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5CC

69 Colebrooke Row

A Grelha at the Gun

Aces & Eights

Ales & Tails

Alibi

American Bar at The Savoy

Aqua

Aqua Nueva Cava Bar

Artesian at the Langham Hotel

Azteca

B.Y.O.C

Baja Room at El Camion

Balham Bowls Club

Balthazar London

Banca

Bar 45 at 45 Park Lane

Bar Américain

Bar Boulud

Bar Italia

Bar Kick

Bar Off Broadway

Bar Story

Baranis

Barrio Central

Barrio East

Barts

Bassoon at The Corinthia

Beagle

Beard to Tail

Bedford & Strand

Belle & Co

Big Easy Chelsea

Bird of Smithfield

Bistro Union

Blakes

Blues Kitchen

Bodo's Schloss

Boisdale of Bishopsgate

Boma

Bone Daddies

Bonnie Gull

Bounce

Bourne & Hollingsworth

Bradley's Spanish Bar

Brasserie Max at The Covent Garden Hotel

Brawn

BrewDog Camden

Brunswick House Café

Bubbledogs

Buddha Bar London

Bunga Bunga

Burger & Lobster City of London

Burger & Lobster Mayfair

Burger & Lobster Soho

Cabin

Cafe Kick

Café Pacifico

Callooh Callay Bar

Camden Town Brewery

Caravan

Caravan King's Cross

Casita

Cellar Door

Ceviche

Charlotte's Bistro

Chicken Shop

China Tang at the Dorchester

Chooks

Cigar Bar at the Boisdale, Belgravia

Circa

City of Quebec

Claridges

Clubhouse at Four o Nine

Cock and Bottle

Compton's

Coq D'Argent

Cork and Bottle

Corrigan's Mayfair

Cottons Rhum Shack

Cottons Rhum Shack Shoreditch

Coya

Crazy Bear

Crazy Homies

Crown and Shuttle

Dalston Roof Park

Dalston Superstore

Danger of Death

Dead Dolls Club

Dean Street Townhouse

Death by Burrito

Dirty Burger

Disco Bistro

Drink Shop Dance

Duck & Waffle

Duck Soup

Duke's Brew & Que

Dukes Bar

Efes Pool Club & Bar

Egg

Eighty-Six

Electric Diner

Electric Social

Entrée

Evans & Peel

Experimental Cocktail Club

Fortnum 1707

Freud Bar

G-A-Y Bar

Galante

Galvin at Windows

Garlic and Shots

Gerry's Club

Giant Robot

Gilbert Scott

Goodman

Gordon's Wine Bar

Goya

Grand Imperial Bar

Gremio de Brixton

Hakkasan Mayfair

Happiness Forgets

Harrisons

Harry Gordon's Bar

Hawksmoor Air Street

Hawksmoor Spitalfields Bar

Hawksmoor, Guildhall

Hawksmoor, Seven Dials

Heliot Bar at The Hippodrome

Hix at the Tramshed

Homeslice

Honky Tonk

House of Tippler

Hoxton Grill

Ice Bar

Il Bar at The Bulgari Hotel

Inn the Park

Jaguar Shoes

Jamboree

Janet's Bar

Joe's Bar

Julie's Restaurant and Champagne Bar

Kaff Bar

Kaspar's Seafood Bar and Grill

Kazbar

Kerbisher & Malt

Ku Bar

L'Atelier's Salon Bar and Terrace

La Bodega Negra

LAB

Lardo

Lazybones

Lima

Little Social

Lost & Co

Lounge Bohemia

Lucky Chip at The Sebright Arms

Lyric

Mandarin Bar at the Mandarin Oriental

Mark's Bar at HIX Soho

Market Café

MASH

Match Bar

MEATliquor

MEATmarket London

MEATmission

Mestizo

Milk & Honey

Mishkins

Mizuwari

Montgomery Place

Moustache Bar

Mr Buckley's

Mr Fogg's

Nam Long Le Shaker

Netil 360°

New Evaristo Club (a.k.a Trishas)

Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge

Nola

Oblix at the Shard

Old Mary's

Opium Cocktail and Dim Sum Parlour

Oskar's Bar at Dabbous

OXO Tower Bar

Ozone

Paramount Bar

Parlour

Passing Clouds

Patty & Bun

Pig's Ears Craft Beer Cellar

Ping

Pitt Cue Co.

