Sophisticated Drinks in London
If there's something London can offer, it's spots for classy and sophisticated drinks. There's everything from high fashion hotspots, glamourous members only clubs, to more funky contemporary lounges and bars. London is one of the best cities in the world, attracting rich, famous and everyday people alike wanting to experience nightlife in style. Here are some recommendations of places to go for sophisticated drinks; where everything from the décor and atmosphere, to the drinks and the people exude elegance and charm.
Last updated on 21st September 2016
Step into Crazy Bear Fitzrovia and leave the real world behind! Here you'll be dining and drinking in a stunning venue amongst some of the most creative and sophisticated people in the capital. Don't miss this stunning bar, as it's a great spot to enjoy some sophisticated drinks!
Housed in a resplendent Georgian townhouse, Bird of Smithfield is an elegant private hire space also suited to dinner and cocktails. Pick yourself out one of their signature blends and make yourself comfortable in a location known for its tweed touches and chic Porta Romana lamps; there’s a stunning rooftop terrace with views looking out across the market if you’re looking to soak in some rays.
Boasting an envious locale and an exceptional selection of the very best wines from around the globe, The Bloomsbury Club Bar is the ideal spot for drinks in the city. To complement said selection, this laid-back lounge bar also offers up a menu of classic British plates to satiate even the most sophisticated palates.
Sleek and sassy, Leicester Square's Light Lounge is a sophisticated, yet sexy saloon for you to congregate in with comrades after a long week's work. From its gregarious, glitzy-glam interior and creative cocktail menu to its magical musical melodies, including trendsetting disco tracks, expect The Light Lounge to fill you up with funk and glee.
Sophisticated, elegant, refined, all fitting terms to describe The Attic at Pan Peninsula in Canary Wharf. The interior design is flawless, the food and drinks on offer amazing and the 360 degree panoramic views are just spectacular. An all-round impressive spot, you'll see yourself going again and again.
Looking for a charm filled and delightful evening of classy drinks in London!? Then head over to The Luggage Room, as part of the five star London Marriott Hotel. This decadent 1920's style cocktail bar will have you feeling like you've traveled back in time, to the era of flapper girls and vintage glamour.
Tucked away in an historic courtyard and filled with antique furnishings, Mews of Mayfair brims with decadence and style. Start in the cocktail bar - the space known for its deep leather sofas and Mad Hatter Queen Anne chairs - for a taste of signature cocktails and vintage champers, before heading downstairs for further drinks in the buzzing basement lounge.
Taking its inspiration from the 1920s Havana heydays, Burlock is a cavernous rum bar with over 200 bottles of the spirit to its name. Dabble in a couple of cocktails or take a shot neat, the quality is excellent and there’s a hearty selection of both Cuban and Caribbean food to soak up all that booze. Look out for the Havana-styled barber shop that doubles as a drinking den and a unique happy hour offering that runs from open ‘til close.
Oozing class and elegance, Smith & Whistle is the cocktail bar nestled in the heart of the Park Lane hotel in Mayfair. Sophisticated supping is on hand here where a space of 1920s vintage style makes way for some ultimately tailored mixology by the suave bartenders. Sup on the best of spirits and enjoy the amorous atmosphere is this cocktail bar.
This classy Playboy Club has been given a refreshing lift! Head to Salvatore at experience the beautiful and extravagant bunnies in their traditional waitress uniforms, in a modern and sleek venue. Nothing says sophisticated drinks like the vintage cocktails at Salvatore; they are made from only the finest liquors, some of which dates back to around the 18th century!
Suave and opulent, Dirty Martini in Islington offers guests a brilliant spot to relax and unwind in. The team behind this successful brand have established a reputation for consistently serving up irresistible cocktails. Armed with an arsenal of spice, fruits and international spirits, creativity definitely isn’t lacking behind the bar. Relax, unwind and party in style at this sophisticated cocktail bar.
At this stylish bar you can enjoy a relaxed night with speakeasy vibes. The Chelsea Prayer Room is technically members only, but you can book exclusively with DesignMyNight and gain access to this sophisticated bar in West London; that way you'll get to have their cocktails made from mysterious unbranded bottles all for yourself!
Everything from the delicate cocktails to the contemporary décor makes Baranis a top choice for sophisticated drinks in London. The plain brick walls and wood floors mixed with splashes of colour, like bright yellow columns and deliberately miss-matched furniture, leaves the glamorous crowd mingling with a distinctly chic Southern France vibe.
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are to thank for this swanky collaboration inside the O2 Arena. The NY-Lon Lounge is a cosmopolitan celebration of NYC and London, impressing guests with first class service and a head-turning choice of cocktails and nibbles. The venue is available for private hire across the week and boasts three stunning spaces; including a VIP Lounge with four separate booths and a Secret Meeting Room complete with a flying carpet centrepiece table.
Dim lighting, wonderfully detailed furniture and an elegant golden bar, Blind Spot in Soho is a cocktail lounge bar that's quickly become a favourite for Central London's eager revellers. Alongside the line-up of DJs, the team of trained bar staff use their years of experience and eye for creation to blending and mix a range of ingredients together, producing a list of quirky concoctions that perfectly complement the bar's sophisticated, almost-arrogant attitude.
Not only is the Palm Beach Casino a world-renowned gaming destination where you can ensure a VIP experience that will take you through the late hours, but it's also a high profile cocktail club where skilled bartenders await. Sup in ultimate style and complete sophistication at this swanky cocktail bar in London.
Classy, sophisticated, and reformed. It's no surprise Reform Social & Grill is the perfect place to sip on an old-fashioned cocktail. The tall leather booths and seats are gentlemen's club inspired and the menu has a classical influence. London is flourishing with new, quirky, different bars to kick back at but there are classics for a reason.
A world famous venue needing no introduction, get yourself to The Playboy Club’s Baroque Bar for a night of live music, great food and champagne towers tended by those iconic bunnies. There’s a whole host of classy facilities and rooms to explore, and it’s not an experience exclusively reserved for members, either.
Fitted with leather Chesterfields, art deco finishes and bespoke furnishings, The Distillery is Bankside’s destination bar. It’s part of the opulent London Hilton hotel; welcoming hotel guests and young professionals alike for quality drinks and excellent bar snacks. Pull up a seat and enjoy a signature cocktail list mixed with homemade infusions and bitters at this chic central London bar.
