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Bars in London

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Jimi Loves Gloria4.9· 1.1kCocktail bar · St Giles

    1. Jimi Loves Gloria

    Inventive cocktails and focused wine list in a compact, stylish Soho setting.
  2. Murder Inc. Cocktails4.9· 714Cocktail bar · St Giles

    2. Murder Inc. Cocktails

    Trendy intimate cocktail bar with inventive mixology and a cozy, lively vibe.
  3. Phoenix Arts Club4.8· 1.5kBar · St Giles

    3. Phoenix Arts Club

    Intimate cabaret and jazz club with theatrical dinners and inventive cocktails.
  4. Pulse Bar London4.9· 433Cocktail bar · Triptych Bankside

    4. Pulse Bar London

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, sharable plates, and live music.
  5. Simmons Bar4.7· 1.6kCocktail bar · St. James's

    5. Simmons Bar

    Lively retro cocktail bar with affordable drinks, themed nights and bar games.
  6. SOMA Soho4.7· 1.1kBar · St. James's

    6. SOMA Soho

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, live music, and lively social atmosphere.
  7. The Last Tuesday Society & Absinthe Parlour4.7· 789Cocktail bar · Empress Works

    7. The Last Tuesday Society & Absinthe Parlour

    Intimate absinthe parlour with theatrical cocktails, curios, and immersive museum vibes.
  8. The Natural Philosopher4.8· 405Cocktail bar · Empress Works

    8. The Natural Philosopher

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, beer selection, live music and cozy vibe.
  9. Nightjar Shoreditch4.6· 2.6kCocktail bar · Haberdasher Estate

    9. Nightjar Shoreditch

    Intimate vintage cocktail lounge with expertly crafted drinks and live jazz.
  10. Swan4.6· 2.6kPub · Gray's Inn

    10. Swan

    Cozy historic pub with hearty classics, seasonal plates, and excellent beer selection.
  11. Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration4.6· 2.3kCocktail bar · Seven Dials

    11. Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration

    Theatrical Victorian cocktail bar with inventive drinks, live music and lively performances.
  12. Library Bar4.8· 340Cocktail bar · Hans Town

    12. Library Bar

    Intimate, book-lined cocktail bar with refined drinks and a cozy fireplace.
  13. Lyaness4.6· 2.2kCocktail bar · South Bank

    13. Lyaness

    Intimate, upscale cocktail bar with inventive, theatrical drinks and tasting menus.
  14. The Pine Bar4.8· 324Cocktail bar · Mayfair

    14. The Pine Bar

    Elegant Mayfair cocktail and wine bar — crafted cocktails, curated wines, intimate vibe.
  15. Scarfes Bar4.6· 1.5kCocktail bar · Gray's Inn

    15. Scarfes Bar

    Historic, candlelit cocktail bar with live jazz and expertly crafted drinks.
  16. Wagtail4.6· 1.4kCocktail bar · Monument

    16. Wagtail

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, attentive service and lively atmosphere.
  17. The Royal Cocktail Exchange4.9· 209Cocktail bar · East Marylebone

    17. The Royal Cocktail Exchange

    Intimate trendy cocktail bar serving inventive drinks and elevated small plates
  18. The Sun Tavern4.6· 1.2kCocktail bar · Teesdale Estate

    18. The Sun Tavern

    Trendy cocktail bar with DJs and live music; energetic crowds and inventive drinks.

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