Plan B

Pollen Street Social

Polo Bar

Porky's

Portobello Gold

Portobello Star

Portside Parlour

Powder Keg Diplomacy - P.K.D

Princi

Purl Bar

Q Bar at The Quilon

Queen of Hoxton

Quo Vadis

Radio

Randall & Aubin

Reverend JW Simpson

Ridley Road Market Bar

Rita's Bar & Dining

Roast

Rotary Bar & Diner

Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Ruby's

Rum Kitchen

Salvatore Bar at The Playboy Club

Sam's Brasserie

Santo

Scooter Caffé

Seven at Brixton

Shaker & Company

Shebeen

Shochu Lounge

Shoreditch House

Shrimpy's

Shutterbug

Simmons Bar

Skylon Bar

Slider Bar at The Player

Slim Jims Liquor Store

Social Eating House

Soho Joe

Spuntino

St James Bar at the Sofitel

STK

Story

Sunset Strip

Sushisamba

Swan Tavern

Tamesis Dock

The Actress

The Anthologist

The Apothecary Bar

The Arts Theatre Club

The Azulito Bar - under Wahaca

The Bar at Courthouse Double Tree

The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy

The Blue Bar at the Berkley

The Bluebird Bar

The Book Club

The Booking Office

The Boundary

The Bridge

The Bridge Clapham

The Campari Bar at Polpo

The Chelsea Prayer Room

The Churchill Bar and Terrace

The Cider Tap

The Clove Club

The Coburg Bar at the Connaught

The Cock Tavern

The Cocktail Lounge at The Zetter Townhouse

The Connaught

The Covent Garden Cocktail Club

The Cow

The Crobar

The Dalston Jazz Bar

The Devonshire

The Dogstar

The Donovan Bar

The Doodle Bar

The Draft House Charlotte Street

The Drift

The Driver

The Egerton House Hotel

The Empress

The Fat Of The Land

The Fox & Pheasant

The French House

The Gaslight Grill

The Haggerston

The Hawley Arms

The Henry Root

The Hide Bar

The Hunter S

The Joiners Arms

The King of Ladies Man

The Kings Arms

The Lexington

The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

The London Cocktail Club Goodge St

The London Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Ave

The Lost Angel

The Love Shake

The Lucky Pig

The Luggage Room

The Magic Garden

The Mahogany Bar

The Mall Tavern

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

The Nightjar

The Old Bengal Warehouse

The Old School Yard

The Palm Beach

The Palm Tree

The Plough

The Potting Shed Bar

The Queen's Head

The Rake

The Redchurch Bar

The Retro Bar

The Riding House Cafe

The Roof Gardens

The Rooftop Cafe

The Rookery

The Shed

The Ship

The Shop NW10

The Shoreditch Butchery

The Shoreditch Grind

The Southampton Arms

The Southsider Cocktail Club

The Toucan

The Vaults at Voltaire

The W Lounge

The Water Poet

The Waterway

The Wellington Club (The Welly)

