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10 Cases

5CC

A Grelha at the Gun

Ales & Tails

American Bar at The Savoy

Aqua Nueva Cava Bar

Artesian at the Langham Hotel

Balham Bowls Club

Balthazar London

Banca

Bar 45 at 45 Park Lane

Bar Américain

Bar Boulud

Bassoon at The Corinthia

Beagle

Beard to Tail

Bedford & Strand

Belle & Co

Big Easy Chelsea

Bird of Smithfield

Bistro Union

Blakes

Boisdale of Bishopsgate

Boma

Bone Daddies

Bonnie Gull

Brasserie Max at The Covent Garden Hotel

Brunswick House Café

Bubbledogs

Burger & Lobster City of London

Burger & Lobster Mayfair

Burger & Lobster Soho

Cabin

Café Pacifico

Caravan

Caravan King's Cross

Ceviche

Charlotte's Bistro

Chicken Shop

Chooks

Cigar Bar at the Boisdale, Belgravia

Claridges

Cock and Bottle

Cork and Bottle

Corrigan's Mayfair

Coya

Dead Dolls Club

Dean Street Townhouse

Disco Bistro

Duck & Waffle

Duck Soup

Eighty-Six

Electric Diner

Fortnum 1707

Galante

Galvin at Windows

Giant Robot

Gilbert Scott

Goodman

Goya

Grand Imperial Bar

Gremio de Brixton

Harrisons

Harry Gordon's Bar

Hawksmoor Air Street

Hawksmoor, Guildhall

Hawksmoor, Seven Dials

Hix at the Tramshed

Homeslice

Hoxton Grill

Ice Bar

Il Bar at The Bulgari Hotel

Inn the Park

Julie's Restaurant and Champagne Bar

Kaspar's Seafood Bar and Grill

Kerbisher & Malt

L'Atelier's Salon Bar and Terrace

Lardo

Lima

Little Social

Lucky Chip at The Sebright Arms

Mandarin Bar at the Mandarin Oriental

Market Café

MASH

Match Bar

MEATmission

Mestizo

Mishkins

Mizuwari

Mr Buckley's

Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge

Oblix at the Shard

Old Mary's

Opium Cocktail and Dim Sum Parlour

OXO Tower Bar

Ozone

Paramount Bar

Pig's Ears Craft Beer Cellar

Pollen Street Social

Portobello Gold

Portside Parlour

Powder Keg Diplomacy - P.K.D

Princi

Q Bar at The Quilon

Quo Vadis

Radio

Randall & Aubin

Reverend JW Simpson

Rita's Bar & Dining

Roast

Rotary Bar & Diner

Ruby's

Sam's Brasserie

Seven at Brixton

Shaker & Company

Shrimpy's

Shutterbug

Social Eating House

Spuntino

St James Bar at the Sofitel

STK

Story

Sushisamba

The Actress

The Anthologist

The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy

The Blue Bar at the Berkley

The Bluebird Bar

The Book Club

The Booking Office

The Campari Bar at Polpo

The Churchill Bar and Terrace

The Clove Club

The Coburg Bar at the Connaught

The Cocktail Lounge at The Zetter Townhouse

The Connaught

The Cow

The Devonshire

The Donovan Bar

The Doodle Bar

The Drift

The Egerton House Hotel

The Empress

The Fat Of The Land

The French House

The Gaslight Grill

The Hawley Arms

The Henry Root

The Hunter S

The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

The Lost Angel

The Luggage Room

The Mahogany Bar

The Mall Tavern

The Old Bengal Warehouse

The Palm Tree

The Plough

The Potting Shed Bar

The Riding House Cafe

The Rooftop Cafe

The Rookery

The Shed

The Ship

The Shoreditch Butchery

The Shoreditch Grind

The Southampton Arms

The W Lounge

The Waterway

Tramontana Brindisa

Troubadour

Upstairs at Rules

Viajante Bar

Village East

Vista at The Trafalgar

Wargrave Arms

Well and Bucket

Wishbone

Worship Street Whistling Shop

Yauatcha

Zuma

	10 Cases Our new neighbours Ian and Will rock, as does their sweet new wine bar/bistrot. Bored of laminated wine lists that never change, Ian aka “the Innkeeper General” quit the big sommelier gig and is doing it his own way, 10 Read More
	5CC What used to be a lousy leather shop on Bethnal green road is now a one-stop-party-place to booze and schmooze in. The ground floor pub is one of the best spots in the area for pints, oysters and sliders and Read More
	A Grelha at the Gun This is the Gun’s entirely alfresco bar and restaurant overlooking the Thames and the O2. It’s the perfect spot to soak up the summer sunshine (what sunshine?) but seriously when it is sunny hit this place up. Hit the beer Read More
	Ales & Tails There’s not much for us BarChicks around these parts… apart from those rugby boys. So we’re giving a big warm welcome to the most recent hangout from The Lost Group, this big bar and restaurant has got a huge, impressive selection Read More
	American Bar at The Savoy When Yankee bartenders found themselves out of work thanks to Prohibition, some jumped the pond to find work, the best ones came here. The bartenders over the years have become as famous as the constant stream of celebrity guests who Read More
	Aqua Nueva Cava Bar We already love Aqua for its summer rooftop bar, but now there’s another reason to go. This year the Asian restaurant group have turned part of the venue’s Spanish restaurant into London’s largest bar dedicated to Cava. The long, light Read More
	Artesian at the Langham Hotel The Artesian is a benchmark London hotel bar; somewhere you’ll be pleased to meet your high class escort for an aperitif. With vast chandeliers, decadent seating and a colonial / oriental vibe, this is probably one of London’s prettiest bars. They Read More
	Balham Bowls Club Should you find yourself at a loose end in Wandsworth any time then this fantastic homage to retro sporting chic on Ramsden Road is definitely worth a visit. The ‘BBC’ is a former bowling club with garden which has been Read More
	Balthazar London Balthazar has arrived. Walking into the all new London edition of NYC’s legendary French/American brasserie feels like a serious deja vu, so alike it is to it’s sister restaurant, in colouring, layout and style.  But reproducing the soul of such an iconic restaurant Read More
	Banca This place is super suave and a bit flash, but us BarChicks were all over it. In true Italian style Banca is bringing a taste of Milano to Mayfair by serving up a selection of aperitvo (aka Milan’s answer to tapas) Read More
	Bar 45 at 45 Park Lane Wolfgang Puck is possibly the coolest name ever, so BarChick had high expectations and was not disappointed. The bar at 45 Park Lane is mega from the word go: glass kettles of tea infused spirits straddle the super slick bar, whilst Read More
