The 10 best cocktailbars in London
Named one of the 50 best bars in the world, Satan's Whiskers in Bethnal Green has no frills, just incredible cocktails. The menu uses ultra-fresh ingredients and the drinks change daily, but always stem from a selection of classic cocktails. There are also bar snacks, but they pale in comparison to the tipples.
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.
An icon of the bar world, open since 1929, Claridge's Fumoir is decorated in lavish Art Deco style and boasts a cocktail list longer than the list of famous names who have passed through its doors. The classics are served with style and the bar snacks are equally exquisite, including oysters and caviar.
Once known as the best bar in the world, the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel still retains its fame, prestige and unrivalled drinks menu. Sit at the bar where the likes of Winston Churchill and Ernest Hemingway used to frequent and don't miss out on the new contemporary cocktail list.
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.
It's cosy, simple and not overly complicated - Bar Termini is one of Soho's oldest favourites, serving coffee at sunrise and cocktails at sunset. Well-dressed waiters serve the best Negronis in the city, but spritzes and Martinis are also on offer.
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.
Named London's Best Bar in 2022, Swift's subdued lighting and dark panelled walls are the perfect setting for a playful cocktail. Using a wealth of ingredients such as bergamot, yellow Chartreuse and celery, each drink celebrates a city around the world or a beloved local London haunt.
Nightjar's worldwide fame has led to the opening of a brand new venue in London's Kingly Court, with the same atmosphere, glamorous décor, live music and impeccable menu. Drinks celebrate the early 20th century, prohibition and the post-war era, served in unusual containers and with surprising garnishes.
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.