Leaving Drinks in London

Give 'em a taste of London before they pack off and eave the city by celebrating at The Lock Tavern. The beloved Camden boozer has had a refurb and is back on op form with a plethora of city brews to sample, so you can give them a proper send-off in a quintessentially British haunt. 

Make it a farewell to remember and treat yourself to a bottle of the good at one of these unique wine bars. With venues in Clapham, Fulham, Victoria, Battersea and Tottenham Court Road, you're never too far from some stunning wines.

As one of the coolest bars in Hackney, Bar 161 is the place for your leaving drinks if you live or work nearby. Not only does it front cool interiors of neon signs and floral decorations, but also a list of concoctions that includes the likes of a blood orange margarita or the salted caramel espresso martini.

At Albert's Schloss Soho, you'll be welcomed by fire pits, logs, and twinkling lights, giving the feel of an Alpine lodge with nightly live entertainment and mouthwatering Bavarian food. This vibrant bar guarantees a great time and boasts a fantastic selection of beers imported from Germany, Belgium, and beyond. Enjoy gooey fondues with your pals and sip on signature cocktails like coconut and raspberry martinis.

Dirty Martini bars are known for their incredible cocktails and stylish settings. The Covent Garden location is tucked away in the West End, open late for drinks every night of the week. The sophisticated decor will make any night feel exclusive, especially when celebrating a special occasion.

Fleeing town? Don't leave without a proper send-off at Fountain & Ink. This sleek South Bank boozer is the perfect spot for drinks, with stylish spaces, seriously tasty grub, and an extensive selection of craft beers and spirits.

Colleague, friend or family; saying goodbye is always hard no matter who they are, and that's why leaving drinks in London should a hoot. Not only can Baranis promise just that with some of the best wine and beer in the business, pair that with small plates and petanque and you have the ultimate goodbye.

Looking for a bar for leaving drinks in London but hankering after something with a quirky edge? Here's where Bounce steps in. One of the most unique bars in Shoreditch, not only will the neon innards and craft menu of Bounce impress, your leaving drinks will almost definitely be absorbed by a competitive game of ping pong for one last hoorah.

If your office is near King's Cross station, then The Star of Kings is the perfect choice for someone's leaving drinks. Offering up great food and delish drinks, you can tuck into mouthwatering burgers next to the open fire in the winter or on the beer terrace in the summer. 

Inject a little colour into those goodbye drinks in London with this punchy, South American favourite. Found in Brixton but also boasting bars the city over, Barrio promise colourful cocktails and quirky interiors as you say goodbye to either friends, family or colleagues alike.

What better place than a 300-year-old pub to host leaving drinks? Shoreditch's The Old Blue Last is a wild-west style boozer with a fabulous beer selection that has hosted free gigs since way back when, featuring big names like Arctic Monkeys and Amy Winehouse. The venue has a vibrant and storied history dating back to the 1700s and stands tall on Great Eastern Street. 

Leaving your job and want one last hurrah with your colleagues? Head to The Star by Hackney Downs for some delicious free-flowing pints, alongside street food and tempting shots. Go out with a bang and check out its karaoke offerings.

This eccentric cocktail bar is a favourite in Soho and the perfect place to get friends together for drinks. With fairground style seating and a lively atmosphere, late night DJs keep the party going until the early hours every night of the week. This cool party bar is always a guaranteed good time. 

If you're looking to please a crowd at your leaving drinks while providing a casual setting for people to grab food when they need, then Market Halls' Canary Wharf, Victoria and Oxford Road locations are just the thing. They've got food spanning across the world from Mexico to Turkey and China, plus multiple bars across the space.

This exciting bar known for its huge list of cocktails and vibrant atmosphere is a popular spot in the heart of Soho, Clapham and beyond. With a mix of pub and cocktail bar decor, it is perfect for chilling out with friends and kicking off a big night. The drinks will impress at Be At One and the prices won't empty your wallet.

Want to throw an extra special party for someone who's leaving? Louche is the Great Street Live destination in Soho that's all about classy cocktails, contemporary takes on live jazz and even the house DJ sets for making a night of it afterwards. Watermelon mezcalita, anyone?

Hold onto your bats: whether you've got a slot on a table or not, Bounce Battersea is the perfect spot for your leaving drinks. Ping pong might be where it's at here, but they also house quirky tipples, steaming sourdough pizzas, shuffleboards and Wonderball, a high-tech platform with automatic scoring. We recommend sipping on their Ting Pong rum cocktail topped with ginger and pineapple foam as you celebrate your win.

From refreshing cocktails to end-of-the-night Irish coffees, Homeboy has something for everyone. From leaving drinks with coworkers to parties with mates, this Angel favourite is an ideal pick for drinks in Islington.

Sad to see your co-worker leave? Make the most of their leaving with a top-notch affair at Arcade Food Hall. The venue features eight open kitchens and a variety of cuisine, from Indonesian snacks all the way through to tandoori sliders and fried chicken.