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Loved this speakeasy bar. We stumbled upon it while checking out the Borough Market. It was such a…read morecute place! The service was awesome! We walked in and the adventure began. The drinks were great.

Such a fun, unique, and creative speakeasy bar! Drinks are expensive, and a bit small, but really…read moretasty and they all come in the most unique cups! I love the transit theme, so fun!

Scotch egg

Down the stairs to the coolest speakeasy!

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The Lyric

4.4(67 reviews)

2.3 mi•Soho

I visited The Lyric on my trip to London back in June of 2025. I was on a food tour and The Lyric…read morewas our last stop. We got dessert here. I enjoyed the ambiance. We sat upstairs which is a wee bit quieter. I forget what we had for drinks. It was a nice little pub. The service was great and I would come back the next time I'm in London.

This place is bloody rubbish. Pint was ok slightly overpriced but you'll get that around picadilly…read more Got the fish & chips and had a bloody piece of plastic in my meal. Didn't get shit comp'd. Decent vibe tho

2.6 mi•Strand, Covent Garden

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Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration

4.6(49 reviews)

Mr. Fogg's is a chain cocktail bar and I went to several ones but this one is the best. In terms of…read moreservice, creativity, and ambience, it scores the highest in my book. While drinks are relatively pricy, they are worth it.

This was one of those cool bars that you should go check out with friends or a perfect spot for a…read morecocktail with a date. It's dim, dark, and there's a lot to look at. Servers were helpful with the menu recommendations and I'd definitely be back with friends.

Great corner group table. Look at train running above.

Entrance

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Ain't Nothin' But...

4.1(108 reviews)

Fantastic atmosphere and some really good notes for an American werewolf in London. I shall return…read moreon my future travels.

We went to the blues jam tonight. The music was very good…read more And I had a fun time singing and blowing harp. Friendly staff. Great posters! Sound level was very reasonable. The host managed all the musicians and traffic very well. Good players and singers. Howard Blu Maryland,

Looks like this might be the best spot to stand inside!

Sounds good!

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Inch your way to the stage......after you get your beer!

Bar Américain

4.2(39 reviews)

2.4 mi•Soho

The tapas that came you could order in pairs of 5 was decent. The fries were honestly the best. The…read morefried chicken was nice, but nothing like you will get in the states. In terms of the drinks, they were decent. The ambiance was very loud and I felt like I had to scream over the music and other background noises. I would return, but also wouldn't be mad if I never did.

Lovely surroundings, great service and amazing range of drinks. A very cool place for drinks and a…read morecatch up or post theatre treat. We loved the art deco style and the connection to the original hotel that was on this site.

-1 floor, entrance hall

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The Blind Pig

4.4(70 reviews)

2.1 mi•Soho

Found this gem on Yelp! & Google and it did not disappoint! We love checking out speak easy bars in…read moreLondon and this one was great. Look for the hidden door next to the restaurant and slither your way through a passage of stairs. The service at the front was very nice, everyone was very friendly. We showed up an hour early and they were kind enough to accommodate us. We tried a few of the cocktails from the menu and were very happy. Drinks were pretty well balanced and not too sweet or too strong. I did ask for an off menu drink that was gin based with citrus and not a basic classic cocktail hoping the bartender could drum up a surprise for me that I can't make at home and they brought me a gimlet. It was delicious though so no complaints. Overall great experience and I would recommend!

We visited the blind pig after our arrival in London on a Saturday evening. We had reservations and…read morewere seated right away. The bar itself is beautiful and elegant while being perfectly casual and comfortable. The drinks were fantastic, however it took more then 15 minutes to receive our drinks after ordering. We would try it out again!

Signature Cocktail menu!

Stair to secrete bar

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The Ship

4.0(48 reviews)

Outstanding pub tucked in an alley. Great British pub feel. Great service! Solid Fish & Chipsread more

This is a cool little pub. I was told this was a bit of a dive, but I've seen so much worse in my…read moreday. Compared to some dingy neighborhood bars I've been to, it almost seems classy here. I like their nautical aesthetic as well. They have all the usual suspects on tap. Nothing ground breaking but all their beer offerings were fine. Prices were also average as well. Side note: I didn't realize that this place held such esteem in rock n' roll history. When my husband informed me that it used to be a hang out of David Bowie and other well known musicians, it definitely became a lot more interesting. Also, they play some pretty good music here. I was happy to listen to Blondie during my visit. Worth a visit.

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Milk & Honey

4.1(79 reviews)

•£££

We made a booking early in the week and promptly received a response and confirmation of our…read morebooking. Service was speedy and they were constantly at our table either refilling our water glasses or seeing what other drinks they could provide. Delicious cocktails! I am not quite sure what I had but one of them included honey and it was perfect.

Such a London vibe. If you have a way to get in here, you should visit. You don't want to show up…read moretoo casual, but you also don't have to be dressed to the nines. As far as I know, you can only get in here with a membership or as a guest with a member, since it's a 'private club.' They really value classic drinks here, and a classic scene; lush couches and private corners, dark and intimate, great service. The old school cocktails were delicious. There was some shady stuff going on in the bathroom...but I'm not surprised.

Games Room

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Games Room

The Yard Bar

3.8(40 reviews)

2.3 mi•Soho

After downing a Carrie Bradshaw-style cocktail at the chill subterranean Friendly Society (review:…read morehttps://yelp.to/4zJuovAN4J), Jamie W. and I were way too intimidated to face the manly crowd in front of Compton's. We went in the opposite direction on Rupert Street and found this inviting courtyard bar. It's marketed as a gay bar but... The clientele was more mixed than gay. Hey, it wasn't a big deal to us. Especially as we sauntered to the bar bathed in pink and royal blue dayglow. Boys bellying up to the bar. Oh yeah, we home. The print was really small in their comprehensive cocktail menu, but that didn't stop us from ordering more libations. Stop judging us. Jamie went for the £12.50 Margarita, and I continued my Cosmopolitan streak with their £12 one (photo: https://yelp.to/RsyQWeRD5R). We went back into the courtyard to find a table. The leafy terrace and strings of white light were quite inviting, and we ended up hanging out in this sanctuary until they closed at 11PM. Cool. DRINKS - 4 stars...they did the trick AMBIANCE - 5 stars...the courtyard was loverly SERVICE - 4 stars...efficient bartender TOTAL - 4 stars...a nice way to end our first night in London RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

I had a drink here before going out with some friends. They played some great music and the…read morebartenders were really friendly. It gets dull quickly especially right before they close so be prepared to watch for open seats or stand, which is not the worse so you can dance a bit to the great playlist.

2.6 mi•Strand, Covent Garden

Margarita and Cosmopolitan

Passage to the bar

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View of terrace from the bar

The Harp

4.4(151 reviews)

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Great pub in the heart of London with a fantastic ale assortment, as well as cider and liquor. It…read morehas a traditional, local charm and when we visited on a Sunday night was packed by locals and visitors. Luckily we found some stool seating by the front and were able to enjoy some beers and take in the ambiance. There's an upstairs that is accessible by a very very narrow staircase which even has handles for support, all part of the fun lol!! Beer: We tried out the Guinness (great pouring process!), peroni, and a local ale which the bartender allowed me to sample. He was very helpful and walked me through the different ciders they had in stock and even how you could add fruit syrups to sweeten the flavor. What makes this place even more memorable was the helpfulness of the young guy bartending. He helped us plan how to get to Gatwick airport extremely early the next morning and we owe him a big one!

Typical London pub experience. No food except for crisps etc. Prompt and attentive bar service…read moreonly.