Asian Bars in London

Though the ground floor may be a stylish wine bar, if you head upstairs at Shanghai Cocktail Lounge, you'll find a sultry cocktail bar decked out in Asian-inspired artwork, with lots of signature serves to get suck into.

Relax on their plush velvet sofas while sipping on a Cherry Blossom Manhattan or an Eastern Sour. Plus, you can pair these sips with scrumptious dim sum dishes - we're talking dumplings stuffed with king prawns or mushroom and truffle.

Inspired by Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim, Yuu Kitchen is a first-class spot located on Commercial Street. Head inside this gorgeous hotspot, where you'll be able to enjoy Japanese or Taiwanese dishes, all while quaffing bespoke serves. Our pick? A prosecco-laced Smoking Geisha.

If you're after an Asian hotspot in London, Lucy Wong is a real Fitzrovia gem. Step inside this 1950s Hong Kong-inspired venue, where you'll get to take in stylish decor which boasts traditional Chinese elements. As for drinks? Expect signature cocktails.

A top pick of pan-Asian restaurants and bars in London, Gura Gura has to be in our list for both looks and the menu. Food spans small plates, sushi, dim sum and more, while the drinks have everything from Japanese twist on negronis to pineapple, rum and chipotle numbers.

Few can match Inamo when it comes to innovation. Covent Garden's newest restaurant is tech-savvy to the max; allowing guests to place order via sleek tablets, to set their own digital tabletops and even to check in on the kitchen by tuning in to chef cam. Head chef Jon Claro prepares a pan-Asian spread of sushi, sashimi and tapas options, with the sushi bar downstairs just perfect for a post-dinner tipple.

It's Mint Leaf's perfect balance between the ancient traditions and authentic flavours of India that makes it a stand out Asian bar. With a restaurant that can cater for gatherings of up to 300, its an ideal candidate for private functions of all shapes and sizes for parties prone to indulging in a little fine Indian cuisine.

Yes, Inamo might well have set up the world's first interactive dining system, but let's not forget that the standard of the cuisine is pretty exceptional too. Fusing tastes of Japan, China, Thailand and Korea together, Inamo Soho creates an innovative menu full of the very best tastes and flavours from the continent.

With a dark, vintage decor that creates something of an atmospheric buzz as soon as you walk in, The Courtesan serves up a good range of traditional Dim Sum alongside a list of drinks with more than the occasional nod to Imperial China. High quality across the board ensures that this Brixton haunt is rightly installed as one of London's leading Asian-themed bars.

Ping Pong is the place to be if you want delicious dim sum. Located across London, you can shop to your heart's content before settling in for one of their fantastic cocktails, all while you watch the masterful chefs create dim sum in open view.

This chic venue in the heart of Chinatown takes the word 'secretive' to a whole new level. Once you've located the non-descript green door and stepped inside, you'll quickly reap your rewards. Three floors of delicious Asian cocktails and food against the backdrop of an endearing oriental decor await, all served up with fantastic service alongside a seriously cool crowd.

Located just a short walk from London Bridge, The Last Talisman is on our top date night picks. The cocktail menu here has an Asian-infleunce, with sips such as the strawberry vermouth Cardinal Sun and sake-infused ghost negroni stealing the show.

Aqua Kyoto is an Asian bar in London with plenty of wow-factor. Not only does this swish spot have a prime location in central London, but it really sweeps its guests off their feet with its stunning menu of Japanese dishes and hand crafted cocktails to accompany.

Inspired by the bustling streets of Tokyo, Moyagi is a vibrant Asian cocktail bar with a number of red and black-covered karaoke rooms, starting at £20 per person. This Marylebone venue has got multiple booths boasting a cutting-edge sound system and more than 150,000 songs to choose from, as well as a fully-stocked bar whipping up all kinds of creative concoctions.

Home to Asian grub, from the likes of black cod harumaki with spicy ponzu dip to melt-in-the-mouth wagyu sliders, Nobu Bar & Terrace at Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch knows a thing or two about great grub. Grab a seat with your beau or pals, where you'll also be able to explore the epic cocktail selection in the cool space.

Inspired by the lounge bars of 1930's Shanghai, this gorgeous watering hole inside The Dorchester offers a stunning range of China-inspired cocktails, alongside delicious Dim Sum and traditional Chinese food.