London is known for its fabulous cocktail spots, historic pubs and secret bars, but where do the pros go when they fancy a restorative tipple? Here, seven drinks industry bigwigs share their favourite city watering holes.
'On most Sundays we head up to P Franco. The staff are so relaxed and the wine list is great. They cook some of the best food in east London as well.’ Max Venning, co-founder of Three Sheets
‘With cask beer, pork rolls and a cosy atmosphere, The Southampton Arms in Kentish Town is one of my favourite post-brewery watering holes. We bring friends from US breweries there to show them what a proper British pub is like.’Jonny Hamilton, brewer and barrel programme manager at Beavertown Brewery
‘Mint Gun Club in Stoke Newington is a wonderful bright little tea house with incredible cocktails and decor to die for. Have the gimlet, thank me after.’ Mia Johansson, co-owner of Swift
‘Coupette in Bethnal Green serves simple, modern classics that go down far too easily. My favourite is the Champagne Piña Colada but their calvados cocktail, called Apples, is a very close second.’ Sly Augustin, owner of Trailer Happiness
‘Three Sheets on Kingsland Road is a great place to relax after a stressful week. Their cocktails always blow my mind. I have complete faith that anything on their menu will be delicious.’ Bea Bradsell, bars ambassador for DrinkUp.London
‘My favourite place to go on a night off is The Winemakers Club in Farringdon. It’s housed in old railway arches and feels like an actual cellar. With quirky and classic wines at reasonable prices, I’m regularly the last to leave.’ Ruth Spivey, founder of Wine Car Boot
‘I have quite a few favourite bars in London but if I had to pick one, it would be The Connaught. I’ve been going there for many years – I love its authenticity.’ Tony Conigliaro, founder of 69 Colebrooke Row and Bar Termini.
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