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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

20s / 30s / 40s / Anything goes / Beer

Party Earth Review Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese had already been a London landmark for more than a hundred years when the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed it – and much of the city. Rebuilt shortly after, the pub saw famous scribes like Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle become regulars over the years, and today’s pint- and history-loving ... more

145 Fleet Street
London, EC4A 2

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Icebar London

20s / 30s / 40s / All Types / Ambient

Party Earth Review Icebar London is the UK’s first permanent bar made entirely of ice. Constructed from crystal ice imported from Sweden’s Torne River, the bar is kept at a temperature of minus five degrees Celsius all year round, the better to keep the bar stools, glasses, sculptures, igloos, and walls from melting. The small space is best ... more

31-33 Heddon Street
Mayfair, London, W1B 4BN

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The French House

20s / 30s / 40s / Actors / After Work

Party Earth Review Draped with British and French flags and cheerful blue canopies that welcome visitors, The French House is a sophisticated establishment with a small bar on the street level where an eclectic after-work crowd gathers to discuss wine, theater, and current events. Black-and-white photos of past theatrical stars, Bohemian ... more

49 Dean Street
Soho, London W1D 5BG

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Mahiki

20s / 30s / 40s / 80s Music / Burgers

Party Earth Review A two-story tiki hut-inspired club and lounge, Mahiki provides its patrons with a taste of Polynesian culture and South Pacific flair. The upstairs Lanai Lounge is filled with bamboo tables and chairs, seashell lamps, and tropical plants that create a soothing atmosphere in which to sip delicious cocktails and chat with ... more

1 Dover Street
Mayfair London W1S 4LD

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The O Bar

20s / 30s / After Work / Bar / Casual

Party Earth Review With three floors offering three different vibes, The O Bar is perfect for dancing, singing along with the music, or just lounging with a cocktail, and attracts an energetic clientele that packs the place from end to end just about every night. The mirrored basement, which offers a spacious dance floor and intimate corners ... more

83-85 Wardour Street
Soho, London W1D 6QD

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Roadhouse

20s / 30s / Bar / Burgers / Club / Dance

Party Earth Review As the name implies, Roadhouse is a recreated highway truck stop whose bright neon sign adds unexpected flair to London’s historical Covent Garden square. The rough roadside vibe is carried on inside, where the décor consists of a Mack truck crashing through one wall, a Harley Davidson on the bar, and road signs and trucker ... more

Jubilee Hall, 35 The Piazza
London WC2E 8BE

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Verve

18 and over / 20s / 30s / Bar / Club / DJ

Party Earth Review It’s hard to miss the clash of orange chandeliers, red leather seats, and purple walls at Verve, a mod bar and club with a big dash of 70s panache. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, this venue is always buzzing with an ever-changing mix of friendly after-work types and wandering tourists lured in by all the activity ... more

1 Upper St. Martin's Lane
Covent Garden, London WC2H 9NY

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Freud

30s / Alternative Music / Artsy

Party Earth Review Cleverly concealed under the austere home accessories store by the same name, Freud is a gritty bar popular with a clientele of artsy media types and hip students looking to subdue their superegos with drink. Accessible only by a steep metal staircase, this underground venue is a café by day and a small, swinging cocktail ... more

198 Shaftesbury Avenue
London WC2H 8JL

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Sketch

30s / 40s / All Ages / All Types / Bar

Party Earth Review Whether in the mood for an incredibly elegant dining experience, a stroll through an art gallery, some afternoon tea, or a night of drinking and mingling, patrons will find it all at Sketch, an Alice in Wonderland delight that offers a truly enchanting experience. Once inside, visitors will find themselves in a long hallway ... more

9 Conduit Street
London W1S 2XG

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Beach Blanket Babylon (Notting Hill)

30s / 40s / Artists / Bar / Burgers / Pop

Party Earth Review Nestled on a cozy tree-lined street, Beach Blanket Babylon is a quintessential Notting Hill retreat perfect for enchanting evenings in lush surroundings. Passing the pristine patio tables and white awnings outside, patrons step into a veritable Rococo wonderland of baroque candelabrum, gold statues, vases with towering ... more

45 Ledbury Road
Notting Hill, London W11 2AA

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Loungelover

20s and up / 30s / 40s / Affluent / DJ

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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Café Kick

