London's Best Cocktail Classes

One of the best cocktail masterclasses in London, this unique offering from the Alcotraz inmates is bringing you a fun and interactive way of learning how to craft some seriously great drinks.

T.T Liquor cocktail-making class gives small groups of mixers their very own custom-built bars to work with (alongside providing equipment and glassware for each individual) - so there's no waiting around or taking turns here; this is two hours of continuous mixing and tasting! Master the basics before learning more complex techniques. End the day by competing with others to make the best cocktail of the day!

This tiki paradise in the heart of Angel is not only a gorgeous tropical hideaway, but its first floor is also home to the fun and interactive rum masterclasses. Gain some valuable insight on the drink itself and learn how to spice your own rum, then enjoy a tipple or two from the bar downstairs.

Learn to muddle and mix your favourite concoctions at the seriously swish May Fair Bar. Their expert mixologists will lead you through every stage of making three cocktails, as well as surprising you with competitions and goodies along the way. If you're feeling peckish, add in dinner.

While the forefront of desserts in London, Basement Sate is a broody destination that knows a thing or two about cocktails aswell. With their cocktail classes coming in at just £35 per person, guests can tuck into some of the top tipples in the city, be you a sweet tooth, or hankering for something a bit sharper, you'll be a pro in no time. 

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. Learn how to mix and muddle new cocktails with one of the interactive mixology classes. Perfect for office team building, dates, something a little different in London or just a bit of fun.

These 90 minute masterclasses are an experience in enlightenment, with the best mixers in the business on hand to lend their mad skillz and pass on some top knowledge. Make your two favourite cocktails and sample plenty of foodie goodies alongside at these fun fests.

A tiki-inspired den of central London cavorting, Kanaloa is also known for the quality of its cocktail class bundle. It's £29.95 a head, or you can add a two or three course meal to your package if you'd like. Enjoy a welcome drink, a sharing platter between four and you'll spend your time making two of your favourite classic cocktails in a fun and welcoming environment.

Home to some of Islington's most perfectly prepared cocktails, Homeboy's masterclass brings 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.

Megaro is a basement bar in Kings Cross that's created a reputation for itself thanks to its stunning cocktail menu and quirky decor. The venue's expert mixologists have really let their creative side shine, curating a menu of signature creations and spirit infusion. Imparting their vast knowledge, the team behind the bar will also host a number of frivolous cocktail making classes, perfect for group nights out and those special occasions.

JuJu's cocktails are out of this world. How else are we to explain the fact that they've won Best Late Night Bar, Best for Mixology and Best Bar in the past few years? Amateurs, budding bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts are invited to try their hand at mixing up a storm at one of JuJu's cocktail classes. Once you've shaken and stirred your way through the class, sip on your liquid creations in an elegant and classy environment.

A true titan of the Shoreditch scene; McQueen shares its expertise in the form of their bespoke masterclasses. Bar manager Artur Dogiel is on the scene to show you how to shake, rattle and stir your fave drinks from the bar. Whether you're a complete novice or secretly fancy yourself as a bit of a master mixolosist, you're sure to revel in the glamorous surroundings of McQueen's glam rock basement club.

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.

Book yourself in for a masterclass at The London Cocktail Club and you will be learning from the very best concoction crafters in the capital. This basement bar serves up some truly delicious and interesting cocktails like the flaming Brixton Riot and the very popular Porn Star Martini. The owners, JJ and James, are mentored by Raymond Blanc and Sam and Eddie Hart of Quo Vadis so they serve up some great food alongside the cocktails - certainly a good mix to learn cocktail making from.

Hidden in the depths of Mayfair, Purl isn't just a sexy spot for a date night, this cocktail bar are looking to bring you in on their secrets. Hosting a fun filled masterclass where you'll learn tip and tricks, this secret little spot is the perfect place to get to know the art of cocktails better.

Based in London Bridge, the Hide Bar is a elegant cocktail bar and restaurant that serves Londoners delicious concoctions and crafty dishes. Hosting a number of cocktail classes and with a library of books all based around mixology, the team of bartenders are purists, sticking to traditional recipes and techniques. Using ingredients bought from the nearby Borough Market, the fruit, spice and spirit infused drinks are well worth a taste if you consider yourself something of a connoisseur.  

Fancy learning how to make your own cocktails? Head north of the river where Duo is hosting the ultimate class that'll have you mixing and muddling your very own concoctions. Whether you're doing it for the drinks or for The Gram, you won't want to miss this.

This exciting bar has American dine features and a popular following in the City, and for very good reason. The beautiful mezzanine in the restaurant is perfect for hosting cocktail making classes for up to 25 guests. Ideal for pretty much any occasion!

