The Coppa Club Marylebone Review: The Stylish All-Day Bar and Dining Room of the High Street | A stylish, versatile all-day bar and dining room on Marylebone High Street, a lovely spot for brunch, cocktails, dinner and drinks in one of London’s most elegant neighbourhoods
The 1864 Rooftop Bar Review: The Stylish Rooftop Bar and Kitchen of Oxford Street | A stylish rooftop bar and kitchen on Oxford Street near Marble Arch, with rooftop views, cocktails and food, a lovely elevated escape above the great shopping thoroughfare
The George Bar Review: The Club-Like Hotel Bar of Historic Durrants | A club-like hotel bar at the historic Durrants Hotel on George Street, established 1789 and named after King George III, a classic Marylebone retreat for drinks and cocktails
The Maya Marylebone Review: The Promising New Bar of the Neighbourhood | A promising new bar in the heart of Marylebone, a stylish newcomer well worth keeping an eye on as it finds its feet and gathers a following in one of London’s most elegant quarters
The Nest Review: The Cosy Lounge Bar of Marylebone | A cosy, welcoming lounge bar in Marylebone with a wonderfully snug name, a warm and relaxed spot for good drinks and good cheer in the heart of central London
The Aqua Spirit Review: The Stylish Rooftop Cocktail Bar With Regent Street Views | A stylish rooftop cocktail bar near Oxford Circus with amazing views over Regent Street, a lovely elevated spot for cocktails and good cheer above the great West End thoroughfare
The Black Horse Review: The Superb Pub and Cocktail Bar With a Classic Name | A superb pub and cocktail bar with a classic old English name, pairing good beer and a proper pub welcome with well-made cocktails, a genuine all-rounder of real quality
The Meraki Review: The Stylish Greek Restaurant and Bar of Fitzrovia | A stylish modern-Greek restaurant and bar in Fitzrovia, whose lovely name means to do something with soul, love and passion, serving accomplished Greek food, fine wine and cocktails
The Union Review: The Welcoming Modern Bar of Regent’s Place | A welcoming, stylish modern bar at Regent’s Place near Regent’s Park, a lovely spot for good drinks, good food and good cheer, with a warm welcome in a handsome modern setting
The 35 Bar and Lounge Review: The Promising New Bar and Lounge of Marylebone (One to Watch) | A promising new bar and lounge in Marylebone with a small early sample, a stylish spot for good drinks and good cheer, too new for a firm verdict but a genuine one to watch
The Hanover Bar Review: The Promising Lounge Bar of Marylebone (One to Watch) | A promising lounge bar in Marylebone with a strong early rating across a small sample, bearing a handsome, historic name, too new for a firm verdict but a genuine one to watch
The Banana Tree Review: The Pan-Asian Bar and Kitchen of Covent Garden | A lively, hugely popular pan-Asian bar and kitchen in Covent Garden with vibrant Southeast Asian street food, good cocktails and a warm welcome, a genuine taste of Indochina in the West End
The All Bar One Review: The Bright and Airy Wine Bar of Covent Garden | A bright, airy, hugely popular wine and cocktails bar in Covent Garden with good wine, good cocktails, good food and a warm welcome, a reliable and much-loved West End favourite
The Baudry Greene Review: The Viennese-Style Cafe and Bar of Covent Garden | A lovely, beloved Viennese-style continental cafe and bar in Covent Garden from the team behind Parsons and The 10 Cases, with coffee, cocktails, all-day charm and a warm welcome
The Dan Simmonds Bar Review: The Brand-New Bar of Covent Garden | A brand-new bar in Covent Garden, freshly arrived on the scene and too new to score, but with every promise and a warm welcome from the Prat’s desk, a genuine one to watch in the area
The Studio Coffee Review: The Coffee and Cocktail Listening Bar of Covent Garden | A superb, beloved coffee and cocktail listening bar on Bedford Street in Covent Garden, with fine coffee, fine cocktails, a vinyl soundtrack and a warm welcome, one to watch
Fontaine’s: A Dalston Bar With Vintage Glamour | A Dalston cocktail bar whose name flows like a fountain, promising old-world glamour and a well-made drink
Shakedown Review: A Lively Italian by Tower Bridge | A lively Italian bar and restaurant near Tower Bridge flying an energetic, shake-it-up name that promises movement, music and a good night out
Be At One Battersea Rise Review: The Highest Score, and a Zen Command | The top-scored room in the whole Battersea survey, flying a name that is half cocktail bar and half instruction in mindfulness
The Condesa Review: The Mexican Bar and Tapas of Covent Garden | A lively, characterful Mexican bar and tapas spot in Covent Garden with good Mexican small plates, agave cocktails and a warm welcome, a genuine slice of Mexico in the West End
The Be At One Lyceum Review: The Lively Cocktail Bar by the Lyceum | A lively, hugely popular Be At One cocktail bar by the Lyceum 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 BLOODSPORTS by MEATliquor Review: The Rock and Roll Burger Bar of Covent Garden | A lively, characterful bar and burger joint in Covent Garden from the celebrated MEATliquor group, with dirty burgers, strong cocktails, dark rock-and-roll style and a warm welcome
The Gaucho Review: The Argentine Steak and Malbec Bar of Covent Garden | A sleek, hugely popular Argentine steak restaurant and bar in Covent Garden, with premium cuts, bold Malbecs, classic cocktails and a moody, luxurious setting, a genuine slice of Argentina
The Crudo Review: The Italian Aperitivo Bar of Covent Garden | A superb, hugely popular Italian aperitivo bar in Covent Garden, a genuinely lovely spot for good cocktails, Italian small plates and a warm welcome overlooking the Piazza
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 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 Roddy’s Bar Review: The Characterful Little Neighbourhood Bar of West London | A characterful little neighbourhood bar in west London with a warm, personal name and an excellent early following, one to watch, a lovely spot for good drink and good cheer
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 Union Review: The Smart Waterside Bar and Grill of Chiswick Park | A smart, easygoing waterside bar and grill in the Chiswick Park area, with full-length windows onto the water, good drinks, good food and a welcoming, modern atmosphere