20s / 30s / Brazilian / Café / Casual

Party Earth Review Right in the hippest area of Exmouth Market is Café Kick, a little eatery popular with a jovial mix of students and tourists ready to settle in on mismatched chairs, savor Spanish cuisine, watch sports, and play lots and lots of foosball. Naturally, as evidenced by the memorabilia and colorful pennant flags dangling from ... more

43 Exmouth Market
London EC1R 4QL

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Icebar London

20s / 30s / 40s / All Types / Ambient

31-33 Heddon Street
Mayfair, London, W1B 4BN

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Alphabet Bar

20s / 30s / After Work / Artists / Bar

Party Earth Review One of London’s first urban bars, Alphabet claims to have coined the term “shabby chic” and has maintained the offbeat, modern style that consistently attracts young creative and media types. The stark white walls of the upstairs cocktail area showcase the abstract works of up-and-coming artists, while ornate gold mirrors ... more

61-63 Beak Street
London W1F 9SL

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The French House

20s / 30s / 40s / Actors / After Work

49 Dean Street
Soho, London W1D 5BG

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Jerusalem Bar and Kitchen

20s / 30s / Artsy / Bar / Beer / Blouses

Party Earth Review Part casual country pub and part swanky Parisian saloon, Jerusalem Bar and Kitchen is a little subterranean joint serving up Middle Eastern-inspired comfort food and a spirited after-dark cocktail scene. Descending stairs that look more like a fire escape than the passageway to a bustling eatery, executives from the nearby ... more

33–34 Rathbone Place
London W1T 1JN

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Mahiki

20s / 30s / 40s / 80s Music / Burgers

1 Dover Street
Mayfair London W1S 4LD

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Match Bar

20s and up / Burgers / Casual / DJ

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 O Bar

20s / 30s / After Work / Bar / Casual

83-85 Wardour Street
Soho, London W1D 6QD

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Roadhouse

20s / 30s / Bar / Burgers / Club / Dance

Jubilee Hall, 35 The Piazza
London WC2E 8BE

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The Social

20s / 30s / After Work / Artists / Bar

Party Earth Review Minimal space, nightly DJs and a crowd united by a common interest in the latest live indie music make The Social the most aptly named bar in the city despite its out-of-the-way location on a rather deserted street near Oxford Circus. Guests may feel a bit dubious about the club’s possibilities as they walk down a long ... more

5 Little Portland Street
Westminster, London W1W 7JD

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Zoo Bar

80s Music / Bar / Club / Dance / Games

Party Earth Review Zoo Bar’s motto is “party hard or go home,” and the flirty patrons apparently take that advice to heart. Flashing colored lights illuminate sizzling dance floors jumping with commercial house, R&B, and 80s pop, creating a vibrant party scene for the energetic, outgoing crowd of college types and travelers. The enormous ... more

13-17 Bear Street
Leicester Square London, WC2H 7AQ

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Freud

30s / Alternative Music / Artsy

198 Shaftesbury Avenue
London WC2H 8JL

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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

20s / 30s / 40s / Anything goes / Beer

145 Fleet Street
London, EC4A 2

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London Bars Overview

There are hundreds of relaxed, wild, laid-back, and rowdy London bars that range in size and vibe and dot every single neighborhood of the city. For sports lovers, the city provides in spades as sports bars can be found everywhere celebrating all of the London football clubs and even non-local favorites like Manchester United. In addition to football lovers, there are bars dedicated to cricket and rugby as well, so any time a match is being played, the bars are filled with cheering and shouting hooligans.

Being that it’s one of the most expensive cities in the world, there is no shortage of high-end and trendy bars in London populating the nightlife landscape as well. Exclusive spots can be found in the center of the city from the artsy rich in Notting Hill to the password-protected loving crowds of Mayfair, Knightsbridge, and Soho.

For scenes south of the river, there are grittier bars in Brixton that attract an underground music loving element while right next door in Clapham sees rowdy students and young professionals getting blitzed at the flirty bars all over the neighborhood.

East London has a much more alternative vibe with a plethora of DIY bars that look like they could be shuttered at a moment’s notice but cater to a budget-friendly, bohemian, and liberal-minded clientele.

Drinking in London is practically a national pastime and with the endless amount of bars in all corners of the city, it’s easy to understand London’s love affair with its watering holes.

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