When it comes to one of the most unusual and impressive bars in London, Viktor Wynd has all bases covered. Not only toting rich cocktails and stunning mixes, The Last Tuesday Society is a haven for taxidermy, unusual objects, antiquity and a basement museum. 

A magical, mystical cocktail bar with an unmistakable speakeasy-vibe; the Looking Glass Cocktail Club pays homage to the works of Lewis Carroll. You can enjoy a meticulously made cocktail in a tea cup, or stride through the looking glass (quite literally) to discover a lively private room filled with yet more tantalising tipples.

You won't be so quick to leave this joint, as Swift Soho is as good-looking as your dream date. Take a seat at the shiny bar or find comfort on an Art Deco sofa and peruse a cocktail list to the soundtrack of a live piano. Handle the heat with the spicy Chameleon, featuring a green chilli and bell pepper. More of a fan of good Bourbon? There's a refined Whisky Libary for that, boasting an interesting yet affordable selection.

Expect your jaw to drop upon entry to Florattica, a rooftop bar eleven stories up in Aldgate, with stunning city views (including a cheeky peek at The Gherkin). Decked out with a floral ceiling, tropical-patterned chairs and rich, green and gold accents, this is the place to dine when you're in the East. Sip on cocktails inspired by flowers and enjoy a range of small plates like chicken gyozas and octopus takoyaki.

You'll need to keep your eyes peeled to track down this elusive cocktail bar and Dim Sum eatery in China Town. Opium is located behind an innocent-looking green door and found at the end of a long dark stairway, but we promise it's worth rooting out. For concoctions and flavours that speak of their own accord, this is a cocktail-lovers ultimate haven. 

Located in the ever-so-luxe Kimpton Fitzroy London, Fitz is a glamorous Russell Square haunt adorned with original 18th-century stained-glass windows and a striking Jazz Age mirrorball that sets the perfect mood to sip on their carefully crafted tipples. The venue drips in opulence with bougie ostrich feathers, crocodile-skin wallpaper and bits of Victorian curio decorating its dimly lit halls. Epic.

If you're looking for a bar in London that's more than going to impress, look no further than Searcy's at The Gherkin. Get set for stunning, 360 degree views of the city set alongside stunning cocktails, high-end champers and a romantic environment. 

Weird, wacky and unashamedly awesome, The Cocktail Club serves up some of the capital's most innovative and tasty concoctions. Expect fire, amazing tipples and some serious wow-factor from a selection of mixologists that know their way around more ingredients that is down right normal. 

Famous for being one of the best speakeasies in East London and Soho, Nightjar serves its customers amazing cocktails paired with wonderful live music. Based just off Old Street roundabout, the exclusivity and 1920s revelry of the bar will undoubtedly make you feel special. Grab a whisky cocktail, sink into a cosy armchair and watch as the talented live band fill the venue with quavering notes and a carefree vibe.

Stunning vies over the City of London, a sleek decor and even better cocktails served by the bar, Aviary has a special place in our hearts here at DesignMyNight. Based in the ever-buzzing Finsbury Square, this rooftop bar has been drawing in crowds from all over the capital and is the perfect place to watch the sun slowly sink behind London's beautiful skyline.