Whether you fancy sipping on fine champagne at a Sloane Square bar or a couple of London's best cocktails at a swanky Chelsea bar, our selection of the best bars in Chelsea and Kensington will have you boozin' in some of London's most lustrous and swanky locations. Head along the Kings Road and find the Made in Chelsea crowd working their way through the exclusive bars and clubs, we'll show you the way.
Last updated on 7th February 2019
This cool and chic Chelsea cocktail bar serves up the great food and great drinks as well as being renowned for acclaimed DJs. This classy party venue is famous for its 'eclipse' watermelon martini, and shouldn't be missed. An intimate and polished plot serving up a party until 3am and specialising in stylish, feel good fun vibes.
Beaufort House is one of King's Road's leading lights. The private members club offers a laid back yet super stylish atmosphere across its four floors, as guests get comfy and indulge in the various culinary delights on offer. There's a fantastic spread of treats ranging from lighter brunch options to fully-fledged burgers and steaks, all washed down with meticulously crafted cocktails, wines and champagnes. Heavenly!
JuJu London is an exclusive King's Road Club and is bursting at the seams with celebs, London's glamorous groupies, and VIPs. It goes from a daytime cocktail bar to a Chelsea favourite at night when resident DJs take over. Known for its contemporary cool style and attracting some of the city's plushest party goers, JuJu is one silky, sleek late night destination for some darling drinks.
The Hollywood Arms is a sumptuously decorated bar that has been recently refurbished, close to South Kensington Tube. With lots of plush rooms and corners to explore, this Chelsea bar with a cosy pub-feel is well worth a visit.
The Pig's Ear combines traditional pub sensibilities with a commitment to great beer to create one of the best bars in Chelsea. Their taps are filled with craft beers brewed locally at The London Beer Factory and cask ales from nearby Sambrooks Brewery, so you know they have beer credentials. They also have ciders and imported lagers from Czech Republic, Belgium and Germany, alongside a mostly French wine list.
For a cool dose of New York, head to Goat DRINK in Chelsea where plush furnishings and blue paneled walls make this a sumptuous playground of drinking and socialising. Serving up an expertly crafted selection of cocktails this place is highly recommended if you're looking for a classy bar in Chelsea. Don't forget to sample their speciality Bloody Marys, tailored to suit all tastes.
For a relaxing bite to eat or a delicious cocktail in Chelsea, look no further than colourful pub, The Jam Tree. This vibrant and ambiant bar is perfect for sampling some hearty grubs with a BBQ and buzzing Beer Garden. If the weather isn't quite ready for you outside, the British-themed indoor décor houses a young crowd looking to mingle on their night out.
This classy Chelsea cocktail bar is a great choice if you're looking for some hella tasty refreshments. Popular for its sound system being frequented by renowned DJs, Eclipse South Ken has the best of house music playing at the weekend, with a really fun loving atmosphere in the downstairs club. Party on until 3am at this plush palace and knock back some cocktails whilst you're at it.
Bringing a splash of tropical island paradise to Chelsea, Kona Kai are champions of Hawaiian hoopla, exotic cocktails, Tiki themed treats and a penchant for Polynesian stylings. Escape to sunnier seas and shores at this cheeky lair of sweet tasting cocktails, fun time party vibes and a flair for all things tropical.
