Best & Cool Bars in London

We've collected top 10 mentioned bars in London from other articles such as Heart, The Telegraph, Enjoy St Albans, including the cool, fun, and roof top bars.

Best & Cool Bars in London

Sky Garden
Sky Garden
4.7 (36292 ratings)4.5 (12265 ratings)
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
1 SKY GARDEN WALK, London, EC3M 8AF, United Kingdom
Scenic spotSights & LandmarksBarCafeGardenRestaurantObservation Decks & Towers
Mentioned by Destguides
40 Famous London Landmarks You Must See
"Sky Garden is one of the modern but still equally famous attractions in London. Since its opening in 2015 on the 43rd floor of the "Walkie Talkie" building, the Sky Garden has gained a lot of popularity and has become one of London's best gardens to visit. This attraction serves as a public park for visitors on top of a commercial building."
Mentioned by Connolly Cove
Best Buildings and Architecture in London
"Number two on our list of the bests building and architecture in London is the stunning sky gardens. This is one of the most modern buildings found in the city. Also, its one of the highest public gardens to be found in the United Kingdom."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
See London From up High at These Tall Attractions
"Sky Garden is on top of one of the skyscrapers found in London. You can visit levels 35 through 37 of the "Walkie Talkie" for free—just make sure to book a ticket in advance."
sketch
sketch
4.3 (5548 ratings)
Quirky, 18th-century townhouse tea room that transforms into a cocktail lounge every evening.
9 Conduit St, Mayfair, London, W1S 2XG, United Kingdom
Modern European restaurantBarEuropean restaurantFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantModern French restaurant
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
Pretty Restaurants in London
"If you've never heard of Sketch, you've never opened Instagram, and if you've never opened Instagram... let us explain Sketch. One of the prettiest places to eat and drink in London, Sketch is an enviable plot that promises everything from afternoon tea flanked by pink velvet interiors, gastro cuisine in a woodland setting, and those (yes, those) egg-shaped toilets."
Mentioned by A Pair of Passports
#Instagrammable: The 25 Best Places to Take Photos in London
"I don’t think I know anyone who has been to Sketch and not ‘grammed a pic, so it’s no shock that this is one of the best places to take photos in London. Every detail at Sketch has been thought through, so make sure you capture some of them. Of course, you can take a photo in the egg/space ship bathroom, but it’s been done before!"
Mentioned by Truly Experiences Blog
Michelin Star Restaurants in London: The Full List for 2021
"The Lecture Room & Library, also known as Sketch, was a new addition to to the list in 2020 and continues to keep its stars. It’s also one of the 16 Mayfair restaurants with Michelin stars in 2020. The Library offers a sophisticated French menu, with a seven-course meal priced at £120."
Wahaca Covent Garden
Wahaca Covent Garden
4.3 (2532 ratings)
Mexican restaurant with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food & cocktails.
66 Chandos Pl, London, WC2N 4HG, United Kingdom
Mexican restaurantBarRestaurantTaco restaurant
J Sheekey
J Sheekey
4.5 (1267 ratings)
Fish and seafood restaurant with horseshoe-shaped bar, an open kitchen and banquette seating.
28-32 St Martin's Ct, London, WC2N 4AL, United Kingdom
Seafood restaurantBarCocktail barFine dining restaurantFish and seafood restaurantOyster bar restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by House & Garden
London's most romantic restaurants
"J Sheekey has been at the centre of London's seafood scene since 1890 and continues to serve immaculately sourced and perfectly prepared seafood dishes, including their famous fish pie. However, for a romantic meal, share a fruits de mer platter for a feast of oysters, prawns, langoustines and crab. The restaurant itself has maintained its late-Victorian charm with panelled interiors that are intimate without being overbearing."
Mentioned by Londonist
London's Best Seafood Restaurants
"We love the classic schmoozy charm of this place, set in the heart of Theatreland. The food is a little like very upmarket pub food, so think half pints of prawns, fish pies, lobster thermidor (what do you mean you've never seen that down the King's Head?), and platters of shellfish galore. There’s an oyster bar next door, too, which made it onto our list of the best oyster bars in London"
Mentioned by Time Out London
Romantic restaurants in London
"Restaurants British Covent Garden. J Sheekey lures lovers in with its red canopies on St Martin’s Court. What could appeal more than the chance to knock back a plate of native oysters overlooked by photos of the finest stars of stage and screen?"
BOXPARK Wembley
BOXPARK Wembley
4.4 (2875 ratings)
Lively quick-serve stop for multi-food vendors such as Italian, Chinese & Spanish plus wine & beer.
18 Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0JT, United Kingdom
RestaurantBarEvent venueFood court
Town House Kensington
Town House Kensington
4.5 (156 ratings)
Global dishes served in a hotel setting with antique-style leather armchairs and chrome chandeliers.
109-113 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5LP, United Kingdom
Modern European restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBritish restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
hicce restaurant & mkt
hicce restaurant & mkt
4.3 (430 ratings)
Airy, brick-exposed eatery offering modern, sharable plates cooked over a wood fire.
Unit 102, hicce x Wolf & Badger, Stable St, London N1C 4DQ, United Kingdom
Modern European restaurantBarRestaurant
Roof East
Roof East
4.3 (951 ratings)
7 & 8 Stratford Multi Storey Car Park, Great Eastern Rd, London E15 1BB, United Kingdom
Bar
Exale Brewing and Taproom
Exale Brewing and Taproom
4.8 (93 ratings)
Unit 2C uplands business park, London, E17 5QJ, United Kingdom
BreweryBar
Pantechnicon
Pantechnicon
4.6 (95 ratings)
19 Motcomb St, London, SW1X 8LB, United Kingdom
RestaurantBarCafeCocktail barStore
Mentioned by Eater London
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"At the top of chic restaurant and retail spot Pantechnicon is a leafy oasis, decked out just like the lifestyle store downstairs. The food is just as refined as the interiors and leans towards Nordic. Expect dishes like fire-grilled aubergines with morels and garlic sauce, and beef tartare with cream and roe — and for ‘sauces’ to veer into foam territory."