	Bar Américain Beautifully tucked beneath the chaos of Piccadilly Circus, lies Brasserie Zédal home to the wondrous Bar Américain. Safely ensconced in this art deco haven it feels like you could be sheltering from an air raid or a movie star boarding Read More
	Bar Boulud The Mandarin is a seriously slick operation, famous for its incredible service and quality, so it’s no wonder it has one of the best bars in London. We promise that wherever you are in this hotel you will not be Read More
	Bassoon at The Corinthia Former Ministry of Defense government building turned hotel? Check. An epic bar that I cannot fault? Check. The Corinthia is the new palatial hotel just opened near Embankment, and there ain’t no sign of any boring government business here any Read More
	Beagle So, we’ve danced our pants off at the super cool Krankbrother nights in some states of brilliant disgrace. But, we didn’t expect those same party boys to then feed us with such culinary class. Hard partying and high cuisine don’t Read More
	Beard to Tail Welcome to Beard to Tail, the latest hangout from the guys behind the super cool cocktail bar Callooh Callay. This time instead of Narnia style cupboards, they’ve gone all industrial, plus they’ve gone all out on the meat and the Read More
	Bedford & Strand Far enough away from The Strand to escape the shopping bags and the orgies of theatre goers, Bedford & Strand (named after the street corners it’s on) is all hustle and bustle of a different kind. Down the stairs the Read More
	Belle & Co Shaker & Co are celebrating their first birthday… happy birthday boys! And what better way to celebrate than to open a bohemian drinking den in their basement?! Welcome Belle & Co. After throwing pop ups down there with Read More
	Big Easy Chelsea Be sure to get a bib when you come in here, it can get a little messy in this Kings Road classic. 20 years old and it has hardly changed, mostly because it doesn’t have to. The live music, frozen cocktail, Read More
	Bird of Smithfield Five floors worth of restaurant and bar run by the chap who ran the Ivy’s kitchen for over 15 years. Alan Bird’s namesake mega venue will have an all-day restaurant, some private dining rooms, a roof terrace and a bar (the Birdcage) from the Purl Read More
	Bistro Union Possibly the last place you’d expect to find great cocktails, but the checked shirt n braces clad barmen in the sleepy Abbeville Village will surprise you, pleasantly we hope. The venue is all reclaimed wood, apothecary drawers, leather banquettes and Read More
	Blakes Found tucked between the streets of Chelsea and South Kensington, this 5 star hotel is the definition of opulence. Designed by superwoman Anushka Hemple you’d expect nothing less. From the word go this black building is an orgy of east Read More
	Boisdale of Bishopsgate You’ve got to be in the know to find this bad boy – this old school drinking den is down a tiny alleyway, so you won’t get the after work suit swarm which is refreshing when working in the City. The Read More
	Boma Wandsworth Bridge Road isn’t normally known as the place to get great cocktails but if you look closely you’ll notice Boma, a sweet little bar and restaurant which will not only feed, but also water you. Don’t be fooled by the Read More
	Bone Daddies If you’re into Ramen then you’re gonna love this place. These guys know a thing or two about boiling bones. Oh and the guy behind it all is Ross Shonhan, former head chef at Zuma and Nobu, nuff said! Inside this subtle Read More
	Bonnie Gull If you like your fish super fresh, the place bright and the atmosphere friendly as you sip your cocktails, then Bonnie Gull is the place for you. Perfect for lunch or dinner this restaurant is easy to get seriously stuck Read More
	Brasserie Max at The Covent Garden Hotel What used to be an old French hospital is now one of the most charming, understated hotels in a seriously good location. The restaurant and bar sit closely together and equally give off the same laid back, smooth talking character. Read More
	Brunswick House Café Sounds like the name of a stately home and looks like you’re entering a garden centre but it’s neither: this is the cool and curious café to spend the whole weekend with friends in. Housed in an old Georgian terrace Read More
	Bubbledogs Cheese and wine, beer and pretzels, Champagne and hotdogs…? Yep, you heard us correctly. Charlotte Street’s BubbleDogs have brought this adventurous pairing into our lives, with a menu of killer hotdogs and gorgeous Grower Champagnes, it’s an unlikely combo, but you’ll Read More
	Burger & Lobster City of London The city’s got it’s very own B&L, the 4th venue for the chain who brought £20 burgers and lobsters into our lives. Bibs at the ready! Read More
	Burger & Lobster Mayfair You’d think a couple of Russian oligarchs wouldn’t care about the price of lobster. Well we were wrong. The guys behind this place (and Goodmans) are the Robin Hoods of the crustacean world, and by housing around 1.2 tonnes of lobster Read More
	Burger & Lobster Soho Now in Soho, double the size and still the cheapest lobster in London! It’s all red leather seating, wooden flooring, un-shaded light bulbs and a sexy, silver bar. Some of the lobster tanks are found in the corner in the old cheese Read More
	Cabin Waterloo station isn’t exactly the oasis of calm and quiet that you might need after a hard day’s work, but right above the noise and kerfuffle we’ve found the perfect pit stop. The bar resembles an Orient Express style carriage: Read More
	Café Pacifico You gotta love a good Mexican and Café Pacifico is as authentic as it gets. The Legendary Thomas Estes opened this joint way back in 1982, unlike most Mexican hangouts in this town, and it is still as true to Read More
	Caravan We all know that Kiwis make incredible coffee, but at Caravan, the NZ run restaurant, bar and coffee roastery, you’ll discover that they know their way around a cocktail shaker too. Owner/chef/coffee roaster Miles Kirby brings a laid back, relaxed Read More
