Planning some fun nights out in London bars? These joints from our top 100 are looking lively as soon as the sun sets
London provides the ultimate backdrop for a big night out on the town. We've selected some glitzy drinking destinations, so whether you're aiming for sophisticated cocktail bars or planning on partying hard at London's cool bars, you can treat the below list as your party planner.
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Lively and always busy, but quiet because of its size – early evenings are perfect for a cocktail before dinner in Soho.
A quirky but classy hideout serving some of the best cocktails in east London.
This Soho joint attracts a young crowd who know a good drink - and a good time - when they taste one.
Head here when on a late East End night out that needs something a bit classy.
The list of post-dinner drinks is a corker – make a night of it after steak upstairs.
Tiny, laid-back basement bar with great music and fabulous drinks.
Happy times are all the time here, but the actual happy hour is practically ecstatic.
The weekend starts early at Satan's Whiskers so come for upmarket mixed drinks in a down to earth and devilishly cool location.
The Sun is a perfect balance of relaxed and revelrous – ideal for a weekend session with pals.
The beating heart of east London hipsterdom. Gigs happen most nights of the week and are usually free.
Casual, sunny and funny – and rammed at weekends. Weekdays are chill-days, but this is Notting Hill and a party is never far away.
You probably won’t be passing, ever, so make a night of it and bring all your pals. This could just be the best pub in London.
Worship Street is dark and moody, good for groups but great for couples.
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