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Favourite Places, London
The Nightjar is one of Favourite Places, London.

1. The Nightjar

9.3
129 City Rd, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hoxton · 213 tips and reviews

2. North Nineteen

8.1
194-196 Sussex Way, Holloway, Greater London
Pub · 31 tips and reviews

Emma B.Emma Bailey: Fantastic roasts, friendly staff, good ales.

Purl Cocktail Bar is one of Favourite Places, London.

3. Purl Cocktail Bar

50-54 Blandford St, Marylebone, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 72 tips and reviews

Anneliese L.Anneliese L: An excellent menu, quirky presentation and a super cosy place. Definitely recommended.

Cahoots is one of Favourite Places, London.

4. Cahoots

9.2
13 Kingly Ct, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Soho · 107 tips and reviews

Anneliese L.Anneliese L: A unique bar, an excellent collection of innovative cocktails, a beautifully themed décor with a friendly atmosphere.

5. Happiness Forgets

9.3
8-9 Hoxton Sq (Basement), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 134 tips and reviews

BarChickBarChick: Happiness Forgets is all about good drinks and good vibes, nothing too fancy or in your face. It's a small Oasis away from the edgy haircuts and art collectives that usually fill this hood. Read more.

6. The Cocktail Trading Co

The Basement, 22 Great Marlborough Street, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Soho · 15 tips and reviews

KatKat: Friendly bartenders and delicious cocktails with whimsical presentations. Delicious stop before dinner in Soho!

The Cocktail Club is one of Favourite Places, London.

7. The Cocktail Club

8.5
61 Goodge St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Fitzrovia · 54 tips and reviews

Anneliese L.Anneliese L: Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent cocktails, lovely atmosphere, decent prices.

The Drunken Monkey is one of Favourite Places, London.

8. The Drunken Monkey

222 Shoreditch High St, London, Greater London
Bar · Shoreditch · 73 tips and reviews

Anneliese L.Anneliese L: Lovely atmosphere; perfect for an early dinner and a few cocktails. Take advantage of their happy hour (Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm; Saturday 6pm-8pm; All day Sunday).

Bourne & Hollingsworth is one of Favourite Places, London.

9. Bourne & Hollingsworth

6.9
28 Rathbone Pl (at Charlotte St), Fitzrovia, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Fitzrovia, London, Greater London · 51 tips and reviews

James M.James Morris: Small little basement bar full of character - looks like a grannie's living room.

10. 69 Colebrooke Row

9.1
69 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Islington · 128 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: An intimate space in which to enjoy pristine cocktails mixed with quiet ceremony by the elegantly bow-tied owner, Tony Conigliaro. Read more.

Lounge Lover is one of Favourite Places, London.

11. Lounge Lover

1 Whitby St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 56 tips and reviews
Worship Street Whistling Shop is one of Favourite Places, London.

12. Worship Street Whistling Shop

63 Worship St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 75 tips and reviews

13. Aqua

7.6
31 St Thomas St (31st Fl.), London, Greater London
Restaurant · Bermondsey · 185 tips and reviews

MelanieMelanie: The Aqua Shard has a great view and a really nice atmosphere and gives a touch of glam. It's great to come for a glass of wine and be flashed by the great view.

Duck & Waffle is one of Favourite Places, London.

14. Duck & Waffle

8.7
110 Bishopsgate, 40th Fl. (at Camomile St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Bishopsgate · 506 tips and reviews

15. Bento Cafe

9 Parkway, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Camden Town · 41 tips and reviews

Anneliese L.Anneliese L: Excellent sushi and sashimi, fantastic seaweed salad and awesome salt & pepper tofu, but skip the Japanese inspired cocktails and stick to the sake.

The Breakfast Club is one of Favourite Places, London.

16. The Breakfast Club

8.1
2-4 Rufus St (Hoxton Sq), Hoxton, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · 344 tips and reviews
The Lexington is one of Favourite Places, London.

17. The Lexington

8.5
96-98 Pentonville Rd, London, Greater London
Rock Club · Barnsbury · 76 tips and reviews

18. Shacklewell Arms

8.4
71 Shacklewell Ln, Dalston, Greater London
Pub · 52 tips and reviews

Clarisa S.Clarisa Segura: Good pub in Dalston. It has a venue for gigs and beer garden at the back

Dalston Roof Park is one of Favourite Places, London.

19. Dalston Roof Park

8.7
18-22 Ashwin St, Hackney, Greater London
Roof Deck · 27 tips and reviews
Tate Modern is one of Favourite Places, London.

20. Tate Modern

9.2
53 Bankside, London, Greater London
Art Museum · South Bank · 821 tips and reviews

Jeremy L.Jeremy Le Van: It's great architecture, the amazing permanent collection, the installations in the impressive turbine hall and the major exhibitions

British Museum is one of Favourite Places, London.

21. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1011 tips and reviews

@StratosAthens@StratosAthens: Visit the Parthenon Marbles and imagine how these would look under the bright Athens sunlight. It's time for the British Museum to allow the Marbles to be re-united at New Acropolis Museum of Athens.

Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is one of Favourite Places, London.

22. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

9.4
Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 656 tips and reviews
One New Change Roof Terrace is one of Favourite Places, London.

23. One New Change Roof Terrace

8.8
One New Change, London, Greater London
Roof Deck · City of London · 35 tips and reviews
Primrose Hill is one of Favourite Places, London.

24. Primrose Hill

9.6
Primrose Hill Rd, London, Greater London
Park · 234 tips and reviews

LCLC: For the best view of London walk to the top of Primrose Hill... sunrise, sunset - lovely!

Rough Trade is one of Favourite Places, London.

25. Rough Trade

9.4
91 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Record Store · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 128 tips and reviews