	Caravan King's Cross What was once an old grain store has now been converted to house the second super cool Caravan in town. The restaurant and bar combine together in one clean cut room with painted brickwork, long dangling lamps and steel pipework. It’s Read More
	Ceviche Pisco’s getting dead trendy, and if you haven’t been on it already then this is the place to drink it. Ceviche is not only a mega new Peruvian restaurant, but it is also home to London’s first Pisco Bar. That’s right Read More
	Charlotte's Bistro You wouldn’t expect to find such killah cocktails in this neck of the woods, but Charlotte’s Bistro has got it so right it seems wrong. Being the younger, slightly sexier sister to the original Charlotte’s Place, it’s got that neighbourhood Read More
	Chicken Shop Head down the stairs into this dark den that pays homage to the one and only… the chicken (not the egg). Whether you like it whole, halved or quartered this is the only place to eat it if you’re riding Read More
	Chooks So chicken is the new black, with The Tramshed leading the way and Chicken Shop just behind, there’s competition from this new bird in town – Chooks. While Chicken Shop is all sexy lighting and basement vibes, this one Read More
	Cigar Bar at the Boisdale, Belgravia The Boisdale is a labyrinth of wood panelled walls, tartan, leather and manliness so if it’s a highland fling you’re after you’ve come to the right place. Negotiate your way past the band stand, through the many rooms of diners Read More
	Claridges Welcome to Mayfair, fashion mecca and hedgefund hangout, where you can find Claridges Hotel at the epicentre, arguably the jewel in the Harry Winston tiara. With suites designed by Diane von Furstenberg and a constant stream of Hollywood celebs strutting Read More
	Cock and Bottle Kids are banned, and Banksy was/is/might be a regular (I thought no one knew who he was, but there’s a Rat stencil by him on the wall so I’m going with it). This local little boozer off the highways of Notting Hill/Bayswater is Read More
	Cork and Bottle Pssst – this really is a bit of a secret, so don’t go ruining it for us.  Tucked away at the back of Leicester sq  (pickpocket some tourists on the way there) – is a natty little dungeon of a Read More
	Corrigan's Mayfair If you are looking for the best of British game and seafood, then look no further, because there aren’t many places as civilized and that demonstrate such fine food and service as Mr Corrigan’s establishments. If it’s fish you prefer, Read More
	Coya Don’t look for a sign to this place, it’s in the huge building that looks like some impressive apartments, just find the welcoming suited fella outside and that’s Coya. Head downstairs towards the authentic Latin music into the dimly lit Read More
	Dead Dolls Club These guys previously had their fingers in all sorts of pies but are now buckling down for the winter in a wicked space on Kingsland Road. The couple who set it up are multi-talented party people: on the interior side Read More
	Dean Street Townhouse The Soho House group have got their game plan down to a T, only problem is you have to be a member, splash out on a hotel room, OR sleep with some media type to get in. Not in here. Read More
	Disco Bistro A kick ass kinda pop-up from the chef behind Rock Lobsta and God Save the Clam has taken up a six month residency at The Rising Sun pub in St Pauls, housing a quirky-cosy dining room upstairs and a traditional Read More
	Duck & Waffle Swing right at the entrance to the Heron Tower (and its fish tank bigger than your house) and you’ll come across the glass door to Duck and Waffle. A cross between a Pan Am stewardess and some Clarins counter babe Read More
	Duck Soup Anyone who came to BarChick’s first BarJack will be familiar with Duck Soup’s rustic, oldskool French vibes. The small downstairs bar saw a fair amount of wicked cocktails go down that night – so if you’re planning a Read More
	Eighty-Six The bar scene on the Fulham Road needs a bit of a shake up and Bar 86 has come to do just that. It’s the old Cactus Blue bar, that’s been sexed up; all black and gold with moody lighting. Laid Read More
	Electric Diner Welcome back Electric! This Notting Hill institution suffered from a fire, it’s now back and boy does it mean business. It’s out with the old and in with the panelled roof, super long bar, hot red booths, open plan kitchen Read More
	Fortnum 1707 This could probably be one of the best bars in London to get stuck into some really decent wine.  Super–posh wine director Tim French (Timmy?) has put together an outstanding package for boozy winos:either pick up any bottle you like from Read More
	Galante The first bar from the dudes who run Gaucho is not all about cow hide print and massive steaks, instead, Galante is a super shiny cocktail bar with fancy crystal chandeliers and white leather banquettes. Argentine barmen in bow-ties and Read More
	Galvin at Windows Park Lane has got hot (and very expensive) competition when it comes to bars, but if you’re into breathtaking views whilst enjoying your favourite tipple then this place wins hands down. The Hilton lobby is not the classiest place to Read More
	Giant Robot Owned by the godfather of Cocktail bars Jonathan Downey, it was never going to disappoint. This is the first of his Robot series (Tiny Robot, it’s mini me/sequel is on Westbourne Grove). It’s a little cooler than anything else here Read More
	Gilbert Scott This beautiful space is the epitome of opulence, busting at the seams with all its Gothic splendor. Set in a wing of the beautiful St Pancras hotel, come from the station, walk through the hotel or enter off the street Read More
	Goodman This place is where the big dogs play. Go make deals and compare wallet size with men and their meat. First things first, book ahead: this place is always rammed, even at the bar. Lunch is busier than the evening Read More
	Goya On a quiet street in the rather residential area of Pimlico, Goya stands alone as a place to go get fed n watered. This quaint tapas bar might not be anything ground breaking, preferring to stick to basics rather than Read More
