The Be At One Review: The Lively Cocktail Bar of Russell Street | A lively, hugely popular cocktail bar on Russell Street in Covent Garden, with a vast cocktail menu, a great party atmosphere and a warm welcome, one of the liveliest spots in the area
The Blame Gloria Review: The Fun 80s Cocktail Bar of Covent Garden | A fun, kitsch, hugely popular 80s-themed cocktail bar in Covent Garden, a genuine party spot for good cocktails, neon nostalgia and good times, one of the liveliest bars in the area
The American Bar at The Savoy Review: The Oldest Surviving Cocktail Bar in Britain | A legendary Art Deco cocktail bar at The Savoy on the Strand, the oldest surviving cocktail bar in Britain, home of Harry Craddock and the Savoy Cocktail Book, a genuine icon of the cocktail world
The Side Hustle Review: The Agave Cocktail Bar in the Old Bow Street Courthouse | A superb, award-winning agave-led cocktail bar at NoMad London, set in the historic former Bow Street courthouse, with Latin-American cocktails, old-world grandeur and a warm welcome
The Upstairs at Rules Review: The Plush Historic Cocktail Bar Above London’s Oldest Restaurant | A plush, historic cocktail bar on Maiden Lane above Rules, London’s oldest restaurant (established 1798), a genuinely elegant spot for expertly-made cocktails and a warm welcome
The Time Bistro Bar Review: The Welcoming Bistro and Cocktail Bar of Brentford | A welcoming, characterful bistro and cocktail bar in Brentford, with a fine, memorable name, a proper spot for good cocktails, good bistro food and a warm welcome
The Bar 45 Review: The New, Understated Cocktail Bar of Mayfair | A new cocktail bar in Mayfair with a smart, understated numeric name, a genuinely characterful newcomer, too new to judge but one to watch as its sample grows in the heart of Mayfair
The Brutes of Mayfair Review: The New Neighbourhood Martini Bar of Mayfair | A brand-new neighbourhood cocktail bar and martini shop in Mayfair, built around martinis, classic cocktails and genuine hospitality, with fresh seasonal ingredients and a stylish British interior
The Bar Antoine Review: The Bright, Elegant Cocktail Bar of the Four Seasons | A bright, elegant cocktail bar and lounge at the Four Seasons in Mayfair, at the heart of Pavyllon London, a genuinely refined spot for expert cocktails and warm cheer with a fine view
The Red Bar Review: The Striking Red-Hued Cocktail Bar of Mayfair | A striking, characterful red-hued cocktail bar in Mayfair, a genuinely stylish and dramatic spot for cocktails and good cheer, with real character and a bold, memorable setting
The Dandy Bar Review: The Theatrical Oscar Wilde-Inspired Bar of the Mayfair Townhouse | A theatrical, dandy-themed cocktail bar at the Mayfair Townhouse on Half Moon Street, inspired by the great dandies including Oscar Wilde, with expressive cocktails and a see-and-be-seen air
The Sem’s of Mayfair Review: The Enchanting Piano and Cocktail Bar of Mayfair | An enchanting cocktail and piano bar at the Chesterfield Mayfair, named for a celebrated caricaturist, with innovative cocktails and live jazz and piano as twilight descends
The Donovan Bar Review: The Iconic Photography-Themed Cocktail Bar of Brown’s Hotel | An iconic, celebrated cocktail bar at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair, celebrating the fashion photographer Terence Donovan, with a legendary cocktail menu by the Maestro Salvatore Calabrese
The Bar des Pres Review: The Chic Franco-Japanese Restaurant and Bar of Mayfair | A chic Franco-Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar in Mayfair from the celebrated French chef Cyril Lignac, marrying French savoir-faire with Japanese influence, with inventive cocktails
The Manetta’s Bar Review: The Literary Art-Deco Jewel of the Flemings Hotel | An intimate, art-deco cocktail bar beneath the Flemings Hotel in Mayfair, a jewellery-box of a bar with nearly a century of literary heritage and some of the finest cocktails in the city
The May Fair Bar Review: The Glamorous Bar of the Historic May Fair Hotel | A glamorous, stylish cocktail bar at the historic May Fair Hotel, opened in 1927, a genuinely refined spot for expertly-made cocktails and good cheer in the heart of Mayfair
The Back To Mine Review: The Superb Cocktail Bar With a Playful Name | A superb, beloved cocktail bar in the City of London bearing a fine, playful after-hours name, with superb cocktails, a fun spirit and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The MNM Review: The Tucked-Away Cocktail Bar of Fenchurch Street | A superb, beloved tucked-away cocktail bar near Fenchurch Street in the City of London, with superb cocktails, a hidden charm and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The Forge Review: The Lively Cornhill Cocktail Bar | A lively, hugely popular cocktail bar on historic Cornhill in the City of London bearing the fine old name of the forge, with good cocktails, a party spirit and a warm welcome
The Cocktail Club Review: The Lively Cocktail Bar Near Mansion House | A superb, hugely popular lively cocktail bar near Mansion House in the City of London, with superb cocktails, a party spirit and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The Engel Bar Review: The Superb Cocktail Bar With a Fine Name | A superb, beloved cocktail bar in the City of London bearing the fine name of the angel, with superb cocktails, a stylish setting and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The Clays Review: The Competitive-Socialising Clay Shooting Bar of Moorgate | A superb, hugely popular competitive-socialising bar on Moorgate in the City of London, with interactive clay shooting, good cocktails, great fun and a warm welcome
The Bootlegger Review: The Speakeasy Live-Music Bar of Lime Street | A superb, characterful speakeasy-style live-music cocktail bar on Lime Street in the City of London, with a Prohibition-era spirit, good cocktails, live music and a warm welcome
The Dirty Martini Review: The Glamorous Martini Cocktail Bar of Lovat Lane | A superb, hugely popular glamorous cocktail bar on Lovat Lane near Monument in the City of London, devoted to the martini, with superb cocktails, glamour and a warm welcome
The Be At One Monument Review: The Lively Cocktail Bar of King William Street | A superb, hugely popular lively cocktail bar on King William Street near Monument in the City of London, with a huge cocktail menu, a party spirit and a warm welcome
The Simmons Bar Monument Review: The Quirky Retro Cocktail Bar of Eastcheap | A superb, hugely popular quirky retro cocktail bar on Eastcheap near Monument in the City of London, with playful kitsch decor, good cocktails, a party spirit and a warm welcome
The Eastcheap Records Review: The Live-Music Cocktail Bar of Eastcheap | A superb, hugely popular live-music cocktail bar on Eastcheap in the City of London with live bands, DJ sets, good cocktails, good food and a warm welcome, a genuine spot for good times
The Lucky Goat Review: The Superb Cocktail and Music Bar of Bread Street | A superb, beloved cocktail and music bar on Bread Street in the City of London with amazing cocktails, great music, good food and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the Square Mile
The Cocktail Club Monument Review: The Lively Party Cocktail Bar of Eastcheap | A superb, hugely popular party cocktail bar near Monument in the City of London, with a great cocktail menu, a lively party spirit and a warm welcome, a genuine spot for a big night out
The Libertine Review: The Grand Bar at the Royal Exchange | A superb, sophisticated bar and restaurant at the historic Royal Exchange in the City of London, with superb cocktails, elegant surroundings and a warm welcome, a genuinely grand City spot