The White Horse

The Yard

Thursgays at Volupté

Tonteria

Trader Vic's

Trailer Happiness

Tramontana Brindisa

Troubadour

UnderDog

Upstairs at Rules

Venn Street Records

Vertigo 42

Viajante Bar

Village Bar

Village East

Vingt Quatre

Vista at The Trafalgar

VOC

Volupté

Voodoo Ray's

Wargrave Arms

Well and Bucket

Wishbone

Worship Street Whistling Shop

Yauatcha

Zilouf's

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
	69 Colebrooke Row It’s a struggle to find, but when you see a lantern above a door you’ll know you’re in the right place. New York Prohibition era is the vibe, with a piano in the corner which they break out on jazz 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
	Aces & Eights Blazoned on the outside of this North London saloon bar in big letters it states ‘Liquor. Rock. Pizza.’ Great start.  Going for the 1950s dive bar vibe, this super cool joint brings a bit of rock n’ roll to Tufnell 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
	Alibi If like BarChick you love a boy in a 90′s backward cap, an old pair of Vans, a Nirvana T-shirt, arriving on a skate board… or similarly girls in cut off denim hot pants, ripped tights and a leather biker jacket – then Alibi is the place 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 Escape the madness of Regent Street and don’t be put off by the tacky entrance because up the lift are two of the best rooftop bars in town. We say hang a left past the big black bull to the 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
	Azteca If you’re on the Kings Road and looking for fun there really is only one place for it… Azteca. Escape the hordes of red trouser wearing locals on the streets and head to this wicked Mexican joint for tequila, tacos Read More
	B.Y.O.C First thing’s first, you have to bring your own booze! Do NOT go empty handed or you will look like a mug. A bar with no booze we hear you ask? Not our usual thing, but hear us out. Head to the Read More
	Baja Room at El Camion Originally ‘El Camino’ (road), but they had to change the name after some fight with the Mexicans around the corner. So it’s now called ‘El Camion’ (truck), better no? This is the ultimate Soho bar for a boogie, plus you’ll find 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
	Bar Italia This family run business is a bit of a Soho institute. One thing’s for sure it has got a lot going for it: some would say it boasts the best coffee around, others would say the best breakfast, but we Read More
	Bar Kick Whereas ‘babyfoot’ is commonplace in bars on the continent it is rare to find one table let alone five or six underneath one roof in London. Yet, that is what we have with Bar Kick! Since opening in 2001, Bar Read More
	Bar Off Broadway Byron and Rupert know exactly what they are doing at this laid back New York-style bar. They’ve got it all going on: rocking cocktail list, lower East side style vibes, good crowd, and quick, friendly service. Sit by the window Read More
	Bar Story Not the easiest place to find in deepest darkest Peckham, though BarChick’s been told (for years!) that South is the new East/West/North. Found beneath the arches of Peckham Rye Station, do not fear the gentle rumbling sound you hear, it’s Read More
	Baranis BarChick loves a bit of ‘ooh la la’ in the evening, and with the UK’s only indoor pétanque court (think bowls on gravel) and goodlookin’ wine-sipping guys and girls, this place has plenty of French charm. These guys have got Read More
	Barrio Central Come here when your eyes crave colour like Charlie Sheen craves a night on the lash. Refreshingly rich in iridescence, an entire rainbow of shades were used when putting this place together. Latin inspired with touches of tiki, Barrio Central Read More
	Barrio East Okay, it’s not breaking any boundaries of cool, but this Shoreditch outpost of the Barrio chain, is certainly the most fun of the bunch and a handy stop on the High Street. Expect some sort of psychedelic Latino playground or Read More
	Barts You don’t expect to find a bar when you walk into a portered block of flats in Chelsea, especially one where the residents seem to be a mix of young professionals and high class hookers. Although, when you think about 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  have opened a bohemian drinking den in their basement… hello Belle & Co. After throwing pop ups down there with various themes, they’ve decided to introduce this new multifunctional bar, theatre performance and private hire 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
	Blues Kitchen Dirty South fans rejoice! Stop what you’re doing and head straight into Camden’s Blues Kitchen. It feels like you’ve been transported into a Mississippi Delta bar, complete with worn-in booths, faded BB King-esque posters and one of the biggest bourbon Read More
	Bodo's Schloss Whether or not you’re a mountain lover, this place will quickly become your new best friend. Imagine you’re on the slopes and you pull into a chalet for a refuel… well enter Bodo Schloss. You will be greeted by pretty girls 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
	Bounce This bar has it all: table tennis, posh American dining (7ft wide wood-burning pizza oven!), some serious cocktails and some showers..nice. This bad boy has been in the making for 2 years so needless to say BarChick was very excited Read More
	Bourne & Hollingsworth Bourne & Hollingsworth is not the easiest of bars to find, but that’s probably the point. Pour yourself down the stairs (taking extra care if – like BarChick – you were pissed and wearing heels). Inside? Well imagine your Grandmother is Read More
	Bradley's Spanish Bar Bradley’s is an establishment – it’s been around for over 50 years and before that it used to be a gentleman’s club… or a brothel – the bartender wasn’t sure but then was there much difference at the time? Probably 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
	Brawn Having been awarded a Bib Gourmand, Brawn is beginning to show off.  It feels like you’re walking into a disused factory or abattoir, and in hindsight maybe you are. The staff in here are great, well trained, friendly and they know Read More
	BrewDog Camden The guys behind BrewDog have come to shake up the London beer scene, no signs of the standard Aussie offering etc in here. Ok, they’re Scottish – that still counts and they’ve got some pretty strong views about how beer 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
	Buddha Bar London New to London, this is one of many Buddha Bars around the world. This one may be smaller than some but it’s still decadently designed, naturally. There are large dark wooden tables, hundreds of tiny bird cage lanterns along the Read More
	Bunga Bunga It’s not hard to get it right in the bar-barren Battersea, but Bunga Bunga has just raised the bar (sorry). Embrace the obvious cheesy elements – serenading accordion player, a hip-gyrating Elvis (YES), naked body aprons, girls as guys and 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
	Cafe Kick In the big time buzzing Exmouth Market, Café Kick may have the words ‘sports bar’ adorned above its doors. Yet this isn’t some cheap, tacky joint full of  lager loving blokes with builders bums in football shirts, shouting at plasma 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
	Callooh Callay Bar OMG there’s a bar through a cupboard! (do say this, the staff aren’t bored of it at all). Welcome to Narnia people, or as close as you’re going to get to Lewis Carroll / Alice in this part of town. It’s Read More
	Camden Town Brewery You might have already seen Camden Town Brewery’s Hells lager popping up on taps around town, but where better to drink it than at the brewery itself? These boys have nothing to hide, so why not have everyone back 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
	Casita Casita may be small but it is perfectly formed, hidden away discreetly down a side street in the heaving heart of Shoreditch it’s a real diamond in the rough. It feels like you’ve stumbled in on some rocking house party. It’s Read More