	Grand Imperial Bar You either arrive way too early or way too late for a train, which is why you will all LOVE the bar at the Grand Imperial. Not only is this Feng Shui’d bar located in Victoria (we estimated 6 mins Read More
	Gremio de Brixton Bored of waiting for a table at Brixton Market’s restaurants? You clearly haven’t heard of the hottest new hang out down the road. Tucked beneath the unassuming St Matthew’s Church is the dark and intimate Gremio de Brixton. It’s easy to Read More
	Harrisons Harrisons -  the brunch brothel of the South – can be found smack bang in the middle of baby breeding Balham (that’s what happens when you cross the Thames). You maybe heard of Sam’s Brasserie in Chiswick?  Well this is his Read More
	Harry Gordon's Bar The lower ground floor of Selfridges is emerging from a sexy makeover with a new cocktail bar right in the heart of the store. Harry Gordon’s Bar, named after the store’s founder, is Selfridges’ first cocktail bar, and they’ve gone Read More
	Hawksmoor Air Street Hawksmoor are some of the biggest meat heads in town, and now after one to many trips to SeaWorld, they want a piece of the fish pie too! Hells yeah boys, who doesn’t like some surf with their turf? Teaming Read More
	Hawksmoor, Guildhall BarChick didn’t think Hawksmoor could get any better, but somehow they’ve done it. Not only does their new City based hangout open at 7am, this place has a licence for the bar, so there’s none of that have-to-eat thang. Being at the epicentre Read More
	Hawksmoor, Seven Dials Wandering down the stairs into the Hawksmoor, you might feel like you’re in a library of some Oxford college. Dark wood lines the walls and floors, and tables are high recycled chemistry lab tops, lit with old Bankers’ desk lamps. Read More
	Hix at the Tramshed If you’re not keen on the idea of eating steak whilst being watched over by a cow in formaldehyde then look away now. Mark Hix’s new Tramshed is, as it sounds, a massive shed. Plus Damian Hirst’s eerie if you’re Read More
	Homeslice Greeted at a lectern, and seated at pews or if you choose to eat alfresco, old Sunday school benches, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were attending church (until you catch sight of the spaceship styled oven that is). That Read More
	Hoxton Grill With all the winning Soho House Group ingredients, there is little room for fault in this American grill styled joint. It’s one big open space with seating in all corners, so take your pick from the leather and velvet chair Read More
	Ice Bar There are some things in London life you have to try once: Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, the Dolphin after hours, the pet cemetery … a kebab on the night bus. And then there is the Ice Bar, one of London’s most Read More
	Il Bar at The Bulgari Hotel Bulgari have gone to town building their hotel and we’d expect nothing less from such flashy Italians. It’s got more going on than most hotels in this part of town: endless underground spas, ballrooms, a 25m pool, a “vitality” pool, Read More
	Inn the Park We were lucky enough to be led to this very special little haven by a pair of black swans, seems like they know a good hangout when they see one. This stunning wooden café restaurant nestles perfectly into the beautiful Read More
	Julie's Restaurant and Champagne Bar Set in a pretty square near Holland Park, Julie’s is as classic as the houses that surround it. For the last 40 years this old school restaurant and Champagne bar has been keeping locals and new comers perfectly fed and Read More
	Kaspar's Seafood Bar and Grill There’s a new cat in town. The Savoy’s River Restaurant is being given a chic new makeover and will soon relaunch as a lively, all-day brasserie, complete with show stopping oyster bar. Fill up on Chef James Pare’s delicious lobster club sandwiches before braving the Read More
	Kerbisher & Malt BarChick’s British, so naturally she is going to appreciate a hearty portion of fish and chips, but this place is a school above the rest. It’s nautical yet unassuming: with white tiles, wooden tables and simple seating, the fried food Read More
	L'Atelier's Salon Bar and Terrace Joel is a G. French chef Joel Robuchon’s retirement was the best thing to happen to the culinary world since Gordon Ramsay’s hair plugs. During his time away from the kitchen chef Robuchon was so inspired by his world travels, Read More
	Lardo Get drawn in by the bright pink neon light of Lardo. Richmond Road’s new hangout is heaving with east siders who are drawn to this banging new pizza and charcuterie restaurant tucked within the neighbourhood. It’s an industrial chic open Read More
	Lima This Peruvian restaurant is about as fresh as it gets: the food, the décor and the drinks. With white washed wood planks, mirrored walls and a large sky light which lets in more light than the Louvre. Colour is splashed Read More
	Little Social Just across the road from Pollen St Social, the one and only Jason Atherton (that hot chef who got a Michelin star in his first year) is opening up two new places this year! First up is Little Social at Read More
	Lucky Chip at The Sebright Arms Tucked up a side alley off Hackney Road, this sprawling boozer is the place to be if you like your beers local and your burgers dirty. Get a Lucky Chip, grab a brew (the Shoreditch Blonde is BarChick’s choice but Read More
	Mandarin Bar at the Mandarin Oriental The Mandarin Bar is everything you might expect from a 5 star Knightsbridge hotel: glamorous, decadent, expensive… but when the drinks are this good, who cares?  BarChick was uncertain when the maître d’ beamed with pride that the bar was Read More
	Market Café Set on the canal in the super cool Broadway Market is this laid back bar n restaurant from the man behind Benugo (their eggs Benedict bun thing rocks). The idea here was to recreate the spirit of the classic Italian “Formica” Read More
	MASH Sure, we have some seriously good steak restaurants in London, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have more. We love meat and this Danish steak restaurant chain has jumped over the Channel to show us how they do it. Cool. What Read More
