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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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Danger of Death

30s / Affluent / Ambient / Artists

Party Earth Review Refined but with a touch of cheeky sophistication, Danger of Death is a favorite of hipster Hoxonites and moneyed artistic professionals looking for an exclusive night of cocktails and conversation. Tucked behind the façade of a former antique shop, the cozy escape retains its secretive underground vibe through its stringent ... more

202 Brick Lane
London E1 6SA

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Callooh Callay

20s / 30s / Absinthe / Ambient / DJ / Hip

Party Earth Review Far down the rabbit hole and into the heart of Shoreditch lies Callooh Callay, an Alice in Wonderland-themed bar that’s as serious about its cocktails as the Mad Hatter is about his tea parties. A beautifully kitschy room awaits the trendy and creative patrons who regularly come in looking to warm themselves with absinthe ... more

65 Rivington Street
London EC2A 3AY

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Evans & Peel Detective Agency

30s / 40s / Affluent / Ambient / Tapas

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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Lounge Bohemia

20s / Ambient Jazz / Artsy / Bar / Hip

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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MEATliquor

20s / 30s / Anything goes / Artsy / DJ

Party Earth Review Anyone who snagged a bite at the short-lived but incredibly popular pop-up burger bar Meateasy will be shaking their buns with joy at MEATliquor, which officially opened on November 11, 2011. Helmed by Yianni Papoutsis, the mastermind behind Meateasy and the beloved #Meatwagon burger van, the new diner welcomes lively young ... more

76 Welbeck Street
London W1G 0BA

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Bincho Soho

Asian Food / Dinner / Groups

Reviewed by Jack O.

"I've making the effort to develop upon my love for Japanese food over the last few years and Bincho is definitely one of the best places I've tried la ..." more

16 Old Compton Street
London W1D 4TL

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The Portobello Star

20s / Absinthe / Ambient / Casual / DJ

Party Earth Review Proper cocktail making is an art form requiring impeccable skill, a fact not lost on the maestros down at The Portobello Star. Décor is clearly not the focus at this venue, which consists of one long and narrow room fitted with dark wooden stools and benches that lead toward a couch zone, which – for ... more

171 Portobello Road
London W11 2DY

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Zenna

20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Ambient

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

20s / 30s / After Work / Burgers / Hip

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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DUKES Bar

Cocktail Lovers / Cocktails

DUKES Hotel
St. James's Place
London SW1A 1NY

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Worship Street Whistling Shop

20s / 30s / After Work / Ambient / Bar

Party Earth Review City professionals visiting the Worship Street Whistling Shop may feel like they’re stepping back in time as they descend the stairs to this two-room wood-paneled bar. Curious couples and adventurous tourists find themselves in a Victorian-themed space, complete with flickering lights and a large glass enclosure that is ... more

63 Worship Street
London, EC2A 2DU63

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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.