Top 50 Cocktail Bars

Where to visit this London Cocktail Week

From 12-22 October the capital will host an array of events and exclusive drinks for festival goers across the city.

Charli Tomney | 10/10/2023

What better way to celebrate some of the UK’s best bars than taking full advantage of the London Cocktail Week lineup. Now in its 13th year, the festival sees hundreds of the very best London bars offering specially created £8 Signature Cocktails for wristband holders.

From new openings to spirit-forward locations, bars are travelling from across the globe to take part in this year’s event. Explore the 200+ bars and try their libations or attend one of the many takeovers and events.

Not sure what to attend? We’ve got you covered.

Callooh Callay, Shoreditch

The bar is hosting an international takeover starting on October with fellow Top 50 bar The Milk Thistle, Bristol kicking things off as they serve a special menu on the main bar. Throughout the week they’ll also be visited by Top 50 alum Pennyroyal, Cardiff on 17 October as well as The Hideout, Bath on 18 October and finally Hey Palu, Edinburgh on 19 October.

Drop by and see what’s happening.

 
 
 
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Murder Inc,
Fitzrovia

The team will be joined by not one, but three bars in one night all delivering drinks with their own individual flair. Expect to see the friendly faces of The Hideout from Bath, Present Company from Liverpool and Filthy XIII from Bristol. Expect great vibes, Hip Hop and some fantastic drinks.
19 October will see One to Watch, Project Halcyon, get behind the bar for a night of drink slinging and tunes.

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Little Mercies, Crouch End

Join the team for an exclusive masterclass followed by a food and champagne pairing event with Moët & Chandon on 16 October. This twice awarded Sustainable Bar of the Year will be welcoming guests from 7pm to enjoy perfectly crafted plates of food matched with equally as luxurious bubbles for just £40.

Secure your spot. 

Eve Bar, Covent Garden

The team from Terroir Tapas will join the bar on 16 October to give Londoners a taste of Southbourne with two exclusive drinks for LCW. Dine on bar snacks from FROG upstairs and let the gang look after you.

The Milk Thistle from Bristol will be taking over the bar on 19 October for one night only serving a lineup of special drinks alongside Eve’s new drinks menu, Evolve. Gin fans can rejoice as there will also be tableside gin tastings and a mini masterclass with Sipsmith.

No reservations needed so pop in and say hello.

 
 
 
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Lyaness, Southbank

Celebrate a decade of Lyan bars by having them all under one roof at Mr. Lyan. Flying from across Europe to bring you a unique and unmissable experience from 11-13 October the £100 tickets include five cocktails and a 3-hour experience including White Lyan, Super Lyan, and Silver Lyan, visiting all four bars for 45 minutes each.

Get your ticket here.