	Match Bar A stone’s throw from the madness of Oxford Street, Match Bar is a classic London fave. Its Manhattan-lounge style meets English, chilled vibes is perfect for after work/après shopping cocktails, and with the great Andy Mil (ex London Cocktail Club and winner of Diageo World Read More
	MEATmission With the booming success of “queues around the block” MEATliquor, this eastside sista spot is showing the cool kids waddup. It used to be a Christian mission so religious plaques (read and repent) clash alongside Gilbert and George-esq Read More
	Mestizo Welcome to Mexico! If you fancy yourself as a Mexican lover then forget the Tex-Mex and head down to Mestizo for some REAL authentic times. We’re talking red and blue tortilla chips, pescadillas and some serious platters. Not sure what to Read More
	Mishkins Mishkin’s is Russell Norman and Richard Beatty’s latest staple of uber-cool eat and drinkeries; it’s a twist on a New York Jewish deli with the welcome addition of some delicious cocktails. The chopped chicken liver with schmaltzed radish, oxtail cholent or Read More
	Mizuwari Meet BarChick’s new local, a dark and brooding Japanese whisky dive bar in the basement of Bincho Yakitori. Mizuwari is inspired by the traditional Izakayas of Japan, laid back places to kick back and grab a drink. Expect dark candle light, wooden tables, with Read More
	Mr Buckley's Hackney road is pretty damn cool; it’s got a Bingo hall, a Co-op cash point that lets you pick “Cockney” as a language oh and a farm. Only thing we could say it’s lacking is a good bar… but things Read More
	Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge Tucked away down some spiral stairs in the epicenter of Shoreditch is a mad house of fun. It was members only for years, but owner Kath Morrell has clocked that it’s much more fun letting everyone in to her crazy Read More
	Oblix at the Shard It doesn’t take much to get us BarChicks excited, a bottle of bourbon does the trick just fine. But sometimes people (in this case Rainer Becker) go all out and blow our minds. Famed for his Michelin star Japanese hangouts, Read More
	Old Mary's Old Mary’s is everything you expect an underground speakeasy to be: sexy, sultry, imaginative and full of character. There’s no denying this place has been well thought out and as one of this area’s only offerings it really is a Read More
	Opium Cocktail and Dim Sum Parlour Take a former Chinatown gambling den, add an all-star bar cast and some legendary dim sum, et voila, you have Opium Cocktail and Dim Sum Parlour. This place is epic, there are two floors of fun to be had, with countless Read More
	OXO Tower Bar Who doesn’t feel a little smug while drinking cocktails looking out over probably the best stretch of London’s skyline? The OXO Tower bar may look like it was designed as the epitome of cool in the nineties, when we wanted Read More
	Ozone Welcome to Ozone, a coffee lovers paradise. Not only do they serve great coffee in this open plan, warehouse-like wonderland but they also roast the good stuff in here too. Look downstairs and you’ll see the roastery in all its glory. Read More
	Paramount Bar No longer an exclusive members club, Paramount has learnt to share her toys and stunning views of the now Shard heavy skyline with the rest of us. This place is pretty sexy, with a swanky copper bar and delicious cocktails. Read More
	Pig's Ears Craft Beer Cellar If you’re looking for somewhere with a serious selection of beer, then you’ve come to the right place. Unassuming and hidden in the basement of an old Georgian building, you’d be forgiven for walking right past the Pig’s Ears. The Read More
	Pollen Street Social This place has a reputation for its amazing food from chef Jason Atherton (Michelin * within his first year), but we reckon the bar is just as impressive with all sorts going on. You’ll find it on the posher side Read More
	Portobello Gold This Portobello classic has it all: rockstar-like staff, lots of tequila, a conservatory, a world famous market on its doorstep, hotel, live music venue, garden and even an art gallery. It’s no wonder it has been in action longer than Read More
	Portside Parlour The latest speakeasy to hit our streets is a darkened den of rum and in BarChick’s opinion, it’s the real (hidden) deal. Squeeze through the Bar off Broadway and head below deck to the loos, flush the chain by the ships Read More
	Powder Keg Diplomacy - P.K.D Powder Keg Diplomacy, just up St Johns hill brought to you by the owners of some of South London’s finest hangouts (Lost Society, Gaslight Grill, The Lost Angel and Citizen Smith), it looks like they’re beginning to show off with Read More
	Princi Firstly the Greek waiter called me “my lady” all night, which is always novel, especially for an Italian hangout. Princi has been about for a while, and it’s always buzzing plus they make killer food, especially now they have a Read More
	Q Bar at The Quilon This Indian place is like the posh cousin to those spots on Brick Lane, it’s a Michelin starred South Indian restaurant and bar. It’s the kind of place you come to to be spoilt or spoil others, but no it’s Read More
	Quo Vadis When the boys behind Quo Vadis decided to create a bar within their swinging Soho restaurant and members club, they were always going to deliver. They are more than just well trained for the job, they were born for this. The Read More
	Radio Wanna get high? You do now, meet Radio rooftop bar and terrace, it’s totally awesome. Found at the top of the all new ME London hotel, just stroll in like you own the place and ask the concierge to show you Read More
	Randall & Aubin Imagine spying a pretty French brasserie/bistro style restaurant in the heart of Soho, well that is exactly what you get with Randall & Aubin… until you walk in. All of a sudden there is more to it than meets the Read More
