Relaxed vibes in a cosy basement bar with some of the best party cocktails around. Come for one, you'll stay all night. Perfect for dates or mates (and you can order food from upstairs). Read more.
An adorable backstreet bar, where excellent snacks are only just upstaged by some very fine wine. With little nooks for winter months and a small terrace out the front, The Remedy is a great date spot Read more.
This tapas joint is a beauty. Start with cocktails and then tuck in to the pan con tomate and the tortilla -- they're essentials.The ambience is completely Brixton: relaxed and almost underdone. Read more.
Drinking here is about frills and fun, so don’t be shy. Grab some crazy cocktails, sing-a-long to the piano man, and cheer on the flaring bartenders. This party bar is as good as it gets. Read more.
A late-night, tequila-loving party spot, this is where you go to cut loose. Food is served until 2am and be sure to order an Espresso Martini (Dick Bradsell INVENTED it). Read more.
The bar is replaced by a barrel and the ale is poured right out of the casks.The food comes in the shape of burgers with pints of chips that you can enjoy in the beer garden on warm days and nights. Read more.
A sunny rooftop bar, lots of space for big groups, amazing food (like BBQ platters) and quirky in-house events (like Sing-A-Long Sundays) -- this neighbourhood pub has a bit of everything. Read more.
Another hit from The Breakfast Club, this tequila-loving "secret" bar is party heaven. Have a go at the wheel of fortune (and you may win a free shot or three). Read more.
With a huge beer garden overlooking Victoria Park, there’s plenty of space for you and all your pals. (Plus, they brew their own beer). Read more.
An industrial-yet-airy bar with copper touches and it's biggest treat: an in-house distillery where they are crafting their own gins, vodkas and whiskies. The cocktails look simple, but taste amazing. Read more.
Opened exclusively during the warmer months, it attracts a large and all-encompassing crowd eager for the great view and the tempting menu. Get a Negroni to sip while overlooking all of London. Read more.
Try the standout drink Mezcal Fix: a fresh and gently smoky mix with mezcal, roasted pineapple syrup, Cynar and saltwater spray. And don't miss the Arroz Con, Mexican rice with sundried tomato sauce. Read more.
Are thoughts of beach holidays too far off in the distance? Well luckily for you there’s a beacon of light that’s cropped up in Shoreditch – it's this casual and colourful Peruvian eatery. Read more.
Occupying a multi-decker space in the heart of Soho is this slick and glossy spot. Expect a marriage of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines which also set the tone for the design (think huge manga murals). Read more.
It’s speakeasy vibes through and through here, with just a pinch of après-ski. And the amber lighting, exposed beams and wood interiors will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Read more.
Starts with a wine-tasting class to get your palate ready, then off you go to explore Vinopolis: everything from white and red tasting rooms to a geography zone, a champagne bar and a spirits lounge Read more.
For water-side footie fun, head to the canal to watch all the England games on the big screen at No. 90. There’s a food-and-football package for £30pp, you’ll get a nibbles platter and four beers.
Don your orange garb for De Hems is the heart of the Dutch community in London, and there will be nowhere better to watch Holland take on the rest of the world. Come early as you can't book ahead.
Watch the World Cup with bibs on, ribs in hand and kick back with one of the 300 whiskies.
Mr Buckley’s has got hip down to a tee – it’s stripped-back, bathed in light, and filled with minimalist, repurposed furniture. Expect on-trend small plates and banging boozy cocktails. Read more.
Go for something different - order the Terroir, made with vodka which has been distilled in clay, flint and lichen, has wine-like depth and flavour. The Prairie Oysters are also worth slurping. Read more.
Our favourite is the truffled mac and cheese, topped with herb pangrattato – potentially the best we’ve had this year. And cigar-infused aged rum? Yes please! Read more.
Brazilian inspired pop-up bar in the heart of Soho with a short but inventive selection of exotic flavoured cocktails, Samba dancers, great singing staff and a real party atmosphere. Read more.
The taproom sits under the railway arches and welcomes local hipsters and beer lovers. They have their own as well as local brews on tap and food pop ups come and go. Read more.
Book a session at The Ginstitute and you may be lucky enough to get schooled by owner Jake Burger himself. Plus you get your very own custom-made spirit -- this is one of the best gin journeys around. Read more.
A smart neighbourhood pub with standout decor, a sunny garden and hunger-quenching gastro fare. Plus there's a great selection of board games (and whiskies ... sip sip). Read more.
One of London's friendliest cocktail bars with tasty simple twists on classics and a cosy atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends or date nights. BB says: http://buff.ly/1ihXYql
They had us at "Europe's largest tequila bar". For aficionados, get the tequila tasting menu with a side of chips and guacamole to keep you on your chair.
