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Lounge Bohemia

Bar / Lounge / Speakeasy

Party Earth Review A trip to Lounge Bohemia begins with an appointment – a visit would likely be futile without one. Then there are the two simple but steadfast rules: no suits and no standing room. Finally, there’s the journey inside: through the unmarked door, along a hallway papered with old Czech newspapers, and finally down two flights ... more

1 Great Eastern Street
London, EC2A 3EJ

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Nightjar

Bar / Club / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review An inconspicuous door adorned with a small plaque of Nightjar’s namesake bird is the only evidence of the stellar live music that awaits in this vintage-themed basement hideout – an ironic notion considering the nightjar’s call sounds like a fan belt slowly stripping off an air compressor. A swanky homage to early 20th ... more

129 City Road
London EC1V 1JB

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The Box

Club / Cocktail Bar

Reviewed by Thanh N.

"The Box is hands down the place where decadency takes its true form; from the three level story building to its fierce burgundy toned interior - this ..." more

11-12 Walkers Court
London W1F 0ED

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Shochu Lounge

Cocktail Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review A Japanese-themed destination for those with sultry tastes and a nose for exotic drinks, Shochu Lounge is an easy-to-miss venue that focuses on exactly what its name suggests. Shōchū – a distilled Japanese beverage often compared to vodka in taste – gets far less attention than sake, the country’ ... more

37 Charlotte Street
London W1T 1RR

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Two Floors

Cocktail Bar / Tiki Bar

Party Earth Review Tucked behind the famed Liberty shopping center, Kingly Street can feel far removed from the bustling thoroughfare of Regent Street –the perfect setting to hide Two Floors, a bar with a distinctly split personality. Though a chalkboard listing quirky messages (like “Soup of the day: Rum!”) is occasionally ... more

3 Kingly Street
London W1B 5PD

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Zenna

Cocktail Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review Basement bars abound in Soho, but Zenna is literally spicier than most considering its selection of Indian-inspired cocktails – including one drink so hot that patrons have to sign a waiver before drinking it. Owned by the same folks behind swanky Indian restaurant The Red Fort upstairs, the venue is accessed ... more

77 Dean Street
London W1D 3SH

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Albannach

Club / Lounge / Restaurant

Party Earth Review An ultra-trendy Scottish bar, lounge, and club, Albannach lures in passersby from Trafalgar Square with its hip urban décor and modern glass exterior. Deer antler chandeliers and male staff members in sharp black kilts give a nod to the Scottish ambiance without going over the top, while a scattering of silver couches and ... more

66 Trafalgar Square
London WC2N 5DS

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Loungelover

Cocktail Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review Tucked away in a tiny East End alley, Loungelover is an alluring little treasure, the sort of secret hideaway that most regular patrons hope no one else discovers. Guests are greeted by a hostess before being led into the inner sanctum of cozy nooks and various seating areas surrounding a center bar. The charming but eclectic ... more

No. 1 Whitby Street
London E1 6JU

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Match Bar

Cocktail Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review A friendly East End bar nestled on a busy central London street, the lively Match Bar prides itself on its impressive menu of cocktails, each individually made with fresh fruit juices and top shelf spirits. An open door policy creates an inviting, neighborly atmosphere that draws in chatty Londoners looking for great drinks ... more

37-38 Margaret Street
London W1G 0JF

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The Lab Bar

Cocktail Bar

Party Earth Review The Lab Bar, which stands for London Academy of Bartenders, is world renowned for its extensive menu of innovative cocktails and, in its heyday, was considered the best bar in the world, setting the precedent for mixed drinks and producing the most knowledgeable bartenders. Although the immense cocktail menu can be a bit ... more

12 Old Compton Street
London W1d 4TQ

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69 Colebrooke Row

Bar / Lounge / Speakeasy

Party Earth Review It may be signless and nameless, but 69 Colebrooke Row is anything but anonymous, and offers a stylish speakeasy atmosphere steeped in Old Hollywood class. The brainchild of cocktail wizard Tony Canigliaro of Isola and Camille Hobby-Limon of the Charles Lamb Pub, this small cocktail bar prides itself on its inviting yet ... more

69 Colebrooke Row
London N1 A88

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Evans & Peel Detective Agency

Speakeasy

Party Earth Review Whether the speakeasy trend is genius or just a tired gimmick, few could deny that the Prohibition spirit is in full force at Evans & Peel Detective Agency, a subterranean haunt where a 20s-era vibe is in effect 100% of the time. Once buzzed through the nondescript door, would-be guests enter a fake detective ... more

310C Earl's Court Road
London SW5 9BA

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London Cocktail Bars Overview

In recent years, the art of cocktailing has risen to all new heights, and the cocktail bars in London are at the forefront of some of the most innovative mixology around.

There are so many great London cocktail bars that it’s hard to know where to begin. Starting off, there’s The Lab Bar. Lab here stands for the London Academy of Bartenders and is world renowned for its incredible drink list and knowledgeable bartenders. One of the coolest, and newest members of the London cocktail bar scene is The Experimental Cocktail Club. Originally opened in Paris, this hidden oasis entices couples to try something new like their Saint Germain Des Prés, which is a strong mixture of gin, egg white, cucumber juice, and elderflower.

Nightjar, meanwhile, is an inconspicuous and hard to find live music den with a whole chorus of signature drinks, whereas Lounge Lover is tucked back into a little alley and invites a stylish set to get cozy with their artisanal cocktails and their dates.

Other venues like Match Bar in Central London, Dirty Martini in Covent Garden, Danger of Death on Brick Lane, Callooh Callay in Shoreditch, and the newly opened Meat Liquor in Central, all feature their own hyper-creative menus and expert mixologists who can turn any drink into liquid heaven.

Wherever you go in London, there will be a plethora of cocktails bars from which to choose. So if you’re in the mood for something sweet, something sour, or just something new, there will always be a cocktail bar with your name on it.