	Reverend JW Simpson Brought to you by the people behind Bourne & Hollingsworth, this place is all about the cocktails, which are kinda the standard of hotel bar cocktails but in a drinks party atmosphere. Drink Fizzes, Flips, Cobblers, Smashers and Sours, some Read More
	Rita's Bar & Dining The collective of great little hangouts round here is growing day by day and this joint is no exception. It’s got that industrial decor balanced out by cute polka dot tablecloths, the menu on the chalk board and naked light Read More
	Roast Borough Market is a good place for food and drink lovers, but there’s only so much bread and oil samples, milky teas and men in fleeces shouting “TWO FOR A PAAOOUND” you can take in life. So, when it gets Read More
	Rotary Bar & Diner We’re not sure if ten months really counts as a pop-up, but that’s what Jonathan Downey’s newest venue is claiming to be. The ground floor diner is a big space filled with tables to eat at, or grab a stool around the edge Read More
	Ruby's When people say “nothing to see here” it’s usually b*llocks and it means there is A LOT to see, you’re just not supposed to. This is exactly the case with Dalston’s newest and hottest speakeasy Ruby’s. Keep an eye out Read More
	Sam's Brasserie Backed by Rick Stein, Sam and his brasserie have been going strong for years. It’s a refreshing change from lots of the mainstream offerings on the high street in this hood. With a big love for New York City, Sam Read More
	Seven at Brixton One of the first cool bars to pop up in Brixton Market, Seven is a bustling, friendly bar with a brilliant vintage luggage theme, which is a tribute to the luggage salesman who inhabited the space before them. The back bar is awesome displaying Read More
	Shaker & Company With bar schools across the globe already under their belt the boys at Shaker and Company were more than well trained for this job. Their “New Orleans inspired cocktail saloon”, all leather sofas and brass lanterns, is a great addition Read More
	Shrimpy's What was once an old BP garage on Goods Way behind Kings Cross is now The Filling Station. All white curves with a candy green neon sign, this Carmody Groake designed building comes straight out of a Dennis Hopper Photograph Read More
	Shutterbug At last something a little more inventive (and slimming). We’ve busted out of our trousers over-doing it on the hot dogs and burgers in this town. Shutterbug brings crepes and cocktails to a well hidden spot just off Rivington Street. Read More
	Social Eating House Jason Atherton’s second London restaurant after Pollen Street Social. Its central location just on Poland Street means it’s a little less hidden than its sibling and with the head chef coming over we’re only expecting hot sh*t things. Read More
	Spuntino It’s hard to keep up with Russell Norman and all his hip hangouts, the paint has only just dried at The Campari Bar, and he’s already onto his next project. This time he’s gone all American on us, and has opened Read More
	St James Bar at the Sofitel If you’re after style and sophistication or a touch of Parisian chic then you have come to the right place. The St James Bar in The Sofitel is decorated to imitate CoCo Chanel’s 1920s Paris apartment and nothing screams French Read More
	STK STK’s NYC Meatpacking District restaurant is a glam, female friendly steakhouse with an emphasis on lighter options. London’s outpost has killer views from their rooftop bar.   Read More
	Story French Laundry, Trinity, Noma…. Tom Sellers has run out of room on his CV for any more big name restaurants, so he’s gone and opened his own place. Story will serve six and ten course dinner menus, and a three course lunch menu, Read More
	Sushisamba Perched near the top of the dizzying Heron Tower lies Sushisamba: home to incredible views and delicious food. Having already made its mark across the US of A, it’s now decided to shake up London’s eating scene (and skyline). It’s Read More
	The Actress East Dulwich can be a place to hang, and The Actress has taken a traditional suburban pub vibe and made it cooler. The décor is bright and modern, with some interesting artwork (including a pointillist mural created using a spray Read More
	The Anthologist Brought to you from the guys behind Drake & Morgan (The Folly and The Drift), this perfect industrial space is the answer to any of city life’s worries; it’s big with lots of home style touches, wine racks and a Read More
	The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy The Savoy Hotel has been a hospital, a prison and it’s the only place in the country you can drive on the right. Having been closed for over 2 years for a serious makeover, the deco legend is back and Read More
	The Blue Bar at the Berkley Claridges is for plebs on their wedding anniversaries; the Berkley is the money spot of the group. Like BarChick, it’s discreet and luxurious. A small hotel with stunning restaurants deserves a bar as good as this. It’s hard to move beyond Read More
	The Bluebird Bar So you’re hanging on the King’s Road and you need a drink, well the Bluebird is a good place to head. Upstairs above the Bluebird restaurant, you’ll find a big industrial loft like space with a busy vibe and lots Read More
	The Book Club Welcome to the house of fun! Well almost, think old Victorian school house turned noughties fun time hangout that’s got everything from great cocktails to ping pong. It’s big and spaciously spread over two floors with enough room to house Read More
	The Booking Office Just around the corner from Potter’s platform 9 n 3/4′s is where the magic is really happening. Easily found, it links the station to the all-new St Pancras Hotel. It even looks a little like Hogwarts Library, post a Candy Read More
	The Campari Bar at Polpo Look for the restrooms downstairs at Polpo and you’re heading in the right direction…although this underground Campari bar aint no washroom. It’s Soho’s hottest new hangout, the Campari Bar, serving delicious Cicheti; what the Venetians call little bar Read More
	The Churchill Bar and Terrace The guys at the Hyatt took on a big challenge when they aspired to create a bar that Churchill himself would enjoy drinking in, especially in a London hotel chain. However, they have achieved just that: a super classy bar with delicious cocktails, Read More
