Crafty Cocktail Concoctions, London

Crafty Cocktail Concoctions

If you like your potent potables to go above and beyond, you're in luck: London has one of the best cocktail scenes in the world. Whether you're into a cool classics or curious concoctions, read on for just a few superb sips on the scene.

Mr Fogg’s 22 reviews Mayfair  15 Bruton Lane, Mayfair London, London  Cocktail Bars “I had two rum-based drinks, both of which were phenomenal. We also ordered a 'tea' set, which came in a complete tea setup but was not, of course, real tea... It was the most delightful alcoholic drink I had ever had.”  Soomin R., London

Nightjar 99 reviews Hoxton  129 City Road, London  Lounges, Cocktail Bars “The cocktails are crazy. No other word for it. The menu covers almost every ingredient you can think of and then a few more. All arrive with some kind of flourish in the presentation... Yum.”  Sanj M., London

Bar Américain 21 reviews Soho  20 Sherwood Street, London  Lounges “I suggest you try their cocktail menu... The drinks are not cheap, but they are well worth it and it's truly a pleasure to watch them being made... Ask for the famous James Bond Martini; they do it just perfectly — shaken, not stirred, of course!”  Essi S., London

Evans & Peel Detective Agency 46 reviews Earls Court  310c Earl's Court Road, London  Cocktail Bars “They have some really amazing cocktails there! They have some really unique ingredients and they make a lot of the syrups and tonics in house (buttermilked tequila, cold buttered rum etc.) — I haven't had a drink I don't like there.”  Lucy S., London

Freud Café 133 reviews Covent Garden  198 Shaftesbury Avenue, London  Lounges, Coffee & Tea Shops, Cocktail Bars “Amazing selection of cocktails and very reasonable prices for central... I'd attempt to recommend some but each one I've tried is unique and great in its own way. Go with an open mind to trying something you may not usually go for — you'll be surprised.”  Gary M., London