"Barrier-free" Bars in England
Vintage cocktails are served from an old-fashioned trolley at the famous Connaught Bar, where you'll never have to queue for a drink. The Connaught is where the who's who of the cocktail world meets. Whether you choose a classic like the 1893 Sidecar or the more unusual fennel and lavender Magnetum, they are all equally delightful.
Lyaness and its world-renowned mixologist, Mr Lyan, design their unique cocktails around ingredients - not classics. These include milk, vinegar, death bitters and mushrooms, all expertly crafted into delicious drinks. Sleek interiors and river views complete the laid-back but serious connoisseur vibe.
A cocktail bar with one of London's best views from the 52nd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel in the Shard, GŌNG celebrates the best of Asian flavours in its cocktails. Yuzu, basil, jasmine and coconut are all on the beverage menu, and the serene atmosphere is a world away from the bustling city below.
Aqua Nueva's Spanish inspired menu, drinks and design in their Spirit Bar make you feel as though you're sat on the balcony of a townhouse in Madrid rather than in the heart of London. The richly flavoured tapas is the perfect accompaniment for Spanish wines and cocktails. They also have a strong list of tequilas and mezcals for when the night gets going.
Quirky, contemporary and with an elegant pan-Asian interior, The Last Talisman in Southwark serves both classics and signatures with quirky ingredients like gingerbread, pink grapefruit and honey. There are also snack-sized bao buns for when the hunger hits.
The interiors at Booking Office 1869, housed inside the St. Pancras Renaissance hotel, get all of the attention, but its sunny rooftop lounge is worthy of equal praise. Laid-back deck chairs, a menu of both classic and signature cocktails, beers, wines and everything in between make it easy to understand why this is a local favourite.
14 Hills' inside dining space is dripping in plant life, but the roof garden is refreshingly open, complete with shady umbrellas and City of London views. The bar hosts frequent live music sets and has a sweet and sour cocktail menu any mixologist would be proud of.
The Alchemist's many UK outlets have always been the place to go for the most outlandish and inventive cocktails - liquid nitrogen in teacups, giant bubbles, disco lights and colour changing liqueurs are just the start of the adventure. The atmosphere is always buzzing, whether it's a first date or a girls night out.
Panoramic city veiws take centre stage at Japanese-Latin American Sushisamba and their rooftop bar, illuminated by glittering lights with their iconic red tree as a centrepiece, is the place to go to impress. The cocktails and wine are excellent, but the chance to enjoy bar snacks like wagyu gyoza and eggplant tempura is the cherry on top.