London's Best Cocktail Classes

Fancy learning from top-tier mixologists? Now you can at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey. Head along to their fun Shake & Bao cocktail experience to learn how to make bespoke bevvies, that will then be matched with mouthwatering bao buns. Sign us up.

While famed for its desserts, Basement Sate is a broody destination that knows a thing or two about drinks as well. With their cocktail classes coming in at just £40 per person, guests can shake up and knock back some of the best tipples in the city.

For the budding cocktail connoisseur amongst you, the refined masterclass at The Folly is a great option. The botanical theme stretches from the decor to the menu, and with it you will learn an array of fresh cocktails -perfect for office team building, dates, something a little different in London or just a bit of fun.

The Dalston Lounge are hosting cocktail masterclasses every Saturday, with space for up to 15 people to attend each event. Expect to spend £35 per person on the experience, which includes the chance to make three different cocktails across two hours with the lively bar team here. 

Covent Garden cocktail spot and live music haven Stereo hidden beneath the market. It's from the same team behind Experimental Cocktail Club and Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, so you know you're in for a treat at this destination inspired by the nightlife of New York, Paris and London. Enjoy their cocktail masterclass for £60 per person, which includes the chance to create two drinks - with bookings open for groups of between 5 and 20 guests.

Whether you're a budding mixologist or just want to expand your repertoire, Oasis Bar & Terrace's Cocktail Master Classes (ideal for groups of 6 to 8 people) are not to be missed. Taking place at the beaut and totally chic Canary Wharf hotspot, the interactive 90 minute session is simply perfect for unique date nights, fun evenings with friends or even team-building events.

You'll make your way through timeless classics, like the martini and old fashioned, as well as learn how to whip up a signature creation of your own. Plus, your expert guide will let you in on all kinds of insider tips and techniques, all coming together to create one fun, hands-on experience for all those involved.

Where better to learn how to make sumptuous cocktails than at the super sleek West End hideout, Dirty Martini Covent Garden? Offering a range of hen party packages, you can become a mixologist pro and pick the brains of your very own private bartender before soaking up a few happy hour creations.

Fancy learning something new? Map Maison in Hackney are hosting a fantastic practical cocktail masterclass, complete with a tapas-style afternoon tea at the end. After a complimentary drink on arrival, you can learn to create delicious concoctions, followed by the likes of sweet potato tart, bruschetta and red velvet cake.

The Anthologist are teaching you how to measure, muddle and mix up a storm from Monday through to Friday at their Bank bar and restaurant. The sleek City spot will also tell you about the history of certain tipples and let you make up your own concoction at their cocktail classes.

This holiday season, it's time to get crafty and merry at The Heathcote And Star on the 21st of November from £12 per person. The Absolut Christmas Cocktail Bauble Making Class is the perfect blend of art and mixology. Create your own personalized Christmas bauble while sipping on delicious cocktails, made with Absolut's finest spirits.

Whether you're a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or a holiday hobbyist, you'll leave with a handmade decoration for your tree and some pro-level cocktail skills to impress at your next Christmas party. 

Learn all there is to know about G&Ts over at Skylon Bar and Restaurant's Gin-Lovers Experience. Discover the nuances and delicacies of gins and tonics and sample a delicious variety of mixes, then complete your day with a three-course feast.

Having been awarded Best Bar at the London Club and Bar awards 2017, the mixologists at Aviator at Hush have more than earned their dues. Join them behind the Aviator bar for one of the best cocktail classes in London during your private event.

Named as one of the best bars in the UK, Homeboy's masterclasses in Islington will bring you an insight into how these masters of the craft do their thing. From whipping up classic cocktails to trying something a little more out there, you won't want to miss out on this.

Taking place at Bobby Fitzpatrick in Hampstead, this fantastic cocktail masterclass teaches you how to make three delicious tipples across a 90-minute session. Designed for groups of four to six people, their talented mixologists will guide you through the process while sharing their drinks knowledge.

