London is blessed with some of the most sought after nightlife in the world; so if you like to enjoy a tipple against the backdrop of somewhere trendy and cool, you are in the right place. With cocktail dens, speakeasy vibes and a whole host of unique, stylish venues, here's our list of the very best fashionable bars in London.
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Last updated on 20th November 2025
With only a modest gold plaque to reveal its location, this sought after Soho bar guides you into a basement layer of patisserie indulgence and expert cocktail craft to match. Of all London dessert bars, Basement Sate is a sweet sensation of understated Parisian style with a classic vintage edge where you can satiate your palate on puddings and divine drinks.
It's the secret Jub Jub room that we're here for. Follow us into Shoreditch resident, Callooh Callay and hidden behind a wardrobe you'll step into what can only be described as a futuristic/70s take on Narnia. There's a comic book cocktail menu and plush purple furnishings to match a this unusual place to drink in London.
This boutique London bar goes by much acclaim as one of the best in the world, so it's no doubt it's in our best picks for bars with that extra flare. You'll need to plan in advance to get a reservation as this bookings only bar, but if experiencing some bygone 1920s stylings, live period music and some of the most innovative speakeasy tailored cocktails is on your bucket list, then do it now.
The oriental wonderland of Opium is one of London's coolest bars for some authentic Chinese cuisine and Asian inspired mixology. In the heart of Chinatown, discover this hidden palace of sumptuous dim sum dishes and hand crafted drinks to find yourself in one of the most talked about (in hushed tones) parlours in London.
Spanning nearly 80 feet and boasting dramatic style, the Long Bar at the Sanderson Hotel is an iconic bar in London for an experience that's completely stylised and chic from start to finish. The glowing onyx bar is something of an art feature itself radiates modern elegance and stands as the perfect place for a top class cocktail.
The Cocktail Club legend is one of great esteem in this city. It's something of an institution for razzle dazzle cocktails, bartending showmanship and some seriously strong concoctions to knock back. Decked out top graffiti artists, in circus themes and more, these venues are all kinds of cool.
Just down the road from the Victoria & Albert Museum, Glamarama Green is an exhibition all on its own. Every wall is covered in art, packing in William Morris prints, portraits of fashion icons by Rose Blake and breathtaking works by Collagism.
The menu is something of a work of art too. There's craft beer, classic cocktails and signature serves, plus a near never-ending list of Aussie wines.
Transforming what was once a pubic conveniences, the Bermondsey Arts Club fuses creative vision with the simple elegance of the 30s. Keeping to simple design, clean white walls are accented by dark geometric images in this art-deco inspired London bar. Cocktails come of the meticulous and bespoke fashion here so slip into this subterranean for what promises to be a unique cocktail bar in London.
Without doubt one of London's most fashionable bars is The Luggage Room, a side-chamber of the plush London Marriott Hotel. This 1920's style cocktail bar effortlessly exudes quality in every way, with an exquisite cocktail list supported by no ordinary list of bar snacks. For a real VIP-feel head to the this dashing venue in the heart of Mayfair.
