London’s best gin bars

Over in Bow, East London Liquor Company distil, import and (most importantly) serve their own award-winning gins. They pride themselves on providing great quality spirits at affordable prices. This trendy bar is located within a former glue factory, and you’ll be warmly welcomed to the smell of gin and a buzzing atmosphere at night. On the cocktail menu, expect to find some unique creations combining their own spirits and intriguing botanical ingredients such as lavender, fennel seeds and bayleaf. They also distil their own whisky, vodka, and rum (which we highly recommend too), and if you’re peckish, they serve some seriously tempting bites in their restaurant. Be sure to book one of their distillery tours if you fancy exploring the fascinating process behind the creation of their spirits!

This high-end Mayfair spot oozes glitz and glamour, with a luxurious bar serving an extensive selection of gins, which will impress any gin connoisseur. Whether you’re looking for the perfect G&T, or prefer your gin shaken or stirred in an artisanal concoction, Arc Le Salon will not disappoint. For those seeking a sophisticated gin-based drink, we recommend Arc Le Salon’s gorgeously presented signature cocktails – be sure to try the ‘English Field’, the ‘Avocado Chairman’ and the ‘Masamune’. Bookings are required after 9pm, so ensure you book ahead of time. And don’t forget to wear your glad rags!

This quirky gin bar is a fan favourite with gin-loving Londoners and tourists alike. Named after eccentric British adventurer, Phileas J. Fogg, Mr Fogg’s Gin Parlour boasts a huge range of the best national and international gins, which you can learn about and sample in their ‘Gin Safari’. Not only are the cocktails spectacular, but the Victorian décor is equally fantastic if you love the idea of being transported back in time for a truly authentic gin-drinking experience. Situated in Covent Garden, this little diamond of a bar is great for pre-theatre drinks, or gin-infused soirées with friends.

If you’re looking for a place which has the ‘wow’ factor, look no further than this gem in Notting Hill. You’ll be hard pushed to find a place more dedicated to gin, as The Distillery is also London’s first ‘gin hotel’. Situated over four floors, this establishment also operates as a distillery, which is home to ‘Portobello Road Gin’. In addition to having several bars for you to sample hundreds of gins from around the globe, The Distillery also offers a fun gin-blending experience at The Ginstitute. It goes without saying that this place really is a must for gin fanatics who are looking for great vibes and equally great drinks!

For more casual gin-drinking and tasty bites, make your way over to Artist Residence London. This cosy neighbourhood bistro in Pimlico serves up a mean Negroni as well as a wide range of brunch favourites, served daily from 12-3pm. Gin fans will love their quintessentially English cocktail, ‘The Secret Garden’, which combines a refreshing blend of gin, elderflower, apple, cucumber, ginger ale, and lemon. Or transport yourself to Verona with their romantic ‘Romeo and Juliet’ cocktail – a delicate concoction comprised of gin, rose syrup, tonic water, angostura bitters and lemon. Chin chin!

A stunning venue found in the beautiful Somerset House, serving a seasonal menu. The perfect venue to take your mum for a drink or perhaps a cheeky aperitif with a friend in a beautiful setting. We simply had to include Spring for their reasonably priced, sophisticated gin cocktails. At £14, we highly recommend the Blood Orange Aperitivo, or the Sicilian pomegranate sour. Visit for a delicious lunch or brunch too, and find the likes of their brilliant Peach Galette, Grilled Langoustine with citrus butter, and Tres Leches cake with pink grapefruit. Fresh, flavourful food. 

An awesome dog friendly basement venue. Offering cracking brunch and fab cocktails in Marylebone. Find epic brunches, shareable small plates, vegan burgers, truffle fries, burrata, flourless chocolate cakes and more, making it the perfect venue for catch ups over brunch, hearty cocktail fuelled lunch or sophisticated evening drink venue. The cocktail menu here is fab, featuring old and new whilst incorporating some stunning gin concoctions, including Green Garden which combines the ever popular pair gin and elderflower, and a Gingerbread mule. 

We love this candlelit, vintage vibe venue. Offering a menu of Mediterranean and British plates, we recommend an evening of dinner and drinks spent here with girlfriends. We love their outdoor terrace seating area, perfect to enjoy a gin cocktail as the sun sets in warmer months. Find generous portions and a great wine list, with plates including Roast Pork Belly, and Sticky Toffee Pudding as well as their fantastic separate vegan menu. This really is a crowd pleaser of a venue. 

A new venue to the central London drink scene! With community at the heart of its being, The Royal Cocktail Exchange offers fab drinks, service and also an outdoor courtyard, perfect for summer spritz! We also recommend here for some fab cocktail masterclasses! Here you will find a cool and creative cocktail menu that continues to develop and grow as the venue ages! Find the likes of their fantastic gin cocktails to include Oolong/Strawberry Fizz and Cherry Blossom Vesper, as well as some cheeky snacks to go with them including charcuterie boards, burattas, flatbreads and more. Definitely one to check out that’s new to the scene!

Serving top quality, reasonably priced drinks by a friendly team, Murder Inc. is a fab little Soho find. With a great atmosphere, we love the vibe created by the team at Murder Inc. With an ever changing drinks menu, we can guarantee you will be sure to find a fun and creative gin cocktail, as well as the classic if you fancy keeping it old school. This is a great sexy, but relaxed date night venue, or perhaps a small get together with friends or a stop on a soho night out.