When it's Sunday morning and you've got that familiar heaviness in your head, there's only one thing that'll sort it out and it isn't a hangover fry-up. Reach for your tomato-y friend the bloody mary to blow away the cobwebs and get you ready for the day ahead. Even if you haven't been out the night before, it's hard to resist the allure of the spiciness and complexity of a good Bloody Mary. We've rounded up the best places to get a bloody mary in London so you can get your fix.
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As some of the greatest and most innovative cocktail bars in London, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that The Cocktail Club also whips up a bloody good Bloody Mary. Their of the classic is actually called the 'red snapper' and uses gin instead of vodka. To top it all off, it's served in a Heinz Beanz can!
Hailed as one of the best breakfast chains in the UK, it's no wonder that Breakfast Club know how to churn out some of the best hangover-curing drinks in the business. Join them for a little spice, a lot of tomato and plenty of booze with their Bloody Mary offering. Find sites across London, including Canary Wharf, Spitalfields, Hackney Wick and London Bridge.
Paradise knows that everyone's Bloody Mary preference is different. Whether you like yours spicy, peppery or lemony, you can get a cocktail to suit you with Paradise's Sunday 'Bloody Mary Club'. You'll get tabasco, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, black pepper, lemons and the all important vodka served up on a tray alongside a variety of more unusual ingredients so you can create a D.I.Y masterpiece.
Balthazar may be one of the finest restaurants in the city, but when it comes to a bloody mary, they also know what's what. Heralded for this spicy cocktail, head on down on a hangover or simply for the start to a stunning meal in the city.
If the fact that you have to enter this secret basement bar through a SMEG fridge doesn't make The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town cool enough, head there for their weekend brunch where it gets even better. Their D.I.Y Bloody Marys come with over 21 ingredients to add and the base is made with their home roasted cherry tomatoes and a bundle load of tasty spices.
Although Franklin's Wine in Notting Hill is best known for their range of wines and charcuterie boards...they also host bloody mary Sundays. Head to this gorgeous haunt for a day dedicated to the well-loved cocktail in their intimate space.
Eastway Brasserie is part of swanky Liverpool Street hotel, The Andaz. Situated in the heart of East London, this all-day eatery is known for its impressive brunch offering. The perfect spot for a drawn-out Sunday morning, the bloody marys here are a DIY affair, with a huge bar offering a range of spirits, spices and fruits - ready and waiting to create your own bespoke hangover cure.
Whether you're nursing a hangover or embarking on a bloody good booze, The Bull's head is a delightful spot for a Bloody Mary. Perched right by the Barnes riverside and decked out in traditional English pub meets country house décor, the setting couldn't be better! If it's a bit of grub you're hankering after, The Bull's Head will feed you with some hearty British pub fare.
The Prince Albert was made for lazy Sundays. It's a cosy haunt with rip-roaring fires and inviting armchairs, offering a cracking roast dinner and of course lashings of Bloody Mary's. Pick one up this Sunday and wile away the hours in this top Battersea Park location.
A buzzy spot with a limited amount of seating, Swift Shoreditch is a well-known cocktail spot on Great Eastern Street that sees revellers flock to enjoy bespoke tipples until the early hours of the morning. It features elegant interiors with a long bar and back-lit panelling, as well as banquette seating for those wishing to stay a little while. Bloody mary-wise, you're in for a treat as its £12 offering features its very own spice mix.
@ 28 Well Hung on Every Saturday
Combining Black Cow vodka with tomato juice, spice mixes and lemon is 28 Well Hung, the restaurant that also helps farmers regenerate their soil after use. Bottomless brunch here sees you wash small plates like grass-fed halloumi and flat iron steak down with unlimited cocktails.
