The best cocktail bars United Kingdom

The bird and the bear... It's a whole story that the map tells you, and you won't be "spoilt" by it. This place has something enchanting and trendy at the same time, with a US rap soundtrack from the 2000s. The room with its mezzanine is superb, with a decor that invites you to escape. You will be able to sip a cocktail - suggestions depend on the time of day -, in the classics of the genre or among the creations of the staff. You can also eat on the premises: the dishes served are original and well-cooked, with, once again, a beautiful inventiveness.

Opened at the end of 2016, this cocktail bar is simply stunning! Tasting begins with the eyes: bold, original and spectacular, its decor is already worth the detour. Once you're seated, you can choose your drink from a selection of carefully-crafted cocktails, freshly prepared from natural ingredients. One of Cardiff's trendiest spots! You can nibble on a few snacks, usually plates to share. And from time to time, they even organize Martini brunches from Friday to Sunday (12:30, 14:30, 16:30).

A resolutely atypical and somewhat secret address in the Soho district: you're transported back to the 1940s in the heart of an abandoned post-war subway station, used as a shelter during air raids. The confined atmosphere is set off by period features such as wooden escalators, carts, vintage posters and furniture. The menu features a series of delicious cocktails. There's also electro swing, a piano bar and evenings of old vinyl. The perfect place for a drink out of the ordinary.

If you're looking for the hippest place to go out in the East, this is the address for you: The Book Club. The name comes from its vocation to host readings, debates and other conferences on a variety of themes. In addition to this literary aspect, The Book Club focuses primarily on the concept of bar and entertainment, offering a ping-pong table and a pool table with free access. As night falls, the bar transforms into a club, with themed evenings such as Abba and 1980s evenings regularly organized.

CellarDoor is a little cocktail bar like no other. Eccentric and intimate, it has been set up in the basement of a former public toilet. You'd think you were in a speakeasy in Prohibition-era New York. The fabulous nightly events, from burlesque to drag shows, are all gloriously decadent. Whether you're a lover of cocktails, unique atmospheres or eccentric entertainment, CellarDoor is the place to be for a memorable evening in London.

Once you've found this bar - hint: it's almost invisible, and to find it you'll have to look down and spot a light on a door - you'll want to go back. This cocktail bar is one of Dundee's secret bars . It offers a nice menu of classic and inventive cocktails, in a stylish decor and a soundtrack from the 1930s... and the speakeasy trend (American speakeasy, during the prohibition period). The atmosphere is friendly and the staff very nice.

The Perch is Belfast's highest rooftop bar, located in the heart of the city on the^5th floor of a historic building. Tropical cocktails and sangria in summer, hot cider and a blanket in winter, to enjoy the bar and its view in all seasons. In summer, resident DJs liven up weekend evenings. Located not far from the Grand Opera House and Ulster Hall, it's a great place to stop off before or after a show. A trendy place to enjoy cocktails on the rooftop terrace, with the sun shining when it wants to.

The establishment, which opened in January 2019, has made its way into Dundee's top 5 trendiest bars in just a few short months. This success is the result of word-of-mouth, which boasts an excellent address because it is original and stylish, as well as friendly. The Blue Room offers the art of cocktails and Italian-style flavours... Not just any cocktails, authentic flavours, made from the best products and the work of passionate and expert craftsmen. Aperitif, cocktail, afternoon tea: you will find something to delight you!

This cocktail bar concept, created by three childhood friends via their company, the Experimental Group, quickly gained momentum thanks to the excellence of its services. The very first establishment opened in Paris's Rue Montorgueil. In London, it opened in an intimate nest, nestled in a 1920s decor. It's an authentic mixology paradise, concealed above an Asian restaurant spread over several floors.

This small bar hides a secret garden at the back of the room. In a modern tropical atmosphere, locals and visitors alike flock to the pleasant terrace overlooking Newquay Bay at the slightest ray of sunshine. With a glass of wine, an excellent house cocktail or a good local beer in hand, you can relax in this vacation atmosphere, watch the surfers and let yourself be lulled by the waves. You can accompany your drink with some nibbles: pizza, charcuterie and cheese boards, salads... A very good spot.

The English love beer, but they're also gin specialists. Just like this bar in Bermondsey, just off London Bridge, where you can try out another typical London spirit. There are more than a hundred varieties here (London, Scottish, Californian, Dutch, Indian, etc.), and the establishment naturally offers many cocktails based on this spirit, from the most classic to the most original. The house even makes its own ultra-refreshing tonic! Definitely a good address if you like gin.

In the cosy apartment of the imaginary Monsieur Fogg, a hidden bar houses potions, elixirs and other miraculous remedies collected by the traveler during his explorations around the globe. Affable and generous, he invites visitors to discover original cocktails served in medicinal flasks. The spirits are of excellent quality, but you'll also find some very good non-alcoholic cocktails, and a wide selection of beers and ciders for connoisseurs. There's no dinner on this menu, but plenty of options for nibbling.

This speakeasy, already well known to East End locals, has just opened a new address with the same concept: a menu divided according to three major periods in cocktail history: pre-prohibition, prohibition and post-war. The unrivalled creativity, the quality of the spirits and the atmosphere provided by musicians from 9pm to 11pm make this address a must-visit bar in London. Don't miss the chance to try their signature cocktail: the Nightjar Pisco Sour, with its interesting citrus flavor.