	Cellar Door It’s not every day you casually stroll down the stairs of a men’s public toilet looking for fun, (unless you’re George Michael… legend) but if you want good cocktails, drag queens and some good old fashioned snuff then it just 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
	China Tang at the Dorchester Where else can you go to the loo and listen to ‘The Owl and the Pussy Cat’ at the same time? No wonder Kate Moss keeps coming back. Dismiss all the Dorchester’s drama, and head downstairs to China Tang. Who 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
	Circa Circa on Frith Street is the scene’s newest and chicest gay bar. A long low-lit room with exposed brick walls, stripped wood floors and a fashionable mix of modern and vintage furniture, Circa somehow manages to feel like several bars Read More
	City of Quebec One of the commonest, and sadly truest criticisms of the gay scene is that ageism is rife. Youth is often prized above other qualities – no-one loves a fairy when he’s forty, or so the adage goes – and older 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
	Clubhouse at Four o Nine WARNING – ONLY OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 11PM Four o Nine in Clapham is already a pretty hidden hangout, but now things are getting even more exclusive with the launch of their hush-hush late-night cocktail bar. Now playing host to 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
	Compton's With the closure a few years ago of the notorious Coleherne in Earl’s Court, Compton’s on Old Compton Street (the high street of the Soho gay village) became the last of the old-school ‘booze and cruise’ pubs that used to Read More
	Coq D'Argent Perched on the roof of No. 1 Poultry you will find this perfect hangout, possibly the best place to long out a lunch meeting (assuming the sun is shining). Enjoy classic French cooking whilst sucking up some awesome views. Although you 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
	Cottons Rhum Shack Cottons is not what you expect to find on the cusp of super cool Camden. There’s no sign of any goth rock, no punks, and Pete Doherty probably isn’t in there. But that’s why you are here, well that, and Read More
	Cottons Rhum Shack Shoreditch Same name, same concept, different owners… yeah, we weren’t sure at first either. Chuck in some jerk chicken, over 250 different types of rum, a seemingly random location on top of Shoreditch’s Boxpark and you have yourself one is damn 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
	Crazy Bear Churchill’s great grandson once told BarChick that if he wanted to get a lady’s knickers off then a date at Crazy Bear wouldn’t disappoint, so BarChick met her date there with anticipation… Descending the copper trimmed staircase BarChick was met by Read More
	Crazy Homies Imagine the day of the dead, but in London and every day. That’s what you’ve got with Crazy Homies. Think fairy lights, multi coloured skulls, graffitied walls and ceilings, neon chandeliers and old school pinups – you could go here Read More
	Crown and Shuttle Having been boarded up for 12 years and occupied by squatters, the historic Victorian pub is being brought back from the dead by the folks from the Water Poet across the road. They’ll be serving craft ales, spirits from micro distillers Read More
	Dalston Roof Park BarChick went to a kick ass rave up here once… this year the rooftop garden is back and with a pop-up bar, Indi foodie events, outdoor film screenings and acoustic gigs. It’s brought to you by Bootstrap Company, those innovative Read More
	Dalston Superstore Dale Winton eat sh*t…you can smell the coolness (and the sweat) before you’ve even set eyes on the Dalston Superstore. It’s packed full of London’s hottest and trendiest, think St Martin’s students slash art collective types. You’ll be stacking shelves to the sound of retro 90′s electro-pop, Read More
	Danger of Death Is it a bird? No, that’s just Judah jamming on his clarinet outside. Is it an antiques shop like the sign suggests? No, it is in fact Super Pizza, the super cool bar slash pizza hangout on the less hectic 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
	Death by Burrito The guys behind Rebel Dining Society have opened this contemporary Mexican joint in the heart of Shoreditch inside the dark and divey Catch Bar . With mega barman Ryan Chetiyawardana (ex-Whistling Shop) in charge of the cocktails, you can expect some seriously Read More
	Dirty Burger Hidden round the back of Pizza East and Chicken Shop you’ll find this wicked new burger joint (do we need more… hell yeah!) in what can only be described as a corrugated iron shack in the corner of a car 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
	Drink Shop Dance Entering in through the sweet shop you would mistakenly think that this angelic spot has nothing but knitting and Michael Jackson mask cards to hide behind. Look again and head down the seductive red staircase to the once sex shop 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
	Duke's Brew & Que Welcome to Beer and BBQ Heaven. BarChick’s new best friend Byron is the brains behind this place, and with a CV that includes LA life, NYC bars and owning the legendary Bar Off Broadway, you’re right to expect good things. Read More
	Dukes Bar Aside from the fact that it’s almost impossible to find (first dates may think you’re going to murder them down the alley at the back of St James’), BarChick hearts Dukes in a very big way. Like us, it’s discreet, charming Read More
	Efes Pool Club & Bar Up a sinister stairwell is a grown up youth club filled with a bar, music, a trashed and trendy crowd and a whole lot of pool tables. The party keeps going til about 4am, so put a quid down on Read More
	Egg One of BarChick’s favourites, with a 24 hour licence. Hell yes. This place has a wicked choice of music, with outside terraces, a café, smoking areas, cash points, cigarette machines, serious speakers, lasers and more. You want Ibiza? Well this 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
	Electric Social They call it a country manor with a twist, we say nu rave hunting lodge slash beer hall slash cocktail lounge n club: it’s the perfect addition to the Brixton scene. With long wooden tables, book shelf wallpaper, pop arted Read More
	Entrée Like Jayke its Aussie owner, this place is laid back and easy going; with a restaurant upstairs and the Bentley Bar downstairs, you can come for cocktails or dinner or both. Drinks are delicious, and made with fresh ingredients that Read More
	Evans & Peel If BarChick wasn’t about spreading the love, this place would remain a secret, some things (like Wotsits) are just too good to share. Anyway, here goes (because we have to), Evans and Peel is a wicked hangout. Think Cluedo, Sherlock and Read More
	Experimental Cocktail Club Gerard Street is hectic Chinatown, so you’ll be pleased to find the ECC’s shabby chic black door with the wash of red paint. It certainly isn’t obvious, and from the outside certainly doesn’t look like London’s hottest new hangout. Set 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
	Freud Bar Bit of a sleeping giant, Freuds.  Alex James made it his own before he went all girly and concentrated more on cheese than getting smashed up in Soho.  Nowadays it’s probably more filled with foreign students than rock stars, but Read More
	G-A-Y Bar To the uninitiated, the name of this huge three-storey Old Compton Street venue might seem unimaginative, rather like calling a shop ‘Shop’. But those hyphens are important; this isn’t just a Gay Bar, it’s G-A-Y Bar, G-A-Y being the scene’s 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
	Garlic and Shots This place really does what it says. So if you’re wanting a pre-date drink to settle the nerves… this isn’t the place to do it. If you’re going to go to Garlic and Shots – you’ve gotta commit to both Read More
	Gerry's Club In ‘the Dean St shuffle’ from Quo Vadis via Groucho and the French, Gerry’s is the end game. This place literally doesn’t exist until you’ve had a skinful, so don’t even think of going before midnight. Yeah it’s a members 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
