Best Bars for a Negroni in London

This hidden cocktail bar in the heart of Soho is the perfect spot for settling in with an icy Negroni of an evening. Head down of a weekend and enjoy some live music from their pianists, who are ready to bring you everything from Sinatra to Sia.

Manipulating infused spirits, handmade syrups, and the freshest ingredients, The Bermondsey Arts Club is an art deco space of 1930s persuasion and tailored mixology. Taking residency of a former public conveniences, you'll find only the best hand crafted cocktails served in a wholly unique setting. Word on the street is their barrel-aged Negroni hits the spot quite nicely for some Winter spice. 

The carefully curated cocktail list at Covent Garden-based bar LOCKES is full of signature sips and classic concoctions. Their Negroni is a simple, but perfectly executed blend of Star of Bombay Gin, Vermouth Blend and Bitters, best enjoyed whilst sat at one of their outdoor street-side tables. 

Offering a slick cocktail selection of classic drinks, temper's bar menu is a force to be reckoned with. We'd recommend their signature mezcal negroni that swaps gin for something a little spikier, and pairs wonderfully with their mix of meaty mains and mouthwatering tacos.

Swing by London Cocktail Club on Old Street and you'll find a Moroccan-inspired hideaway that boasts luscious libations and a real party vibe. To make it even greater, the private conservatory hosts day bed and a fountain of youth with endless Negroni, delicious. 

Although obviously having made a name for itself by serving up ice-cold martinis, the team at Dirty Martini take their love of all things Vermouth and apply it to this Italian treat. The stormy, red colour of their Negroni contrasts sharply with the clear, ice cold drinks this watering hole is used to producing. With bars all over the place, Dirty Martini has definitely become a household name in London's cocktail scene and now boasts a drinks menu that's as diverse as any in the capital.  

There's a lot to rave about Gotta Trattoria: their daily changing menu of Italian dishes are delicious, their hand-rolled pasta is exactly what you need, and the alfresco dining area is ideal for the summer months. But the ace in their hand is actually their negronis: mixed and bottled themselves, it's their signature drink, and perfect to sip on the banks of the River Lee.

Inspired by the 1920s' prohibition era, Do Not Disturb is a gorgeous secret basement bar in the heart of the city. The Negronis on offer here stand out from the crowd, made from Bimber Gin, Belsazar Vermouth and Campari, the sip is aged in a Grünhaus Riesling seasoned barrel.

Black Sheep are known for their coffee and cocktails, so most people know them for their Espresso Martini. Well, they're also kings of the negroni too, which you can drink in the cool venue surrounded by arty interiors.

Located between the Barbican and St Paul's, LINO is in prime position for after-work drinks in London. Got a taste for a signature sip? Soak up their barrel-aged take on the classic Negroni, which arrives in its own bottle. 

Using Martini Rosso Vermouth, dark-red Campari and straight Gin, Long Bar at the Sanderson Hotel doffs its cap to tradition with this Italian favourite. Long Bar itself oozes serenity; decorated using light, pastil colours and with tranquil wallpaper, you'll feel as if you're inside a water-colour painting in this Fitzrovia hotspot. Completing the experience, their furniture is anything but mundane; think bright pink victorian armchairs and original, leather lounge couches painted a deep purple colour. 

TwoRuba offers a stunning selection of cocktails, with Negroni's at the forefront. Head on over for a quick after-work tipple and enjoy its cool, contemporary charm.

Dry and bitter in taste, but full of life and character, Be At One in Clapham create their Negroni by infusing Sloe Gin and rogue Vermouth in a crystal tumbler full of ice, before adding the bitter flavours of Campari to the blood-red mixture. Boasting one of the biggest cocktail lists in South London, Be At One's talented mixologist have an arsenal of spices, spirits and juices at their disposal, and have the prowess to produce any flavourful concoction exactly to your liking.

With expert mixologist Jerome Slesinski in charge of the delicious drinks, Upstairs at the Ten Bells offers guests a lesson in making a mouth-watering Negroni. Built above the historic Ten Bells pub, which has been serving drinks to London's East End for over 350 years, this hidden nook is decorated with crystal chandeliers, rustic armchairs and smatterings of urban art pieces. Like all negroni cocktails, their version of this Italian classic has a Gin and Vermouth base, infused with blood-red Campari. 

Don't let the trendy interiors and disguised exteriors of Jaguar Shoes fool you; when it comes to making a negroni in London, they know what they're doing. Proud of its bites and East London edge, try this special negroni for a firm start to any night.

It's not just Peruvian and Mexican small plates at Leicester Square Kitchen. Their South American cocktail list has an amazing Aztec twist on the Negroni. Expect a mix of Olmeca Altos Plata tequila, lime and agave syrup with a smoked salt rim.