The Plonkers Bar Review: The Fun Little Bar of West London | A fun, characterful little bar in west London with a wonderfully playful name and an excellent early following, one to watch, a lovely spot for good drink and good cheer
The Lil’ Nashville Review: The Country Music Bar and Kitchen of Chiswick | A joyful country-music bar and kitchen in Chiswick, a genuine slice of Nashville with live country bands, line-dancing lessons and Southern BBQ, a genuinely fun and characterful venue
The Molton House Review: The New, Characterful Bar of Mayfair | A brand-new bar in Mayfair with a handsome, house-style name, a genuinely appealing newcomer, too new to judge but one to watch as its sample grows in the heart of Mayfair
The 104 Bar Review: The New, Characterful Bar of Mayfair | A brand-new bar in Mayfair with a smart, understated numeric name, a genuinely appealing newcomer, too new to judge but one to watch as its sample grows in the heart of Mayfair
The Artists’ Bar Review: The Characterful, Artistic Bar of Mayfair | A characterful, artistic bar in Mayfair with a lovely creative name, a genuinely welcoming spot for good drinks and warm cheer, too new to judge but one to watch as its sample grows
The Apollo’s Muse Bar Review: The New, Classically-Named Bar of Mayfair | A brand-new bar in Mayfair with a lovely, classically-inspired name evoking Apollo and the muses, a genuinely characterful newcomer, too new to judge but one to watch as its sample grows
The Chef’s Table Review: The Excellent, Intimate Bar of Mayfair | An excellent, intimate bar in Mayfair with a superb early score, a genuinely accomplished and welcoming spot for expert drinks and fine food, one to watch as its sample grows
The Archy’s Bar and Lounge Review: The Welcoming Bar and Lounge Near Marble Arch | A welcoming, comfortable bar and lounge near Marble Arch, a genuinely good and relaxed spot for cocktails, good drinks and warm cheer, one to watch as its sample grows
The George Review: The Stylish, Celebrated Bar of Mayfair | A stylish, celebrated, warmly-rated bar in the heart of Mayfair, part of the storied world of the great Mayfair members’ venues, an elegant spot for expert cocktails and warm cheer
The Eagle Bar Review: The Bold, Characterful Bar of Mayfair | A bold, characterful bar in Mayfair bearing a fine, noble name, a genuinely good and welcoming spot for expert cocktails, good drinks and warm cheer in the heart of Mayfair
The Jak’s Mayfair Review: The Lively Mediterranean Bar and Restaurant of Mayfair | A lively, stylish Mediterranean bar and restaurant in Mayfair, a genuinely fun and welcoming spot for good Mediterranean food, good drinks and good cheer, with a warm and buzzing atmosphere
The SOUND Review: The Big, Lively Bar and Entertainment Venue of the West End | A big, lively, hugely popular bar and entertainment venue near the heart of the West End, a genuine crowd-pleaser for drinks, music and good times, with a huge and devoted following
The Lirica Review: The Superb, Lyrically-Named Bar of the West End | A superbly-rated bar in the West End with a lovely, lyrical name, an outstanding spot for good drinks, good food and warm cheer, one of the best-rated venues in the area
The Otherist Review: The Vibrant All-Day Bar of Old Broad Street | A superb, hugely popular vibrant bar and restaurant on Old Broad Street in the City of London, with fine wines, creative cocktails, all-day food and a warm welcome
The Oriani Review: The Fine Italian Bar and Restaurant of Leadenhall Market | A superb, beloved Italian bar and restaurant in the historic Leadenhall Market in the City of London, with fine Italian food and wine and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The Core Bar Review: The Lively City Bar and Nightclub | A superb, hugely popular lively bar and nightclub in the City of London, with good cocktails, great music, a party spirit and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The Pitcher & Piano Cornhill Review: The Stylish Bar on an Ancient City Hill | A superb, hugely popular stylish bar and restaurant on historic Cornhill in the City of London, with good burgers, small plates, good drinks and a warm welcome
The Fleets Bar and Kitchen Review: The Handsome Bar of Ludgate Hill by St Paul’s | A superb, beloved bar and kitchen on Ludgate Hill by St Paul’s in the City of London, with good cocktails, good food, a fine old river name and a warm welcome
The Drift Review: The Stylish All-Day Bar of Bishopsgate | A superb, hugely popular stylish all-day bar and restaurant on Bishopsgate in the City of London, with good cocktails, good food and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The Taberna Etrusca Review: The Fine Tuscan Bar and Restaurant of the City | A superb, beloved Tuscan bar and restaurant in the City of London bearing a fine ancient name, with fine Italian food and wine and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The Boom Bap Burger Review: The Hip-Hop Burger Bar of Leadenhall Market | A superb, hugely popular burger restaurant and bar in the iconic Leadenhall Market in the City of London, with superb burgers, house beers, good cocktails, hip-hop beats and a warm welcome
The Burger & Lobster Review: The Beloved Burger and Lobster Bar of Bread Street | A superb, hugely popular restaurant and bar on Bread Street in the City of London, devoted to the burger and the lobster, with superb food, good drinks and a warm welcome
The All Bar One Review: The Stylish All-Day Wine and Cocktail Bar of Cannon Street | A superb, hugely popular stylish all-day bar on Cannon Street in the City of London with a light, airy setting, good wines, good cocktails and a warm welcome
The Anthologist Review: The Stylish All-Day Bar of Gresham Street | A stylish, hugely popular all-day bar and restaurant on Gresham Street in the City of London bearing a fine literary name, with good cocktails, good food and a warm welcome
The Caravan City Review: The All-Day Restaurant, Bar and Coffee Roaster of Bloomberg Arcade | A superb, hugely popular all-day restaurant, bar and coffee roaster in the Bloomberg Arcade in the City of London, with global small plates, good cocktails, its own roasted coffee and a warm welcome
The Saint Review: The Contemporary Churchyard Bar of Bow Lane | A stylish, popular contemporary bar on Bow Lane in the City of London, with a lovely terrace in the churchyard of St Mary-le-Bow, good cocktails and a warm welcome
The Fortnum’s at the Royal Exchange Review: The Elegant Bar in a Grand City Landmark | An elegant Fortnum’s bar and restaurant set in the grand courtyard of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, with superb wines, elegant surroundings and a warm welcome
The Cannick Tapps Review: The Characterful Cannon Street Pub and Bar | A superb, characterful pub and bar on Cannon Street in the City of London with good beer, good cocktails, a lively welcome and a warm atmosphere, a genuine spot in the heart of the Square Mile
The Trading House Review: The Grand Explorer’s Bar of Gresham Street | A grand, characterful bar in a former bank on Gresham Street in the City of London, with a handsome explorer’s-club theme, good cocktails, good food and a warm welcome
The 1 Lombard Street Review: The Grand Banking-Hall Bar of Bank | A grand, sophisticated bar and restaurant in a former banking hall on Lombard Street in the City of London, with an elegant domed circular bar, good cocktails, fine dining and a warm welcome
