If there’s a very important factor London isn’t lacking, it’s a cocktail bar. They’re everywhere and Martinis and Cosmopolitans are increasingly being mixed all around the city despite the credit crunch. Some are cheap, some are very expensive. mobile cocktail bars Many of them are only right. Needless to say, it’s not always easy to share with those are worth the money. This article talks about the Goldilocks of cocktail bars throughout the capital, and never having to venture into a scary looking members club or swanky hotel bar.
1. Bourne and Hollingsworth – Rathbone Place
This tiny little slip of a spot is a newsagent to the naked eye. But when you spy the sneaky stairs, you’re treated to a lovely 30s bar and some excellent cocktails. The £7.50 Sebastian Martini wins points to be the most divine – passion fruit, vodka and champagne in that ever important martini glass. (Cocktails always taste better in a martini glass, don’t you believe?) Think flapper dresses and feathers and you’ve got the design just right.
2. Bob Bob Ricard – Upper James Street
This new haunt is taking trendy Soho by storm. It’s a break fast bar, a restaurant and cocktail bar all rolled into one. How very U S of A. Press a dinky little button at your table to order more champagne (very nice touch) or have one of the charming waitresses bring you a rhubarb gin and tonic. It’s not cheap though. Drinks are about a tenner. It’s worth it; you’re investing in style here.
3. Fluid – Charterhouse Street
Cocktails AND arcade games? Yes please! Throw in some sushi and this is a fantastic little find in Clerkenwell. With favourites like Space Invaders and Pacman on the old school arcade machines, you’ll have a good time getting in touch with your inner child. They play great music and execute a mean Polish martini. I’m more of a fan of these long drinks, but if you probably genuinely wish to, you could have yourself a Wasbabi Martini. It’s a pricey night out though – most cocktails are £7-8.
4. Lab Bar – Old Compton Street
This is one of the most used cocktail bars in London and its easy to see why. The cocktail list is gigantic. You’d be super hungover if you tried to work your way through it. It’s not the least expensive cocktail bar – the drinks will be about £8 each, but the mixologists are some of the finest available and if you can’t decide what you need, you are able to always cause them to whip up something new. Having your own personal signature cocktail is pretty cool y’know.
5. Freud – Shaftesbury Avenue.
Freud is very cool little place. It’s not just a bar having an immense cocktail menu, it’s also a skill gallery. There’s always something interesting going on here. You’ll meet some very cool types here as well. Artists, writers and philosophy students mostly. The cocktails are generally novelty, but it’s that’s your thing then you’ll really such as this quirky little bar. Expect to pay for around £6 for the tipple.