London's Best Cocktail Classes

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!

You come to Sway to dance till the early hours, or for some pizzas in their cool restaurant, but they've got another trick up their sleeve: devilishly creative cocktails. Learn how to make them with their master mixologists and you'll have a spectacular time.

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.

Calling all gin lovers: this masterclass will make you a pro in no time. There's sloe G&Ts, tastings paired with Inamo canapes and the chance to craft your very own G&T, as led by the pros at Plymouth.

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.

While Lockhouse may be a bar known for their craft beer and their award-winning burgers, that doesn't mean they don't know a thing or two when it comes to their cocktails. Join them for a masterclass and learn from some of the best in the business in a cool, industrial setting. 

In honour of the iconic Spanish festival, this swish Soho hangout is throwing a day dedicated to the tomato. There's cocktail masterclasses, a special food menu and even tomato throwing.

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!

West End favourite Loop offers a standard cocktail class package at £29.95 per head, and you could add either a two or three-course meal to your plans if you so choose. A welcome drink gets you settled, you'll make two of your favourite cocktails and there's a sharing platter for every four guests.

All Bar One is the number one destination for classy wines and cocktails. Their Greenwich location comes spread across three floors, and offers a fantastic cocktail masterclass to boot. If you fancy making cocktails like the pros at the renowned All Bar One, then this is your opportunity.

Join Redchurch for an amazing cocktail masterclass, where you'll receive a free cocktail on arrival, a free bottle of prosecco for the winner of the masterclass, and you'll learn to make three delicious cocktails as the DJs lay the beats.

A must-visit for gin fiends, the Gin Foundry is the top spot for tastings in London. Bringing you sessions with some of the coolest and most exciting distillers in the game, you'll spoilt for choice on which classes to attend.

One of the best cocktail classes in West London, head to Fulham's quirkiest bar and restaurant for a fun and informative masterclass that will teach you how to fashion three crafty cocktails with your bare hands.

This Piccadilly social hub offers you an exclusive masterclass experience that can be teamed with a three-course meal for just £33 per person. Coming with a welcome drink, the chance to make two of your fave cocktails and a sharing platter for every fourth guest, there's a couple of shots to help wash everything down with too.

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.

Learn to make some beaut cocktails, then belt out your favourite guilty pleasure anthems while you're drinking them. Soho'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.

Craft your very own mojito at this great masterclass at Chino Latino. Get ready for shaking and stirring before relaxing with your own personalised mojito and a sharing platter of delicious dim sum.

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.

Bird is a stunning, 5-storey Georgian townhouse affording great views of Smithfield Market from its suntrap roof terrace. Inside, the venue is one of the best for private hire in London, with popular cocktail masterclass sessions bookable. Rally up some mates and head for a relaxed and fun workshop, where you'll learn about Bird's signature serves and some of the classics.

Notoriously playful and always excelling in their craft, here's your chance to learn how to play the Be At One way. Your 90-minute session covers all kinds of history, shaking, making and tasting, with plenty of games to enjoy along the way. It's £25 a head and designed for groups of six or more, and there's classes to be enjoyed Shoreditch, Clapham and Farringdon if Covent Garden doesn't suit.

Sakagura is a place that knows their cocktails, and they're looking to share that knowledge with the masses. Head down for one of their great Summer Spirits Clubs and taste test some gorgeous cocktails and some of their delicious Japanese soul food.

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.

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. 

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!

Not to be confused with a table-tennis games bar, Ping Pong is actually one of Covent Garden's leading restaurants and bars for dim sum and cocktails. You'll get started with a welcome cocktail, before your group is split into teams (who doesn't love a bit of friendly competition?) where you'll learn to free-pour, create Ping Pong signatures and take in a few tips for creating amazing cocktails of your own back at home.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

Studio 88 may be a place to dance all night to their amazing live music, but they've got more tricks up their sleeves. Get behind the bar with their staff and get to making some of their diverse and expertly made cocktails yourself.

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.

For something a little different, Black Sheep in the City are here to show you how to craft the perfect coffee. Along with a welcome coffee, the evening will include  learning more about coffee including its production.

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.

Join the expert mixologists at the Leicester Square Kitchen for the ultimate cocktail masterclass. Learn how to make three stunning Mexican and Peruvian-inspired cocktails, and enjoy a delicious dinner to finish, at one of the best cocktail classes in London. Over in Mayfair? Sister restaurant May Fair Kitchen also run a comprehensive class.

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.

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.

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.

This cool drinks tasting event will take you through the history and production of the iconic Angostura Rum brand, with the added bonus of a tasty rum cocktail on arrival.

With over 500 spirits behind the bar, there's certainly no shortage of ingredients to experiment with here. The expert mixologists at this chic restaurant bar are known for making unique and exotic concoctions and they will definitely not disappoint. Come for the masterclass, stay for the delicious Indian food and the irresistibly vibrant late-night atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

Jack's bar in Waterloo is a cosy spot, based underneath the railway arches and renowned for offering delicious comfort food treats alongside a selection of crowd-pleasing drinks. With the bar stocked full of craft beers and fine wines, the expert team behind the bar offer guests the chance to try their hand at cocktail flairing, hosting a number of frivolous cocktail masterclasses throughout the week.

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.

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.

Looking for a cocktail making class in London with a dated and delicious difference? Why not head on down to the vintage wonder of The Bootlegger as their educated mixologists can promise a unique insight into the art of cocktail making. 

Effortlessly cool and offering a unique concept to its patrons, The Studio also offers a fantastic masterclass package. The sessions are run by industry leading bartenders, who teach you the tricks of the trade as you learn how to master 2 or 3 of your chosen favourite cocktails. You'll be learning all about the spirits and concoctions involved, and there's awesome banter to be had with your teacher all along the way.

Carnaby Zebrano is letting you get behind the bar in order to teach you how to knock up 10 classic cocktails. As well as enriching your cocktail repertoire, the class will include bubbles, snacks and partying afterwards.

Along with learning how to mix some delicious cocktails, this class at All Star Bowling Lanes in Shepherd's Bush is letting you loose on the bowling lanes.