Cool And Quirky Bars In London

Boasting a DJ booth tucked inside of a vintage piano, cocktails served out of the finest of China, and luxurious seating arrangements, The Arts Theatre Club is certainly in the upper echelon of cool and quirky bars in London. This members-only Soho speakeasy acts as the perfect, Prohibition-era getaway amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

This space-aged bar cum VR arcade is the perfect East London spot for a quirky date or special night out. Strap in and be teleported to an alternative reality, with 16 gaming options, before heading to the bar for a range of futuristic-themed drinks.

BYOC Camden is not your average cocktail den; for starters it has an amazing 1920s theme, complete with vintage blackjack tables and roulette, and secondly, you are expected to bring your own bottle of spirit for bartenders to whip into masterpieces.

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This quirky bar near Earl's Court is inspired by Prohibition and tucked away behind a hidden door at Evans & Peel Detective Agency. Head inside to be greeted by cocktails shaken up from bootlegged liquor and plenty of live music, including jazz, swing and blues.

Prepare to don an orange jumpsuit as you become an inmate at these immersive cocktail bars in central and east London. Inspired by America's infamous prison and the Hollywood movies surrounding it, Alcotraz creates tailored cocktails based on your liquor and tastes - just make sure the warden doesn't catch you.

So much more than your average bar, this quirky spot in Tottenham houses a full roller skating rink for when you're looking to get a little active on your next night out. Round up your mates and prepare for diner bites and a skating sesh at this cool North London space.

Throw it back to 1920s Havana and join the fun-loving crew at the notorious Burlock as they churn out rum cocktails in a quirky London setting for the party hardy. Located just moments from Oxford Street, this is one for a fun night out in the West End.

Inspired by party animal Josephine Bonaparte, Tonight Josephine is a kitsch and fun bar. Our top choice for a girls night out in London, this Instagrammable spot boasts a cracking cocktail menu, as well as neon signs, glittery cocktails and celebrity mugshots.

Taking residence in Victorian listed basement, The Piano Works is the revival of the loud and vibrant live music bars, where you can dance and party to the sound of a 6 piece band playing your song requests. Taking on a vintage style speakeasy, this House of Song is one of the best hidden gems London has to offer.

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With four venues across the city, there's no better NYC-inspired spot to find yourself in than Dirty Bones. From a slick range of delcious American comfort eats, to quirky cocktails to wash them down with, there's a great time guaranteed at any one of these fun London bars.

Inspired by the Wild West, this immersive cocktail bar is one of a kind. Try your hand at card games and solve clues, in the heart of East London. Make sure you've smuggled in your choice of tipple which expert bartenders use to create personalised cocktails based on your own choices and tastes.

Looking for somewhere with some of the best views of London? Sky Garden Bars offer up just that, promising jaw-dropping scenes and plenty of tasty tipples. Better yet, their range of spaces, including sky pods and terraces, mean any group can be catered for.

This quirky bar in West London is set to be flat party central outside of your own flat, with fantastic drinks, the coolest vibes, and even delicious, international food for you to tuck into. Expect mischievous mayhem when you visit. And in Soho? The Little Scarlet Door is calling.

A speakeasy cocktail bar hidden away under The Breakfast Club's London Bridge venue, Call Me Mr Lucky is a cool and quirky spot fronting kitsch and eclectic interiors, alongside fun-filled drinks that include drag fruit margaritas and 'tia Mamma Mia' on the menu.

There's more than a hint of West London suave about this basement bolthole. It's found beneath the Arbitrager, offering a relaxed yet refined atmosphere to the city's after-work crowd. Cross this one off your 'must-visit' list and you'll soon be enjoying a daring and innovative list of signature drinks in one of the hot-to-trot basement bars in London.

A hidden treasure marrying inventive cocktails with an eclectic music programme, you don't go forgetting a trip to Apples & Pears in a hurry. The venue's radiant atmosphere makes it perfect for date night or stopping by after work, and with a medley of live acoustic acts and animated DJ nights, we challenge you not to find yourself tapping those toes deep into the night.

If you're in the market for something a little different then head East to Signature Brew Blackhorse Road. The working brewery and taproom is the perfect place to try a selection of craft ales, with live music and tasty street food on offer too.

Winterland's events are bringing you some of the best boozy experiences, including a fabulous cocktail and gin bar at their alpine ski party. Or opt for a endless drinks and brunch option, complete with a live DJ.

Combining neon lights, late night karaoke and a cosy and intimate setting, this arty LGBTQ+ friendly bar celebrates creativity and diversity in East London. With delicious drinks and after-party vibes, Village 512 makes for a cool regular haunt.

