Best Gin Bars in London

Looking for the best places to drink gin in London? We’re hardly surprised - long gone are the days when gin was thought of as the reserve of silver-haired ladies sipping at a G&T in one hand and handling their pearls in another. There’s an excellent range of pubs and bars specialising in gin these days, from venues brewing their own bottles on site to trendy hangouts featuring 180 varieties and counting. Check out our picks for the best gin bars in London!

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Last updated on 20th March 2025



The Cocktail Club - Various Sites

You can't really take any cocktail guide seriously until it's found room for the legendary The Cocktail Club. A hedonistic place where the tunes are big and the drinks are bold, there's a lovely little selection of contemporary and classic mixed drinks to savour at their venues. The perfect fit if you're looking to dabble in gin as well as some other luscious concoctions.

Bounce, Old Street

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So much more than one of the best places for ping pong in London, Bounce also features an expansive gin palace cocktail bar. With menus developed by award-winning bartenders and drinks muddled up using an exceptional range of premium brands, there's a table service policy and you can pre-order in those gin cocktails to ensure there's no need to mess about waiting for your drinks upon arrival.

Merchant House

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Boasting a collection of more than 250 bottles of gin, Merchant House is a top spot for any lovers of this particular spirit. These are sorted into 'premium', 'super-premium' and 'fine and rare' categories, and can be enjoyed as part of a bespoke cocktail.

This unique spot pays homage to the merchant history of London, featuring dark, moody interiors and a striking central bar. Head down to the Bow Lane venue for after work drinks, date night and more.

Graveney Gin

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At Graveney Gin, it's all about those delicious home-distilled bottles - featuring flavours like rosemary and thyme, along with a fabulous Old Tom Gin infused with fig. But that's not all; they also have a cute bar in Tooting dishing out some of the finest gin and tonics you'll find.

Nestled in the heart of Tooting Market, the cosy and dimly lit bar serves up creative cocktails crafted from their award-winning spirits. And for those who want to dive deeper into the world of gin, their weekly gin-tasting experiences are a must for groups looking to have a botanical blast.

The Elgin

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As the name suggests, The Elgin is rather into its junipers! Where better to savour that unique refreshment of the first G&T of the night than this most beautiful and weird of pubs? Lounge in a two tone velvet chair (yes, they exist and they are fabulous!) and sip in contentment. When the gin starts going to your head a little bit, peruse the excellent menu of small plates, boards and larger plates.