Cocktail bars in London

From candlelit Mayfair hotel bars to unmarked Shoreditch speakeasies, London's drink scene stretches from Clerkenwell wine cellars to rooftop terraces overlooking the Thames. This guide sorts the serious pours from the just-passing-through, one postcode at a time.

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The London ranking

5 listings compiled from public sources, best-reviewed first. Ratings aggregated from public reviews; contact them directly. Tap any to expand, or switch to the map to browse by location.

The Lanesborough
1

The Lanesborough

Hotel bars

Luxury hotel cocktail bar with acclaimed dining and 24/7 butler service

Acclaimed cocktails and butler-level polish make this a benchmark for old-school hotel bar elegance.

The consensus
Park Corner4.7 · 5,740
The Savoy
2

The Savoy

Hotel bars · Closest Hotel

Historic hotel bar with classic cocktails and elegant service

A landmark hotel bar where classic cocktails meet old-world glamour, backed by a rating crowd genuinely adores.

The consensus
Strand4.7 · 27,055
Cahoots Underground
3

Cahoots Underground

Speakeasies · Closed · Opens 4 PM

Vintage-style speakeasy serving afternoon tea and cocktails

A 1920s-inspired hideaway tucked into a disused underground station, where vintage cocktails and afternoon tea charm thousands of visitors.

The consensus
13 Kingly Ct4.6 · 6,044
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
4

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Hotel bars · Closest Hotel

Hotel bar with cocktails, riverside views near Westminster

Sleek riverside setting near Big Ben makes for polished cocktails and skyline views worth lingering over.

The consensus
200 Westminster Bridge Rd4.5 · 16,271
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
5

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Hotel bars · Closest Hotel

Hotel bars serving cocktails, drinks, and afternoon tea

Riverside views by the Thames pair nicely with polished cocktails and a proper afternoon tea.

The consensus
St Katharine's Way4.1 · 24,145

Common questions

Cocktail bars in London

Who are the top-rated cocktail bars in London?

By drinker ratings, The Lanesborough, The Savoy, and Cahoots Underground are among the highest-rated cocktail bars in London. Ratings reflect aggregated public drinker reviews.

What kinds of cocktail bars does London have?

London's listings cover hotel bars and speakeasies. Use the specialty filter to narrow the list.

How do I get in touch with cocktail bars in London?

Every listing here can be contacted directly — no marketplace in between. 5 of the 5 London listings include a phone number or website you can reach straight from this page.