London's Best Cocktail Classes

The Lucky Pig in Fitzrovia is not only a quirky secret bar, decked out with intimate snooks that are perfect for date night, but it also offers amazing cocktail making masterclasses. For £50 per person, be guided by expert mixologists and learn how to make three tipples, while enjoying a delicious welcome drink on the house.

Who better to teach you how to shake up a cocktail than the lifelong bartenders at The London Cocktail Exchange. Their Fitzrovia bar is a mixology mecca, with creative sips being delivered to all corners of the fine multi-level establishment – and now it's your turn to be the one behind the shaker. 

Master the art with this interactive two-hour class that's been in development for the past decade. You'll learn how to make three drinks, along with secret tips and tricks that you can take home to impress your mates with. 

Ready to bake, shake and compete? The Ultimate Baking & Cocktail Challenge offers a two-hour session for pairs, starting at £65. You'll bake and decorate a three-tier cake, mix your own cocktail or mocktail, and enjoy a themed challenge that changes every month.

With gluten-free and vegan options available, it's a great way to spend an afternoon with a friend and take home a sweet showstopper.

For the budding cocktail connoisseur amongst you, the refined masterclass at The Folly is a great option. The botanical theme stretches from the decor to the menu, and with it you will learn an array of fresh cocktails -perfect for office team building, dates, something a little different in London or just a bit of fun.

Named as one of the best bars in the UK, Homeboy's masterclasses in Islington will bring you an insight into how these masters of the craft do their thing. From whipping up classic cocktails to trying something a little more out there, you won't want to miss out on this.

When it comes down to classes and exploring the limits of mixology in Mayfair, Mr Fogg's Cocktail Experiments is a real winner. Taking place at the Apothecary, this crackin' venue will have you learning how to make exciting colour-changing drinks, followed by entertainment.

The Albert in Kingston are hosting a festive cocktail masterclass this December, led by their manager Fiona. Here, you'll get behind the bar and learn how to create three wonderfully Christmassy cocktails.

Find out tricks of the trade as you shake and stir your concoctions, with canapés to accompany them. Of course, you'll get to enjoy all the drinks afterwards too.

Burnt Faith Brandy House in Walthamstow is home to a fabulous cocktail masterclass from £25 per person, where you'll learn about the fantastic spirit that is brandy before getting hands-on in the mixology department and whipping up some delicious tipples yourself. There are also coaching workshops available to get stuck into, plus tasting events for more than just the humble brandy.

Looking for cocktail classes in London? The Distillery offers hands-on gin experiences where guests can explore the craft of cocktail-making with expert bartenders. Learn how to shake, stir, and garnish like a pro while discovering the history behind your favourite gins. Ideal for date nights, team-building events, or group outings, these classes combine education, entertainment, and exceptional drinks in a one-of-a-kind Bankside setting.

Get ready to shake, stir and sample some seriously delicious drinks when you attend a Cocktail Making At The Chocolate Cocktail Club in Farringdon. Their concoctions are known for incorporating quirky sweet treats, and in these 90-minute sessions you can learn how to create two of their blends for yourself. Tickets cost just £32.50 per person, including a free glass of prosecco on arrival as well.

Fancy learning from top-tier mixologists? Now you can at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey. Head along to their fun Shake & Bao cocktail experience to learn how to make bespoke bevvies, that will then be matched with mouthwatering bao buns. Sign us up.

Located within The Rubens at The Palace hotel, The Cavalry Bar is a stylish spot for learning how to make cocktails. Expect vibrant red and gold decor surrounding you, with a sophisticated atmosphere throughout the venue.

Their Immersive Cocktails experience kicks off with Champagne and canapes, before you learn how to make drinks of your own. You'll enjoy two delicious cocktails each, paired with a selection of small plates.

Learn to make some beaut cocktails then belt out your favourite guilty pleasure anthems while you're drinking them. London's dedicated karaoke bar bring their top drawer bartenders out to demonstrate a few of your favourite classics before it's over to your private booth for an hour of karaoke-fuelled antics. Tickets come in at £30, £45 or £45 for different packages.

The Anthologist are teaching you how to measure, muddle and mix up a storm from Monday through to Friday at their Bank bar and restaurant. The sleek City spot will also tell you about the history of certain tipples and let you make up your own concoction at their cocktail classes.

Learn all there is to know about G&Ts over at Skylon Bar and Restaurant's Gin-Lovers Experience. Discover the nuances and delicacies of gins and tonics and sample a delicious variety of mixes, then complete your day with a three-course feast.

Looking for an affordable cocktail class in Clapham? A place where the drinks are just as delicious as the prices? Then we've just the event. Join Clapham's Aquum as they invite friends, hen nights and more to join them in not only learning how to make cocktails, but drinking the delicious treats for themselves.

Taking place at Bobby Fitzpatrick in Hampstead, this fantastic cocktail masterclass teaches you how to make three delicious tipples across a 90-minute session. Designed for groups of four to six people, their talented mixologists will guide you through the process while sharing their drinks knowledge.

Whip up a Bramble and a daquiri to begin with, before your choice of an espresso martini, whiskey sour or margarita - all included in your £35 ticket.

Ready to mix up a storm? Get on over to ALFI in Spitalfields Market for a cracking cocktail experience.

After a warm welcome with a cold glass of prosecco, you'll learn how to make three classic serves. The resident expert bartenders will guide you through everything from shaking and stirring to balancing flavour profiles. Snap up your tickets for just £51.84.

While famed for its desserts, Basement Sate is a broody destination that knows a thing or two about drinks as well. With their cocktail classes coming in at just £40 per person, guests can shake up and knock back some of the best tipples in the city.

Head on over to one of the UK's most magical bars, The Alchemist, for a cracking cocktail masterclass. The Canary Wharf venue will let you create and sip three different drinks, all of which involve some cool molecular mixology. 

Fancy learning something new? Map Maison in Hackney are hosting a fantastic practical cocktail masterclass, complete with a tapas-style afternoon tea at the end. After a complimentary drink on arrival, you can learn to create delicious concoctions, followed by the likes of sweet potato tart, bruschetta and red velvet cake.

Step off the busy streets of Covent Garden and straight into the sights, smells, and sounds of a working microbrewery. Guinness Open Gate Brewery London offers a 90-minute deep dive into stout culture, combining 360-degree immersive technology with real-world brewing operations.

Your £30 ticket includes four experimental beer samples in the Brewer's Room, a complete behind-the-scenes walkthrough, and your own freshly poured pint of Guinness. 

The Ideal Christmas Show is an emporium of all-things festive – set across hundreds of stalls spanning workshops, artisan food, entertainment, over 300 brands selling gifts and decorations, and a grotto where you'll find Santa himself. 

General admission is set at a very reasonable price, with the option to purchase add-ons like workshop attendance for wreath-making, chocolate truffle-making, cocktail-shaking and a lollipop-making drop-in session. After you've had your fun, why not head to Santa's Speakeasy for a drink you didn't have to make?