London's Best Cocktail Classes

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 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.

Unwind after the workday with Art of Negroni at Solaya Bar. Gather with friends or colleagues on the 25th floor of art'otel London Hoxton to celebrate Negroni Week in style.

Enjoy welcome drinks, hear fascinating stories behind the cocktail's origins, and shake up your own drink alongside No.3 Gin's brand ambassadors, with plenty of passed canapés to keep you fueled as the sun sets over Shoreditch.

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.

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.

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 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.

Level up your spooky season plans with an interactive Halloween cocktail masterclass at The Lucky Pig Fotzrovia. Starting at £50 per person (excluding booking fee), this 90-minute experience serves up a welcome drink, hands-on instruction to mix two theatrical Halloween cocktails behind the bar, and artisan pizza with fries to keep you fueled.

Your ticket automatically scores you access to the live music show on the 27th or the massive Halloween party on the 31st, where you can grab 25% off Halloween drinks all night and compete to win a bottle of Glencadam Scotch for best costume.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

John The Unicorn is handing over the cocktail shaker for a playful Peckham masterclass packed with drinks, party tricks and friendly competition. For £39.99, you'll mix three bar-quality serves, master everything from high-pouring to double-straining and hear the stories behind some much-loved classics.

Designed for couples, families and groups of friends, the experience runs from 8pm to 10pm and sends you home with photographs and recipes from the night.

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.

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.