites & reds are always available by the glass, alongside...Read more

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Disrepute

A hidden gem nestled into a 100–seater basement between Carnaby Street and Beak Street, Disrepute (D.R.P.) will...Read more

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Eat (Kingsway 2)

At EAT. we’ve been creating, making and serving our own great tasting seasonal recipes for over 20 years. We now have...Read more

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Jackson + Rye

Good home cooked American style food all day long with a great bar and relaxed environmentRead more

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Keepers Kitchen & Bar

Keepers Tower Bridge is a great place to relax, unwind and indulge yourself, whether on your own or with friends and...Read more

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Part of Novotel London Tower Bridge

La Fabbrica Wine Bar & Restaurant

Fantastic views from the terraces make this newly opened wine bar and restaurant a great location for those that love...Read more

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Marconi Lounge

Our chic, atmospheric lobby bar has many faces as the day evolves. By day, the bar serves artisanal coffee, aromatic...Read more

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Part of Marconi Lounge

Home to: Marconi Lounge

Mazel Tov

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New Evaristo Club

Keep your eyes peeled for this one: it's sunk beneath Greek Street, accessed through a dodgy-looking doorway and a...Read more

Greek Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Ötkert

One of the original ruin bars Ötkert has ivolved in to more of a bar / restaurant in recent years but on Friday and...Read more

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Platz

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Radio Rooftop Bar

Radio is a rooftop bar situated on the 10th floor of the ME London hotel with striking views across the river...Read more

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Salt n Pepper

Salt’n Pepper restaurant is situated in the heart of Central London in Leicester Square and specialises in serving...Read more

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Scarlet's (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden presents a quirky Bar & Club open until 3am! 2-4-1 cocktails & £4 Amstel Pints 5-8pm EVERYDAY! Read more

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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

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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

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Home to: Simmons Bar (Clerkenwell) and Simmons Bar (Euston Square)

Spíler Budában

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Spíler Shanghai (Gozsdu udvar)

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Szimpla Kert

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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

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The Friendly Society

Friendly Society Bar is a hidden gem in the heart of Soho, serving cocktails and fine drinks.Read more

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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

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The O Bar

The O Bar has been a Soho landmark for many years. Its central location makes it the perfect venue for after-work...Read more

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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

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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

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Tostado

With Tostado, we bring you the richly exotic and diverse flavours of Ecuador to London’s West End. The recipes...Read more

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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

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Zöld Teknős Barlangja

Budapest Eating Bars Nightlife Cafes & Coffee Shops Cocktail Bars 6th District (Terézváros) Jókai utca

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Home to: Bar Blanca

Closed or Replaced

Molly Moggs

Friendly bar on the corner of Soho, live drag entertainment 7 days a week.Read more

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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

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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

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