Whip up a Bramble and a daquiri to begin with, before your choice of an espresso martini, whiskey sour or margarita - all included in your £35 ticket.

For something a little different, head to Barrio's masterclass, complete with a welcome margarita and fun games throughout. You'll get to create two unique cocktails while channelling your inner bartender.

Whether you fancy taking part in a sexy cocktail class or just sitting back to watch the mixologists whip up a storm, The Cocktail Club has you covered across the city including in areas like Canary Wharf. You can learn to become a master, guided by the experts themselves, to then go on to make some iconic pours at home.

From £50 per person, you can bag your spot at the Bounty Cocktail Masterclass And Caribbean Afternoon Tea Experience. Taking place at Rhythm Kitchen on Saturday 27th April, you'll learn how to mix two bespoke tipples, followed by a rum tasting and a delicious spread. Hosted by Ah from Mangrove, this tasty activity is not to be missed if you're a fan of the spicy things in life. 

Get ready to shake, stir and sample some seriously delicious drinks when you attend a Cocktail Making At The Chocolate Cocktail Club in Farringdon. Their concoctions are known for incorporating quirky sweet treats, and in these 90-minute sessions you can learn how to create two of their blends for yourself. Tickets cost just £32.50 per person, including a free glass of prosecco on arrival as well.

This tiki paradise in the heart of Angel is not only a gorgeous tropical hideaway, but its first floor is also home to fun and interactive cocktail masterclasses, with sessions aimed at couples and corporates so no one's missing out. Gain some valuable insight on the drink itself and learn how to spice your own rum, then enjoy a tipple or two from the bar downstairs.

Craving some cocktails? Make your way to The Egerton House Hotel in Knightsbridge for a fabulous martini class. Not only will you get to learn all the cool facts and history about this amazing bevvy, but you'll also get to taste some too. 

Looking for an affordable cocktail class in Clapham? A place where the drinks are just as delicious as the prices? Then we've just the event. Join Clapham's Aquum as they invite friends, hen nights and more to join them in not only learning how to make cocktails, but drinking the delicious treats for themselves.

Learn to make some beaut cocktails then belt out your favourite guilty pleasure anthems while you're drinking them. London's dedicated karaoke bar bring their top drawer bartenders out to demonstrate a few of your favourite classics before it's over to your private booth for an hour of karaoke-fuelled antics. Tickets come in at £30, £45 or £45 for different packages.

Head on over to one of the UK's most magical bars, The Alchemist, for a cracking cocktail masterclass. The Canary Wharf venue will let you create and sip three different drinks, all of which involve some cool molecular mixology. 

One of the best cocktail masterclasses in London, this unique offering in the heart of Victoria is designed for larger groups to get their shake on. Head down to Bbar where their fun and friendly sessions will school you in basic, intermediate and all things martini.

When it comes down to classes and exploring the limits of mixology in Mayfair, Mr Fogg's Cocktail Experiments is a real winner. Taking place at the Apothecary, this crackin' venue will have you learning how to make exciting colour-changing drinks, followed by entertainment.

Burnt Faith Brandy House in Walthamstow is home to a fabulous cocktail masterclass from £25 per person, where you'll learn about the fantastic spirit that is brandy before getting hands-on in the mixology department and whipping up some delicious tipples yourself. There are also coaching workshops available to get stuck into, plus tasting events for more than just the humble brandy.

Looking for a unique event with a Victorian theme? Then head to Mr Fogg's in Soho, where they're hosting a gin tasting and masterclass that takes you on a journey through the history of this juniper-infused spirit in London. You'll be welcomed to the two-hour session with a refreshing G&T, before entering the secretive Gin Club where the expert mixologists will teach you how to make four different drinks, before you choose your favourite and create one for yourself. To finish? Head upstairs to The Hat Tavern, where you'll get to enjoy your sips.

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