London Bars To Book

Located in the heart of Brick Lane, Apples and Pears is a quirky independent bar serving up some of East London's tastiest cocktails. Opening from the 17th May, it's the perfect post-lockdown date night venue.

601 Queen's Road has been hard at work to ensure that you can get your fix of lush cocktails and tasty food whilst feeling safe. As well as temperature checks as you enter, tables limited to groups of 6 and hand sanitiser stations, they also have a new app that gets you order and pay so you can go completely contactless.

Get ahead of the crowd with a booking at Madison. The stunning Manhattan-style bar and restaurant boasts incredible views across the London skyline and has a fabulous rooftop terrace, making it a hotspot for summertime date nights.

Owned by Aaron Wall, Homeboy Islington is the award-winning bar that celebrates warm Irish hospitality. With a huge focus on Guinness, whiskey and cocktails, there's plenty of drinks to choose from here, as well as a comforting menu of garlic cheese fries, beef chilli nachos and soda bread made using Wall's dad's recipe. Expect laidback interiors where wood and leather feature heavily, paired with a soundtrack of RnB and hip hop hits.

Located just off Oxford Street, Nordic Bar is the buzzing sports venue with a reputation for its bonkers bashes. From match day celebrations to Eurovision-themed events, there's never a dull moment at this cool and quirky spot.

One of the best rooftop bars in London is back open for business this month. Head over to East London where Queen of Hoxton is lighting up its sky-high terrace and inviting you in for cocktails, brunches and house party vibes.

Trapeze is the famous circus-themed bar in the heart of East London. Swing by this spring to spend your night sipping on colourful drinks, with private booths perfect for you and five of your closest pals.

Home to some fantastic live entertainment every single night of the week, Albert's Schloss Soho is a Bavarian-inspired beer hall complete with long wooden tables, disco balls and a stage.

There's a cracking selection of European beers and signature cocktails on offer here, as well as tasty German eats such as chicken schnitzel coated in mozzarella, crispy roasted pork knuckle or sauteed mushroom pasta. Even better? Their weekly lineup of events includes house bands, cabaret performances and piano sessions.

A world-renowned cocktail bar, this East London gem is back and ready to shake up a storm. Book yourself a table at the slinky neighbourhood hotspot and spend your evening sipping on honey collins' and white truffle negronis. Head over to Atelier Coupette in Soho for a taste of its sister haunt, too. 

Clapham, Bethnal Green and Oxford Circus are getting some of London's best cocktail bars back as London Cocktail Club open up select venues this spring for more crazy concoctions in unique settings. 

Set alongside the water, The Ship has always been a favourite for burgers and pints in the sunshine. Join them this 12th April as it reopens to welcome back drinkers and diners with outdoor seating and social distancing measures in place.

With gorgeous decor, 25 socially-distanced tables and a menu of craft beer and cocktails, The Hawks Nest are undoubtedly up there with the best bars in West London you can now book. They also host a number of events, from live music nights and sports screenings to quizzes and comedy sets.

One of London's hottest rooftop bars Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is back in business and is available to book. With limited spaces available, you're going to want to snap up a table at this one for its jaw-dropping views and swoon-worthy menu.

Got a hankering for picture-perfect cocktails and cosy candlelit corners? Head to Nightjar - Shoreditch's best-loved speakeasy bar. Channelling 1920s vibes, this chic underground spot is the ultimate date night destination.

One the best bars to book in London, Barge East is bringing you delicious drinks and incredible views from its Hackney Wick boat restaurant. Get yourself a riverside table and enjoy an evening of wines and craft beers.

One of our favourite cocktail bars in London is back in business and we couldn't be more excited. Book an evening at the award-winning spot where master mixologists are waiting to whip you up a treasure trove of potent, fruity and smoky sips.

Hackney's most beloved pub, People's Park Tavern are coming back this April for more pints and garden antics. Book a table to make the most of your visit as they keep things socially distanced under the sun. 

Spend your afternoon sipping on cocktails in a sustainable garden at The Green Room. The beautiful bar and restaurant is tucked away just behind the National Theatre, offering you a serene space and top-notch drinks in the centre of all the action.

Old Street Records is back and taking bookings this month. Get down to Shoreditch for a lively atmosphere, mouthwatering pizza and a selection of cocktails including palomas, old fashioneds and a punchy mango and passionfruit daiquiri.

It's safe to say that we could all do with a little bit of big kid-style fun right now, and The Four Thieves in Battersea is offering just that. With a jam-packed calendar of events, fully-stocked bar and kitted out arcade room, it's our ultimate Saturday night spot.

If wine from a bar and not from your local offie is the thing of dreams to you right now, dream no more as Diogenes The Dog are set to open their doors for beaut bottles and nibbles in a cool setting.

