London Decanted

Bars

Cocktail bars, wine bars, and the best places to drink

69 Colebrooke Row
Molecular CocktailsInnovative Mixology

69 Colebrooke Row

£££·Islington

A pioneering cocktail bar famous for molecular mixology and scientific cocktail techniques. The intimate space offers theatrical drinks that challenge traditional cocktail conventions.

Artesian Bar
Luxury CocktailsDesign Awards

Artesian Bar

££££·Fitzrovia

Opulent hotel bar known for theatrical cocktail presentations and luxurious Art Deco design. Features an extensive rum collection and innovative mixology techniques.

Bar Termini
Italian Coffee BarAuthentic Espresso

Bar Termini

££·Soho

Tiny Italian coffee bar serving authentic espresso and Italian liqueurs in a standing-room-only space. The atmosphere captures the essence of a traditional Roman coffee bar.

Callooh Callay
Cocktail BarAlice in Wonderland Theme

Callooh Callay

££·Shoreditch

A whimsical cocktail bar inspired by Alice in Wonderland with creative drinks and quirky decor. The venue features multiple rooms including a secret area accessed through a wardrobe.

Discount Suit Company
Cocktail BarUnderground Speakeasy

Discount Suit Company

££·Spitalfields

A hidden basement cocktail bar behind an unmarked door, specializing in classic cocktails and rare spirits. The intimate space creates an exclusive atmosphere for serious cocktail enthusiasts.

Mark's Bar
Hotel BarLuxury Hotel Experience

Mark's Bar

££££·Mayfair

An elegant hotel bar within Hix Mayfair offering premium cocktails and fine wines in sophisticated surroundings. The venue combines classic luxury with contemporary British style.

Peg + Patriot
Cocktail BarCreative Small Plates

Peg + Patriot

££·Bethnal Green

A cozy cocktail bar and kitchen serving innovative drinks alongside creative small plates made from seasonal ingredients. The intimate venue focuses on quality and creativity in both food and beverages.

Rules Restaurant Bar
Traditional BritishHistoric Establishment

Rules Restaurant Bar

£££·Covent Garden

The bar at London's oldest restaurant, established in 1798, serving classic cocktails in Victorian surroundings. Traditional British atmosphere with antique furnishings and theatrical memorabilia.

Swift Bar
Cocktail BarAward-Winning Cocktails

Swift Bar

£££·Soho

A sophisticated cocktail bar split across two floors with an upstairs focusing on classics and downstairs offering innovative creations. Known for exceptional bartending skills and premium spirits.

The Botanist
Gin BarBotanical Cocktails

The Botanist

£££·Chelsea

Sophisticated gin bar with an extensive selection of premium gins and botanical-inspired cocktails. The elegant interior features botanical artwork and luxurious furnishings.

The Churchill Arms
Thai PubFlower Display

The Churchill Arms

££·Notting Hill

Historic Victorian pub famous for its spectacular flower displays and unexpected Thai restaurant. Traditional British pub atmosphere with an acclaimed Thai kitchen in the back.

The Connaught Bar
Cocktail BarWorld's Best Bar

The Connaught Bar

££££·Mayfair

Award-winning cocktail bar in the luxurious Connaught Hotel with Art Deco interiors. Known for innovative drinks and impeccable service in an elegant setting.

The Scolt Head
GastropubLocal Favorite

The Scolt Head

££·Dalston

Relaxed gastropub serving craft beers and elevated pub food in a converted Victorian corner pub. Popular with locals for its unpretentious atmosphere and quality drinks selection.

Three Sheets
Rum BarRum Specialists

Three Sheets

££·Dalston

A Caribbean-inspired rum bar offering an extensive selection of rums from around the world alongside tropical cocktails. The vibrant atmosphere celebrates rum culture with knowledgeable staff and authentic flavors.

Connaught Bar
CocktailsWorld's Best Bar

Connaught Bar

££££·Mayfair·Bond Street

Consistently ranked among the world's best bars. The martini trolley service is an experience in itself, and the art deco-meets-Cubist interior is breathtaking.

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CocktailsAward-Winning

Artesian

££££·Marylebone·Oxford Circus

The bar at The Langham hotel, four times named World's Best Bar. Theatrical cocktails in opulent surroundings - the kind of place where every drink tells a story.

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CocktailsHidden Gem

Happiness Forgets

£££·Hoxton·Old Street

A tiny basement bar in Hoxton that does some of the best cocktails in London. No gimmicks, no pretension - just perfectly balanced drinks in a relaxed, intimate space.

Swift
Cocktails & WhiskyTwo Bars In One

Swift

£££·Soho·Piccadilly Circus

Two floors, two moods. Upstairs is bright and buzzy for aperitifs. Downstairs is a dark, intimate whisky bar. Both serve immaculate drinks.

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MartinisJames Bond's Bar

Dukes Bar

££££·St James's·Green Park

Allegedly the inspiration for Bond's "shaken, not stirred." The martini is prepared tableside, ice cold, and devastatingly strong. Limit of two per guest.

The American Bar at The Savoy
Classic CocktailsHistoric Legend

The American Bar at The Savoy

££££·Strand·Charing Cross

One of the oldest cocktail bars in the world, serving since 1893. The Art Deco room, the live piano, and the perfectly made classics make this a London essential.

Satan's Whiskers
CocktailsBethnal Green Favourite

Satan's Whiskers

££·Bethnal Green·Bethnal Green

A neighbourhood cocktail bar that happens to be world-class. Dark, loud, and unpretentious with a killer menu that changes with the seasons.