London Cocktail Week, the world's greatest celebration of cocktail culture, is back for 2025; that's right, the city-wide festival will take place from the 9th to the 19th of October, encouraging the capital's best bars to shake, mix and stir specially created signature cocktails, exclusive to those with LCW wristbands.
But alongside the usual £9 specials, there's something new on the roster this year - after the rising trend of tiny cocktails, some bars will be serving these little libations for £6 a pop.
Whether you fancy a mini marg paired with a tiny taco at Nine Lives, a deliciously savoury pickle martini at Archive & Myth, or an Italian-style palomino thanks to Bar Lina Shoreditch, you're soon to find out that great things come in small packages.
So, feeling thirsty? Grab your wristband, and discover where to find tiny cocktails at London Cocktail Week below.
Archive & Myth
- Location: Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, WC2H 7JH
- Tiny cocktail: Mikul's Pickle Martini; Ramsbury vodka, salt and vinegar vermouth and tomato liqueur, served with a British-grown pickle platter
Named in this year's Top 50 Cocktail Bars (Franklin & Sons), Archive & Myth is a clandestine cocktail bar nestled beneath the Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square. These guys were one of the first in London to have a dedicated tiny cocktails menu (under the 'minor' section) and really know what they're doing when it comes to their small sips, with award-winning mixologist Jack Sotti at the head of the innovative cocktail programme.
The bar itself blends historic architecture with contemporary design, featuring exposed brick, brushed metal accents and draped curtains, creating an intimate, sultry vibe. Head here during London Cocktail Week to sample their Mikul's Pickle Martini, a savoury concoction of vodka, salt and vinegar vermouth and tomato liqueur - it even comes accompanied by a little pickle platter.
The interiors of Archive & Myth make it perfect for date night cocktails.
Oriole
- Location: St. Martin's Courtyard, 7-9 Slingsby Place, Covent Garden, WC2E 9AB
- Tiny cocktail: La Culebra; Del Maguey Mezcal, chilli liqueur, Manzanilla Sherry, clarified green tomato and lime juice
Award-winning Oriole, known for its seamless blend of live music, exquisite cocktails and good-time vibes, brings its signature magic to the West End with green and gold glamour. The Bamboo Bar takes pride of place on the ground floor, serving carbonated cocktails on tap to passing theatre-goers and late-night revellers alike.
During London Cocktail Week, Oriole’s tiny tipple worth seeking out is La Culebra - a punchy yet refined blend of smoky mezcal, chilli liqueur, sherry, clarified green tomato and lime juice. Bold, bright and brimming with flavour, it’s proof that good things really do come in small sizes.
Look forward to live music at Oriole (pictured right).
Funkidory
- Location: 42 Peckham Rye, Peckham, SE15 4JR
- Tiny cocktail: Mini Mezcalita; Del Maguey Mezcal, lime juice and agave syrup
Neighbourhood charm meets funky flair at Funkidory, an owner-run gem in the heart of Peckham. This cosy bar has become a local favourite thanks to its laid-back atmosphere, natural wine list, and a record shop tucked inside for good measure. With mismatched cushions, wooden tables and plenty of greenery softening the space, the whole place radiates the easy-going energy that South Londoners love.
The drinks are every bit as characterful as the soundtrack, with a menu that often showcases local ingredients. Check out its Mini Mezcalita, a smoky-sweet mix of mezcal, lime and agave syrup that hits all the right notes.
Get ready to get funky.
SAMBA ROOM
- Location: Heron Tower, Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY
- Tiny cocktail: Coconut Oil Tequini; Coconut oil washed Teremana Reposado Tequila, dry vermouth and olive brine
Perched high above the city on the 39th floor of Heron Tower, SAMBA Room is a cocktail destination where striking skyline views meet sophisticated design. Part of the celebrated SUSHISAMBA, the bar combines opulence and intimacy, with a mirrored walkway leading into a dramatic circular counter at the centre of the space. Plush burnt-orange stools invite you to settle in at the bar, while low tables create a more sociable, lounge-like feel for groups.
The atmosphere balances high-energy buzz with polished glamour, enhanced by reflective surfaces, rich tones and layered lighting that make the city views sparkle all the more. During London Cocktail Week, the highlight here is the Coconut Oil Tequini, a silky twist on the martini, blending coconut oil-washed tequila with dry vermouth and a hit of olive brine. It’s a small but mighty sip to enjoy with London laid out beneath you.
Sky-high views and cocktails? Yes, please.
Bar Lina
- Location: 180 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6HY
- Tiny cocktail: Palomino; Santa Spina Cruda, Amaro Santoni, grapefruit sherbet and a grapefruit and rhubarb tonic
Situated in a Shoreditch space that was once the back-of-house for a former bank, Bar Lina is a striking venue serving Italian aperitivos. Expect stunning interiors, from a full-length marble bar to wrap-around red velvet booths and sultry, low lighting. The decor is inspired by 1970s Italy, creating a relaxed but elegant atmosphere.
