London's Best Cocktail Classes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Having been awarded Best Bar at the London Club and Bar awards 2017, the mixologists at Aviator at Hush have more than earned their dues. Join them behind the Aviator bar for one of the best cocktail classes in London during your private event.

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.

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.

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 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.

Located within The Rubens at The Palace hotel, The New York 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.

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. 

Hidden beneath the streets of Fitzrovia, The Lucky Pig isn't just one of London's most charming speakeasies; it's also home to one of the city's best cocktail masterclasses.

Totally private, completely hands-on, and led by expert mixologists, this immersive two-hour session lets you shake, stir and sip your way through three exquisite cocktails (plus a welcome drink). Expect history, technique, and a splash of cheeky fun, all mixed in with vintage vibes and top-tier spirits.

Taking place on various dates throughout the week, Trapeze's cocktail masterclass is one that don't want to miss. The Shoreditch venue promises colourful, circus-inspired interiors and expert mixologists, who'll tech you how to create their most delicious drinks.

Tickets cost just £25 per person, including a welcome drink and two cocktails each during the hands-on class. 

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Learn how to shake it like a pro at one of the best cocktail classes in London. Head to Clapham cocktail favourite Tequila Mockingbird for an evening stirring, shaking and sipping some of the bar's best concoctions.

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