Mark's Bar (CLOSED)

The basement of Hix Soho remains one of Soho’s most popular cocktail haunts, and that’s only partly because of its highly unusual drinks based on true-Brit recipes from years (and centuries) gone by. It’s a subterranean haven, and a great place to have serious drinks alongside delicious bar snacks (substantial enough to make a light meal even if you don’t follow them with dinner upstairs). Cocktails are king here, but the gin and scotch lists both repay ample exploration. Be warned that it can be hard to find space here, and it doesn’t take bookings. But it’s worth it.