	Gordon's Wine Bar This is London’s and therefore the world’s original smoke-stained, candle-lit cellar bar, loved by all, it remains an essential destination for any casual visitor to the city. Forget Buckingham Palace, The National Gallery, Madame Tussauds etc – if you have 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
	Hakkasan Mayfair After the success of the Fitzrovia restaurant, Hakkasan has hit back with its second UK offering. Not only are these guys insanely good chefs, they’re clever too, and have opened up in Hedgefunder’s heaven; Mayfair. The sexy dark styling is Read More
	Happiness Forgets Stick NYC Pegu Club trained Alistair and DJ Andy together and you have yourself some solid foundations for a good bar. Happiness Forgets is all about good drinks, and good vibes, nothing too fancy, or in your face. There’s no sign, it’s just 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 Spitalfields Bar The Hawskmoor have some of the best barmen in the world in their meaty hands, and as great as those steaks are, one should never neglect their cocktails. Yes the boys have done it again, and now they have their 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
	Heliot Bar at The Hippodrome So named after the famous lion tamer Claire Heliot, embrace the compulsory, casino glam and let loose (but not so loose that you have to mortgage the house).  It’s shiny and glitzy – but not in The Ritz kinda way, 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
	Honky Tonk If you’re a fan of good old fashioned rock n roll and you’re a Chelsea fan, then you are going to love this place. Fact. It’s a New York inspired restaurant and bar brought to you by the brains behind Read More
	House of Tippler East Dulwich has upped the stakes with the arrival of drinks industry aficionado Tim Oakley’s cocktail hangout – House of Tippler.  We’re talking vintage Motown American vibes, skulls on walls, live jamming sessions and, best of all, totally epic cocktails.  This ‘neighbourhood 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
	Jaguar Shoes Bad attitude, bad management and bad drinks is what makes a place hot round here, a slick cocktail bar would never fit in. You won’t be quite sure why you love it but you just will. With an extremely large corner Read More
	Jamboree Hidden right in the middle of Cable Street Studios is the booming bar slash hangout that is Jamboree. No bigger than the size of your living room and no fancier than… your living room, it’s where you should come instead Read More
	Janet's Bar This place has been around for years, and it’s got a LOT going for it, literally there is stuff everywhere. From skeletons and deflated balloons to fairy lights strung all over the place – conversation won’t run dry in these Read More
	Joe's Bar Rustic charm, wicked music, beef jerky and hot dogs on the bar – sold. Modelled on a 50s rock n’ roll joint this place is one of our favourite watering holes in Camden. It’s laid back and cool, complete with 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
	Kaff Bar This South London bar is BarChick’s home from home: Kaff bar is open to you all day, all night, all week. So whether you want coffee and a cake, or some art, alcohol and beats, this place will deliver. This 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
	Kazbar Long before nearby Vauxhall rose to prominence as the epicentre of gay London, Clapham had a small-but-perfectly-formed scene of its own attracting locals and visitors alike. Central to that scene is Kazbar, an open-plan video bar so smart and stylish 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
	Ku Bar Ku Bar on Lisle Street is the flagship of a group of Soho bars that includes a smaller Ku on nearby Frith Street and hot lesbian hang-out Candy Bar. In many ways it’s the perfect gay venue, combining implausibly hot 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
	La Bodega Negra This place is cool, super cool. Brought to you by New York nightlife legend Serge Becker, the man who created our favourite NYC hangout La Esquina and The Box, you get it. Joining forces with Will Ricker and Ed Spencer Read More
	LAB A bar for bartenders, LAB (London Academy of Bartenders) has become a bit of an institution with the industry types, and other thirsty consumers. They brag a massive menu of world renowned cocktails made by some of London’s finest. Head here 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
	Lazybones BarChick likes it hard and slow… so this new joint in Farringdon ticks all the boxes. Lazybones has quite the reputation for its hard drinks, slow cooked meat and cold craft beers… so we’ve no doubt this one is a 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
	Lost & Co Meet Lost & Co, the latest addition to the Lost Group fam and new kid on the block in Putney. Having taken over from Citizen Smith, the guys here have stepped up and are catering to the booze-thirsty with mega Read More
	Lounge Bohemia Firsts things first, book. Now. Secondly, leave the suit and tie at home to avoid the disappointment of being asked to leave when you arrive. Next up, you’ve got to find it. Not that hard, but equally, not easy if 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
	Lyric Head to this theatre garden for a pocket of park life in West London, with a fully stocked bar at Café Brera and enough pizzas to last a lifetime. It’s a good place to enjoy the sunshine. This place was 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
	Mark's Bar at HIX Soho It takes a committed boozer to set up a decent bar, so by that logic, Mark’s Bar was always going to be a classic. It’s underneath the (decent) restaurant in Soho, and whilst they’re very friendly they do run a 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
	MEATliquor When you have that much bourbon and burgers in a banging new bar above a strip club, you’ll wonder how you lived without it. Welcome to MEATliquor, BarChick’s best friend (and will be until it makes us fat). This place Read More
	MEATmarket London Welcome to the MEATmarket. The boys from MEATliquor can only make so many burgers from their Oxford street hangout, plus queuing is never a good look so this place might just be the answer. This time it’s a little different though, 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
	Milk & Honey Bit of an institution this, both in London and New York. It’s probably the only ‘secret’ prohibition bar undiscovered tribes in the Amazon have heard of. Being popular, doesn’t mean that it’s crap though: Milk & Honey still serves some of 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
	Montgomery Place Get over the fact that it’s probably full of fund managers on a first date, just let them talk shop in the corner. Concentrate on the cocktails here, and enjoy the mellow moods of its Manhattan style and its laid Read More
	Moustache Bar Tucked away in deepest darkest Dalston is an underground drinking den with BarChick written all over it! 1 – The drinks are at Poundland like prices. 2 – It’s open till about 4 or whenever the party finally comes to a close. 3 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
	Mr Fogg's Around the World in 80 Days fans get ready, cos Phileas Fogg is in town, as is his beautiful and extravagant bar – here to shake up the ever so swanky Mayfair bar scene.  Head up the industrial looking Bruton Read More
	Nam Long Le Shaker Nam Long Le Shaker…or to the regulars just Nam Long has been a BarChick favourite for years, that was until she was banned for life (another story). You don’t forget your first Flaming Ferrari in a hurry, and everyone must Read More
	Netil 360° If you’ve seen pictures of this place, you can stop reading. On top of East London’s Netil House, a creative community of fashion labels, artists and acrobats have opened some hippy happening hangout… there are Yurts, plenty of drinks (including Read More
