Best Leicester Square Bars

It's never a dull night when Studio 88 is involved, the rowdy live music bar is brightening up our nights with a live band, Californian rolls and cracking cocktails, all moments from Leicester Square.

The epitome of a fun time London bar, Zoo is the perfect place to get your mates together for a lively night of drinking and dancing until the early hours. In the heart of Leicester Square, this bar attracts a young party crowd with an opulent bar area and large clubbing spec where music to the beats of commercial, house, hip hop and R'n'B is played out every weekend.

Known for its lip-smacking Champagne cocktails and luxury interiors, The Stage is a firm Leicester Square haunt for all occasions. Boasting plush seating, cosy corners for date nights and an epic lineup of live music performances, this venue is sure to impress.

This boutique bar is a West End hit for those looking for a place to bust some shapes on the dance floor. Every night welcomes a weird and wonderful theme, with anything from Cowboys and Cowgirls to Where's Wally making an appearance. Bar Rumba is a Leicester Square hot spot for a a good party and some hella long happy hours 

One of the best bars in Leicester Square, this fun casino is must-visit if you're looking for late night drinks in London. Decked out in a French renaissance style, The Rialto backstage bar promises cocktails, table games and 24-hour opening times.

Doused in pink hues, neon lights and glittering disco balls, Simmons Leicester Square has a lot to say of itself. And if your purse strings are feeling a little tight, they've got an unbeatable happy hour, with two cocktails for £10, a glass of wine for £3 and more. Plus, there's dancing 'til late every night.

Looking for hidden gems in Leicester Square? Horizons Casino is a top-quality gaming floor that boasts late-night poker, blackjack, roulette and slot machines. If you're in for the long haul, there's also a fantastic selection of cocktails and food.

Craving some top-notch cocktails? We thought as much. But what if we told you that Tequila Mockingbird in Covent Garden is offering 2 for 1 every day of the week? Head along to this quirky joint for some budget-friendly concoctions in their cool space.

A popular all-rounder, Slug and Lettuce on Leicester Square is a firm choice for tasty drinks with your closest pals. Whether you're heading in to catch all the top sports fixtures on the big screens or for some bespoke concoctions, this venue won't disappoint.

Just a stone's throw from Charing Cross Road, The Cambridge is a historic boozer worth visiting. Established in 1887, this cosy joint is the ideal stop-off for British plates, including hearty pies and Sunday roasts, before washing it all down with an ice-cold pint.

One of our favourites when it comes to bars in the area, Leicester Square Kitchen is a popular spot worth visiting. Make your way inside, where you'll be met with minimalistic decor, including neutral colours and brick adornments. Hungry? Enjoy Mexican and Peruvian small plates.

Just moments from The National Gallery sits All Bar One, your new favourite bar in Leicester Square. Whether you're catching up with friends over a bottle of wine, a glass of cocktails, or sitting down to feast on one of their British pub classics dishes after work, then settle in here.

Nestled at the heart of the West End's famous social setup, you'll find The Long Acre in pole position on Upper St. Martin's Lane. Come for a relaxing brunch, enjoy a wallet-friendly lunch deal or dinner and cocktails, with the party vibes continuing until 3am, six days a week.

Found just a short walk from Leicester Square and nestled in the heart of Chinatown is Zoku, an underground haunt with recording studio-inspired interiors and Japanese cocktails. Better yet, there's a live DJ and unique sounds to boot.

Sitting between Leicester Square and Soho, The Perception Bar delivers everything for the socialites of London. Prepared for exhilarating interiors, bold cocktails, delicious dishes and music events that attracts people from all over London.

Located in the basement of Peruvian restaurant Lima Floral, this hidden gem serves pisco and cocktails that give you all the flavours of South America. With its laid back vibe and stylish soundtrack, you can enjoy a stunning selection of drinks featuring Mexican mezcal, Brazilian cachaca and Venezuelan rum, in a really unique setting. 

Serving up some of the most innovative cocktails in the West End, this bar and restaurant just shy of Leicester Square boasts a stunning array of signature sips, perfect for a few pre-theatre beverages. Adding their own splash of theatricality to the mix, Alchemist drinks are a little outside the norm, with items that fizz, pop and light up.

Expect an spectacular mix of Circus theatrics, fire show frenzies and cabaret cavorting fusing a cocktail bar get up with extravagant entertainment. With an interior designed by Tom Dixon, Circus is a decadent space of stylish surrealism where you can escape into the fantastical performances and experience some divine food and drinks. 

Opium is a Leicester Square bar that merges New York speakeasy with a taste of the Orient. They deliver seasonal Oriental themed cocktails exploring and mixing a large variety of authentic Chinese ingredients in an inspired Asian luxe setting. This cocktail parlour cum Dim Sum den is a lair of mixology mastery and unique tastes paired with sumptuous Asian cuisine. 

Ruby Blue is a sumptuous bar of dark decors and warm, low lighting features creating a intimate space perfect for some after work drinks or late night shenanigans. Fantastic views over Leicester Square can be appreciated form the outdoor terrace making this lounge bar a hubbub of entertainment and budget friendly boozing.

Looking for drinks in Leicester Square? If you've got a sweet spot for decent hops, then head to BrewDog Seven Dials where you'll find 3 floors of chilled out space, 20 different beers on tap and a function room for private events.

Looking for bars in Leicester Square? Well, it's hard to beat LSQ Rooftop on views so it's one of the best watering holes around. See the Shard, London Eye and Big Ben all while sipping on their signature cocktails; perfect for after work drinks or even a special occasion.

This iconic spot is sure to go down a storm with music lovers, with a plethora of memorabilia including the telephone box from One Direction's 'Take Me Home' album cover. After taking in the A-list decor, sit back in one of their banquets and enjoy some American classics.