Bar Guide London really has so much to offer! We ve hand-picked a few of our (very) tried and (very) tested favourites from the West End that will not fail in providing you with the very best nightlife our capital has to offer. From party pumped super clubs to sophisticated, chic and hidden gems, we have it covered! COVENT GARDEN, STRAND & HOLBORN 1. Foundation 5 Langley Street WC2H 9JA Tel: 020 7836 5005 Funky alternative style, super modern, trendy and undeniably unique. Fancy dress is not accepted at this venue. 2. Jewel 29-30 Maiden Lane WC2E 7JS Tel: 020 7845 9980 Oozing with character and class this venue is charming and beautifully designed. Expect: Pop, Funky House & Commercial. 3. Dirty Martini 11-12 Russell Street WC2B 5HZ Tel: 020 7632 2080 A distinctly New York feel, both cool and contemporary in design. Once inside its strictly party time - the outside world a distant memory. Dress to impress!
4. Verve Upper St. Martins Lane WC2H 9NY Tel: 020 7395 1200 A sleek and stylish venue set in the heart of the West End. Expect: R&B, Pop, Funky House & Commercial. 5. SWAY 61 65 Great Queen Street WC2B 5BZ Tel: 020 7404 6114 This historic building has retained plenty of its antique character with high ceilings, chandeliers and columns giving a real sense of grandeur.
MAYFAIR & PICCADILLY 6. Babble Lansdowne House, 59 Berkley Square W1J 6ER Tel: 020 7758 8255 Chic interiors and an upbeat atmosphere. Expect: R&B, Commercial, Pop & Funky House. Please note fancy dress is not permitted at this venue. 7. Grace 42-44 Great Windmill Street W1D 7 NB Tel: 020 7851 0800 The feel of Grace is just that elegance, sophistication and grace. Please note this venue does not accept fancy dress. 8. Piccadilly Institute London Pavilion, No1 Piccadilly Circus W1J ODA Tel: 020 7287 8008 With 8 themed rooms across 4 floors - each unique room providing something to entice the imagination - amongst them is Fruitbox a garden-themed room with grass on the ceiling, cocktails served in picnic baskets and from the windows; the most exclusive view you can find of Piccadilly Circus. Not to mention the 90 s inspired room with light up dance floor, video wall (playing all your fave 90 s vids). 9. Jewel 4-6 Glasshouse Street, Piccadilly Circus W1B 5DQ Tel: 020 7439 4990 The most beautiful bar in the West End, Jewel is truly a sight to behold. Please note this venue does not accept fancy dress. 10. Dirty Martini 10C Hanover Square W1S 1JH Tel: 020 7632 2080 Once inside your eyes are greeted with statement chandeliers, textured tiles, de luxe banquettes and a stunning bottle wall design, but it's the distinctively quirky layout that sets it apart from all other bars. An Aladdin's Cave of nooks and passage ways, each area offers a different drinking experience. Dress to impress!
11. The Loop Dering Street W1S 1AH Tel: 020 7493 1003 3 floors set the tone for 3 completely different moods. Ground floor is open plan and sunny, ideal in summer months, the Opal Bar downstairs is dark and sexy and below this is the Groovy Wonderland complete with flashing dance floor and go go-dancers. 12. Strawberry Moons Heddon Street W1B 4BF Tel: 020 7437 7300 Set on trendy Heddon Street acclaimed for award winning bars and restaurants, Strawberry Moons has a classic carnival style. 13. Tiger Tiger 29 Haymarket SW1Y 4SP Tel: 020 7930 1885 The largest venue in the West End, this huge iconic venue is nationwide flagship Tiger Tiger.
SOHO & LEICESTER SQUARE 14. Bar Soho 23-25 Old Compton Street W1D 5JL Tel: 020 7439 0439 Classic venue with Carnival feel, full of decadent and luxurious style. Please note this venue does not accept fancy dress. 15. Gem 10 Beak Street W1F 9RA Tel: 020 7437 0239 Has an undefinable touch of class with hint of pink and silver and dramatic chandeliers. Please note this venue does not accept fancy dress. 16. The Warwick 1-3 Warwick Street W1B 5LR Tel: 020 7734 4409 A premium venue with a laid back, warm ambience. Please note this venue does not accept fancy dress. 17. Ruby Blue 1 Leicester Square WC2 7BP Tel: 020 7287 8050 With sophisticated décor and terrace bar with balcony overlooking Leicester Square a truly spectacular view! 18. The Zoo 13-17 Bear Street, Leicester Square WC2H 7AQ Tel: 020 7839 4188 Known across the capital as Leicester Squares most lively bars the epitome of fun and frivolity.
Please note: We visit our Cities regularly to ensure our Bar Guides are up to date. Due to the present climate we can experience short / no notice of closure. Therefore our Guides are subject to change