Showcasing speakeasy vibes, Mama Funki is hands down one of the coolest bars in South London. From ambient lighting and New York-style interiors to plush sofas and sleek decor, the venue is ideal for date nights galore.

One-hundred-and-eiiiiighty! Flight Club breaths a new lease of life into the UK's favourite pub game, welcoming you into their beautifully designed oches to play interactive games. Throw in some real-time scoring (there's not a chalk board in sight) and a dash of competitive spirit and you've got hours of unadulterated fun at one of the most unique bars in London.

The Four Thieves in Battersea has everything you need for a trip to the boozer. From more than 70 gins, a microbrewery on site and enough craft beer to keep you drinking the week's woes away, the fun doesn't stop there. Head upstairs for an incredible games room, filled with car racing, ping pong and virtual reality.

Step off the cobbled streets of East London and into this multi-award-winning cocktail bar permeated by a wonderfully eccentric vibe. Expect punchy cocktails and an eclectic crowd, as well as a hidden bar that you'll find if you venture upstairs.

Opium is a great London speakeasy-style cocktail bar. The bar team deliver themed cocktails, in a discrete and decadent setting. Widely considered one of London's best bars, Opium is a cool and quirky London spot hidden among the bustling streets of Chinatown.

If your obsession with Buffy was pretty untethered as a teenager, you'll love what Lost Souls Pizza have in store. Celebrating metal, vampires and pizza, it's a dedication to the alternative, complete with charcoal slices and unusual cocktail creations.

Aeronaut's quirk comes in the form of the amazing circus performances they showcase. Hosting a whole host of entertainment including swing dancing classes, live music sets, DJs and themed brunches, Aeronaut definitely satisfies that quest for something cool and quirky in Acton. 

What happens when you combine delicious MEATliquor burgers with great cocktails, 12 bowling alleys and an ice skating rink? QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl is what. Head west for a fun day our complete with great food and activities.

Fronting quirky pink interiors, alongside a list of cocktails inspired by pop culture, Peachy Queen Putney is just the place to head to. You'll be sipping on the likes of the 'watermelon sugar high' and 'Bohemian raspberry' in this gorgeous space.

Zoku is one of the most quirky bars in Soho, fronting interiors inspired by a record studio and a live DJ with unique sounds to match. As for drinks? You'll be sipping through Japanese cocktails and sake-laced drinks in no time.

Spread across two floors, Bobby Fitzpatrick is a quirky 70s den of vintage wallpaper, kitsch sofas and signed photographs. There's board games and a quirky cocktail list inspired by Fitzpatrick's great loves, as well as brunch and American deep dish pizzas. 

A Dulwich bar that cares about your health? Introducing Vits + Kicks. With freshness on the menu, not only are smoothies and street food serving up the creme de la creme of nutrient-rich ingredients, expect natural wines and twists on cocktail classics.

Swingers is a bar like no other, bringing two 9-hole crazy golf courses, alongside three street food vendors, five cocktail bars and a two-storey clubhouse all for you to hang out in. From date nights to activities with mates, you won't go bored here.

Searching for something different in the city? Head to London Bridge's rooftop for lovely views of The Shard and a cracking good time. Munch on Spanish cuisines from The Black Pig with White Pearls all while tipping back beer and listening to Latin tunes.

There are multi-sensory drinking experiences, and then there is Purl. A speakeasy-style drinking den located in the heart of Marylebone, the venue's pioneering approach to their cocktails involves utilising aroma, fogs, foams and liquid nitrogen to bring each and every drink to life. Just remember the password for entry (Hair Of The Dog).

Everyone has a little competitive spirit in them whether they like to tell you that or not, so why not put it to the test at one of London's coolest board game bars. A quick walk from Waterloo, Draughts is celebrating both brains and drinks combined with their unique location. 

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat, how I wonder what you're at. Borrowing its name from the Mad Hatter's poem, Little Bat is a quirky neighbourhood cocktail bar featuring plenty of Wonderland-themed influences. Expect a playful and imaginative ambience complemented by superb cocktails at Callooh Callay's sister site.

A unique London bar, Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace can be found in White City, having made its way over from the hit LA location. Think skating around the rink to live music or DJs, following it up with a trip to the American diner and bar.

Powering up in London Bridge is one unique bar concept from the minds behind Flight Club. Electric Shuffle is a unique technological spin on the classic pastime, with cocktails and boozy brunches at the heart of their sites in London Bridge and Canary Wharf.

