Best New London Bars To Try
By Amira Hashish
Nothing beats a perfectly shaken cocktail at the end of a hard day. So pull up a seat at one of the many new openings across town to take a load of those feet and taste a delicious signature drink! Not sure where to start? Here are some of the best cocktail spots that have recently opened their doors…
AMANO Rooftop Bar
Perched on top of the AMANO Covent Garden hotel, this panoramic rooftop bar with an adjoining roof terrace is a secret new haunt for those seeking fabulous views in Theatreland. There is often a house DJ playing and the menu of wines, Champagnes, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks feels as glittering as its surroundings.
Tell me more: amanogroup.de
Amaro
Kensington is having something of a buzzy resurgence with the Big Mamma Group opening Jacuzzi on the high street and Amaro Bar finding a home just up the road. With an emphasis on quality drinks and warm hospitality, this spot takes its mixology seriously. The vibe is dark and moody with a healthy splash of sophistication.
Tell me more: amarobar.co.uk
Chet’s
With cocktail names including Return of the Mak and Pet Sounds you know you are in for a fun ride. On the beautifully designed ground floor of the Hoxton’s Shepherd’s Bush outpost, this bar is part of chilled out restaurant Chet’s which serves smoky, spicy plates that fuse LA and Thailand. Kris Yenbamroong, Founder of LA Thai hotspot NIGHT + MARKET, is behind the concept and he has done a sterling job of transporting his vision to London.
Tell me more: thehoxton.com
Equal Parts
Sager + Wilde have been nailing cosy cocktail bars for quite some time but their latest offering brings together cocktails, coffee, vinyl and art in (you guessed it) equal parts. The music is on point and the interior design will leave you feeling inspired.
Tell me more: equalpartslondon.com
Lucy Wong
Inspired by the love story ‘A World of Suzie Wong’ by Richard Mason and its 1950s Hong Kong setting, this late-night bar in Fitzrovia encompasses traditional Chinese elements and modern twists. Sink into velour armchairs and cosy chaise lounges under Chinese lantern light or seek out the hidden outdoor Courtyard.
Tell me more: lucywong.co.uk
Manzi’s
The latest installment from The Wolseley group is an unapologetically glamorous all-day seafood and fish restaurant nestled between Greek and Frith Streets. Set across two floors of Bateman’s Buildings, it nods to the original Leicester Square institution. A visit is not restricted to dinner though, the Mermaid clad bar makes for a fun pit stop.
Tell me more: manzis.co.uk
Naked & Famous
An intimate Seventies style hideaway underneath zēphyr restaurant on Portobello Road, Naked & Famous has an emphasis on Agave cocktails. There are only 35 spots and they fill up fast but this is a good place to know for a Notting Hill date night.
Tell me more: zephyr.london
The Nipperkin
Drinks inspired by British produce are at the heart of the menu at 20 Berkeley’s upscale speakeasy. From Plum & Peach to Fig & Butter, the cocktails could be mistaken for edible dishes and they are designed to be just as delectable.
Tell me more: 20berkeley.com
Stereo
Covent Garden’s coolest new nightlife offering comprises an eclectic music programme each night with a rotating series of resident DJs and curated one-off artist performances. The drinks menu champions London spirits and breweries. Think New York meets London meets Paris, courtesy of the Experimental Group.
Tell me more: stereocoventgarden.com
The Lowback
Steak connoisseurs Hawksmoor deem The Lowback their most ambitious bar yet. Named after a small vehicle that helped launch and guide small boats, The Lowback was literally built to push the boat out. With a nine-metre-long bar, dark green marble floor, polished timber ceiling and velvet booths, the water-level bar sits prettily underneath the Canary Wharf restaurant.
Tell me more: thehawksmoor.com
222 Kensal Rd,
London,
W10 5BN
T: +44207 138 3556