	New Evaristo Club (a.k.a Trishas) You don’t stumble into Trisha’s by mistake – nb never call it by its real name – always a good thing if you want to keep civilians out & regulars in. Not that there’s anything much ‘regular’ about the crew 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
	Nola A brand new, hidden New Orleans style cocktail bar that closes at 3am? Where do we sign? Throw in Dan ‘Mr Bourbon’ Priseman’s personal collection, some sweet soul music, killer Hurricane cocktails and the original Blues Brother, Dan Aykroyd performed at 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
	Oskar's Bar at Dabbous We all know that Dabbous is THE hottest restaurant in London, but did you know that downstairs hides one of the city’s hottest bars? If waiting three months for a table to dine on the stripped back fancy British food 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
	Parlour Welcome to The Parlour, Kensal Rise’s newest kid on the block. For those of you that hang in these ends of the hood, you will have known and loved The Regent, which is where The Parlour is now in residence. Read More
	Passing Clouds What used to be a squat, is now a fair trading, hippy hanging, film loving, swing dancing weird and wonderful world which is owned by a cat called Tony. Don’t do the Soprano impression, the look on his face suggests Read More
	Patty & Bun If, like BarChick you love burgers, then you’re in luck! Patty & Bun are back, but this time they’ve got more roots at their banging new burger joint tucked just off Bond Street. London’s burger boys better watch out, cos 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
	Ping Move over bowling there’s a new ball in town. It’s smaller, lighter and it only takes two of you to tango. Ping pong is all the rage now, and you can now enjoy it inside, with a drink in your Read More
	Pitt Cue Co. What do you get when street-food BBQ masters team up with the Executive Chef from Hawksmoor? Finger licking BBQ’d goodness! If you haven’t heard of the Pitt Cue BBQ food truck that spent last summer parked under the Hungerford (…hunger?) bridge Read More
	Plan B Funktion 1 sound system, yes please.  Increased capacity, 24 hour licence, decent drinks and great DJ lineups… these guys don’t p*ss about. This place has a chilled warehouse feel which lends itself perfectly to the booming house, bass and hip 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
	Polo Bar One of London’s oldest standing 24 hour cafés, this place is a proper greasy spoon. If you’re passing through Liverpool Street and are in need of a BIG fry up, tea, coffee, or bottled beer at a cheap price, then Read More
	Porky's Dust off your stretchy trousers people, Porky’s is bringing everything we love about America to Camden Town. 18-hour pulled pork, spiced catfish, whole smoked chickens and Memphis-style beef ribs as well as plenty of icy craft beers and Tennessee tunes 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
	Portobello Star If BarChick were picking teams then Jake Burger would be first choice: this guy is a bar wizard. He has nailed it at the Portobello Star by turning this old Notting Hill pub into a classic cocktail tavern. Seriously BUFF looking 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
	Purl Bar Not the easiest bar to find, but that’s the point. Look out for some black railings, and a doorman (Derek – a dude – he’s great company when you’re having a smoke, and was even providing marriage counseling to some 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
	Queen of Hoxton This place is cool and they have got a hell of a lot going on: come here to drink, club or ogle at art. There is a massive roof terrace and massive vibes! Get there early and enjoy the cheap 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
	Ridley Road Market Bar Clearly a skip down the slightly fishy Ridley Road Market is a little too far for most Shoreditch w*nkers, because this bar is refreshingly free of the undercuts, leotards and attitude Dalston has become known for. By day Ridley Road 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
	Royal Vauxhall Tavern Few gay venues – few venues of any stripe, in fact – can claim to be so popular that their punters would stage a protest march if it were threatened with closure. But that’s exactly what happened in the 1990s 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
	Rum Kitchen The playboys behind Ping have some more fun for y’all, welcome to the Rum Kitchen. It’s a Caribbean restaurant and rum cellar on All Saints Road and BarChick’s moved in. Showcasing the vibrant colours of the West Indies, with a Read More
	Salvatore Bar at The Playboy Club When you think of Playboy you immediately think of beautiful women (often naked, or at least well endowed) and the rich. Some find it tacky, others sleazy but the truth is, it’s just a bit of fun really. Plus, a 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
	Santo Tequila is what gets BarChick out of bed every morning, she’s partial to a quesadilla too! So she was ecstatic to discover Santos, this small but perfectly formed Mexican hangout. The staff are super friendly and even more, Mexican. The bar Read More
	Scooter Caffé Got a while to wait till your train leaves Waterloo? Or perhaps you just love Vespers! Whatever your reason, we say head down the road to Scooter. This place looks like a granny/train spotter/hoarders shed. Neon signs, old posters, fairy 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
	Shebeen Hidden beneath Kentish Canteen lies this prohibition style drinking den. With a dark, small, but well-stocked bar, a good selection of well-chosen beats and a candle lit ambience, it is the perfect place to end (or even begin) a night. Eat Read More
	Shochu Lounge If you’re looking for a bar near Oxford Street then head to Charlotte Street as there is very little else but Londons bars and restaurants. The poshest kid on the block has got to be Roka, the fancy Japanese halfway up Read More
	Shoreditch House Pack your trunks, look cool, and find a member to get you up here because it’s the ultimate day time party place. Party by the pool and blaze it up by the open fire. Hit the all day breakfast and 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
	Simmons Bar The outside looks either like an old school pub or an amusement arcade, we say the latter with all the vintage tat dotted about (although there is a wall made out of beer cans). Inside’s like some sort of kooky Read More
	Skylon Bar Massive wine list, amazing cocktails and breathtaking views, done! Watch the Thames traffic float on by as you work your way through the cocktail menu at Skylon restaurant’s tiny 3rd floor bar. Bar Manager Zoran Peric is one of the Read More
	Slider Bar at The Player The BarChicks have been waiting for this bad boy to open for months, we’re huge Lucky Chip heads, and so we headed down as soon as it opened, which might have been an error as they were definitely experiencing some Read More
	Slim Jims Liquor Store BarChick just loves an American dive bar, and Slim Jims is as dark n dirty as it gets. You might feel like you’ve walked into the bar in Coyote Ugly, with anything from hillbilly rock to Joy Division on the 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
	Soho Joe Soho Joe is a bit of a legend, and I reckon you’ll all guess which one he is when you set foot into his pizza palace/all day hangout. It’s cheap and pretty delicous and Joe is always there, along with 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
	Sunset Strip Strip bars can be so much more than birds dropping a thong in your face. They’re not all underground sleeze dungeons (although clearly there is a time and place for them). Sometimes it’s nice to start your sleaze session with 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
	Swan Tavern Typical city pub located over two floors, this place is small but perfectly formed. It has a great selection of beers and ales, plus spirits and vino. It’s a great place for suited types to get together after work over Read More
