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).
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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.
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.
When it comes to District Line bars, The Wolfpack Inn in Fulham is a firm choice. Not only does this boutique hotspot have a plethora of house cocktails and craft beers, but it also shows sports matches, alongside a vibrant atmosphere all week long.
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.
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.
Located steps from Monument, this charming wine bar brings you a menu of carefully curated bottles, alongside full-flavoured, Spanish-inspired dishes and sharing plates.
Hop off the District Line at Mansion House and you'll be just a stone's throw away from The Cocktail Club, London's premier destination for your favourite mixes. Think cocktail classes and mixologists whipping up some boozy magic, all for you to enjoy with pals and on date nights alike.
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.
Back on the tube we go, but don't get too comfy because The Folly at Monument is next on the list. A striking botanically-inspired bar, restaurant and deli is so fresh you could be dining inside an actual rainforest. Truly a unique London bar, The Folly provides a relaxing haven from the hustle and bustle of the City.
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.
