Shaken Or Stirred? Either Way, It's Cocktail Time. London

Shaken Or Stirred? Either Way, It's Cocktail Time

The Blind Pig – Felicia T

Here in London, bartenders are mixologists — scratch that, let's go ahead and call them magicians — who concoct the weird and the wonderful in drinkable form. You want unique flavours? You want added flair? You want a balloon in your drink? (No, really.) Read on for sips and twists that provide a little theatre for your mouth in London town. Here are just a few spots to sup on potent potables.

The Experimental Cocktail Club 65 reviews Chinatown 13a Gerrard Street, London Bars “Very excited to find this hidden cocktail bar in the heart of London! The door is unmarked and there is a man in a suit stood outside... The cocktails themselves are all very well made... with a couple of 'vintage cocktails' costing over the £100 mark!” Catherine M., Gt Lon, London

Purl 56 reviews Marylebone 50-54 Blandford Street, London Lounges “The drinks here are the conversation starters. Our first drink was a whisky-based drink, with fluffy egg whites, which came with a balloon smothered in Chambord. The idea was raspberry air would infuse the drink when the balloon was popped.” Zoe G., London

The Cocktail Trading Company 4 reviews Brick Lane 68 Bethnal Green Road, London Cocktail Bars “Chilled out cocktail lounge with some interesting cocktails. The cocktails here are well made, tasty, and there is a fairly comprehensive list — if they don't have it they can probably make it.” Alix R., London

PortSide Parlour 11 reviews Hoxton 14 Rivington Street, London Cocktail Bars “Dark wood, dim lighting and such lend an air of romanticism which we appreciated. They explained the cocktails well, as well as the menu, and we decided to get some bites and drinks... tequila tamped down with fruity notes, it was strong.” Jennifer S., London

Nightjar 132 reviews Barbican 129 City Road, London Lounges, Cocktail Bars “Menu is divided into sections based on eras of cocktails. They even have a group size cocktail section! The live calypso jazz music made the vibe even better. Cocktails arrived and were a spectacle themselves. Overall, amazing.” Kirsten G., London