Scarfes Bar is expensive and exclusive but absolutely worth it. We came on a Saturday and had to…read morewait about 30-45 minutes to be seated. The bouncer was quite lovely and chatted with us about his favorite drinks and how the bar got its theme (beyond the namesake, of course). Vibes inside were great. Comfy seating, live jazz, quick service, and walls covered in Scarfe's art. Bar snacks were good. When we went, the menu was themed by the Heroes & Villains personas of iconic English figures like Paul McCartney, Richard Branson, etc. Featuring art on each page of the menu, of course. Every cocktail was great and very unique. One I got came with a cracker filled with goat cheese as a garnish. They are way more intricate than what you'd expect from the menu. Definitely would recommend to lovers of cocktail bars and unique experiences!

There is a reason that Scarfes Bar is listed as one of the top 50 bars in the world. Actually,…read morethere are a few reasons: 1. The cocktails and mocktails are flawless. I don't drink alcohol, so I've had my share of afterthoughts; here the mocktails are given just as much care as their alcohol laden counterparts. 2. The ambiance is just so. The vibe is cosy drawing room cum old-fashioned, members-only club complete with comfy chairs, marble topped tables, and a fireplace. The featured artwork by Gerald Scarfes is delightful. 3. The service is top-notch: Friendly without being intrusive, extremely knowledgeable, confident. 4. Great live music.

Yes it's in the middle of closed shops/quiet street, the signage may not be the easiest to read,…read morebut it is a speakeasy after all. If you're unsure, just look for the guard standing around the corner, that should be the sign you're in the right spot. He'll let you downstairs without a password. We came on a Friday night and it was so packed, it was stuffy and hot. And that was before the DJ showing up! We grabbed a drink and left shorting because it was way too packed (it's not a big spot), the lounge area was reserved so everyone else had to hang at and by the bar. I guess the fun part was finding the spot.

Came around 945pm, walked down the stairs from the street, and was surprised at how well put…read moretogether this space was. Grabbed a seat at the bar, glanced over the menu, and ordered a drink. The cocktail was good, I would have gladly stayed for more, but was exhausted from my redeye flight. Would gladly suggest this spot for a drink if you are in the neighborhood. If you are a small group of more than 2, pending on the night, would suggest a reservation, as most tables/seats were taken, and this was on a thursday.

Really nice when we got there, tables directly at a very narrow pathway, menu looked good. Got…read moreplaced at a table at the very end, waited 20 minutes and left as nobody seemed to care. There are a lot other alternatives in this area...

First time here and visited after having dinner in the restaurant upstairs…read more Laid back cocktail bar with, best of all, table service (of which I am a big fan of!). Outside seemed to be more busy than inside (again which suits me fine!). Spacious seating inside with low level music which gives a nice atmosphere but, allows you to actually talk to each other in your own cosy space. Waitress did initially forget what our order was, but was honest enough to say so (so had a chuckle about that) but then presented me with the wrong cocktail. Mistake corrected swiftly with the wrong one left as a freebie. Reasonably expensive cocktails, around £14-15 however, what you kind of expect for this area. Sounded like there was a club downstairs but we didn't venture there. Maybe next time!

A unique little pub with a front area and a hidden rear area where they host events like bingo…read more They have some tasty drinks on the menu and the atmosphere is eclectic, but they have very limited seating in the front area.

Cute little cocktail bar and love the menu theme with the stories attached to each cocktail. The…read morecocktails were creative and the two that my husband and I got were great! We made reservations, but unknowingly and unfortunately were there during a busy networking event. Even still, the server went out of her way to find us a spot, and was very attentive, so that was very much appreciated! We would definitely love to come here again but perhaps when it's not so crowded with an event lol!

We found ourselves steps away from the Covent Garden Cocktail Club after dinner last night so I…read moresuggested we stop in, thinking I might get to sample the strawberry daiquiri on their menu made with Bacardi gold, pressed lime and strawberry jam. As we descended the stairs we fell into an alternate universe where people were singing Ace of Base at the top of their lungs and dancing like "All That She Wants" was going to save us all. As if that wasn't awesome enough, the DJ followed it up with "The Sign" and the crowd roared. Talk about knowing your target audience! The bar was several people deep so ordering cocktails seemed pretty out of the question (not to mention rude) so the four of us drank Japanese beer instead. Too loud to converse with one another we had an amazing time watching everything going on around us: the super tall bloke with a popped collar polo shirt who had at least one arm in the air the entire time who knew the words to every song played, the folks attempting swing dancing in too small an area, the gigantic wall-size mirrors that made the place feel so much bigger than it was and several times confused us into thinking that the place had multiple rooms. The crowd consisted of folks ages twenty to fifty and had a large portion of young women who had, clearly, put in loads of effort for their big night out. More surprising to me, the older dudes in the striped shirts who appeared to have come into central London from a fairly far off exurb seemed just as at home here as the early twenties ladies in mini dresses and carefully applied makeup and super done hair. And me in my climate-appropriate outfit? I sensed the possibility of this place. I'll be back to sample the cocktails some weeknight soon.

