Recommended Cool Bars In London

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Cool Bars In London

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.
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Sugar Cane
247-249 Lavender Hill, Clapham, SW11 1JW
  • London's coolest Tiki bar
  • Mouthwatering selection of cocktails
  • Lively crowd with a great party vibe
  • Party bookings, table reservations and exclusive hire
  • Happy Hour on Friday and Saturday from 4pm-7pm
1920 is located in the trendy Clerkenwell district. With 8ft American tables and the longest piece of artwork in a London bar, 1920 offers stylish surroundings, a great vibe and a cosy cocktail bar to unwind in.
19-20 Great Sutton Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1V 0DR
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Adventure Bar in Balham attracts a friendly crowd with it's fantastic yet affordable cocktails, comfortable dark interior, sharp friendly service and a wide array of classic tunes.
5 Fernlea Road,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9RT
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The Alibi is fantastically hidden on the main road but refreshingly lacks pretention and is musically on point with reasonably priced drinks
91 Kingsland High Street,
Dalston,
London,
E8 2PB
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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.
6 Inverness Street,
Camden,
London,
NW1 7HJ
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Located on Sloane Avenue, Barts is a trendy bar where you will find retro styling and prohibition era music.
Chelsea Cloisters,
Sloane Avenue,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 3DW
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The Beckenham is a stylish venue that offers a variety of drinks including signature cocktails. The food menu is compact and may include steaks, chilli, light bites and daily specials.
75 Beckenham High Street,
Beckenham,
Kent,
BR3 1AN
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Betsy Smith is a quirky venue that features fairground, theatrical and fantasy inspired decor, such as the Narnia-style wardrobe seating area.

The venue boasts a dining area and a dancefloor where DJs play at weekends. Other events include regular speed-dating nights, live music and a pub quiz.

The food menu offers classic pub food which is complemented by an extensive drinks list including some unusual but creative cocktails.
77 Kilburn High Road,
Kilburn,
London,
NW6 6HY
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Cafe Prov is a stylish, relaxed, laid-back and welcoming restaurant and bar. Its bright red walls with a mix of local artworks for sale gives it an intimate, homely feel. The menu is simple yet effective and very reasonably priced.
2-6 Half Moon Lane,
Herne Hill,
London,
SE24 9HU
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Welcome to the upside down world of Callooh Callay, a quirky bar with a lot to offer.
65 Rivington Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3AY
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The Cellar Bar is located below Dockmasters House Indian restaurant and offers a wide range of drinks within stylish surroundings. A menu of light lunches and bar snacks is available.
West India Dock,
1 Hertsmere Road,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 8JJ
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Funky haunt on Balham High Road.
90 Balham High Road,
London,
SW12 9AG
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Curve is a good option for locals wishing to party without treking into central London.
199-201 Lewisham Way,
Lewisham,
London,
SE4 1UY
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The Dragon Bar serves a selection of modern dishes in a stylish, funky setting. With a wide range of cocktails on offer this makes the perfect place to catch up with friends.
138-139 Shoreditch High Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6JE
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The Electric Social has a bar and a restaurant on one floor, offering an extensive selection of drinks and British food.

