Wow! London does have its fair share of beautiful-looking bars. From floral havens to traditional style speakeasies – we are spoilt for choice when it comes to Instagrammable bars in London. Here’s a roundup of some of the prettiest-looking bars in London.
Fitz’s Bar
1-8 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BE
Fitz’s Russell Square is a glamorous bar in the Grade II listed hotel, Kimpton Fitzroy London. Inside, guests sip cocktails beneath an iconic Jazz Age mirrorball and original 18th-century stained-glass windows. The bar sits across two drinking spaces with their unique personalities. The Mural Room is a glamorous destination to indulge in an aperitif or glass of wine. The Mirrorball Room is a reservations-only bar featuring an annual menu of conceptual drinks celebrating the very best in cocktail culture.
Lyaness
20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD
Lyaness is the flagship bar from the award-winning Mr Lyan and his team, set within the iconic Sea Containers London. The electric blue colour palette is complemented by the original green marble bar of Dandelyan and is suitable for the daytime – when
they serve their cocktail-based playful Sri Lankan High Tea – through to late night – with weekend house DJs playing an eclectic mix of hip hop, funk and disco.
The Coral Room
16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN
The 1920s inspire this vibrant bar and has been designed in collaboration with Martin Brudnizki. Its vivid coral-coloured walls, five bespoke Murano glass chandeliers and stunning marble bar provide the perfect backdrop. The bar provides the perfect setting during the day for guests wishing to meet for a light lunch or an afternoon bite, transforming itself into a glamorous cocktail bar in the evenings.
Booking Office 1869
https://www.booking-office.co.uk/
Euston Rd, London NW1 2AR
A reimagining of the station’s original 19th-century ticket hall, celebrated French designer Hugo Toro has created a Victorian-style Winter Garden. With St. Pancras International Station serving as a passport between London and the rest of Europe, the newly redesigned Booking Office 1869 fully embraces the characteristics of its location through Hugo’s reinvigoration of the space.
Blame Gloria
20 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HP
Gloria’s original den of iniquity, Blame Gloria Covent Garden, is eclectic, loose and offers a chance to lose your inhibitions for the night. Featuring her iconic TV wall, plush velvet booths, exposed brickwork and prints inspired by Jimi Hendrix himself. Drenched in neon lights, it is a fantastic space.
Cahoots
https://www.cahoots-london.com/
13 Kingly Ct, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW
Cahoots is a 1940s-themed bar located in the heart of London’s Soho. Set inside an abandoned train station, the scoundrels of this station speakeasy serve cocktails, jolly-good rations, and live swinging entertainment seven days a week. Made up of three spaces: The Underground, Ticket Hall and Signal Station, step back in time and enjoy each quirky space.
Sexy Fish
Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR
Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar on the corner of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, serving Japanese-inspired sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill. The look and feel are mid-century glamour and luxury, designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and decorated with art by Damien Hirst, Frank Gehry, and Michael Roberts.
Amazonico
10 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR
This is a luxe rainforest-themed restaurant for Latin American flavours. The Bar & Lounge combines a vibrant atmosphere with spectacular views of the vast open kitchen. Guests can enjoy a full A La Carte menu while sipping specialist cocktails. The resident and guest DJs play Amazónico’s signature ‘electro-pical’ music each evening, blending electro beats with Latin American-inspired sounds.
The Little Scarlet Door
https://www.thelittlescarletdoor.co.uk/
12-13 Greek St, London W1D 4DL
The Little Scarlet Door is a vibrant neighbourhood bar and restaurant based on Greek Street in the heart of Soho. The flat quickly became a central London hot spot for weekly house parties. They’re styled on New York’s iconic loft apartments and created to feel like you’re walking into someone’s home.
Tonight Josephine
Clapham, Waterloo and Shoreditch
Party at Tonight Josephine as she brings to life the most sassy late-night cocktail bars, where the drinks are strong, the vibes are immaculate, and the brunches are outrageous. Think bright colours and neon, and you are there.
Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals
https://www.mr-foggs.com/house-of-botanicals/
48 Newman St, London W1T 1QQ
Mr Fogg’s is filled with flora and fauna collected from all over the world. Serving botanical-inspired cocktails, enter through the magnificent floral arch into the ground floor of Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals and prepare to be swept away by the alluring aroma that fills the air.
Barts London
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Ave, London SW3 3DW
Step back to the 1929 Prohibition era in one of London’s first speakeasy bars, disguised as the apartment of Chicago gangster, ‘Uncle Barts’! Tucked away, this enchanting hidden oasis is concealed within the depths of our Chelsea speakeasy.
Indulge in secretly crafted concoctions amidst the tropical flora and fauna of the Secret Garden.
The Bloomsbury Club
16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN
Set in the heart of literary Bloomsbury, The Bloomsbury Club Bar takes inspiration from the lives of the famously hedonistic Bloomsbury Set. Inspired by a special deck of Tarot cards, designed in 1910 by bohemian occultist Pamela ‘Pixie’ Colman Smith, their 14 cocktails correspond to 14 states of mind or being.
Laki Lane
144-145 Upper St, London N1 1QY
Discover Paradise in the heart of Islington at Laki Kane, London’s premier Cocktail Bar and Thai restaurant. Indulge in authentic Thai cuisine while entertained by the talented fire and burlesque dancers, magicians, Tiki drumming, and electrifying DJ beats.
Burlock Rum Room
https://www.burlocklondon.co.uk/
31 Duke St, London W1U 1LG
Close to Oxford Street, this hidden basement bar is a Rum haven for keen Rum enthusiasts. Inspired by Cuba’s rich rum history, the 1930s Havana-styled walls of Burlock feature vintage prints, a sipping salon corner with authentic retro hairdryers, and a grand house veranda making it the ultimate Rum Room in London.
Florattica
11-15 Minories, London EC3N 1AX
Florattica is a hidden oasis above the fast-paced city in The Minories, East London. Unearth a rooftop bar inspired by East London’s textile industry and the local 17th-century French Huguenots’ silk woven floral patterns. A play on the words ‘flower’ and ‘attic’, their cocktail menu is inspired by the bespoke floral designs that adorn the interiors of our venue.