When it comes to escaping the heat of London in summer, knowledge of the best cool bars is a necessity. Our pick of the best cool bars in the capital includes the best places to relax with air conditioning or for a unique take on cool bars, it would be hard to beat one which was ice cold.
The White House(Oriental)The White House is one of these uber-cool hybrid venues with such areas as the stylish 'sunken' space and the awesome roof terrace.
Absolut IceBar LondonOkay, perhaps this is an ironic inclusion but we guarentee this amazing venue with its genuinely icy interiors and sub-zero temperatures is one of the funkiest bars in the capital.
Bar Vinyl(Pub Food)The record shop beneath (specialising in vinyl), the stylish furnishings and nostalgic '80s objet d'art make this little bar off Camden High Street a haven of cool.
Lost Society(Modern European)The Lost Society is such a fascinating exploration of different styles and designs that it deserves to be in our list for its successful ostentatiousness.
North Pole Bar and Restaurant(Modern European)Greenwich certainly isn't the coolest area in the capital but the North Pole has, for five years, maintained its reputation as a very stylish watering hole for those in South East London.
The Prince(Gastro Pub Food)The Prince has firmly established itself as a popular haunt on the Brixton scene. A fine gastropub during the day and home to a number of live music and DJ nights throughout the year.
Rockwell Restaurant and BarA cool and sophisticated bar with a roof terrace overlooking Trafalgar Square (during the summer only). the Rockwell Bar is a dark and sleek establishment in central London.
SoshoThe cool and assured interiors have made Sosho a firm favourite for parties, functions and location shoots. Its proximity to the epitome of London cool, Hoxton, also helps Sosho gain its merit badge.
TownhouseTownhouse is a bar not afraid to enliven its space with bold colours and sleek design. The location in Knightsbridge has also attracted the coolest locals.