Looking for the best cocktail bars London has to offer? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured every cocktail menu out there, and rounded up the best cocktail bars in town—all of which are available for last-minute reservations on Ambl.
So, whether you’re looking to throw it back with some classic cocktails, spice up your life with a modern twist, or just looking for a healthy supply of bar snacks to keep you ticking over until dinner, we’ve got it all.
As someone famous once said: “Laugh, live, and drink cocktails”—or something like that.
Let’s explore the London cocktail scene, one sip at a time.
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1. Thirteen
Located just off Charing Cross Road in Soho, Thirteen LDN is an intimate bar and all-day hangout. It’s cocktail menu is the perfect blend of bold and playful, and perfectly complements their Japanese-inspired small plates. Plus, if you want a little more spice, you can always head to dial8, their speakeasy style cocktail bar perfect for private events and with a separate entrance on Flitcroft Street.
Feeling like you’re in Moulin Rouge.
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 - 23:30
Friday- Saturday: 11:00 - 23:00
Sunday: Closed
2. TATTU Phoenix bar
Drinks and dim sum, what more could you possibly need from a cocktail bar? This place is a serious vibe. Located in Soho, TATTU Phoenix bar offers a powerful combination of the finest Chinese spirits with innovative twists that will leave you whispering to the bartender: “take my money.”
Panoramic Views of London
Fine Dining
Business Meetings
Date Nights
Spacial Occasions
Monday to Sunday
12:00 - 1:00
8. Bar Kroketa
In some parts of Spain: tapear is a verb—to eat tapas! This Spanish-inspired bar takes that a level further: “to croquetear” -> the art of eating croquetas, a popular small bite in Spain. Well, we made that up, but that’s how loco this bar is for the food! Roll these delightful bites into a cocktail menu to match and you’re on to a winner! Vermouth, spiced rum, and tinto de verano fused cocktails will transport you directly to Spain—minus the flight ticket!
Spanish Dining
Group Bookings
Business Meetings
Casual Date Night
Great Value For Money
Sunday to Wednesday:
12:00 - 23:00
Thursday:
12:00 - 23:30
Friday to Saturday:
12:00 - 00:00
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Well, there you have it! London's best cocktail bars wrapped up into one article that took us forever to research thoroughly. We took the hit of the long nights scoping out creative cocktails, and early brunches for the Sunday fundays, so you can go and have a fantastic time with a little something to sip in hand.
Whether you’re after a secret cocktail bar with inventive cocktails, an american bar with craft beers on tap, or a classic bar with a cocktail connoisseur to guide you through the night (psst. Hotel bars are great for that) then you’ll find your perfect match on this list.
What are you waiting for? Go get that drinks menu, pick your poison, and you can thank us in the morning!