A hidden gem in the heart of Shoreditch, the Looking Glass Cocktail Club is a glamorous retro bar. The venue, entertainment and imaginative drinks selection all perfectly complement each other, providing a mesmerising and out of this world experience that guests will have never before encountered. 

Be transported back to the glamour of the roaring 20s at Fitz's. This place is bubbling with relaxed cocktail sippers on the velour sofas, while the cocktail menu take inspiration from free spirits of Bloomsbury's past and present, from novelist Emile Zola to spy princess Noor Inayat Khan. 

With a nod to the 70s and some of the coolest interiors in the business, Coin Laundry is a great retro bar in London with East London style on its side. Whether you're chowing down to their retro chicken kiev inspired menu or hoofing down cocktails, Coin Laundry has a little something for everyone. 

Bobby Fitzpatrick is like stepping off the streets  of West Hampstead and into a 70s interior decorating magazine, in the best way possible. Pop round and enjoy a pina colada, a rum cocktail or a pepperoni pizzas surrounded by Mr Fitzpatrick's memories, collected over a lifetime of Caribbean island hopping.

Doused in a bit of 19th Century swag, The Punch Room is like a time capsule for the classic style of manor house libraries with some super cool drinks thrown in. Sink back into the velvet sofas and the brooding ambience of this oak panelled, retro bar and enjoy their specialist punch bowl cocktails. 

Rouges doffs its cap to the 70s and 80s, celebrating all the things we loved about those iconic decades, with DJs playing the best funk and soul tracks long into the early hours. If that wasn't enough, be sure to visit one of the two bars in this venue, both of which are over 50 years old.

Blame Gloria is a chic central London retro bar with plenty of vintage-inspired decor and Instagram photo ops. From its bold wallpaper to its corridor of glittering streamers, it's an essential visit for anyone who loves luscious libations and partying till the break of dawn. 

Nightjar is a charismatic retro bar inspired by the 1920s, with candle lit tables, vintage tin cup cocktails and a soundtrack of crooning jazz and swing bands. Often hailed as one of London's best bars, the drinks are tantalising while regular live music sets keep the vibe varied and interesting.

Inject a little retro into your life with Beetle Juice Brixton. Situated in the beloved Village, this quirky venue boasts drinks that are served from a Classic vintage VW Campervan, alongside a cool outdoor area. On the menu? You better great ready for cocktails galore here.

Discover the secret speakeasy bar that is Ruby's, hidden in a basement in Dalston. This quirky setting is home to one of London's most intimate retro bars, featuring a whole host of delicious cocktails which all feature an innovative twist, alongside a cool atmosphere. 

Located beneath the busy streets of Fitzoriva is the cool basement bar at Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai. With a 1970s vibe, it showcases retro decor, Indian film posters and quirky ornaments - the perfect backdrop for sipping signature cocktails.

Brimming with quirky, kitsch trinkets and vintage furnishings, Little Nan's Deptford Bar is like being at your granny's house if she never decorated after the 90s. Soak up the royal souvenirs, Pat Butcher references and plastic flowers while sipping cocktails served in teapots at this retro bar.

Channelling a speakeasy vibe with its unassuming door and sliding hatch, The Luggage Room is one of London's most impressive retro bars. The decadent 1920's bar is an oasis of period curiosities, jazz music, delicious cocktails and even a giant block of ice behind the bar that is carved for each drink. 

London's best retro bars have the arcade games to match, and that's exactly what Arcade Apes has. Expect to get private use of the machine that's loaded with over 3000 games during your booking, before supping themed cocktails at the bar or getting stuck into drinking and board games. 

Four Quarters is coming to Hackney Wick to open the second of their amazing retro arcade bars. The bar is located near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and will have incredible arcade games including Pacman and Space Raiders as well as the usual muddle of craft beers.

Situated within a former East-End pub on Mare Street, Martello Hall has transformed the old Victorian building into a decadent 60s-inspired lounge bar. Not only do they serve a mouthwatering selection of 48 hour proved pizza, but they even go so far as to distil their very own gin.

Disrepute is a retro gem combining the timeless qualities of Sixties counterculture with elements of London's exciting cocktail scene today. Offering an expertly curated drinks menu, the bar ensures cocktail lovers are well looked with their luxurious collection of expertly mixed creations.

With outposts in St Petersburg, Moscow and New York, Mari Vanna is a gaudy-but-gorgeous interiors vintage bar in London. Think peeling wallpaper, shawl-covered lamps, crystal bowls and stacking dolls all taking you back to the days of Soviet Union Russia surrounding you as you sip vodka.

Bob Bob Ricard is a multilevel bar, mixing hotel chic with British and Russian design touches. Uniquely eccentric in its style, it's 20s decor is combined with rich texture, luscious cocktails and 'press for champagne' buzzers at each booth that create a fine mix between elegant and fun.