London's Most Kitsch Bars

While ending up back in primary school might sound like a total nightmare, The Schoolhouse makes for one great kitsch place to drink in London. Reminisce fondly over the retro, memorabilia-laden walls, and sip delicious drinks out of dignified toys. Class is officially in session.

Satiate your thirst for a tropical celebration at Trader Vic's, a definitive London kitsch bar that focuses on the slow and steady Island Life. Fall in love with this little pocket of Polynesia over some fabulous Mai Tais complete with tiny umbrellas, of course.

The chicest of kitsch themed London bars, Opium intertwines the Old World Orient with contemporary city culture through its eclectic décor and cocktail list. Tucked away Chinatown, Opium brings a certain air of sophistication and intrigue to any night out.

Heralded for their cocktails and undoubtedly renowned for some of the finest rum based drinks in the business, it's not just concoctions Trailer Happiness are known for. Join them in their bar for a smattering of kitsch trinkets, vintage nit-bits and South Pacific nods aplenty. 

Cue images of Old Hollywood once you step inside of one of the best kitsch cocktail bars in London, Ruby's. The former Chinese takeaway space has been transformed into the type of place where you want to slip into a silk robe and relax into a night of true 1940s avant-garde. Be lulled by the warm, lamp-lit atmosphere and excellent selection of uniquely served libations.

A trendy take on the mixed-furniture tastes of your grandmother, The Fine Line Bow Churchyard is one of the ultimate kitsch places to drink in London. Settle in for some tasty little treats at this brightly-coloured, comfortably casual bar, and wash down with one of the many superb wines or beers it has to offer.

You want kitsch, well you got kitsch at the seventh Simmons opening up near Liverpool street. Spread over two floors, the bar is chock full of vintage furniture, nooks and crannies and quirky interiors. Go from 3-8pm for their daily happy hour.

Bursting with botany and partial to the stray, floral print, if you're looking for a kitsch bar in London that does cutesy interiors proud, look no further than The Folly. From its themed spaces down to its creative cocktails, this is a drinking wonderland all its own. 

You may have to saunter down to Catford to find it, but this is a kitsch gem in London that wont let you down. From the strewing of bunting and the smattering of fairy lights to vintage furniture and dated pictures upon the wall, the Catford Consistutional Club defines ktisch. 

When a retro restaurant in London comes to mind, do you think of chicken kievs? You should now. Join Coin Laundry not only for smatterings of retro, 70s inspired interiors, but a menu that doses you good and proper on hearty cocktails and kievs. 

Harky back to the days of Marty Mcfly and giving London a serious dose of all things retro is The Diner in Soho. Not only boasting authentic red leather dining booths and that all important 50s charm, guests can enjoy the most hearty of Americana meals inside.

Perfect for casual drinks in Shoreditch, but more importantly a great place to get your kitsch fix in London, head on down to Catch bar not only for top happy hours and diving right into drinks, look around for retro trinkets, gaudy pieces and colour galore. 

There's something fun afoot in North London as Booby Fitzpatrick brings you a whole heap of '70s inspired shenanigans. Based on a quirky fictional character, there will be a drinks list inspired by his former flames, American dishes, board games, signed portraits and plenty of board games.

Rosa's in Victoria is a whole den of kitsch and quirky with murals on the walls and a tropical room that transports you away from London. Head to this Thai spot to feast on delicious South East Asian plates and slurp fruity cocktails.