London bar guides tend to feature the normal run of the mill venues. Our London bar guide features our picks for good cocktails, champagne and perhaps even some rum. We have also put together a list of the best bars in London as rated by our top bar reviewers.
If you love bars London is the best place to be as London is blessed with some of the best bars in the world.
If you're on a shopping trip to London why not take the weight of your feet with a cocktail or glass of champagne in a Soho bar or cross Regent Street to enjoy Mayfair. Take a look at our recommendations for restaurants for lunch in London and treat yourself twice!
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| Abracadabra Restaurant & Bar http://www.abracadabra-restaurant.co.uk/ Located near Piccadilly Circus and specialising in Russian dishes. Includes menu and information about venue hire. | |
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| 100 Club http://www.the100club.co.uk The 100 Club is one of the most celebrated live music venue in Europe and one of the most famous in the world. | |
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| Amuse Bouche (Soho) http://www.abcb.co.uk/soho.html Our Soho bar is located on Poland Street, moments from Oxford Street and a few minutes walk from Oxford Circus Underground Station. Opened at the end of 2007, it proved an instant success and has been shortlisted as TimeOut's Bar of the Year 2008. Decorated with dark wood and Fin-de-Siècle Champagne prints, the upstairs room has a sleek welcoming feel whilst the private-hire basement bar has a more intimate and cosy design. The bar is ideal for celebrations of all kinds with its exceptional Champagne and Champagne Cocktail list as well as an inventive, modern bar menu. Live DJ's are featured upstairs on Friday evenings. Our opening hours are: Monday – Thursday from 4pm until 11.30pm Food is served daily from 5pm till 10pm Bookings are advised for groups of 6 people or more. Contact us on 0207 287 1661 or at soho@abcb.co.uk | |
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| Aqua (aqua kyoto, aqua nueva, aqua spirit) http://www.aqua-london.com/#/eng/global/london Set atop one of London's most iconic buildings, the former Dickens & Jones department store on Regent Street (entrance at 20 Argyll Street - opposite the London Palladium), auqa London epitomises destination dining with its blend of cutting edge cuisines, uber-chic interiors and breathtaking views. | |
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| Babble Bar http://www.babble-bar.co.uk Babble, located in Berkeley Square, serves up a gastro-charcuterie food menu, premium draught beer and a great range of cocktails and wines. For the post work crowd, Babble's classic refreshing cocktails and upbeat dancing help Mayfair's finest wind down in the decadent booth bar. Set over two floors Babble has a distinct style and atmosphere, providing the ideal background for a variety of events. | |
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| belowzero http://www.belowzerolondon.com Enjoy the exhilarating -5 degrees experience of ICEBAR LONDON, the UK's only permanent bar made of ice, before warming up in the contrasting comfort of belowzero restaurant and lounge. Located on bustling, vibrant Heddon Street in the former wine vaults for the British monarchy, a visit to belowzero and the world famous ICEBAR LONDON, whether during the day or at night, makes for a truly unforgettable experience. | |
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| Boheme Kitchen & Bar http://www.bohemekitchen.co.uk/ Boheme Kitchen & Bar opened in 1999 in Soho as a contemporary bar and restaurant offering British food with an American & European influence. It is open for lunch and dinner daily. | |
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| Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton http://www.courthouse-hotel.com Set in the heart of London’s bustling shopping and theatre district, the Courthouse offers a secluded and comfortable setting to prepare and recover from enjoying the best the capital has to offer. A stone’s throw away from the infamous Liberty’s department store and the shopping paradise of Bond Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street, the Hotel is situated in an old Grade II Listed Magistrates Court, retaining much of its original historical features with a modern twist. | |
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| Embassy London http://www.embassylondon.com Ideally located in the heart of Mayfair, Embassy London launched in November 2001 to much acclaim. Named after the infamous 80's Embassy Club, it is the first of joint ventures between restaurateur, Mark Fuller and celebrated chef, Garry Hollihead. Set over two floors this venue allows guests to begin their evening in the stylish surroundings of the dining room before descending to the private members bar and club for late night drinking and dancing. A secluded VIP Lounge is also available for guests requiring a little more intimacy, cleverly elevated above the dance floor allowing the atmosphere to filter through. The newly refurbished private members bar and club is situated on the lower ground floor and