One of London's major shopping thoroughfares, Oxford Street has one of the city's biggest footfalls. Meaning? It's got plenty of places for thirsty shoppers to grab a drink. If you're weighed down by shopping bags and hoping to lap up a cold drink and then some, check out our recommendations for some of the best bars near Oxford Circus.
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Last updated on 12th August 2024
If you're after a bar with gorgeous interiors, then check out 28-50 Oxford Circus. Be sure to delve into its cocktail menu, with options from an In Vino Veritas with Ultimate Provence, passoa and soda water to a Clover Club made from gin, dry vermouth, raspberry and a touch of lemon.
Located a stone's throw from Oxford Street, 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen is a quirky Marylebone staple serving seasonal plates from a Michelin-trained chef. That's not all though, as the restaurant's on-site sommelier will help you to find the perfect bottle to pair with your meal.
While in Fitzrovia, not only is Nordic Bar just a short stroll from the shopping strip, they're one of the most fun places to drink near Oxford Circus. A menagerie of happy hours and quirky interiors, head on down for fun yet affordable boozing in the city.
Located right in the heart of Soho, Lucky Voice is the place to go for some quirky fun on your next night out. They've got multiple private booths available to book, filled with disco balls, colourful lighting and a state-of-the-art sound system. Whether you're heading there for a fun evening with friends or for one of their Saturday bottomless brunches, you can choose from more than 12,000 songs while sipping fruity cocktails and munching on delicious slices of pizza.
Located just a short walk from Oxford Street, Aqua Kyoto is an ideal destination for after work drinks, date nights and post-shopping pit stops. Fronting unique Japanese dishes alongside carefully crafted cocktails, it's one of the city's best rooftop bars and restaurants.
When it comes to cheap cocktail bars near Oxford Circus, All Bar One Regent Street has to be right up there among our favourites. This well-known name not only has a huge list of concoctions spanning everything from classics to signatures, but also brunches, small plates, beer and wine to boot.
Found right at the top of the 6th floor on John Lewis Oxford Street is a secret garden packing wildflowers, heaps of greenery and tempting signature cocktails. 1864 Rooftop Bar is home to private booths and heated seating areas that fill up with revellers looking for a slice of tranquillity among the bustle of the city. Drinks-wise, you can expect a tempting selection of signature cocktails like a Fig Old Fashioned, or a Gypsy Martini, made using Martin Millers infused with raisin and rosemary. On the menu, there's a mix of decadent small plates that are hard to resist too, such as chorizo croquetas alongside shaved Manchego, seaweed tempura monkfish and lobster rolls.
The Be At One formula of crazy happy hours, delicious cocktails and enthusiastic staff has worked a treat across London - now, they expand into Oxford Circus to provide thirsty shoppers with a well deserved recharge. Ideal for a quick tipple after work, and low priced cocktails to usher in the party vibes over the weekend, Be At One Wimpole Street is a fail-safe choice.
Tucked away in Carnaby (right behind Oxford Circus) is a name that the cocktail scene knows all too well. With a globally renowned spot already found in Shoreditch, Nightjar are bringing their award-winning cocktails and creative cups to the heart of the city.
Pop over and you'll find a crowd sipping away at Vetel One vodka cocktails in a sleek setting filled with black booths, hanging microphone lights and its own recording studio. This is where you'll work your magic on the decks and belt out a few karaoke anthems, and with each guest provided with Skullcandy headphones, they're welcome to tune in as and when they choose!
One of the best happy hours in London, and equally one of the best happy hours in Oxford Circus, Barrio Soho is a colourful cocktail spot just off the main shopping strip, bringing you Mexican-style antics, 2-4-1 cocktails and £3 tacos.
Simmons is setting up shop in the heart of Oxford Street, armed with a shiny new bar, a whopping happy hour and a party atmosphere that'll make them fit right in. Head on over for pres, after-work drinks or stay all evening and get your groove on to the DJ.
Long Bar at the Sanderson Hotel is a great pick in this bustling part of London, offering a luxury reprieve from the crowds. Expect unique cocktails packing the likes of apple pie syrup or cardamom bitters, alongside a range of spirits, Champagne, wine and more.
Market Halls is a vibrant oasis of food and drink sitting just shy of Oxford Street, which includes eight creative kitchens alongside two fully stocked bars. With music entertainment every Thursday and Friday evening to boot, this spot is the perfect place to come with a group of mates.
Looking for a beautiful bar near Oxford Street? German Kraft Brewery is a stunning new addition to Mayfair's bustling bar scene. Take a moment to relax is pretty surroundings with cold, fresh German beer and international dishes when the buzz of central London gets too much.