The inviting spot is perfect for date night, particularly when you're sipping on tiny Italian-style cocktails full of unique ingredients. The Palomino is a perfect blend of sweet and sour, with a pleasant kick from the grapefruit sherbet.
Take it back to 1970s Italy at Bar Lina.
Bantof
- Location: 31 Great Windmill Street, Soho, W1D 7LW
- Tiny cocktail: Eternity; Monkey 47 Gin, Roots Mastiha, elderflower liqueur, homemade smoked cordial and lime juice
Located in Soho, Bantof is an elegant bar and restaurant that promises an intimate atmosphere and a speakeasy-style design. There are three floors of sultry, dark interiors and comfy seating, with classy touches like marble-topped bars and golden decor - and there's even a charming outdoor area as well.
Though their Eternity cocktail may be tiny, is packed full of flavour. This has a gin and elderflower liqueur base, topped with a smoked homemade cordial of pear, celery and coconut - the perfect sip for this secretive venue.
This intimate Soho venue is serving smoky sips in a small package.
Nine Lives
- Location: 8 Holyrood Street, London Bridge, SE1 2EL
- Tiny cocktail: Mini Marg & Tini Tiny Taco; 1800 Blanco Tequila, hibiscus triple sec, citrus and taquito
Tucked away beneath the streets of London Bridge, Nine Lives is a hidden tropical oasis where sustainability and style go hand in hand. Hard to find but always worth the effort, this neighbourhood favourite channels the feel of a retro conservatory, with salvaged rattan furniture, cosy fur throws and leafy palms softening its spacious underground setting.
Owned by the creative team at Sweet&Chilli, the cocktails here are crafted with precision and flair, while the soundtrack hums from a custom-built sound system that sets the tone for late-night lounging. The must-try is the Mini Marg & Tini Tiny Taco, a playful pairing of tequila, hibiscus triple sec and citrus, served with a bite-sized taquito.
Check out the mini marg (pictured left).
Home Bar
- Location: 5a Ravey Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 4QW
- Tiny cocktail: BEBE; Ocho Plata Tequila, Rosso vermouth, Italian bitter apéritif, Velvet Falernum and peach bitters
Hidden down a Shoreditch backstreet, Home Bar is a garage-sized drinking den that packs a whole lot of personality into its four walls. Expect Polaroids on the walls, tequila at the heart of the menu, and the kind of late-night atmosphere that makes it feel like one big house party.
Their tiny BEBE cocktail is a bold little number, blending Ocho Plata Tequila with Rosso vermouth, Italian bitters, Velvet Falernum and peach bitters for a punchy, layered sip that feels bigger than its size suggests.
If tequila's your thing, you'll love this bar.
Bar Kinky
- Location: 43 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 1RS
- Tiny cocktail: Anchor; London Dry Gin, Kay Sake, hazelnut liqueur, peach bitters, served with a cheddar cheese sphere stuffed with olives
Tucked beneath Georgian restaurant Kinkally, Bar Kinky is a subterranean cocktail lounge where the unexpected is very much the order of the day. Dark, secretive and laced with futuristic edge, its industrial interiors of raw metal and playful red lighting set the tone for nights that are equal parts immersive and unpredictable.
The drinks menu is as bold as the décor, featuring unusual flavour pairings that somehow just work. Their tiny Anchor cocktail encapsulates this spirit perfectly: a curious but balanced blend of gin, sake, hazelnut liqueur and peach bitters, served alongside a cheddar cheese sphere stuffed with olives. It’s playful, it’s inventive, and it’s exactly the kind of left-field flourish that keeps Bar Kinky on Fitzrovia’s radar as one of the city’s most intriguing underground bars.
Bar Kinky is hidden beneath Georgian restaurant Kinkally.
Bar Américain
- Location: 20 Sherwood Street, Soho, W1F 7ED
- Tiny cocktail: Tiny Mezcalita; Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, triple sec, lime juice and agave syrup
Hidden deep within the grand Brasserie Zédel, Bar Américain is a decadent Art Deco hideaway that feels a world away from the bustle of Piccadilly Circus just outside. With rosewood panelling, vintage posters of Josephine Baker and the kind of golden-age glamour that makes you want to dress up for the occasion, this cocktail lounge is a West End gem that oozes old-school sophistication.
Their menu of small sips is perfect for when you want all the flavour without the full-sized punch, and the Tiny Mezcalita is a must-try. Smoky Del Maguey Vida Mezcal is lifted with zesty lime, sweet agave and triple sec for a perfectly balanced miniature margarita with a kick.
Head to Brasserie Zédel to find this bar.
