The time between a matinee and an evening performance is better known as “the cocktail hour”. Here we reveal five tributes to all things shaken and stirred in our run down of fabulous cocktail bars in London.
1. The Connaught
World-leading cocktail bar in the swanky Connaught hotel in Mayfair
Carlos Place, London,
W1K 2AL (Map)
Tel: 020 7499 7070
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2. Punch Room at the London Edition
Cosseted, cool hotel bar bringing fashionistas together round the punch bowl.
London Edition, 10 Berners St, London, W1T 3NP
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3. The Artesian at the Langham
Beautifully stylish cocktail bar featuring beautiful interiors and fine drinks
1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London,
W1B 1JA (Map)
Tel: 020 7636 1000
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4. Milk & Honey
Frequently voted London’s best bar. Non-members need to call and book a booth
61 Poland Street, London,
W1F 7NU (Map)
Tel: 020 7292 9949
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5. The Zetter Townhouse
Winner of the World’s Best New Cocktail Bar at the 2012 TOTC Spirited Awards, The Zetter Townhouse is stylish, quirky, cosy and eccentric, and serves great cocktails.
49-50 St John’s Square, London,
EC1V 4JJ (Map)
Tel: 020 7324 4545
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