London’s Best Bars.
Whether you’re in the mood for a spy thriller, a posh retreat, or a quirky underground haven, we’ve got you covered.
Bar Kinky
Location: Charlotte St, Fitzrovia
Vibe: Snuggly nestled beneath the Georgian restaurant Kinkally, this little gem is the epitome of blink and you’ll miss it. The lights are dimmed, and at the heart of this moody haven is a stainless steel bar that’s sleeker than your average Bond villain. Picture a copper vault with red lighting and a central island bar. The drinks? Oh, they’re inventive alright—think porcini mushrooms and fat-washed goat's cheese.
Top Tipple:
Diva- East London Vodka, Beetroot, Walnut, and Blue Cheese. Yes, really.
Spy Bar
Location: Raffles London, White hall
Vibe: Spy Bar at Raffles is where you go when you want to feel like an extra in a spy movie. This subterranean cocktail den lurks beneath the depths of Raffles Hotel, hidden behind a door so unassuming it might as well have a Do Not Disturb sign. Once you stumble upon it, you’ll find a dark, delectable little basement where cocktails are so strong, they’d have James Bond spilling his martini secrets. Also, it’s got 2 PINs on The Pinnacle Guide, which is basically the Michelin stars of the bar world.
Top Tipple:
Vesper Martini- vodka, gin and dry vermouth.
Nipperkin
Location: Berkeley St, Mayfair
Vibe: Nipperkin is the lovechild of Downton Abbey and your local pub. This charming spot pays homage to English country manor houses, featuring an island bar station smack dab in the middle of the room. It’s got warm earthen tones and materials that scream, I’m posh but approachable. The cocktails are led by seasonal British produce, served up with a minimalist flair that says, I woke up like this.
Top Tipple:
Wild figs and Honey- Brugal 1888, Nipperkin’s fig brandy, fig leaves, fortified dry wine, spiced honey soda.
