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The 100 best bars and pubs in London

• 50 great pubs in the capital for those looking for the perfect pint
• We also round up the 50 best bars in town, for classic cocktails, great wine and premium spirits
• Check out our handy street map, which plots the best bars and pubs in London

When looking for a drink in the capital there's no shortage of places to go as the city is littered with traditional pubs, wine bars and trendy hangouts. To help you find a place to drink that won't disappoint, our critics have rounded up their favourite 50 pubs and 50 bars in London. Find the best bars and pubs wherever you are in the capital with our guide to drinking in London by area.

Discover the 50 best pubs in London

Map of London's best bars and pubs

  • Wherever you are in the capital, you can find the best bars and pubs nearby.

See map of London's best bars and pubs

More areas in London for drinking

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Discover the 50 best bars in London

  • Cocktail bars

    Whether you're looking for a top Tom Collins, a magnificent martini or the quintessential cosmo, somewhere in town there's a bartender just waiting to mix it for you.
    Find cocktail bars in London

  • Cool bars

    Cutting-edge cocktails, great live music and sophisticated surroundings… check out our guide to the most cool and trendy bars in the capital.
    Find cool bars in London

  • Hotel bars

    Not only are London's top hotels fantatic to stay in, but many of them are also fantastic to drink in. The capital is home to many great hotel bar.
    Find hotel bars in London

  • Wine bars

    Red, white, sparkling, dry – whatever you fancy there are plenty of bars serving great wine in the capital. From stylish wine bars to gastropubs, we've rounded up bars with outstanding wine lists.
    Find wine bars in London

Popular areas for drinking in London

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