provides new levels of opulence and exclusivity for guests. The previous “hedonistic” impression has been replaced with lavish chandeliers and gilt-edged antique mirrors, which adorn the beautiful beige stucco walls. Rich colours and warm furnishings characterise this charming lounge bar. Low leather tables and tub stools are sporadically spaced throughout the bar and peppered around the dance floor allowing guests to relax, unwind and soak up the clubs atmosphere in style. Large floor to ceiling mirrors cover the far wall and surround the dance floor giving an increased magnitude and sense of space. Opposite are two strategically placed plasma screens; allowing images to be reflected around the club and creating a soft wash of colour and light. The “state of the art” sound and lighting system showcase an array of effects that compliment the ambience; from early evening “mellow chilled vibes” to late night “high octane house grooves.” The glass-fronted VIP lounge is perfect for the modern day voyeur, overlooking the dance floor it provides an intimate and private area for guests to relax and socialise with fellow members. Guests may adjust the sound and lighting to suit their mood whilst still experiencing the heady atmosphere of the club. A regular nightspot for the media, fashion and celebrity crowd! | |
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| Maddox http://www.maddoxclub.com Nestling in the heart of London's Mayfair, Maddox private members' club epitomises the decadence and glamour of the World's most cosmopolitan city. | |
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| Mahiki http://www.mahiki.com Step down into Mahiki on Dover Street for complete escapism and transport yourself to a Polynesian Paradise. | |
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| Molton House http://www.moltonhouse.com Molton House features a cocktail lounge, a restaurant, two private rooms and an exclusive club – all under one roof. | |
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| Momo Restaurant http://www.momoresto.com When Parisian-Algerian restaurateur Mazouz arrived in London in 1995, among the first things that he did was look for a place to eat his homey couscous. He couldn’t find any… But his Vespa took him to Heddon Street, at the time a dark semi-abandoned walkway located off Regent Street, in London West End. Encompassing music, food and visual aesthetics, Momo Restaurant Familial opened in 1997. Momo consists of four spaces, a restaurant, café, outdoor terrace and basement bar/disco which boasts a highly talk-about live music program. | |
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| No 5 Cavendish Square http://www.no5ltd.com This exquisitely decorated Georgian town house, the former Spanish Embassy boasts a boutique hotel, event and meeting room spaces, three bars, an aclaimed restaurant, private dining rooms, a members' nightclub and two terraces. | |
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| Punk http://www.punksoho.co.uk Since its launch, Punk has changed the way people party in the West End. Nestled on Soho Street in Soho between Soho Square and Oxford Street, Punk is the perfect venue for live music, late night cocktails and disco dancing fun. | |
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| The Arts Club http://www.theartsclub.co.uk Located in a historic building in Mayfair, featuring versatile dining, reception and meeting spaces including a garden open all day and bar open until 2am. The Club hosts changing exhibitions by notable artists as well as featuring the Clubs collection of artwork reflecting its history. The membership is diverse, influential and relaxed. | |
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| The Ritz Hotel http://www.theritzlondon.com/ Prestigious hotel on Piccadilly. Tour of rooms and facilities includes the famous afternoon tea sittings. | |
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| Zebrano Ganton Street http://www.zebrano.uk.com/gantonSt/ Looking for a pub or bar near Carnaby Street? Introducing Zebrano Bar Ganton Street. Zebrano is no ordinary place. We’ve created a venue encompassing a whole evening’s fun in one place, in the process filling one of the remaining voids in London’s nightlife. We have an extensive drinks menu, catering for every palate and taste (and price range!), but our speciality is … cocktails. Our expert staff serve up inventive, colourful, potent and, quite frankly, totally delicious cocktails. You have to try at least one! Of course, with the best drinks, you have to hear the best music, and that’s just what our resident DJs play. At Zebrano, it’s funky house till late, so get your dancing shoes on. We also offer table service to our booths downstairs – perfect for a romantic night out! Or you can reserve an area for a party of anything up to 250 people; it’s free to make the booking and there’s no minimum fee. | |
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| Zebrano Greek Street http://www.zebrano.uk.com/greekSt/ Cocktail bar based on Greek Street. Open daily, serves food and is available to hire. Offers menus, opening times and location details. | |
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