Best Speakeasy Bars in London

Step through a repair shop and into a stunning space filled with antique decorations and fabulous fauna at The Natural Philosopher. Dim lighting, rich hues and a wonderful array of spirits makes this a great choice for your evening drinks.

Looking for London's best secret speakeasies? You can't go wrong with BYOC Camden, a Prohibition-themed haunt where masterful mixologists shake up a number of bespoke cocktails based on the illicit spirit you bring along.

Set behind a hidden entrance, CasaCosta is a bar that's guaranteed to transport you back in time. Set in the glamorous prohibition era, you can expect to enjoy food and wine, while enjoying some live entertainment.

Shoreditch and Soho's Nightjar is transporting you back in time, courtesy of its Prohibition-esque interiors and live tunes. The menu will see you working your way through the eras, starting with stunning cocktails from the 1600s all the way up until early noughties' serves.

One of the best speakeasy bars in London, The Candlelight Club is taking over a secret location for a series of raucous dinner parties. Don your finest 1920s attire and get ready to drink, eat and dance along to live jazz.

From luxe interiors to artfully hand-crafted cocktails, The Luggage Room is all about Prohibition chic. Not only will the Mayfair bar provide you with a charming setting to relax in, but they'll also be playing jazz tunes to really immerse you in the era.

The Arts Theatre Club is a glamorous members-only escape mixing up punchy libations in a Prohibition-era setting. Head to the Soho hangout with a pal and share a teapot concoction or some signature cocktails in luxury.

Influences from the new world, old world and the orient are sprinkled throughout both the decor and cocktail list at Oriole. Sip on drinks created using flavours from all corners of the globe as you nibble on tasty plates and enjoy a playlist of jazz, swing and blues.

It's not hard to see why Opium is widely considered as one of London's best speakeasy bars. As well as delivering a knockout array of oriental-themed cocktails, the Chinatown hotspot also houses a whopping three watering holes under the same roof.

Take yourself straight to the 1920's at Purl and explore your way through a delightfully quirky cocktail list at this top London speakeasy bar. If the theatrical tipples don't amaze you, then the incredible vintage interiors are sure to do the job.

A cool basement cranny situated underneath Casita, Found is up there with London's best speakeasies. A hidden gem on the vintage scene, this bar is serving up a limited number of cocktails, but you can be sure that they're of first-class quality.

Meet Moonshine Minnie's: a slinky bar below The Blues Kitchen. Hit up the swoon-worthy Shoreditch haunt where you can enjoy classic whiskey cocktails, delicious southern American bar snacks, and all that hidden atmosphere you've been looking for.

Located in an unassuming Kensington spot, Ricco Lounge and Club is bringing you late-night sips and live music sets. What's more, the subterranean playground regularly welcomes DJs to get the party started and plays host to a range of fun and quirky events.

In amongst the hustle and bustle of the City, Demon, Wise & Partners offers a relaxed and refined atmosphere to help you recharge those batteries. Find this basement haven beneath The Arbitrager where exceptional cocktails await.

Found hidden away behind a secret door in Earl's Court, Evans & Peel Detective Agency is the Prohibition-style bar offering up swish surrounds for date nights and get-togethers with friends alike. Expect American bites, live music and plenty of heady cocktails.

A stylish award-winning bar along Old Street, The Gibson is one for fans of dramatic drinks. A blend of Edwardian style and futuristic elements, this gem is keeping punters pleased with its fantastical menu of themed cocktails.

A cutesy nook just shy of Spitalfields, The Ten Bells houses a secretive cocktail lair above its usual boozer. Entered via a back staircase, this spot is brimming with chesterfield sofas and rich woodwork, while the drinks menu features all the classics.

Despite what the name may suggest, Knowhere Special is anything but a bog-standard bar. Located below the bustling Camden streets, this speakeasy cocktail den is shaking up all sorts of quirky concoctions in a gorgeous setting.

Venture below the streets of Soho where you'll uncover one of the best hidden bars in London. Basement State is specialising in sophisticated sips, with plush leather armchairs and low lighting paired with an unusual drinks menu.

Purveyors of jazz nights and marvelous mixes, Ruby's Bar and Lounge is really rather special. The Dalston drinking den is kitted out in fairy lights, retro furnishings and candles galore, providing you with a very intimate ambiance as you sway to swing tunes.

Did somebody say basement bar? Nocturne bar did. Enjoy this prohibition-era inspired cocktail bar with a range of vintage cocktails, small plates and an antique games room with blackjack and poker.