The upper floor of the Electric Social plays host to weekly live artists, bands and DJs.
40 Acre Lane,
Brixton,
London,
SW2 5SP
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Fluid is a popular late night bar split over multiple levels. Japanese culture has been integrated into the contemporary design, and features futuristic graphics complementing the retro tabletop arcade games and sumptuous cocktails with an eastern twist. Aural nutrition is offered throughout the week with weekends throwing out the latest underground electronic dance music by guest DJs Andy Smith (Portishead), Andrew Weatherall, Poussez and many more.
40 Charterhouse Street,
Farringdon,
London,
EC1M 6JN
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Earlsfield's Graffiti Bar offers a variety of drinks served within relaxed surroundings. Various drink promotions are offered throughout the week.
561 Garratt Lane,
Earlsfield,
London,
SW18 4SR
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The Half & Half Lounge Bar offers punters a stylish venue which has a relaxed and comfortable vibe. Inside you will find a great array of Belgian and Czech beers and throughout the week you can catch a whole host of live music performances from local bands and artists.
282 High Street,
Croydon,
Surrey,
CR0 1NG
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Hemingways is a stylish venue located in the heart of Wimbledon Village. They offer a variety of cocktails and world wines together with choice of tapas.
57 High Street,
Wimbledon Village,
London,
SW19 5EE
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IF Bar and Restaurant is a vibrant venue bringing food, drink and entertainment to Ilford. Located around the corner from Ilford Station (British Rail) IF offers informal dining with an Italian fusion menu created by head chef Tarik Hussein whose past experience includes stints at The Ivy, The Groucho Club and with Gary Rhodes. The bar area features comfortable seating and a modern sound and light system to cater for live music and DJs.
71 Ilford Hill,
Ilford,
Essex,
IG1 2DG
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Kosmopol is a trendy bar located in Chelsea. They serve a compact choice of Thai dishes alongside an extensive drinks list. Hosting DJs at the weekends and regular events, together with the comfortable surroundings, Kosmopol is an ideal choice for a night out with friends.
138 Fulham Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW10 9PY
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The Ladybird is a live music venue and cocktail bar, as well as being the most soulful late night bar in Islington. Nestled in the heart of Upper Street, Ladybird offers a superb selection of cocktails, ably accompanied by draught and bottled beers, wines and spirits from across the globe. Step inside and you will hear live jazz and impromptu funk jams to DJ sets from international artists and collectives every night of the week.
70 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0NY
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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.
697 Wandsworth Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW8 3JF
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Formally a Wetherspoons pub, the Monarch is now a funky DJ bar and live music venue.
40-42 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AJ
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The Nightjar is a speakeasy found in Old Street, they serve an extensive choice of signature cocktails and host regular music throughout the week.
129-131 City Road,
Old Street,
London,
EC1V 1JB
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Ninetyeight is a luxurious lounge and bar located on the ground floor of the grand Morrell House. The venue offers an evolving drinks menu and hosts entertainment including mixology classes, burlesque shows and vintage high tea parties.
Morrell House,
98 Curtain Road,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3AF
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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.
131 Greenwich High Road,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 8JA
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It might not be in central London but this stylish party venue certainly keeps savvy locals happy.
267 Broadway,
Bexleyheath,
Kent,
DA6 8DB
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Broadway Market is one of the coolest areas in London, with musicians, artists and trendy young things out in force. Off Broadway provides them with a space to mingle and enjoy a drink.
63-65 Broadway Market,
London Fields,
London,
E8 4PH
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The Old School Yard is a fun bar that serves a wide choice of cocktails, spirits and lagers. The resident DJs spin classic old skool tracks that will have you skidding across the dance floor once again.
111 Long Lane,
London Bridge,
London,
SE1 4PH
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(27)
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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.
467-469 Brixton Road,
Brixton,
London,
SW9 8HH
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The Queen of Hoxton is a bar and live music-arts venue located in the heart of the East End.
1 Curtain Road,
Hoxton,
London,
EC2A 3JX
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RS Lounge Club is a luxurious venue in the heart of East London which combines a bar and nightclub. By night you can dance the night away in the stylish club which boasts an up-to-the-minute integrated sound and lighting system for an ultra modern clubbing experience.
Woodford New Road,
Epping Forest,
London,
E17 3PR
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Smooth jazz den for trendy north east Londoners.
10a Bradbury Street,
Dalston,
London,
N16 8JH
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The Silver Bullet is located opposite Finsbury Park Tube station. They host regular club nights and live music events from a wide range of genres including acoustic, folk, electro, indie and rock.
5 Station Place,
Finsbury Park,
London,
N4 2DH
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SimmonS is a cosy tea room, bar and club in Kings Cross. Drop in during the day for a pot of tea and a cupcake or unwind in the evening with a fruit beer and mug of nuts. Regular DJs and live entertainment will keep you going into the early hours.
32 Caledonian Road,
Kings Cross,
London,
N1 9DT
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An exotic and funky addition to SOUK on Clapham High Street with a Middle Eastern theme and an extensive cocktail list.
165 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7SS
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Suburban Bar and Lounge is a cool cocktail bar that offers an extensive range of cocktails plus a good range of beers and wines.
27 Hartfield Road,
Wimbledon,
London,
SW19 3SG
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Designed by the team behind Mahiki, Sugar Cane is an exciting and unique bar.
247-249 Lavender Hill,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1JW
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Townhouse 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.
31 Beauchamp Place,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW3 1NU
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The White House is one of these uber-cool hybrid venues with such areas as the stylish 'sunken' space and the awesome roof terrace.
65 Clapham Park Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7EH
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