	The Clove Club We’ve waited for this one to open for a while, and now it’s here we’re definitely getting down with it (and so should you). Shoreditch town hall is rising from its roots, standing tall over the ever hot happenings of Read More
	The Coburg Bar at the Connaught It’s lesser known than the award winning Connaught Bar across the lobby, but the Coburg Bar is in no way inferior. This quiet achiever is more about the comfy armchairs and fireplaces, than the shiny Martini trolleys and glitzy stylings Read More
	The Cocktail Lounge at The Zetter Townhouse Super cool hotel, check. Stuffed Kangaroo, check. Stuffed cat with parasol, check. Tincture of gunpowder in your cocktail, check. Cute barman in kitsch clothing, check. I could go on for hours. This place rocks before you’ve even had a drink. This Read More
	The Connaught The Connaught is BarChick’s favourite hotel in London, and as soon as we get some of that dotcom dough, we’re moving in for good.The Connaught bar has been going for a couple of years now and is proving to be Read More
	The Cow This is a neighbourhood hangout at its best. Combining oysters and Guinness is an old trick, but Tom Conran’s pub never loses its charm. Its reputation for having some of the best sea food around means there is always a Read More
	The Devonshire This Dickensian drinking den looming large on the Balham High Road belies its high ceilings and deceptive spaciousness inside. Its open plan layout and grand Victorian décor makes it perfect for larger gatherings or work do’s which was in plain Read More
	The Donovan Bar The Donovan is a buzzing bar in Browns hotel.  You can throw a chicken bone from here and hit the Wolseley and Caprice so it’s just perfect for an aperitif before dinner.  Only problem is that half of the rest Read More
	The Doodle Bar Imagine a bar that looks different each time you pop in, and not because you got too hammered to remember it properly. Well, The Doodle Bar in Battersea is just that. This relaxed bar encourages people to draw all over Read More
	The Drift Sushisamba and Duck & Waffle have the views, but what if you’re afraid of heights or can’t get a booking? Fear not my friend, at the bottom of The Heron Tower is The Drift. From the Read More
	The Egerton House Hotel This place is classic and an absolute must for all you Knightsbridge kids. Discreetly tucked away inside the Egerton House Hotel, take someone special (or the mistress) and put the world to rights over a few mega Martinis. The bar oozes Read More
	The Empress The Empress is a great gastro-like pub in the heart of Victoria Park, the posh looking part of ‘ackney. We had in fact headed to the Hemingway to find it fully booked. Fear not, as The Empress is just next Read More
	The Fat Of The Land This is tapas done good, real good. The chef is from Barcelona so he’s more than confident in that kitchen. The choice of little dishes is massive, each one sounds amazing which makes it damn hard to choose. We say pick Read More
	The French House The French is an institution, and if you haven’t been there yet, you should consider yourself a failure.  The tiny Soho spot started out as a gin parlour, then got famous as the home of de Gaulle and the free Read More
	The Gaslight Grill Head round back of Lost Angel to their new addition to the venue, a modern steakhouse and Victorian gin palace named “Gaslight Grill”. Decked out with a huge skylight with elaborate copper chains, leather seating, a small vintage Read More
	The Hawley Arms You can’t miss it, it’s maroon. This much loved pub provides a home to all of Camden’s thriving booze hounds and musicians. It is an unshakable (despite its proximity to the rail track and a recent fire) institution, that has Read More
	The Henry Root The Henry Root letters (if you haven’t read them, do) were the brainchild of famous satirist William Donaldson, a.k.a bad boy, player, Sloane, legend. So when the boys behind this Chelsea wine bar discovered he had lived next door they decided to base Read More
	The Hunter S Welcome to the Hunter S, the dudes behind this place know exactly what they’re doing… well they did smash it at the Hemmingway. One of the guys from Soul Shakers is at the helm and it’s full of taxidermy… tick, Read More
	The Library Bar at The Lanesborough Don’t be deceived, if you are looking to snuggle up with a book, this is not the bar for you. Despite the name, there’s a distinct lack of reading material, not a problem. One thing’s for sure, don’t (like BarChick) Read More
	The Lost Angel Battersea is full of restaurants but lacking in the bar department. Enter The Lost Angel, a perfect reason to head to this rather quiet part of town. This kitsch neighbourhood hangout has everything you’d want, from real ales and killer Read More
	The Luggage Room One of Mayfair’s 5 star hotels is making better use of its old luggage room and has turned it into a cocktail joint – GENIUS! Think back to the days of the Bentley Boys (check out their initials on the Read More
	The Mahogany Bar Wilton’s is under threat people, and they need your help to save it! All you have got to do is download their fantastic new app, Wilton’s Mystery, a fantastical play, based on a true story about the building’s rich history. Read More
	The Mall Tavern Sweet, cosy, tarted up British boozer which works. This place is as British as it gets.  Perfect place for a Sunday session, newspapers, a decent Bloody Mary and if it’s cold outside then try the spiced Mulled Cider. They make up for their Read More
	The Old Bengal Warehouse Brought to you from those dudes at D&D London, this is one helluva venue. With two restaurants, a bar and a wine shop, it’s the perfect excuse to miss your train outta Liverpool Street. We say hit the Read More
	The Palm Tree Be sure to hit the Palm Tree at some point in your life. It stands alone just off the Regent’s Canal and is famed for its live music and old skool landlords. Cool. This place ain’t big but it’s busting Read More
