District Line Bars

If you thought the District Line was good for nothing but taking you from the West all the way through to deepest Essex, you'd be very much mistaken. For this very pillar of the Underground system takes you to the doorstep of London's very best drinking dens, and we're here to take you on a boozy tour to take them all in. Grab your pals, top up that Oyster Card and read on to discover our list of the best bars on the District Line Zones 1&2 (we'd be here forever otherwise).

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 28th August 2024




The Brown Cow

Hop off the tube at Parsons Green and wander on over to The Brown Cow, a cool and homely pub serving up elevated fare to passers-by. Inside, you'll find candle-lit wooden benches and industrial-style lighting, as well as a full bar slinging out signature cocktails such as the peach schnapps-based Tulip's Gaze. Food-wise, devour the likes of tandoori chicken thighs served with blackened sweetcorn, burgers topped by maple and bacon relish, plus proper puddling like Valrhona dark chocolate mousse cake.  

Slug and Lettuce Tower Bridge

🧁 Elevate your experience with the exclusive Lillet X Emily in Paris Afternoon Tea, in partnership with Lillet, for an additional £3.50pp 🥂 Savour two Lillet Rosé Spritzes and a delectable macaron each, perfectly complementing our regular assortment 🧁 and 2 other offers

Next up, Tower Hill, and one of the best Slug and Lettuce's around. Guests make themselves at home in stylish, sleek surroundings, and the views outside aren't to be sniffed at either, with the Tower of London providing the backdrop. There's a list of offers as long as your arm running throughout the week too.

The Cocktail Club Monument

Happy Hour and 3 other offers

Just a short walk from the station, The Cocktail Club Monument is a party haven that is famed for its bottomless brunches and quirky cocktails. This particular outpost is inspired by Savile Row tailors, boasting a dapper basement with exposed brick walls and a twisted taxidermy shop-front. You can tell this place nods towards iconic designers like Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith, thanks to its rich, tartan sofas, and its drinks are just as creative as its interiors. On the menu? Truffletinis made with coffee and tonka bean syrup, plus the rum-based Solero Sundae.

All Bar One Cannon Street

Party Packages for 10+ and 6 other offers

Located in the heart of the City, this All Bar One is the perfect place for an after-work cocktail after a long slog in the office. Take the edge off and chill with a few colleagues as you sample the best the bar tender has to offer, with premium bottled lager and beer on tap and a fine selection of food and small plates to graze upon.

Dirty Martini Monument

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

The ultimate spot for after-work drinks, Dirty Martini Monument can be found on Lovat Lane. They've got happy hours from 5 until 8pm Wednesday to Friday, and from 4 to 7pm on Saturdays, where you can get your hands on £7 cocktails, £4.50 bottles of beer and bottles of wine for just £15.50. This fun, lively bar is a great choice for laid-back drinks and wild nights alike, serving up everything from lychee and coconut martinis to the pink-gin based Strawberry Kiss.

The George Tavern

Hop back on a westbound tube and alight at Whitechapel; where we're stopping by a venue written about by Charles Dickens himself. The hugely popular George Tavern isn't just an endearing boozer but also something of a hub for art and culture. There's regular live music, art exhibitions and theatre performances to enjoy in a really diverse environment.