London's top style bars cast out a siren’s song to many city visitors. The allure of adult playgrounds like this is undeniable, so dress to impress and people-watch to your heart’s content. There are several different kinds of style bars, so it is likely that you can find just the right sort for your special night out. One thing that everyone can agree upon is that going to any of these destinations will most certainly make for a very memorable evening.
For those who are looking for a drop dead gorgeous venue full of the beautiful people, a place like Sketch or The Long Bar might be a good choice. Both have cutting edge architecture and décor, and a clientele of style-setters from all over the world.
Loungelover is an amazing collection of fabulous antiques and weird kitsch with a buzzing vibe and an impressive exotic drinks menu.
Mahiki (pictured) is very popular with celebrities and the young royals, it has a gloriously over the top Polynesian décor which makes a perfect backdrop for their amazing tropical cocktails.
Those who take their drink a bit seriously and have a desire to learn a bit about cocktail culture might be interested in bars like Shochu Lounge and Floridita. Shochu Lounge offers a little taste of Japan and will introduce you to the traditional drink shochu in some of its various incarnations, while Floridita highlights the Cuban cocktail culture in a grand 1930s style.
For those who are looking for less glam and more relaxation, The Coburg Bar and Artesian are good choices. Both are venerable hotel bars that have recently had a bit of a style update but still retain all of their traditional comforts and atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the bar snacks at Artesian, they are fantastic!
Milk & Honey is another comfortable sort of bar, all dark booths and smooth jazz, but it is rather a hidden gem that must be reserved in advance.
London's top style bars are a good choice when you want to splash out a bit and have some adult fun.
Hotel bars in London usually offer something in the way of a salty nibble, but at Artesian, the bar snacks are so incredibly good that they draw raves and recommendations from patrons.
Any list of London's top style bars should certainly contain The Coburg Bar, one of the landmarks of the Connaught Hotel.
Many top bars in London try to cultivate an image, but at Floridita they effortlessly embody their festive Cuban theme.
West London bars as glamorous as The Long Bar are usually open by invitation only, but this is one decidedly upscale destination that is available to everyone
Many East London bars aspire to be like Loungelover, but you can rest assured that none come close to matching this truly original watering hole.
Mahiki is a fun tiki-themed venue where you can enjoy killer cocktails and people watch the glitterati.
Sometimes the best London bars can be hidden right under your nose, and the exclusive Milk & Honey is one of those places.
Many bars in London do not even know what shochu is, but as you might expect, it is the specialty of the house at the Shochu Lounge.
Bars in central London all make quite an effort to be innovative and different, but Sketch seems to have achieved that status effortlessly.
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