THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in London

From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in London with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🍸 Bars and Nightlife in London

  • Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese — A dark, wood-panelled pub rebuilt after the Great Fire.
  • The American Bar — A legendary cocktail bar at The Savoy known for classic drinks and live piano.
  • Connaught Bar — An elegant Mayfair bar famous for its martini trolley and art deco interiors.
  • Nightjar — A speakeasy cocktail bar with live jazz and a long creative menu.
  • Cahoots — A 1940s-themed underground bar set in a disused tube station.
  • Artesian — A luxury cocktail bar at The Langham, repeatedly named one of the world’s best.
  • The Churchill Arms — A Kensington pub covered in flowers, known for Thai food and ales.
  • The Lamb and Flag — A historic Covent Garden pub once frequented by Charles Dickens.
  • Mr. Fogg’s — A Victorian-themed bar group with several theatrical venues.
  • Evans & Peel Detective Agency — A detective-themed speakeasy with a secret entrance and case-file menu.
  • Gordon’s Wine Bar — The oldest wine bar, housed in candlelit medieval cellars.
  • The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town — A speakeasy-style bar hidden behind a fridge door in a breakfast club.
  • Bounce — A ping-pong bar with cocktails and pizza in Farringdon and Old Street.
  • The Daisy Green Collection — A group of Australian-style cafés and bars with all-day brunch and cocktails.
  • Scarfe’s Bar — A stylish bar at the Rosewood with live music and classic cocktails.
  • The Troubadour — A historic music venue and café in Chelsea with live acts.
  • The Blackfriar — An ornate Art Nouveau pub with marble and mosaics near Blackfriars station.
  • Purl — A cocktail bar in Marylebone with creative, theatrical drinks.
  • The Vault — A secret bar beneath a bank, accessed through a bookcase.
  • WC Clapham — A cocktail bar in a former underground public toilet in Clapham.

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