Whippet Inn
The Whippet Inn is one of those bars and restaurants that’s worth tracking down. It reminds us of long weekends in the country estate, tucked…
Madison
It might be a tourist mecca boasting vistas over St Paul’s and the City of London but, time it right, and you’ll be surprised by…
7 Tales
Trying to recreate ‘the night-time atmosphere of Tokyo’ in the heart of London is no easy feat. For one, we don’t have quite the…
NT’s Cocktail Bar
With a new home in Broadway Market, NT’s Cocktail bar is situated in the former Platform Bar. This opening has been welcomed with open arms from…
Fanny Nelsons
Bringing a whole new meaning to ‘neighbourhood charm’, Fanny Nelsons knocks it out the park when it comes to a cosy space to sit…
Opium
Tucked away from the bustle of Chinatown in London’s Soho is the unassuming but dangerously sexy Opium bar. You may need night vision giggles…
Oriole Bar
Oriole Bar was opened by the same team behind the famed Nightjar in November 2015 bringing some rather exclusive cocktail combinations to us Londoners’ lips in…
Camden’s Daughter
Camden’s Daughter seems intent on bringing waistlines back. Now, that’s our kind of place. We fully approve of the fast food movement that swept…
32 Old Town
Surely the most relaxing place to while away a Sunday morning we love No 32 Old Town in Clapham for a super-stylish backdrop for…
Netil 360
Formerly a pop-up rooftop bar hanging with the trend-setters of Hackney, Netil 360 will be closed in October 2015 for two months to be…
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
Tracking down ‘London’s Best Bars’ is tricky when all the watering holes have modestly given themselves the title to stand out from the crowd…
The Nightjar
Don’t worry, we’ve found it. The sexiest cocktails in town. Recommended by Sienna Miller no less, you know you’re in fine company when you…
Forge
You’d expect the City to feature rather bland watering holes designed to fit into its surroundings but Forge is a little off the wall…
Bourne & Hollingsworth
Tucked away behind the charming Exmouth Market you’ll find cocktails-a-plenty to be enjoyed under the stunning greenhouse canopy that sits overhead at Bourne & Hollingsworth….
Tommy Tucker
Wrestle your way to the bar at the Tommy Tucker as word has sadly got out. Fulham now has an edge. With Claude Compton…
Peg & Patriot
If they’re a little harder to impress (not every girl is wowed by a good view and a bucket-sized glass of Chardonnay) then head…
The Clove Club
Head to this lively East End hangout to sample the best margaritas in town (blackcurrant, watermelon and sea salt gives an insight into why…
Orrery Terrace
We’d prefer to keep this sunspot a secret but feel to share it with you is only fair. Keeping the ‘no reservations’ rule going…
Seven at Brixton
Stripped-back, ice-cool New York chic has hit but it’s really no surprise to find this new addition of Seven at Brixton wedged in-between the…
Duck and Waffle
If the views over the London skyline at Duck & Waflle weren’t enough for you to visit then we’d hope the wasabi, apple and…
The Bird in Hand
It may be a little harder to find than some, but the Bird in Hand is one of those pubs that’s worth tracking down. It reminds us…
The Pelton Arms
Don’t be alarmed at the interior of The Pelton Arms which bears an alarming resemblance to our Grandma’s house. Everyone loves a random hotch potch…
8 Hoxton Square
The irony of East London is now lost on itself finding achingly-cool hipster hangouts on every street corner. However 8 Hoxton Square has outdone…
Redemption Bar
We are well aware that there are some people who choose not to drown their nights in a large bottle of Sancerre (please however…
214 Bermondsey
Whether you’re on the way home or falling out of Antico upstairs, 214 Bermondsey keeps it simple with gin classics. With a stripped-back, oh-so-trendy…
Hoxton Grill
Head East for the chicest eaterie this side of the City: the Hoxton Grill gives an air of New York hotel lobby when you…
The Permit Room
Another day, another prohibition bar. At least The Permit Room is relevant in reference to the continuing ban on liquor in Bombay since 1949….
The Punch Room
It may be a Marriott but banish those thoughts of chain hotels. The London EDITION launched itself on London with much aplomb in late 2013….
