London’s top Cocktail Bars

1. The Connaught

World-leading cocktail bar in the swanky Connaught hotel in Mayfair Carlos Place, London, W1K 2AL (Map) Tel: 020 7499 7070 Website

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 Website

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 Website

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 Website

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 Website