Offering one of the most colourful beer gardens in London, Barrio Shoreditch is the spring and summer hangout you'll want to get booking now. Fronting rum-fuelled cocktails and delicious Latin American food, they're also known for throwing some very good parties.

Head to Highgate where you'll find The Gatehouse, one of the best pubs available to book in London. Not only has it got a gorgeous beer garden and a whole range of craft brews and fine wine to choose from, but it also cooks up a delicious menu of Spanish-inspired food.

Bringing Parisian vibes to the streets of Soho, Basement State is a trés chic cocktail bar that you're definitely going to want to book. Whether you're a lover of whiskey - which they have in abundance - or fancy a French-style libation, this spot has got you covered. 

Weave through Brixton village (being conscious as you do) to find yourself at Pergola Brixton, one of South London's best kept secrets. Filled with foliage and topped up with cocktails, this summer paradise is super famous among locals for its street food bites and delicious cocktails, so make sure to get booked in.

If your drinking in bars needs to be led by a gorgeous rooftop spot, look no further than Jin Bo Law. High above the city with gorgeous views and cocktails alike, make a table booking to get some of this gorgeous sunny city back in your life.

Nestled right by Finsbury Park, The Naturalist is serving up craft beers, cocktails and an extensive selection of wines to punters on its outdoor terrace. Touting views across the West Reservoir and a menu of delicious pub classics, this has got to be one of London's best bars now available to book. 

Still feeling sad about those cancelled holiday plans? Head to Laki Kane for a slice of paradise in the heart of Islington. Known for its palm tree interiors and menu of rum-based concoctions, this place is sure to banish those lockdown blues.

Hannah is a gorgeous bar and restaurant in the heart of Clapham. Boasting a 'pour your own' policy, the bar offers 48 wines which can be self dispensed, along with a drool-worthy menu of light bites.

Little Creatures Brewing is now taking bookings from the 12th of April. Get yourself an outdoor table at their King's Cross taproom and you'll be able to enjoy freshly-created craft pints and some mouthwatering burgers.

The minds behind Callooh Callay are spreading the cocktail joy to Highbury and Islington with Little Bat, inspired by museums and libraries with some of Upper Street's best dishes. Whether you're craving boozy brunch, high-quality cocktails or delicious dining, this is one top bar to book from May.

If you like you're a fan of theatrical drinks, then look no further than Opium. A trip to this Chinatown powerhouse is sure to a memorable one as you watch the team create a host of unique signature sips as well as putting their own spin on classics, including sesame old fashioneds and lychee martinis. 

An oasis of green in the heart of the City, The Folly is the perfect place to dip your toe back into the world of drinking and dining. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this laid-back restaurant specialises in contemporary British cuisine and top-notch cocktails.

Get ahead of the curve with a booking at The Exhibit. The cool Balham bar will be open from morning until night, serving everything from coffees and brunch to dinner and cocktails on their sunny outdoor terrace.

You may have to wait a little longer to see Flight Club back in action, but their return in May is set to be nothing short of fabulous as the ever-unique activity bar is set to get back on its feet with cocktails, games and social distancing in place.

Deptford's quirkiest and award-winning bar is back in action and reading to shake up some of their wacky cocktails for the London masses. Little Nan's has also extended into a third arch and gotten two heated circus-style tents, meaning it's quadrupled in size and perfect for socially distanced drinks with friends.

Up there for places to eat and drinks outside around King's Cross, Drake and Morgan is getting ready to open for business this April. And with its stylish seating, tasty sharing boards and signature cocktail, this is one bar you're going to want to book in order to beat the queue.

A gorgeous wine bar in Battersea, Vagabond is reopen for business. Its intimate rooftop terrace is looking as beautiful as ever, while the 100-strong selection of bottles is primed and ready for action.

Neon sign, Insta-worthy cocktails and gorgeous interiors... that's right, R Place is open and ready to welcome in thirsty guests. The Clapham bar is carrying out a number of measures to ensure that you and your group have a great and carefree time whilst feeling safe.

One of the best bars in London to book now, The Book Club is back open for business from 19th May. The Shoreditch venue will be returning to form with its classic lineup of excellent cocktails, tasty brunch plates and eccentric events.

Looking for London bars to book now? This sports hub in Victoria is one to try out. Offering an outdoor patio for all your spring and summer drinking needs, Greenwood also fronts a great selection of beers, delicious food and a vibrant atmosphere.

Sip on cappuccinos and cocktails in comfort at The Black Cab Coffee Co. A lush riverside bar and cafe in Nine Elms, this dirnking spot is available to book and also serves breakfasts, and nibbles if you get peckish.