We in the events industry are such a social bunch and I’m sure most love nothing more than to end the day sipping a cocktail or two in one of the many amazing bars that make up up the social scene in our fair city, London.
The Story Team are no exception and have put together our a list of our top 10 places to enjoy an after work tipple or two:
Address: 5th Floor, 240 Regent Street, London W1B 3BR
What we think:
‘The lychee martinis here are the best tasting cocktails ever and when the sun is out the terraces are full of people sipping their drinks and overlooking the hustle and bustle of regent street. The tapas style food are also a perfect complement!’ – Melanie Rose
‘The best Lychee Martini… with a great atmosphere, fab views and delicious food… What more could you ask for..’ – Dominique Gill
Address: 58 St. Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4EA
What we think:
‘I love Mr Fogg’s – the cocktails are incredible and it’s a really cool bar but has a nice cosy atmosphere, and it’s off the beaten track – you wouldn’t know it was there’ – Carly Bristow
‘It’s just so quirky and the cocktails are to die for.’ – Joey Quinlan
Address: 310c Earls Ct Rd, London SW5 9BA
What we think:
‘As a fan of all things drama, I love the theatricality of the place, you feel you have really earned your drink after a chat with their private detectives to gain entry. Once inside it has a lovely hidden speakeasy feel that can make you forget the busy city just outside. Plus the cocktails are delicious’ – Clare McAndrew
Address: The langham London,1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA
What we think:
‘Situated in the glamorous Langham Hotel it has won Worlds Best Bar for four consecutive years. I would save this for a special occasion as it isn’t cheap but you will not be disappointed with the atmosphere or your Surrealism inspired cocktails!’ – Carly Begner
Address: Branches in Angel, Soho, Shoreditch & Brixton
What we think:
‘I went there for my birthday a year ago and it was just so much fun, you do really feel like you are in Brazil or somewhere tropical because of how colourful everything is from the design through to the cocktails! You can order the big treasure chest cocktails which are lots of fun especially for a hen do or birthday. They also have really cute little alcoves in which to sit.’ – Melanie Rose
Experimental Cocktail Club in China Town
Address: 13A Gerrard Street, London W1D 5PS
What we think:
‘It’s a hidden treasure. You wouldn’t know it was there unless you were looking for it. You walk through what looks like a battered residential front door only to find there is a gorgeous 3 floor speakeasy themed bar with elegant décor and the most extraordinary cocktails.’ – Carly Begner
The Porcupine, Leicester Square
Address: 48 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0BS
What we think:
‘For that after work drink in a good old fashioned London pub! Plus they specialise in Gin and Tonic’s and have a variety of different gins and tonics – my favourite tipple!’ – Ros Shelley
Address: 17 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DR
What we think:
‘I love Be At One on Greek Street – their cocktails are amazing and 2 for 1 if you have the app… plus it’s right next to the office.’ – Joey Quinlan
Forest Rooftop Bar, Selfridges
Address: Selfridges & Co, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB
What we think:
‘I love the espresso martinis at the Forest rooftop bar at Selfridges as it’s such a great setting on top of one of London’s most iconic department stores, it’s a true winter forest wonderland and the cocktails have a shot of Amaretto in them which I think is a genius addition!’ – Sarah Kay
Address: 22-24 Bride Lane, London EC4Y 8DT
What we think:
‘It’s an underground gin bar just off Fleet Street and serves enough gins and tonics that you can have a different concoction every day of the year – for a gin lover like me, it’s heaven! The styling is wonderful too and makes you feel that you’ve stepped into a 1920’s prohibition bar.’ – Sarah Kay
You can actually meet some of the above bars at our next show, the London Christmas Party Show. Click here to register for your free ticket to the event.
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