Best Cocktail Bars In Covent Garden

Fronting forest-inspired decor and plush seating, The Wild Monkey is a gorgeous haunt. Fab for slinky date nights, after work tipples and nights out with pals, this hidden gem promises over 47 botanical cocktails, with a focus on Monkey 47 gin.

If you're looking for a bar in Covent Garden with a little bit of wow factor, FLORAL is a winner. The younger sister to Michelin-starred Lima, FLORAL is an evolution of the brand, with a broad menu and a hidden underground pisco bar serving some of London's best cocktails. 

Boasting grand interiors (think Swarovski-embellished furnishings and black leather walls), 1989 Clubhouse is one of the most opulent hangouts in Covent Garden. Equally as luxe, the menu offers up Pan-Asian cuisine, Champagne and delicious cocktails.

Monmouth Kitchen is a stylish restaurant bar serving some of the best cocktails in Covent Garden. Head here to sip on signature concoctions while grazing on a fusion of Italian and Peruvian small plates in a chic yet welcoming setting. 

If you like your cocktails fruity, punchy and with a side order of Hawaiian-inspired street food, then El Ta'Koy at 3 Henrietta Street is just the place for you. Nab a table here and you can tuck into bottomless brunch, or just spend your night sipping the delish drinks.

Showcasing live music every single night, Mrs Riot is the place to go for high-octane entertainment. While you enjoy jazz, salsa or fabulous funk, get stuck into the mega menu of Mediterranean-inspired grub, paired with banging signature sips.

Be sure to check out one of the city's coolest underground haunts for a few bevvies. Not only is Tequila Mockingbird serving some flavour-packed concoctions from their fantastic menu, but they also offer an epic 2 for 1 happy hour every day of the week. Need we say more?

Slap bang in the heart of the West End, this gorgeous cocktail bar and restaurant offers some of the most innovative cocktails in the area. Mixing chemistry and a little bit of theatre into their drinks, you'll find concoctions that fizz, smoke and pop.

Let yourself be taken away from the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden to a dark and seductive basement bar, where drinkers can enjoy an array of creative cocktails. Combining the essence of temptation, indulgence, and hedonism through innovative blends, Eve is sure to make you swoon.

Fronting mezcal margaritas, espresso martinis and pina coladas, LOCKES is a top-notch cocktail bar spread across two floors. In addition, the heavenly haunt promises a slew of pizza choices, as well as bar snacks and small plates.

Salvador and Amanda is all about drinks, tapas and fiestas just a stone's throw from Covent Garden station. A night here feels like a quick trip across the Bay of Biscay, with Spanish-style partying and sangria aplenty. There are even flamenco classes for those looking to improve their toe-tapping skills. 

Heralded for their plush interiors and mega happy hour deals, Dirty Martini is a spot worth checking out in Covent Garden. We'd recommend swinging by on the weekend to treat yourself to a birdcage sharer - which come decked out with tasty sliders, arancini balls and spicy samosas.

A stunning secret cocktail bar in Covent Garden, The Escapologist is styled like an elegant Victorian men's club. A hidden underground lair of creative concoctions, it's the perfect spot if you're looking for something that little bit special. 

Blame Gloria offers tasty handcrafted cocktails in funky basement bar surroundings. Shimmy on down through their glitzy tunnel (decked out with loads of old-school TV screens) before grabbing a seat in one of the cosy alcoves. And on the weekend? This place comes alive with a disco-themed bottomless brunch. 

Be At One is a casual cocktail bar located just a stone's throw away from the Strand. Head to this contemporary bar between 4pm and 7pm to take advantage of the epic happy hour, which includes deals on fruity tipples, bottles of fizz and more. 

Serving craft cocktails without a wait, Swift is completely changing the way we think of 'a quick drink'. Committed to a fast turnaround for each mix, the team here use exotic ingredients and innovative techniques to serve their guests a bevy of top-notch tipples.

Nowhere does dim sum quite like Ping Pong, but that isn't the only reason to pay this place a visit. A trip here will also allow you to get better-acquainted with the mega cocktail list, which includes Asian-inspired sips along with all the classics. 

This basement pisco bar serves a range of fabulous drink concoctions with speciality spirits. And with its fun-loving Latin American energy? It fits right into Covent Garden's thriving nightlife scene. Expect Mexican mezcals, Brazilian cachaca and Venezuelan rums aplenty.

When it comes to cocktail bars, Barrio Covent Garden is sure to impress. This top-notch venue boasts a fabulous array of Mexican-inspired sips, alongside a chic space adorned with vibrant decor. To top it off? It also has a happy hour Thursday and Friday for 2 for 1 drinks.

Known globally as one of the godfathers of the cocktail world, this glamorous Covent Garden hideaway is second to none when it comes to mixing you a decadent drink. The basement bar is a perfect spot for sipping a tipple on a romantic date.

Nestled in St Giles Piazza, Cabana Brasil brings a slice of Rio to Covent Garden. Chow down on Brazilian-inspired street food, including its famed Malagueta chicken, washed down with vibrant cocktails - it's perfect for long, relaxed lunchs and pre or post-theatre nibbles.

Located atop the Strand's ME hotel, Radio Rooftop is easily one of the best cocktail bars in Covent Garden. Offering eclectic and exciting concoctions, as well as some of the finest views of London's twinkling skyline, it's the perfect spot to impress a date or enjoy a special night out with friends.