Majestic. That's the word that instantly springs to mind when asked to describe The Fable's cocktails. The venue's expert in-house bartenders will be on hand to guide you through the construction of their tasty tipples, and the friendly staff are happy to tailor their classes to suit the wants and needs of each individual group. Perfect for a customised birthday celebration in London.

A six-floored party palace in a bulls-eye central location, who knew Piccadilly Institute also held one of the best cocktail classes in the West End? These guys get you started with a welcome drink, before teaching you all of the tricks of the trade for two of your favourite classic cocktails. There's a sharing platter for every fourth guest, and a couple of shots during all those fun and games.

Shake things up with a cocktail class or go all out with a throwback party at Zebrano. With two venues in Soho, you can't go wrong with a night out here.

There aren't many more glamorous places to have a cocktail masterclass, as not only will their talented mixologists teach you how to shake up something delicious, you'll do it in the heart of a prestigious Mayfair hotel.

Based in West India Quay, The Sipping Room is a welcoming bar and restaurant that serves both seasonal dishes and inventive cocktails. Open early in the morning and shutting up shop close to midnight each day, the venue serves breakfast, dinner and everything in between. Ideal for a night out with your mates or perhaps a special celebration, the bartenders also host a number of fun cocktail classes for guests to enjoy. Who knows, you might be a flairing natural.

Cafe Belvedere is taking over an enclave of The Perception and transforming a glittery haven into tropical paradise. Head to the Soho haunt this summer and you'll find a luscious green oasis celebrating coffee creations from across the world, just waiting to be explored. 

Leicester Square Kitchen's masterclasses are here to give the people of London the low-down on South American cocktails. This crash course includes tequila-based concoctions, canapes and drink samples with a celebratory dinner at the end.

Looking for quirky cocktail classes in London? Head east where Sugarlandia awaits. Led by the team at Don Papa, this multisensory experience will have you mixing your very own tipples and tasting your way through rum-centred tipples.

All Bar One is your number one stop for cocktail classes in London. They are known across the capital for great wine and delicious cocktails, which makes them the perfect tutor for you and your friends for a fun night together.

There's only one thing for Thirsty Thursdays... drinks. The Mind Palace knows exactly this and the west London hotspot is inviting you to soak up botanical-based tipples and their perfumes, as they welcome Theodore Gin.

Dim sum and cocktails are what Ping Pong have perfected over the years, so their masterclasses are sure to give you plenty of insight and expert knowledge. Head on down to Ping Pong Shepherd's Bush to learn all about creating exert mixes, and your own personalised creations at these fun sessions. 

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.

Not only serving up some of the best dim sum in the city, Ping Pong also offer to let you in on their cocktail making sorcery with one of their hands-on classes.

One of the most bananas cocktail classes in the capital this Supermarket Sweep-inspired offering uses ingredients you could find in your local minimart to shake up some very daring drinks.

Taking place at swish Chelsea bar Goat, this cocktail class promises to turn you pro in no time. Learn how to mix and muddle with their expert barmen before enjoying 50% off food and drink in the restaurant.

A cocktail masterclass at Zebrano Soho is aimed at those who like a laugh, and also those who have a competitive streak to them! You'll learn the tricks of the trade from one of the venue's seriously talented bartenders, and you'll also come up against everybody else as you battle to make the best concoction. They also run the classes at sister bar Zebrano Carnaby too!

Thought Smithfield Market was all meat? Think again, because this historic landmark is also home to Oriole; the cocktail slinging hangout filled with sleek decor and a menu of innovative tipples. There's even live music come the evening.

From bejewelled margaritas to glittering martinis, Christabels is taking you on a journey around the world of cocktails like never before. Learn the art of mixology as you choose your own ingredients and garnish your masterpiece before soaking them all up.

Where better to learn how to make sumptuous cocktails than at the super sleek NYC hideout, Dirty Martini Covent Garden? Offering a range of Hen Party packages; for just £55 you can become a mixologist pro, enjoy a three course meal and pick the brains of your very own private bartender!

Head to this Bishopsgate bar to learn about the history and origins of your favourite spirits before making them into delicious cocktails at your very own mixology table. You'll learn the tricks of the trade from The Drift's expert in-house mixologists and with cocktails like 'Goldfish in a Bag' and 'Rub a Dub Shrub' on the menu, you can bet that it's going to be exciting.

Beaufort House's masterful bartenders will teach you the tricks of the trade in their refined cocktail masterclasses. They'll teach you through the history of the spirits you're using, before letting you lose behind the bar to create their exquisite concoctions for yourself.

A cosy hideaway in the heart of Bloomsbury, Reverend JW Simpson is the go-to for all things cocktails. Whether it's a masterclass from the team at St Germain, tastings with Chapel Down or a botanical bash with Ketel One, you'll find a wealth of masterclasses at this series.