1.Connaught Bar
Hotel cocktail bar serving signature drinks and trolley-prepared Martinis.
Why it stands out: Martinis
Bars in London
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Looking for a great bar in London? From cocktail lounges and rooftop terraces to intimate neighbourhood spots, London's drinking scene rewards a little planning. This page gathers five bars in London with a short description of each, plus direct links to their official website and Google Maps so you can check opening hours, location and reservations before you go.
2.Tayēr + Elementary
Old Street bar whose site announces temporary closure after a building fire.
3.Satan’s Whiskers
Bethnal Green cocktail bar with a daily-changing menu and hip-hop soundtrack.
Why it stands out: Classic cocktails and hip-hop
4.Swift Soho
Soho cocktail bar offering live-jazz sessions.
Why it stands out: Cocktails and live jazz
5.Scarfes Bar
Holborn cocktail bar with themed menus and live music.
Why it stands out: Cocktails and live music
Planning tips: Bars in London
- Where to look
- Many of London's most popular bars are found in Soho, Shoreditch, Covent Garden, Mayfair, South Bank and Notting Hill.
- When to go
- May to September has the longest days; book popular places early around holidays.
- Prices & tipping
- Prices are in pounds sterling; a 12.5% service charge is often added to restaurant bills.
- Getting around
- The Underground, buses and Overground connect the city, and contactless cards work everywhere.
- Good to know
- Popular cocktail bars fill up after 9 pm, so arriving early or booking ahead helps.
Details may change — check the official website before visiting. Report a correction.