Leaving Drinks In London

Saying goodbye to your friends no matter how long you'll be gone is always hard, but we're here to make it a little bit easier. Go out with style with our pick of the best bars to grab a nice leaving drink with your closest friends. Whether you want to party the night away or just have a quiet one, we can guarantee great drinks, occasionally some food and always a buzzing atmosphere. Check out our recommended picks for the best leaving drinks bars in London. 

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Last updated on 14th November 2025




Vagabond - Various Sites

Make it a farewell to remember and treat yourself to a bottle of the good at one of these unique wine bars. With venues in Clapham, Fulham, Victoria, Battersea and Tottenham Court Road, you're never too far from some stunning wines.

Barrio - Bars

Inject a little colour into those goodbye drinks in London with this punchy, South American favourite. Found in Brixton but also boasting bars the city over, Barrio promise colourful cocktails and quirky interiors as you say goodbye to either friends, family or colleagues alike.

London Bridge Rooftop

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With a convenient location right be the station, London Bridge Rooftop is ideal for leaving drinks. This is an elevated space with views of the city below, promising lots of heated and covered outdoor seating areas.

Here, you can enjoy a wide variety of cocktails and beers, with tasty burgers up for grabs if you get hungry. What's more, there's an interactive dartboard and a regular lineup of DJs.

The White Haus

If you're looking for somewhere close to the office to host your leaving drinks, then The White Haus is a great shout. This cool venue can be found in Farringdon, boasting three floors of quirky decor and plush velvet sofas.

The bar serves up a wide range of cocktails, as well as plenty of beer. Hungry? They also serve everything from melting camembert beef burgers to crispy chicken schnitzel and halloumi fries.

The Saint

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Located right in the heart of the city, within Bow Churchyard, The Saint is a lively pub that's ideal for leaving drinks. There's a range of indoor spaces to relax in, as well as a spacious courtyard if you fancy some alfresco sips.

If you're planning a big celebration? There are several different private hire options, with room for anywhere between 10 and 200 people at a time. Plus, you can na two for £18 cocktails before 7pm on Mondays and Fridays.

Bounce Battersea

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Hold onto your bats: whether you've got a slot on a table or not, Bounce Battersea is the perfect spot for your leaving drinks. Ping pong might be where it's at here, but they also house quirky tipples, steaming sourdough pizzas, shuffleboards and Wonderball, a high-tech platform with automatic scoring. We recommend sipping on their Ting Pong rum cocktail topped with ginger and pineapple foam as you celebrate your win.

Albert's Schloss - Soho

At Albert's Schloss Soho, you'll be welcomed by fire pits, logs, and twinkling lights, giving the feel of an Alpine lodge with nightly live entertainment and mouthwatering Bavarian food. This vibrant bar guarantees a great time and boasts a fantastic selection of beers imported from Germany, Belgium, and beyond. Enjoy gooey fondues with your pals and sip on signature cocktails like coconut and raspberry martinis.

The Old Blue Last

Early Bird £4.60 Drinks

What better place than a 300-year-old pub to host leaving drinks? Shoreditch's The Old Blue Last is a wild-west style boozer with a fabulous beer selection that has hosted free gigs since way back when, featuring big names like Arctic Monkeys and Amy Winehouse. The venue has a vibrant and storied history dating back to the 1700s and stands tall on Great Eastern Street. 

Market Halls - Top London Sites

If you're looking to please a crowd at your leaving drinks while providing a casual setting for people to grab food when they need, then Market Halls' Canary Wharf, Victoria and Oxford Road locations are just the thing. They've got food spanning across the world from Mexico to Turkey and China, plus multiple bars across the space.

Bar 161

As one of the coolest bars in Hackney, Bar 161 is the place for your leaving drinks if you live or work nearby. Not only does it front cool interiors of neon signs and floral decorations, but also a list of concoctions that includes the likes of a blood orange margarita or the salted caramel espresso martini.

Be At One - Bars

This exciting bar known for its huge list of cocktails and vibrant atmosphere is a popular spot in the heart of Soho, Clapham and beyond. With a mix of pub and cocktail bar decor, it is perfect for chilling out with friends and kicking off a big night. The drinks will impress at Be At One and the prices won't empty your wallet.

Amazing Grace Canary Wharf

Looking for somewhere spectacular to host your leaving party? Then check out Amazing Grace in Canary Wharf, where you'll find regular live music performances to add some entertainment, taking place on their stage at the front of the bar.

Expect a cutting-edge sound and lighting system, with quirky displays on the walls. Sip signature cocktails or draught beer, with the option to add pan-Asian plates like crispy cod bao, Korean spare ribs and Vietnamese fried tofu.