Far Rockaway
We’re sorry to have to admit that East London is our port of call for our ‘alternative’ options with good reason. Here they combine…
The Shenkman Bar
Add a touch of class to your evening out with a visit to The Royal Academy. Oliver Peyton has added a whole new glamour…
The American Bar at The Savoy
This is the most expensive bar we list but you’re sitting on history for goodness sake. Although it’s moved location this is the oldest…
Aqua Shard
You’d be unsurprised to discover that cocktails don’t come cheap in this kind of setting. Looking out on the 31st floor of Aqua Shard, you…
The Whip
The Whip is in the heart of Mayfair and celebrates all things equine – what’s not to love? This speakeasy style bar is hidden above…
Montgomery Place
Head to this Notting Hill hotspot for all things you’d expect from a good local bar. Lima sours and surely the finest passonfruit concoctions…
The Vault
New York chic finally comes to London. With a prohibition air, The Vault is not easy to find, once you’ve popped your head through…
Mark’s Bar Soho
With furniture from Dunhill, stupendous cocktails and bar snacks courtesy of Mark Hix you’d think you might never get in. But with a no…
The Zetter Townhouse
Arguably coming into its own in the winter months, the award-winning cocktail lounge at The Zetter Townhouse in trendy Clerkenwell offers up imaginative, bespoke…
Mr Fogg’s
Mr Fogg’s attracts the Mayfair massiv who can’t get into Little House. It’s old school and well-heeled (it reminds you to come suitably attired…
Ace Hotel Lobby Bar
The staff may dress better than your date but please forgive them. You’re in Shoreditch. Everyone is trendier than you. Putting ego aside, a…
Upstairs at Nancy’s
For those who don’t like too many choices in their life we have the perfect place for you as this little hideaway only serves…
Evans & Peel
Hidden off an unassuming side street on Earl’s Court Road you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve got the wrong address. But once you get…
The Gilbert Scott
The Gilbert Scott is a great romantic stop gap if you’re whisking your loved one to Paris as it’s right by St Pancras Station. If…
Paradise by Way of Kensal Green
Way out West, the Paradise has seen us through our 20’s and continues to impress. The perk is now we’re into our 30’s we…
The Blind Pig
This is the upstairs bar of Jason Atherton’s acclaimed Pollen Street Social sister restaurant, the Social Eating House. The Blind Pig to those in…
Barrio East
Imagine the cast of Mad Men and some illicit recreational drug use and you could just about dream up the interiors of Barrio East….
The Artesian
Drinking in the ‘World’s Best Bar’ doesn’t come cheap. But The Artesian is well worth the extra bob to enjoy the classics of a…
Simmons Bar
Imaginative is certainly a word that can be associated with Simmons Bar. With sites now across London – Kings Cross, Camden, Soho, Shoreditch and…
White Lyan
This is a bar that is known for its forward thinking. Ryan Chetiyawardana is heralded as the new face of cocktails; this renowned tipple…
The Whistling Shop
The Whistling Shop challenges our senses on all levels, set up by the revolutionary Fluid Movement team, they’ve brought a whole new drinking experience to…
Stories on Broadway
From the creators of Queen of Hoxton and the infamous Book Club, Stories invites a hybrid of creative types to drink and dance the…
Queen of Hoxton
Tick your daily cultural dosage in one fail swoop by booking into the Queen of Hoxton. What with it being a gallery, club and…
Molé Taco Bar
Molé Taco Bar may seem like a punchy choice: tequila is not always the most sensible way to start a date. But it works for…
The Rum Kitchen
Notting Hill has a problem. It tends to shut down by 10pm leaving nights falling flat. Finally we have the Rum Kitchen. A late…
Ninety Eight Bar
Once at Nighty Eight Bar & Lounge on Curtain Road, head down the winding staircase and you’re faced with a confused hybrid of bar…
Dalston Roof Park
Dalston Roof Park is desribed as an “Urban outdoor oasis”. How very edgy. If in East London then head here for an eclectic mix…
The Electric
The Electric is a classic Notting Hill institution setting itself apart as the ultimate in date venues. Whether you head to the Electric Cinema…
Dean Street Townhouse
Slick and sophisticated, Dean Street Townhouse is a bar that doesn’t mess around. Cosy back into their plush armchairs with a seriously good cocktail….
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town
If you’re looking for a date that will add an extra twist then head to Shoreditch and the unique offering that is The Mayor…