	Tamesis Dock There’s not much lining the Albert Embankment but walk on, as what you’ll find is well worth it! It’s a bar on a boat and depending on the tide you might even find yourself on a tilt, just make sure 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 Apothecary Bar House of Wolf has it all for the perfect night: three floors of cocktail drinking, experimental dining and epic entertainment. If you’re looking for cocktails the bar on the second floor is where it’s at! This is experimental cocktail heaven Read More
	The Arts Theatre Club Slip downstairs through the discreet stage door entrance, and the 1920s vibe of this prohibition-style hangout (it’s been around since then) will make you wish you’d brought a trilby. There are books on shelves, a vintage cigarette dispenser and a Read More
	The Azulito Bar - under Wahaca If you want a good night out you can’t go wrong with a Mexican – whether you are eating, drinking or wearing nothing but a sombrero, you are always left smiling.  What’s not to like when you have a bottle Read More
	The Bar at Courthouse Double Tree A bar doesn’t need to fly the rainbow flag or have go-go dancers every night to get BarCock’s attention; some venues qualify as de facto gay bars for reasons beyond the obvious. In the case of The Bar at the Courthouse 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 Boundary Take the lift up and get yourself a sofa with 360 degree views of London baby. This place is sexy and swanky, with an open fireplace and a grill restaurant. Eat if you wanna, but I’d just get hammered and Read More
	The Bridge This coffee bar feels as though you’re sitting in an old treasure chest: the walls are filled with odd titbits, gramophones, street signs  and a whole bunch of old sporting magazines (mainly boxing – the owner’s into it, you have Read More
	The Bridge Clapham Much as BarCock loves Clapham stalwart Kazbar, SW4 has been crying out for another gay bar to liven the scene up a bit for years. Now it has it, in small but perfectly-formed The Bridge. Tucked away – the clue’s 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 Chelsea Prayer Room Hidden upstairs in the newly refurbed Goat, The Chelsea Prayer Room, praise be, is our kind of religion. You’ll be greeted by a sexy hostess at Goat’s entrance. Tell her you’ve been bad and need to repent for your sins, in 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 Cider Tap After the success of the Euston Tap, its new naughty little sister venue has opened in the mirror image lodge across the street. Sharing the same principles as its beer-loving sibling: you won’t find your typical cider brands in here, 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 Cock Tavern So it’s 6am and you’re still going strong? Or perhaps like BarChick you like to get up at 3am and buy your steaks from Smithfield’s market? Either way you’ll be needing a pint of Guinness and a ‘Butchers Breakfast’. The 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 Covent Garden Cocktail Club Hidden away down some stairs, away from the ticket touts and the West End traffic lies the Covent Garden Cocktail Club (formerly London Cocktail Club). The low lighting and comfy sofas remind you of a gentleman’s club, only without the 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 Crobar If you’re after a proper rock bar, the Crobar is Mecca for metal heads… and our favourite barmen all seem to love it, so it’s obviously doing something right. Inside, it’s pretty much everything you’d expect – posters, comic book Read More
	The Dalston Jazz Bar It is 2am and things are rounding up at whatever underground east end drinking den you find yourself in. Everyone’s pumped and the thought of going home is ridiculous. Time to grab your distressed denim jacket – and get down 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 Dogstar The ‘cornerstone of Brixton nightlife’ Dogstar’s reputation certainly precedes it: step out of the tube station and ask any local , they all know the way. Inside it’s all gothic grunge, distressed Victoriana, and with the venue playing the shabby 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 Draft House Charlotte Street The latest edition to the Draft House chain hits Goodge Street. It’s nice and compact (only 25 seats so no table bookings!) although that doesn’t stop them from holding a seriously impressive beer selection. BarChick loved the Kwak beer that 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 Driver This huge pub spread over 5 floors has everything from fun to relaxation to entertainment… tick, tick, tick. Get intimate on their sexy rooftop (smoking – yes please), then work your way down through contemporary, luxurious and elegant right down 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 Fox & Pheasant BarChick doesn’t normally write about pubs, but this one is just too good to miss, and with no decent bars nearby we’re making an exception.  It’s tucked away behind the barrier of this sweet Chelsea/Fulham mews, just out of the 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 Haggerston Looking for a busy East End boozer? Looking for some hotshot media dude, some PR Puss, or some mysterious Russian Politics student? Then the Haggerston is sooooooo for you. The haggerston is to all intents and purposes, a pub. The room 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 Hide Bar Bermondsey is on the up and it’s absolutely banging, find yourself down the right end of the street and you should head into Hide Bar. It’s got a good balance between chilled out pub and good cocktail joint, take a 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 Joiners Arms The Joiners Arms is every gay man’s guilty pleasure. It’s the ultimate last resort when on the pull, the perfect place to dip into after closing time and see the night off properly. It’s definitely gay in here, with every type Read More
	The King of Ladies Man If Brixton Market hasn’t shut the South of the river haters up yet, then this should do the job! London’s favourite bacon and eggs purveyors, The Breakfast Club, have picked Battersea Rise for their fifth venue and with it comes Read More
	The Kings Arms To the layman – and even to a seasoned scene professional like BarCock – the names given to the many gay tribes can be confusing to say the least. At what age does a twink become a twonk? Can a Read More
	The Lexington Bourbon baby yeee-haaaa…if you like bourbon then look no further, cos Stacey who runs the Lexington has done her ground work (and trust me when I say you would not argue with her). They have something for everyone. With a music venue on 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 London Cocktail Club Goodge St It’s a Fat Duck for drinkers in here at LCC. Based in the poor man’s Soho; Noho, it’s a cool space, hidden neatly down some stairs. Inside they’ve got some kind of punky old school gent’s club vibe (if that Read More
	The London Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Ave Shiver-me-timbers! It’s like Davy Jones’ locker down here. The newest addition to the LCC family comes with a British Naval theme. Follow the pink neon arrow underground to a world of overproof rums, tattoo parlor stylings, 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 Love Shake Eating, drinking and surfing is the name of the game here in this little hidden diner on Shoreditch High Street. Decked out with red leather booths, old school lamps, sofas, arm chairs and walls covered in 50s pin ups, road Read More
	The Lucky Pig If you like the idea of a visit to a Chinese Opium den in 1870′s San Francisco, then this is about as close as you’ll get in central London this century. The new underground cocktail haunt Lucky Pig has opened 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 Magic Garden Secret Garden Party comes to Battersea: this place is all about the outside area with some serious festival vibes, mismatching quirky sofas, oversized lamps and some banging board games (get Guess Who and play it the alternative way… ask BarChick 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 Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town You had me at Smeg Fridge. As if BarChick didn’t love The Breakfast Club enough already. Stroll in casually looking like you’re after some breakfast, then announce “I’m here to see the Mayor”. This is your access code to get you Read More
