London's Best Cocktail Classes

The Dalston Lounge are hosting cocktail masterclasses every Saturday, with space for up to 15 people to attend each event. Expect to spend £35 per person on the experience, which includes the chance to make three different cocktails across two hours with the lively bar team here. 

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.

Head down to Blame Gloria in Clapham Junction to shake things up, thanks to a lively 90-minute cocktail masterclass. Their brilliant bartenders will teach you how to mix and pour two of their iconic concoctions, with a number of different exciting choices.

You'll also get iconic Starburst Boogie cocktail on arrival, as well as complimentary shots throughout - all as part of your £35 ticket. Plus, there are all kinds of fun games to take part in.

Filthy, dirty, wet, or dry - few drinks stir as much passion (and debate) as the iconic martini. Join The Seed team at One Hundred Shoreditch for a one-hour masterclass unlike any other, created in collaboration with indie zine legends Sausage Press to mark the launch of The Martini Edition. 

Part tasting, part storytelling, this masterclass explores the alchemy of ratios, rituals, texture, and temperature, those quiet, precise elements that make or break a great martini. You'll sample a few house interpretations before crafting your own version, tailored exactly to your taste.

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.

If you fancy taking part in a sexy cocktail class, The Cocktail Club has you covered across the city including in areas like Shoreditch, Oxford Circus Canary Wharf. these £40 sessions will teach you everything you need to know about mixology, ideal for a fun group outing.

You'll each receive a glass of bubbles on arrival, before you try your hand at creating two concoctions of your own. Think brambles, mojitos and more - and you can even take on their famous daquiri challenge afterwards.

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.

Step into the world of Sicilian flavours with Norma's Cocktail Masterclass, a hands-on experience that takes guests on a journey through Italy's most iconic cocktails. Available every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4pm to 5.30pm, for just £55 per person, this class is the perfect way to learn the art of cocktail-making with a twist of Italian flair.

Guests will kick off with a signature Blood Orange Negroni, followed by the refreshing Italicus Spritz, and finish with a rich Sicilian Espresso Martini. To complement the cocktails, a selection of Sicilian-style street food snacks will keep the tastebuds dancing.

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.

One of the best cocktail masterclasses in London, this unique offering in the heart of Victoria is designed for larger groups to get their shake on. Head down to Bbar where their fun and friendly sessions will school you in basic, intermediate and all things martini.

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.

Ready to become a cocktail expert? Join the team at Barrio Shoreditch and Soho for an exciting cocktail masterclass where you'll learn how to shake, stir, and pour like a pro.

For just £35 per person, you'll get hands-on experience crafting two of your favourite cocktails from a selection including Tommy's Margarita, Pornstar Martini, Piña Colada, and Mojito. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hen do, or simply looking for a fun activity with friends, this class is perfect for adding some flair to your drink-making skills.

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.

Though you may know them best for their pink interiors and party vibes, Tonight Josephine is also a great shout for cocktail masterclasses. They host these at their venues in Shoreditch, Waterloo and Clapham on a regular basis, led by one of their iconic bartenders.

Tickets cost just £35 each, including a welcome Razzle Dazzle and two cocktails of your choice to make. These sessions last 90 minutes, and there'll be shots and a lively atmosphere throughout.

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. 

Shake things up at 68 Shanghai's Cocktail Making Class in Spitalfields. For just £35 per person, join a fun, hands-on experience where you'll craft two signature cocktails, guided by a professional mixologist.

Start with a mini martini and immerse yourself in the art of Asian-inspired cocktails. Perfect for a date night, birthday, or team event, this exclusive class gives you all the tools to mix, muddle, and stir like a pro.

Take flight with Dirty Martini at one of their stylish locations - Bishopsgate, Covent Garden, Islington, Monument, or St Paul's - and master the art of mixology. For just £35 per person, expert bartenders will walk you through a hands-on cocktail-making session.

Kick things off with a chilled glass of prosecco, then enjoy the chance to create three different cocktails, choosing between the blood orange and vanilla martini, pornstar martini, mango margarita, or espresso martini. Between drinks, indulge in sliders and small plates, all served in their chic birdcage sharers.

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.

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.

Craving some cocktails? Make your way to The Egerton House Hotel in Knightsbridge for a fabulous martini class. Not only will you get to learn all the cool facts and history about this amazing bevvy, but you'll also get to taste some too. 

Looking for a unique event with a Victorian theme? Then head to Mr Fogg's in Soho, where they're hosting a gin tasting and masterclass that takes you on a journey through the history of this juniper-infused spirit in London. You'll be welcomed to the two-hour session with a refreshing G&T, before entering the secretive Gin Club where the expert mixologists will teach you how to make four different drinks, before you choose your favourite and create one for yourself. To finish? Head upstairs to The Hat Tavern, where you'll get to enjoy your sips.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

This tiki paradise in the heart of Angel is not only a gorgeous tropical hideaway, but its first floor is also home to fun and interactive cocktail masterclasses, with sessions aimed at couples and corporates so no one's missing out. 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.

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