I mean I couldn't even use the restroom without being harassed by security, for what reason?…read moreLiterally none. They think they're posh, but they are quite trashy and judge mental in fact. No reason to wait in the que. Over "hyped".

Great boozy brunch spot great for the gram. And yes, I chose this place because it's great for the…read moregram but alas I went with a guy friend I was too shy to take photos in front of. You'll be surrounded by groups of gals gathering for gossip and booze. I wouldn't say it gets rowdy by any means but you can definitely have fun there. The food was good, I would say the usual brunch items nothing too interesting. Now... I know this is important - how generous are they with their pours? Initially it was packed and we were def not getting our moneys worth!! Then, actually as we were wrapping up our meal, they started coming every 5 seconds and making sure we were chugging, woot!

Bourne & Hollingsworth is an underground bar on the corner of Charlotte Street and Rathbone Street…read more It is on a walk down and is a tiny bar with a loose 1920s prohibtion-era theme. Sometimes people dress up, mostly they don't. Though it's a lot of fun so if you were to dress up it would be cool. Despite its small size it's a great place to go with a group of friends. They have a great bar with Hendricks gin and Asahi on tap. There is also often a live DJ. The last time I went the DJ was dressed the part and he had one of those picnic hamper style LP players. The music was Motown and soul, but did not feel incongruous. It's open till about one so perfect for a laid back night out.

The bar had a moody yet upbeat atmosphere which is such a fun way to kick off a night out in…read moreLondon. At times it did feel quite loud inside, but the energy definitely added to the vibe! The drinks were creative and offered fun, unique twists on classic cocktails. Service was great.. she was attentive, especially with refills and checking in on our needs. While the drinks were a bit pricey compared to other bars in the area, the atmosphere and quality made it a solid stop for a night out.

I went with a group of 8 girls and we were able to find a nice booth to fit us all comfortably! It…read morewas a really fun spot for us to all enjoy a cocktail we liked and hangout before going to a busier bar. They had a lot of cocktails to choose from but also can make anything you want pretty much, a lot of us got the espresso martini and it was so good

Inside the mind of Laura N:…read more "grumble grumble... where the heck is this place? I've been walking up and down Sloane Street looking for a black door, I mean I know it's a speakeasy but, good lord! I can't see anything that could even be... oh wait.. Chelsea Cloisters? Wasn't that in the address? Is this? Umm, serviced apartments? Maybe I'll just ask in here... why don't people ever just ask? Bah... I don't want to ask, that's lame. If I call, doesn't that just defeat the purpose? Stupid hidden bars. I'll just go up the stairs on the left, hell, maybe I'll move in! Back on topic Laura. Focus. BLACK DOOR! Locked. Natch. Buzzer? YES! Is this one of those silly door slider bars? Are a tattooed man's eyes going to appear through a... ahhh! Door slide action! ENTRY! SUCCESS! This better be worth it... Wow. This was SO worth it! Glug glug glug... ----- Sure it's hard to find, but isn't that all part of the charm? Once you're inside this little cave coveting all things Americana, you'll be spoiled with samples of house bottled sloe gin, black jack gin, mulled wine and the friendliest bar staff this side of London. It's nice to know that once the viewing door slides closed and you're allowed in, all pretension is left behind. You can simply sit back and enjoy what you came for -- fabulous cocktails from fabulous people. Get there quick, this place won't be hidden for long!

The theme of this bar is really fun! We booked a table and the invite was great. It really sets the…read moremood! It was a bit hard to find which comes in line a bit with the theme of the bar. We ordered a mad hatter which looked amazing and was yummy. It's a good amount for 6 ppl to share. I also had a yogi bear cocktail which was good. This place is expensive.. So beware. Bart's has a loud music and people do dance. I thought it would be more like a bar. I had fun! The music was in general good but the DJ was not very good as there were moments with long pauses and the transition from one sine to the other was slow. It sounded like they were using Spotify as their DJ actually. The downside is the service. It was really really really slow and not attentive at all. We asked for water there were 6 of us and we had 2 water glasses. The waitress brought us a teapot filled with water.. But no additional glasses. Also, our waitress asked us if we would like shots that has mango juice and prosseco. She presented in such a way that it seemed like it was 'on the house'. But we were actually charged in the end. Cheeky. In general, I think the theme is great. The decor is amazing. It is a good night out but I personally wouldn't go more then once. London has many other great bars with more innovative cocktails and better service.