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Recommended Bars for After Work Drinks

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Bars for After Work Drinks

Whilst the majority of Londoners pile into the nearest pub at the end of a working week, the best bars for after work drinks don't have to be confined to a select few. No matter where you work in the capital our round up of the best bars for after work drinks will see you toasting the weekend in before you can say 5.30pm on a Friday.
Alphabet Bar
Had a hard day in the editing suite? Unwind at Alphabet.
61-63 Beak Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 9FL
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Cat and Canary
The Cat and Canary is within a stone's throw of Canary Wharf and is an ideal watering hole for the businessman or woman who can't quite face the DLR home just yet.
1-24 Fishermans Walk,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 4DH
Close to Farringdon tube, this sumptuous Victorian factory conversion is an ideal spot for a post-work drink or an all-nighter on a Friday.
27 Clerkenwell Road,
Farringdon,
London,
EC1M 5RN
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Eagle Bar and Diner
(American)
Another conveniently-located bar close to Oxford Street tube, surrounded by a myriad of enticing bars and clubs, and perfect for the after-work crowd.
3-5 Rathbone Place,
Soho,
London,
W1T 1HJ
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The Elk Bar
The Elk Bar is a perfect spot should you feel the daily grind becoming too much. A relaxed yet upbeat venue and one to enjoy with colleagues.
587-591 Fulham Road,
Fulham,
London,
SW6 5UA
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The Fitzrovia
(Pub Food)
The Fitzrovia offers beer, wine and spirits together with a choice of pub fare. The Fitzrovia has fruit and quiz machines for entertainment and also offers a cashback facility.
18 Goodge Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T 2QD
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Floridita
(Latino)
If ever a venue was made to help you forget your daily occupational woes, it's Floridita, a marvellously glamourous Soho bar and restaurant with a dancefloor beneath.
Lower Ground Floor,
100 Wardour Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 0TN
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Freud
Freud is a hive of after-work activity thanks to its location at the heart of the Tottenham Court Road / Covent Garden / Holborn Tube triangle.
198 Shaftesbury Avenue,
London,
WC2H 8JL
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Green Man and French Horn
(British)
This is a cosy little pub on a frantic street in the West End, so why not dive in here after work for a low-key pint with fellow employees?
54 St Martins Lane,
Strand,
London,
WC2N 4EA
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The Gun
(Modern European)
The Gun is one of these impressive bars on the river designed to cope with the Canary Wharfers every weeknight as they seek to empty their skyscrapers and fill nearby watering holes.
27 Coldharbour,
Docklands,
London,
E14 9NS
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The Hat and Feathers
If you can't bear the horror of the Northern Line, stop off at the legendary Hat and Feathers, a warm and welcoming Victorian pub, only a few minutes walk from Old Street.
2 Clerkenwell Road,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1M 5PQ
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Hawksmoor
(American)
If an after-work cocktail is your bag, check out the ever-popular Hawksmoor, a classic American cocktail bar in East London. The steaks are pretty special too.
157 Commercial Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6BJ
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The Hawley Arms
(Pub Food)
This is a fine pub with an enjoyable atmosphere and plenty of charm. If you wish to add a bit of glamour to your after-work drink and go spotting the odd celeb or troubled singer-songwriter, then look no further than this fab space in Camden.
2 Castlehaven Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8QU
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The Hoxton Grille
If you're lucky enough to work in this creative cauldron of East London, check out the Hoxton Grille as an option for a post-work beverage or cocktail.
The Hoxton Urban Lodge,
81 Great Eastern Street,
Hoxton,
London,
EC2A 3HU
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Iguazu
(South American)
This bar, located within Selfridges in Oxford Street, is an ideal spot in the West End and let's face it, a few drinkies in a lavish setting is preferable to the Central Line crush at half-five. The South American cuisine is a must here too should you feel a little peckish.
Selfridges,
400 Oxford Street,
Marylebone,
London,
W1C 1JS
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Jrink Soho
Jrink is another stylish option for the post-work cocktail enthusiast.
62 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3JN
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Lamb and Flag
Perhaps a bad day at work has left you seeking out the stronger stuff. One of the oldest pubs in the city, The Lamb and Flag, has a wide range of whiskies avaiable. So loosen that tie, down that drink and moan about unrealistic deadlines.
33 Rose Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 9EB
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The Langley
Another funky place for cocktails - with an added retro touch, this place is perfect for throwing off the shackles on a Friday night. Tantalising platters to share with colleagues are available too.
5 Langley Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 9JA
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The Long Acre
Are you a young go-getter? You may be interested to know that the Long Acre is full of dynamic workers like you. Take a trip there after work and see.
1-3 Long Acre,
London,
WC2E 9LH
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Lowlander
Fascinating beers from Belgium and the Netherlands make this is a must for those of you who like an after-work pint.
36 Drury Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2B 5RR
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LVPO
For those of you wishing to escape weekday office blues, check out the great cocktail offers from the brilliant LVPO bar.
50 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5BQ
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Market Place
More excellent cocktail offers available from this Latin-influenced DJ bar.
11 Market Place,
London,
W1W 8AH
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Mary Janes
(Pub Food)
Mary Janes is an impressive bar that benefits from sumptuous decor, impeccable service and an exclusive feel. With a superb cocktail list as well as an impressive range of other drinks Mary Janes is proving a popular destination.
St. John's House,
124-127 Minories,
Tower Hill,
London,
EC3N 1NT
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Revolution Bar Soho
(American, British, Other)
Take a bunch of colleagues to this excellent bar in Soho on a Friday night. Live entertainment, drinks deals and sophisticated surroundings will ensure a memorable night out should there be a colleague's birthday or leaving do to celebrate.
2 St Annes Court,
Soho,
London,
W1F 0AX
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Two Floors
If you're a little trendsetting media type who spends their days editing documentaries in stripy tops, the Two Floors could be more your scene in Soho for when it's time to clock off.
3 Kingly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1R 5LF
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Vivo
(Spanish)
Cocktails, tapas and beers from around the world. What more could your colleagues want?
6 Poland Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 8PS
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