The Courtesan is a cool South London bar that welcomes discerning diners and drinkers to sample unusual cocktails and traditional dim sum sharing plates. Settle down with a drink in the gilded Birdcage Bar or get ready for a late night burlesque performance as you wine and dine.

Hop Kingdom is a unique venue in Southwark that acts as a skate park, bar and live music venue. Whether you're looking to book a birthday party, gig, exhibition bands, photo shoots, or anything else that springs to mind, the space is adaptable to any and all occasions. 

When singing in the shower no longer cuts it? Then a visit to SingEasy is in order. A karaoke-style bar with a different, celebrate West End musicals and big hits with a selection of elite singing waiters and waitresses.

Situated in Fitzrovia, Monopoly Lifesized is a grand shout if you love the board game. You'll get stuck into escape room-style challenges, figure out how to get out of jail and even build your own houses at this immersive experience. Plus, you can head to the restaurant after for post-game grub and themed drinks.

Injecting a little pizzazz into Theatreland's cocktail scene is TSQ Playhouse. Not only is this venue offering up throwback interiors, including plush seating and karaoke rooms, but there are also tasty bevvies up for grabs. With themes from an enchanted forest to aquaria.

Gigi's is an eccentric London DJ bar, live music venue and restaurant in the heart of Hoxton Square. Shoreditch clubbing, dining and drinking can all be enjoyed in this bar's bold and beautiful interiors making it one of the best London late night bars without a doubt.

When you're in the mood for something out of this world? It has to be The Viaduct. Tucked away between arches in Shoreditch, not only will you find a cosmos-themed room complete with space-worthy cocktails, enjoy small plates, a pretty terrace and plenty of room to get comfortable.

This charismatic Angel hangout features a quirky train-carriage theme that takes you on a journey calling at great food central and innovative cocktails parkway. A plethora of shadowy foliage adds to the atmosphere and the friendly bar staff/train conductors make this a venue you won't go forgetting any time soon.

Ping pong bars are all the rage in London right now, and few do it better than Bounce. A buzzing underground spot made for eating, drinking and playing ping-pong late into the night, the tables here can fit up to 20, and the table service policy means you won't have to ditch your area when ordering in the delicious pizza or a few gin-based cocktails.

The Exhibit is Balham's all-in-one social destination. Come for a majestic cocktail or get stuck in at the dinner table, and don't forget they love a big party come Friday Night. There's comedy at the weekends, life drawing classes, art exhibitions and the chance to catch a film in London's smallest independent cinema space.

East London is home to the capital's cool and quirky bars, but it is yet to have one dedicated to the creation of The Gibson. That was, until now, as expert mixologists have been experimenting with the Edwardian recipe to create a cocktail list perfect for the dark, intimate and extravagant Clerkenwell venue.  

When you need cool and quirky Covent Garden bars, there's only one place to head: Stereo. This secret spot is hidden underneath the market, featuring live music, DJs 'til late, mouthwatering food and killer cocktails to boot.

Head north where this fun tiki bar whips up some of the finest cocktails on Upper Street. Most come laced with bespoke rum and fresh ingredients, but if you're looking to kick things up a notch then head to their upstairs Rum Club and try your hand at mixing your own rum.

Found right around the corner from Tower Bridge, Simmons brings affordable drinks to their small but perfectly formed cocktail bar. Featuring quirky decorations (there's an enormous dinosaur's head, for crying out loud) and a friendly ambience, make sure you're in between 4 and 9pm on weekdays if you want to take full advantage of their famous happy hour discounts.

Hidden away beneath a derelict pub in Shoreditch is The King's Head Members Club, boasting an eclectic array of taxidermy scattered amongst the opulent interiors of its private rooms, secret basement club, lounge bar and restaurant. This quirky spot also has some of the best entertainment drop by, including Basque shows, DJ lead parties, live music and more.

Undoubtedly one of London's most quirkiest watering holes, The Last Tuesday Society pairs taxidermy and unusual decor with a menu of absinthe and classy cocktails. Head East where the Hackney haunt will show you something a little different.

If you're looking for unusual places to drink in Soho, make sure to check out SOMA. The basement bar boasts an elegant design that complements the minimalist cocktail list, which takes influence from the Indian subcontinent and neighbouring regions.

Based on the HQ of the secret society that ran Victorian London, The Escapologist is part Victorian men's club, part Masonic Lodge; a totally unique drinking den based on the shady exploits of the infamous Baron. Head this way for sharing cocktails and cheese-drenched pizzas in one of the most eye-catching basement bars in town.