The Guard House
A charming and friendly pub.
Found in the heart of old is a previous army barracks Young's
have transformed this rustic space into a modern, chic gastropub,
with the new addition of the elegant glasshouse…
London's Best Spots For Air Con
Temperatures are set to reach impressive peaks in the capital this month, with most areas reaching over 35 degrees. That means? You're hoping your boss lets you off for the afternoon, and you can find a cold one... somewhere very cold. Bringing you the best spots in London where air conditioning is mandatory and sweat patches are almost non-existent, cool down with our guide.
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Market Place Vauxhall
With venues in Harrow, Peckham and Vauxhall, Market Place is a cool spot to enjoy top-notch food and drink this summer. They've got a number of different street food traders to choose from, whether you're in the mood for authentic Italian pizzas, smash burgers or traditional Indian cuisine. Expect pretty interiors here as well, including laidback wooden booths and lots of greenery.
The Castle Tooting
One of Tooting's oldest pubs, The Castle has been part of the
Young’s estate since 1832.
Thanks to seasonal food and thirst-quenching drinks, the Castle
is the place to be, with private and semi-private…
Bat & Ball Covent Garden
To keep cool in any pesky heatwaves, or just to have you feeling fresh throughout all your bar activities, Bat & Ball in Stratford or Covent Garden has your back. Enjoy ping pong, pool, interactive darts, live sport and DJs, alongside the opportunity to book out your own private UV karaoke room here.
The Alchemist - Bars
After your cocktail bar with a slice of theatre? Check out
all locations of The Alchemist in London. Known for their smoking,
bubbling and popping drinks, plus a range of international-inspired
food, these…
Patch St. Paul's
Located in the heart of London,
just moments from St. Paul’s Cathedral, Patch St. Paul’s is a
stylish and versatile venue designed for unforgettable events.
Whether you're planning a corporate function…
Smiths of Smithfield
The long-awaited evolution of
Farringdon's much-loved iconic site is finally here. Situated in
the heart of the City of London, SMITHS is a stunning example of a
Grade II-listed building that over theyears…
Dirty Martini Bars - The Collection
When it comes to stylish cocktail spaces in the UK, no-one does it quite like Dirty Martini. From Manchester and London to beyond, glittering spaces are home to cocktails you'll remember for a lifetime…
Callooh Callay Chelsea
East End hip meets West London chic - Callooh Callay has finally
taken the plunge to open its wardrobe doors on the Kings Road in
Chelsea, bringing back a few signature drinks from menus gone by
and adding…
Bounce Battersea
Across their venues in Battersea, Farringdon and Shoreditch, Bounce are bringing you cool games in an ever cooler environment. Escape from the summer heat with a trip to one of these activity bars, where you can book ping pong or shuffleboard tables to play at with your friends.
These are bookable by the hour, perfect for a little competitive fun. That's not all though, as they've got delicious pizzas, cocktails and even bottomless brunches to make the most of.
The Cocktail Club Shoreditch
An alluring vivid neon marks the spot to enter East LDN’S
edgiest euphoria, The Cocktail Club Shoreditch.
Shimmy your way down the staircase with walls splashed in
vibrant Japanese inspired artwork and…
Mare Street Market
There's a lot packed into Mare Street Market, in the beating
heart of South Hackney & London Fields. This is your one stop shop
for all things; pizza, drinks, deli, floristry and coffee. Oh, did
they mention…
Flight Club Shoreditch
What came from an idea first dreamt up by two friends in a Devon
pub, to venues bursting with unexpected, ridiculous joy; Flight
Club has become one of London’s most talked about bars. Flight Club
Shoreditch…
QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl
A London institution since 1930, QUEENS skate dine
bowl blends iconic entertainment with modern experiences for all
ages.
Enjoy 17 ten-pin bowling lanes – including 5 stylish Ruby Lanes
perfect for private…
The Grange Ealing
The Grange is a majestic Victorian pub overlooking Ealing
Common. A unique destination at the heart of the community.
Discover their beautiful, heated secret Garden, the Summer House,
the Reading Roomideal…
8 at The Londoner
Discover a Japanese drinking and dining experience on a
Leicester Square rooftop – a unique and exclusive rooftop bar in
London.
8 at The Londoner is a rooftop bar hidden
in the city skyline, intriguingly…
Hijingo
Keep cool at one of the city's hottest bars: Hijingo in Shoreditch. Tis futuristic destination offers a bingo experience like no other, complete with buzzing live entertainment, stadium-grade lighting, high-energy music and a cutting-edge sound system.
Get stuck into their fun game, with the chance to win cracking prizes like holidays or cash jackpots. Afterwards, stay for the late-night DJ sets and dancing, or check out their delicious menu of burgers, tacos and brunch.
Ballie Ballerson, London
With over a million balls in a giant glowing
ball pit, nostalgia-inducing cocktails, and the best mix of RnB,
disco and commercial beats to party to, there truly isn’t any
competition for a ridiculously…
Market Halls - Top London Sites
Cool down at Market Halls Oxford Street & Victoria with air conditioning and a eclectic mix of frozen cocktails from St. Germaine and iced carafes of Aperol Spritz, Pimms and Sangria.
Electric Shuffle London Bridge
Electric Shuffle London Bridge is a delightfully immersive and
outrageously thrilling venue inside the arches of Bermondsey
Street, underneath London Bridge Station.
With two awe-inspiring bars to choose…
The Cocktail Club Mansion House
The Cocktail Club has landed on Queen Victoria Street, Mansion
House. Slap bang in the city: it's sexy, fun and fabulous.
Offering cracking cocktails, pumping party tunes and bartenders
that dance on the…
Darwin Brasserie
An all-day British brasserie located on Level 36 at Sky Garden,
Darwin is the perfect spot for indulging in delicious food and
taking in the incredible views over the city. Experience the
beautiful…
Callooh Callay
Callooh Callay is an eccentric and
beautifully quirky cocktail bar in Shoreditch, tended to by some of
London's best bar staff. Step away from the busy Old Street bars
and go discover something a bit different…
Canova Hall
Canova Hall breathes new air into one of Brixton’s most
commemorated buildings on 250 Ferndale Road, SW9 8BQ. Celebrating
one of London’s most exciting areas, Canova Hall honours the
provenance ofwhat…
Serata Hall
Serata Hall is located in the busy neighborhood of Old Street;
an all-day, late-night venue from the masterminds behind popular
bars Martello Hall in Hackney, Canova Hall and Cattivo in Brixton.
Serata…
