Top 10 Bars in London
November 6, 2007
1. Blue Bar
Atmosphere: Lounge heaven
Description: If one word could summarize the Blue Bar, it will have to be Stylish. The soft leather sofas and the ambient lighting set the stage for a perfect lounging experience. The drinks here are great too. Most of the people here rave about the super-chilled champagne! I personally recommend this choice. The final say is that this place is a lounge paradise.
Address: Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, Belgravia, SW1X 7RL
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge
Telephone: 0871 4262010
2. Lots Road Pub and Dining RoomsAtmosphere: Intimate and personal
Description: At peak times this bar can be a bee hive. With interesting people buzzing around all the time, this bar is one of the most social bars in London. The food here is to die for! But more importantly, the drinks here are great and the staff is all too willing to stir some tasteful cocktails – just for you! People come here more because of its popularity than anything else. At times it may become a little difficult for you to land a table. All in all this is a great place for hanging out.
Address: 14 Lots Road, Chelsea, SW10 0RJNearest Tube: Fulham BroadwayTelephone: 0871 4262038
3. Zeta Bar
Atmosphere: Groovy.
Description: This is a bar where everything revolves around style. Yes, it’s a bit pricy but hey style doesn’t come cheap. The martini here is pretty famous. Equally famous are the Saturday nights. The service is good too, considering that most of the time the bar is full. The place is a bit small for large crowds though. The bar attendants may also get a little rude at times. But you are here for the drinks right!
Address: 35 Hertford Street, Mayfair, W1J 7SD
Nearest Tube: Hyde Park Corner
Telephone: 0871 4262175
4. Lab
Atmosphere: Funky.
Description: This is definitely a place that believes in the Gospel of Decibels. The music here is super sonic! The drinks here are among the best if not the best. The bar man here is ready to whip out anything that you desire. The Bourbon Milk Punch is a critically acclaimed classic. This is for sure a place not to be missed.
Address: 12 Old Compton Street, Soho, W1D 4TQ
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
Telephone: 0871 4262225
5. Prince Alfred and Formosa Dining Rooms
Atmosphere: Royal.
Description: This joint was recently acquired by Youngs Breweries. Since then, this place has seen a sea tide of change – for the good! The menu is overflowing with exotic wines of various price ranges. The gourmet chef and the congenial staff should be a good reason for this place to become a regular hangout zone. I’ve never come across anything negative about this place. All I can say is that this place is a class in itself!
Address: 5a Formosa Street, Maida Vale, W9 1EE
Nearest Tube: Warwick Avenue
Telephone: 0871 4262643
6. Frued
Atmosphere: Surreal.
Description: Some claim that this place serves the best cocktails in this side of the pond! This acclaim has drawn many a customer to this place. You experience at this bar would be nothing short of a dream. The service is prompt and the staff friendly. This is a definite thumbs up in my book.
Address: 198 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, WC2H 8JL
Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road
Telephone: 0871 4262053
7. Detroit London
Atmosphere: Intimate and personal.
Description: If you are looking for a place where you can knock off your shoes and just have some time around for yourself, the Detroit London is the place for you. Amidst the calm and peaceful surrounding, friendly staff conjures the choicest of drinks for you. You can choose from a lot of in-house variants or order your own individual conceptions. On the downside, the bar is a little expensive – even by London standards! But the chill factor is your main beckoning, then I guess the Detroit is a destination you can’t afford to miss.
Address: 35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9LA
Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
Telephone: 0871 4262051
8. Drayton Arms
Atmosphere: Laid-Back.
Description: : The Drayton Arms is one of those places where you can hope to enjoy a perfect drink without the company of unwelcomed hooligans! The people who work here are a friendly lot and take pride in pleasing the customers. The beer here is great and you have a great selection at that as well. The final verdict is that this place is way better than any local watering hole!
Address: 153 Old Bromption Road, South Kensington, SW5 0LJ
Nearest Tube: Gloucester Road
Telephone: 0871 4262251
9. Prince George
Atmosphere: Vintage.
Description: : Regulars say that this place hasn’t changed in ten years! They also say that they like it just the way it is. The bar has a proud tradition of delivering the best to theri customers be it the best of drinks or the best of service. If you like an informal air around you when you sip on your drink don’t forget to hit the Prince George!
Address: Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, Belgravia, SW1X 7RL
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge
Telephone: 0871 4262010
10. Brickbeck Tavern
Atmosphere: Electric.
Description: : It integrates the best of vintage and modern elements! The place offers a rich variety of ales along with most other drinks that you are likely to encounter in bars across London. The bar is tastefully decorated and radiates with unparalleled class. One visit and you might fall for its unyielding charm!
Address: 45 Langthorne Road, Leyton, E11 4HL
Nearest Tube: Leyton
Telephone: 0871 4262467
