Whether it’s a question of late-night cravings, best burger sidekicks or delectable drink-desserts, milkshakes are most likely the answer. Discover some of London’s best milkshakes and where to find them, from boozy numbers to freakshakes and more.
Best London Milkshakes
Knoops
- Chocolate cafe with milkshakes
- 80 Kensington High St W8 4SG; 69
King's Rd, Chelsea SW3 4NT; 2 New Row, Covent Garden WC2N
4LH; 199 Portobello Road, Notting Hill
W11 1LU; 130 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge SW3 1JD; 1 George Street, Richmond TW9 1JY
Classic doesn’t have to mean boring, and Knoops is proof. This top-tier chocolate shop has taken the classic chocolate shake to new heights. Choose from milk, white or dark chocolate and prepare for a seriously rich and creamy shake made with Knoops’ signature white chocolate ice cream. Knoops keeps it simple without asking you to lower your shake standards.
Smoke & Pepper
- Chicken and burger restaurant with milkshakes
- 434 High Rd, Leyton E10 6QE
Nutty Rocher, Oreo Milky, and Strawberry Cream? Yes, yes, and yes. And these are only a few shake flavours on Smoke & Pepper’s menu. Perfect for takeaway burgers and shakes, this north London smoke show is sure to spice up your life. For an extra burst of flavour, pair one of these outrageously tasty shakes with Smoke & Pepper’s signature Korean chicken burger, or save it for dessert, but don’t miss out on these ambitious but perfectly balanced flavour.
With no flashy additives and no funny business, these fabulous £5 shakes aren’t messing around. Keep it classic and grab a chocolate or vanilla, make it malted or bring in the Biscoff to jazz it up. Whatever you choose, MEATLiquor won’t disappoint. Visit any of the locations across London for an edgy and exciting burger and shake combo. This venue packs a boisterous personality—and so does its shakes.
Haute Dolci
- Dessert shop with luxury milkshakes
- 6 The Boulevard, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0HP; The O2, 2B Peninsula Square SE10 0DX
The Haute Couture of milkshakes, Haute Dolci keeps it classy and serves up its shakes in style. And if your vibe is the perfect combo of chocolate fruitiness, Haute Dolci is the place. Stop in to dine in decadence and satiate that shake craving in some luxury at one of the west or south-west locations. And while you’re there, have a peek at the shake collection, which is exclusively available on its “Secret” Menu.
Maxwell's Bar & Grill
- American grill and milkshakes
- 34 King St, Covent Garden WC2E 8JG
Ready to pump it up a notch? Feeling a bit frisky? Then you have to make Maxwell’s your next stop. Maxwell’s serves classic thick shakes, “Bad Ass Shakes” with a boozy twist if you fancy it, double-thick malts, and… wait for it… the famous Freakshakes.
These bad boys are the top pick for freakshakes in London, coming in a variety of flavours and topped with whipped cream, sauces, and sweet treats, including marshmallows and doughnuts. For the adventurous milkshake connoisseurs, it doesn’t get better than Maxwell’s.