	The Plough This gastro pub in up n’ coming East Dulwich has got the whole cosy chic pub vibe nailed.  With high ceilings, exposed brickwork, dark wood beams and antique leather armchairs it’s perfect for papers, pints, Bloody Marys and Sunday sessions. Read More
	The Potting Shed Bar The newest kid on the block from the Firmdale Group hotels has made its mark a little further away from its older siblings just north of the Euston Road. Descending the stone steps to the basement is not the usual Read More
	The Riding House Cafe Finally, somewhere decent to escape the hectic hoards on Oxford Street. These guys have done this before at their cute Bermondsey spots Village East and The Garrison, so they knew what was what when they opened this modern-day brasserie in Read More
	The Rooftop Cafe In the shadow of The Shard, the Rooftop Cafe will serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a daily changing menu made of seasonal, sustainable produce and wines from artisan growers. Guest chefs will pay a visit and fellow Southbank Read More
	The Rookery Rooks are social birds happiest meeting new crews, and flying around with other types of birds rather than on their own. Clapham’s cute wine bar, The Rookery, has a ‘Cheers’-like, neighbourhood vibe, where Claphamites can avoid the piss heads and Read More
	The Shed When you step inside The Shed you step right out of London (but then again Richard and Oliver, the brothers who set this place up always wanted to recreate an atmosphere like their rural lifestyle back in Nutbourne, Sussex). Them boys Read More
	The Ship Ignore the location, this is one of London’s best and most popular pubs, so come and get involved with a gang of mates. It’s probably best in the summer and thanks to its Thames side location it gets jam packed, Read More
	The Shoreditch Butchery Just off Old Street roundabout, the Shoreditch Butchery has taken over what was once the XO Bar above the XOYO club. With corrugated iron walls lined with seriously cool work from the infamous street artist and Banksy-cohort Vhils, you know Read More
	The Shoreditch Grind Coffee hangout  by day and cocktail joint by night, what used to be a mobile phone shop is now this round-as-a-pound bar right on Old Street roundabout.  The stairs behind the bar lead up to the recording studio, we were Read More
	The Southampton Arms Forget Buckingham Palace, the best of Britain is actually found in a perfectly petite place in Kentish Town (Highgate Road). No frills or fancy gastro grub, just British ales and proper cider (the strong cloudy stuff, none of those mainstream Read More
	The W Lounge Ok so it’s a bit in your face, but that’s what it’s all about in Leicester Square, and it beats anything Angus Steakhouse has to offer. The W hotel is the new kid on the block here, so shiny, and Read More
	The Waterway Welcome to The Waterway, even in winter these guys keep their doors open on the canal in NW London, beats your average high street view any day. Sit by the fire in winter or out on the water in summer, a Read More
	Tramontana Brindisa Brindisa is pretty famous for its tapas n all tings Spanish, so we were pretty excited to check out their 4th offering over in Shoreditch. This is pretty much perfect for a date, with amazing service, great wines and tapas, Read More
	Troubadour If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, little has changed since the 60′s in this Old Brompton Road classic. It’s up beat, laid back and full of character… oh and a lot of old pots/pans/pictures/signs/wooden object, something for every antiques Read More
	Upstairs at Rules Rules restaurant in Covent Garden is where old duffers go to eat game and talk about hip replacements. But if you squeeze past the liveried doorman & head up the side stairs you’ll find a fantastically camp old school gentleman’s Read More
	Viajante Bar You might have to wait 3 months to get a table at the restaurant, but bugger the booking and head for the bar. This is Nuno Mendes’ pad (ex Jean Georges & El Bulli), now cooking up a storm in Read More
	Village East If Muji opened a bar in a Scandinavian styled warehouse then this place would be it; creams, beige bits and lots of wood – got it? Maybe… Being so minimal there’s not much to look at besides their extensive cocktail list Read More
	Vista at The Trafalgar In true BarChick style, the party starts in the lift here: sparkly floors, flashing lights and its trendy etched mirror; it’s like a mini nightclub for all of the 10 second journey, so have your favourite tune ready on your phone Read More
	Wargrave Arms This may look unassuming from the outside (Young’s pub and all) but this hangout has over 100 bottles of Scottish single malt whisky, London’s largest selection they say, so if that’s your tipple then get in there. See them written Read More
	Well and Bucket Take an old leather shop, strip back the dodgy décor, throw in a couple of oysters, and Bob’s your uncle, you’ve got yourself one of Shoreditch’s latest hangouts. Recently refurbished to convert it back to its former glory, this place Read More
	Wishbone These guys say that to succeed in life you should have three things: a funny bone, a back bone and a wishbone. BarChick’s certainly had the first two sorted for a while, and she’s a sucker for a Sunday roasted wishbone. But Read More
	Worship Street Whistling Shop London’s latest teachers pet is found in the form of an underground bar in Shoreditch. Inspired by Gangs of New York slash Victorian era it sounds gimmicky but this place is done well, they call it hard core traditional British Read More
	Yauatcha Alan Yau has pulled yet another high end classic out of the bag… we salute you sir. This place is a Mecca for dim sum and it’s also very sexy, with its dark wood paneling and sultry ambience. Head to Read More
	Zuma You want Scarlett Johanssen (not Bill Murray) to walk round the corner when you’re at the bar here, she could easily do so as well. It’s like a scene from Perez Hilton’s wet dream in here sometimes, packed with A Read More