Popular Gardens in London

Valentines Mansion & Gardens
Valentines Mansion & Gardens
4.5 (301 ratings)4.5 (97 ratings)
1690s house displays recreated Georgian and Victorian rooms, a gallery, period gardens and grottoes.
Emerson Rd, Ilford, IG1 4XA, United Kingdom
Wedding venueNature & ParksEvent venueHeritage buildingHistoric SitesGardens
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"Valentines Mansion & Gardens is a Grade II on the National Heritage List for both building and garden. Built in 1696, the mansion was for the widow of Archbishop of Canterbury John Tillotson's widow, Lady Tillotson. It later was the home of Sir Charles Raymond."
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace
4.7 (16256 ratings)4.5 (6652 ratings)
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
PalaceNature & ParksConference centerHistorical landmarkWedding venueCastlesHistoric SitesMysterious SitesGardens
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in London on the River Thames. King Henry VIII initially ordered construction of the palace to begin in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey; within 15 years, Wolsey was no longer a favorite of the king and so he returned the palace to the monarch. Hampton Court Palace is one of just two surviving palaces from the reign of King Henry VIII. It is now owned by Queen Elizabeth II."
Mentioned by Global Grasshopper – travel inspiration for the road less travelled
Top 20 of the most beautiful parks in London
"This is Henry VIII’s favourite Royal hangout located in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. Hampton Court is definitely worth a visit and the gardens are outstanding. In fact, they are internationally renowned for being amongst the most beautiful gardens in the world."
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
4.6 (10 ratings)
3EF, Syon Vista, Richmond TW9 3EG, United Kingdom
Garden
Mentioned by Piccolo Explorer
Visiting Kew Gardens Summer 2021
"One of the highlights of visiting Kew Gardens in summer is seeing the stunning Rose Garden behind the Palm House. The Rose Garden at Kew Gardens is home to 170 different species and cultivars of rose, with bold plantings of mixed shrub roses."

Best History Museum in London

Freud Museum London
Freud Museum London
4.6 (981 ratings)4.5 (304 ratings)
Freud family home from 1938 to the early 1980s, has Sigmund's couch, his many antiquities and books.
20 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SX, United Kingdom
MuseumArt MuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Barnet Museum
Barnet Museum
4.4 (44 ratings)4.5 (37 ratings)
Free-entry & volunteer-run local history museum open since 1938 in a Georgian house.
31 Wood St, Barnet, EN5 4BE, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in London: The Complete List (2020
"Barnet Museum in London focuses on the history of Barnet with a special emphasis on the Battle of Barnet, the Barnet Fair, and the Barnet Market. With a library and reference collection on site, the Barnet Museum is one of the most comprehensive resources on the Battle of Barnet. The museum first opened its doors in 1938, and it remains in its original Georgian building."
Museum of Richmond
Museum of Richmond
4.1 (43 ratings)4.5 (72 ratings)
Quaint mainstay featuring changing exhibits about local history & free admission.
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Ave, Richmond TW9 1TP, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums

Best Cake Places in London

Patisserie Valerie - Windsor
Patisserie Valerie - Windsor
3.7 (165 ratings)
Long-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes.
Windsor Royal Station, 62-63, Parade, Windsor SL4 1PJ, United Kingdom
PatisserieCafeCake shopCoffee shopRestaurant
Highness Cafe & Tea Room
Highness Cafe & Tea Room
4.4 (118 ratings)
Warm setting for gourmet sandwiches & salads, plus coffee, tea & homemade cakes & pastries.
21a Highbury Park, London, N5 1QJ, United Kingdom
CafeBrunch restaurantCake shopCoffee shopTea house
Lanka
Lanka
4.8 (252 ratings)
Classic and inventive French-style pastries and Ceylon teas served in a narrow, contemporary space.
9 Goldhurst Terrace, South Hampstead, London, NW6 3HX, United Kingdom
Cake shopBakeryFrench restaurantGift shopJapanese confectionery shopTea store

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near London

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Lavender at Netherwood Road
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2.9 (1294 reviews)
St Mark Hotel
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$33 /night
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4.3 (138 reviews)
City studios london
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