London for New Yorkers [drink]

7.9

13 Masons Yard, Westminster, London, Greater London

Music Venue · Piccadilly · 7 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: The celeb drinking den of the Swinging Sixties has re-opened as a live music venue but is also a quality establishment in quality Mayfair.

Lounge Lover is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

2. Lounge Lover

1 Whitby St, Shoreditch, Greater London

Cocktail Bar · 56 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Great for drinks after a trip to Pizza East. Fun cocktails, fun crowd, always a crowd pleaser.

69 Colebrooke Row is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

3. 69 Colebrooke Row

8.8

69 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London

Cocktail Bar · Islington · 128 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Wonderful cocktails done right, if you happen to find yourself in this part of town - for New Yorkers, this is a trek.

4. Gordon's Wine Bar

9.2

47 Villiers St (Watergate Walk), London, Greater London

Wine Bar · Charing Cross · 326 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: London's oldest wine bar and an institution. Just go early to avoid crowds. Dungeon-esque and very, very, English. But thankfully with good wines.

Pollen Street Social is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

5. Pollen Street Social

8-10 Pollen St, London, Greater London

English Restaurant · Mayfair · 104 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Gin lovers rejoice! This is a wonderfully modern spot with a good scene and home to the Frozen Negroni.

Sketch is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

6. Sketch

8.9

9 Conduit St, London, Greater London

Modern European Restaurant · Mayfair · 581 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: It's fun, it's bizarre, it's expensive. Amazing drinks list.

The Cocktail Club is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

7. The Cocktail Club

7.7

224 Shaftesbury Ave, London, Greater London

Cocktail Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 31 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Look for the pink neon arrow and head downstairs for a fun night out.

Baltic is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

8. Baltic

74 Blackfriars Rd (The Cut), London, Greater London

Eastern European Restaurant · Southwark · 90 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Vodka, vodka everywhere, and done right. Such a good spot if you can persuade your friends to venture to Souwff London.

Galante is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

9. Galante

5.9

Sloane Avenue, London, Greater London

Bar · Kensington and Chelsea · 5 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: So new, so chic, and a theme bar for Argentinian drinking culture.

Kettner's is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

10. Kettner's

29 Romilly St, Soho, Greater London

French Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Old school theater district with style. The champagne bar is worth the trip.

Worship Street Whistling Shop is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

11. Worship Street Whistling Shop

63 Worship St, London, Greater London

Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 75 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Amazing drinks, scene, style behind Liverpool St station.

12. The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

8.5

12-16 Artillery Ln, London, Greater London

Speakeasy · Bishopsgate · 92 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: It sees PDT and raises it by having you enter through the SMEG fridge.

The Friendly Society is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

13. The Friendly Society

7.5

79 Wardour St, Soho, Greater London

Gay Bar · 36 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Kitschy, and truly an everyone's-welcome experience. Go with a group and dance like no one is watching to classic 80s and 90s on Friday nights.

Rules is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

14. Rules

8.6

35 Maiden Ln (btwn Southampton St & Bedford St), Covent Garden, Greater London

English Restaurant · City of Westminster · 107 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Technically a restaurant, and one of the oldest in London at that. Enjoy the history along with great drinks.

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

15. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

8.7

145 Fleet St (at Whitefriars St), London, Greater London

Pub · City of London · 166 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Ye Olde is no gimmick. Barely changed since the 17th century and a maze of bars and rooms. A fun stop.

Aqua Spirit is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

16. Aqua Spirit

7.6

5th Floor, 240 Regent St (Entrance on 30 Argyll St), Soho, Greater London

Cocktail Bar · 81 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: On a nice day, and yes they do exist in London, this is a perfectly located rooftop bar.

Experimental Cocktail Club is one of London for New Yorkers [drink].

17. Experimental Cocktail Club

8.3

13 Gerrard St (btwn Dean & Newport), London, Greater London

Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 183 tips and reviews

Lauren Rubin Tiley: Hard to believe this is in Leicester Square, because it does feel like a hidden gem. Good after-dinner spot.