Best London Restaurant Bars

Wanna grab some delicious drinks and great food all in one spot? Consider this little guide our gift to you. Positively brimming with restaurants and bars that serve tasty tipples while delighting your taste buds at the same time, London's not in short demand of a brilliant hangout or two. We’ve narrowed down our favourite restaurant bars around the capital to these chosen few, meaning you never have to trudge around town to get a post-dinner cocktail again.      

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Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 27th May 2025




Islington Blend

£7 Cocktails

For a fun and relaxed evening out in Islington, Islington Blend offers the perfect mix of casual dining and exceptional cocktails.

Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite of pizza or pasta, or settling in for an evening of great drinks and conversation, this vibrant venue has something for everyone. The menu is filled with delicious options, and the cocktails are always on point (especially when they're £7 during happy hour). 

Asador Bar & Grill

Inspired by the vibrant steakhouses of Argentina, Asador Bar & Grill is a sleek space found in the heart of Leicester Square, inside the Leicester House Hotel. The dark interiors are filled with elegant wooden furniture and marble-topped bars, where you can enjoy a range of delicious handcrafted cocktails.

Wondering what's on the menu? Choose from a selection of South American delights, including truffle beef carpaccio, sea bass ceviche and juicy steaks.

Humble Grape Bars

From plant-filled light and bright spaces through to laid-back Battersea hangouts, Humble Grape has got the London's restaurant bar scene nailed. Head to one of their bars across the city for an excellent choice of vino and top notch British bites, including a boozy brunch come the weekend.

Devonshire Terrace

Rise & Shine Breakfast Package

Devonshire Terrace is a stunning restaurant bar on Liverpool Street. With a beautiful interior made for smart dining or comfortable drinking and two great outdoor areas, is it the perfect relaxed setting to impress anyone. The kitchen serves up a delicious modern European menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This classy spot is perfect for impressing a client, date or just enjoying a nice meal out.

Inamo Covent Garden

Unlimited Asian tapas & sushi with free-flowing wine or beer £59.95 per person and 2 other offers

Inamo is the tech-savvy Londoners favourite hangout. Where else can you place your order via a sleek tablet, set your own digital tabletop or even track your dinner's progress via a chef cam? Head along to their Covent Garden base for a pioneering experience likely to feature delightful pan-Asian tapas dishes, then take it downstairs to the cocktail bar for Oriental-themed drinks and sleek, intimate vibes.

Albert's Schloss Soho

London's got a new hotspot, and it's none other than Albert's Schloss Soho. This joint, named after Prince Albert himself, is all about serving up Bavarian goodness and keeping the good times rolling. With a menu packed full of Alpine delights like currywurst and fondue, plus delicious cocktails like the Apple Strudel with spiced rum and cinnamon, it's a non-stop party for your tastebuds.

The Courtesan

The Courtesan is reminiscent of a Chinese opium den, with its vintage furniture and dark lighting, but this hideaway in Brixton is one of the coolest and most unique restaurant bars in the area. Stop by for lunch or dinner and enjoy their selection of dim sum in steamer baskets or small plates, tapas style. The food perfectly complements the unique cocktails and teas on offer as well.

Forge, London

Forge is a city escape that can be found moments from Bank and is open 'til late throughout the week, making it a great destination for those who like to party. Interiors-wise, it features stripped-back brickwork and lush leather booths, as well as a luminous bar where you can order the likes of pornstar martinis and old fashioneds from. And if you're hungry? The restaurant serves sizzling meats in the form of steaks and smokey bacon cheeseburgers.

Balls Brothers Austin Friars

FRIDAYS ONLY - Complimentary glass of bubbles, selected beer, or soft drink with any main course ordered at lunch

A lovely escape from the 100mph nature of the streets outside, Balls Brothers Austin Friars is an impressive showcase of style and service right in the heart of the city. Industrial furnishings and an open kitchen add to the atmosphere, and there's a fine choice of bold cocktails, wine and beer on offer if you're just looking to drop in for a drink or two.

Dodici Pizze & The Black Horse

Cocktail Hour 6-7pm : 2 for £12 cocktails. and 4 other offers

A stylish industrial-style bar that pays homage to the nearby denim and bus factories in the area, The Black Horse & Dodici Pizze near Walthamstow Wetlands is the perfect place for a spot of creative cocktails, quality wines, and locally crafted beers that will knock your socks off. With quirky concoctions like the Copacabana featuring coconut rum, passion fruit, almond orgeat and tiki bitters, as well as the bourbon and rye-infused Solaris, this delicious tipple house is the perfect spot for a romantic date with your boo.

Exhibit

Happy Hour and 3 other offers

Regularly topping up Balham's rumblin' tums, The Exhibit serves carefully curated drinks and a hearty menu of fresh British produce. Bag yourself a table and get ready for a festival of eating; there's everything from roasted pheasant to grilled royal beam and Galloway beef burgers with all the trimmings. There's an eclectic entertainment programme for dessert, too.

The London Fields

Located in Hackney, The London Fields is a cool all-day bar and restaurant that's found inside a restored Victorian building. expect rustic interiors, with long wooden tables and a traditional bar, paired with simple white walls.

Sip on gin-based cocktails or refreshing craft beer from the bar, paired with authentic Italian cuisine - think wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta using only the best quality ingredients.

The Botanist, Broadgate Circle

Bottomless Brunch at £5 off and 1 other offer

Promising a mix of modern European and British cuisine, The Botanist, Broadgate Circle takes our pick for its unique decor and forward-thinking menus. Come here for a weekend bottomless brunch, lunch or dinner before head down to The Soda Room cocktail lounge, filled with quirky taxidermy, wacky artwork and tasty tipples. 

Blacklock

Former Hawksmoor chef Gordon Ker is behind Blacklock; the elusive chops restaurant quickly becoming one of the hottest properties in London. A secluded basement spot made for communal dining, Blacklock serves only the finest chops cooked over charcoal and vintage irons. Pick between racks of Cornwall beef, pork, lamb and veal, handily washed down by £5 classic cocktails.

Bar Lina Soho

Hidden below the iconic Lina Stores deli in Soho, Bar Lina is a cool, Italian-inspired venue that screams date night. Expect dark, sultry interiors, from the cosy velvet booths to the black marble bar, all lit by romantic low lighting.

Sip delicious drinks, with a particular focus on negronis and spritzes on their menu. There are a tasty selection of light bites up for grabs too, from olives to focaccia.