	The Nightjar This discreet bar hidden between 2 cafes (one spelt with a K) near Old Street roundabout is the best thing to happen to Shoreditch since the Trilby (and has also won the title of Best New Bar in the 2011 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 Old School Yard Imagine if Tom Hanks in “Big” opened a bar, or think Zack from Saved by the Bell’s ideal hangout… well that’s what you’re getting with The Old School Yard. We’re talking table football, basketball hoops, old school lockers and 80s Read More
	The Palm Beach Like any other casino this place claims to be at the heart of sophistication and exuberance, but in all fairness it does have a wicked bar and everywhere is super shiny so we are big fans. Plus it gets better 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 Queen's Head A quiet residential street off the King’s Road is probably the last place you’d expect to find a traditional gay pub. The area is better known for expensive cocktails bars and upscale gastropubs designed to draw in the Made in Read More
	The Rake Small in Size but BIG on Beer, if Homer Simpson worked in the City, then this is where he’d hang out. In fact any beer lovers would and for those of you who don’t then you might find that you’re Read More
	The Redchurch Bar Red is the name of the game in here, with all the oldskool ceiling lights glowing red, weird little paintings on the walls and strange objects here and there. It’s a bit like what you might end up with if Read More
	The Retro Bar Not for the faint-hearted, The Retro Bar is probably the most defiantly (and refreshingly) different gay bar anywhere in London. Hidden away on George Court – a tiny passageway off the Strand that makes Diagon Alley seem easy to find 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 Roof Gardens Hidden high above the busy Kensington High Street is a pretty perfect rooftop garden (in fact there are three different themed ones), who would have thought it? There is a banging restaurant called the Babylon, a club and there are 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 Shop NW10 The guys behind Kensal Rise’s hottest new hang out are all laid back, cool, and creative – and that’s exactly what this bar is all about. Opening a bar has been their lifelong dream, you can see a lot of 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 Southsider Cocktail Club The slightly sexier younger sister cocktail bar to 64th&Social, has a very naughty glint in her eye. Southsider Cocktail Club is Clapham’s new wing man, expect top dog drinking and experimental twists on classics. They’ve aimed for an East end Read More
	The Toucan This drinking den is the real deal. As you’d expect, the Guinness is amazing, plus they pour em nice n proper, no rushing it, but with 6 taps on each floor that won’t slow you down. This place pays true Read More
	The Vaults at Voltaire A new City bar serving the world’s biggest collection of Champagnes from Pommery in some spruced up old, stone bank vaults. Sit in a glam private alcove draped in animal prints and have a private waiter top your glass up with bubbles. There’s 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 Water Poet Small from the outside but larger than life on the inside, this pub is a popular venue for those looking for something a little less badass banker and a little more country lad. It’s not a chain, the prices aren’t 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
	The Wellington Club (The Welly) Strictly speaking this outrageously cool and decidedly quirky establishment is for private members only. But, like much like its owners and father and son host duo, Christian and Jake Panayiotou, it has little time or respect for rules and should Read More
	The White Horse If you’re in Hoxton, this is a wicked joint to stop at/stay in. It’s got a chilled out vibe (until you head downstairs that is) and there’s the standard cool crowd this area is so accustomed to. Rustic wooden boards Read More
	The Yard It’s a well-known fact that gays love a bit of outdoors fun so it’s no surprise that whenever the weather’s even vaguely temperate they flock to The Yard – the only bar on the scene with a proper al fresco Read More
	Thursgays at Volupté There’s something deliciously subversive about the location of sexy subterranean cabaret lounge Volupté, in the heart of the strait-laced legal land around Chancery Lane. While by day barristers go about the business of discouraging mischief, by night it’s all about making it, Read More
	Tonteria Tonteria is just what Sloane Square has been crying out for…. Head down the stairs into a wooden styled anti room, if the door’s shut you might be momentarily lost, but head left and you’ll enter this Mexican styled den Read More
	Trader Vic's There’s good tiki and there is bad tiki – Trader Vic’s is the former for us BarChicks, in fact it was the first tiki bar in London and is the creator of the Mai Tai (well… the San Francisco Trader Read More
	Trailer Happiness It’s some kind of tiki-tastic trailer in this underground bar, so when you’re done posing on Portobello Road pour yourself down the stairs of this rum haven. You might think you’ve entered your granny’s lounge from the 70s, but it’s retro chic, 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
	UnderDog Walk down the stairs in BrewDog Shoreditch and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve wandered into the broom cupboard. But you’re in luck, cos hidden behind the skeleton is East London’s latest speakeasy (that most of the world seem to know 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
	Venn Street Records Clapham is full of good bars and Venn Street Records is one of them (you won’t miss it, look for the retro neon sign). Opened by bar connoisseur Tom, he’s all about good music, good drinks and having lots of Read More
	Vertigo 42 Perched up on the dizzying 42nd floor in the old Natwest Building is a small Champagne bar boasting some of the most unrestricted views of the city. It’s the highest bar around, so it’s no surprise that your drinks will 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 Bar In the West End and in a silly mood? Want to just have a crazy run-around? The Village is where it’s at. Boys in gold hot-pants and nothing much else, gyrate sexually on top of the bar (these guys don’t 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
	Vingt Quatre This Fulham Road veteran has been re-fuelling clubbers, footballers and Sloanes for years and we thank god for their existence (it’s saved our asses at work the next day plenty of times). This gem serves food and alcohol 24/7 so 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
	VOC Varnishers Yard is that new(ish) development with a courtyard of bars and restaurants. El Camion’s the big Mexican, Pepito is all tapas and Sherry..but if you ask me this place is where you want to be; less crowded, quicker service, Read More
	Volupté Looking for something a little saucy to do? BarChick was…so after a massive brunch and a few hair of the dog revivers, she headed down to Volupté for a cheeky bit of Burlesque, perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Armed with Read More
	Voodoo Ray's Who’s Ray? We don’t know either, but sure as hell we’d like to get our Voodoo on with him. This place has the décor of an empty swimming pool, all blue tiles and unpainted concrete. The open plan kitchen is 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
	Zilouf's It’s the kind of place you see, and decide to take an unnecessary pit stop at. The staff are easy, smiley (but not in a Disney way) and the dark leather sofas teamed with table and chairs create a cool 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