Get set for another exciting night of political machinations as voters hit the polling stations to have their say. This election night at London bars and pubs is sure to be a hotbed of political fisticuffs, with voters all gunning for their favourite parties. With themed cocktails, live entertainment and screenings of the results all taking place throughout election night at London bars, there is only one place to be for the final political climax - at the bar, with a large drink in your hand.
The Adam and Eve is inviting everyone to come and cast their vote on their new wine selection on Thursday 6th May, election night. The pub will also be screening the results so that you can keep a close eye on the swig-o-meter throughout the evening.
77a Wells Street,
Soho,
London,
W1T 3QQ
For those still up and awake from the previous election night, on Friday 8th May, Beach Blanket Babylon is giving you the chance to celebrate the results or drown your sorrows with the Monster Raving Looney Party. With politically themed cocktails, Poll Tax dancing and a mincing Marget Thatcher, there will be plenty of silliness in the air. The party kicks off at 9pm with free entry and cocktails priced from £8.90.
45 Ledbury Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 2AA
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With live screenings of the election results, if you're a neighbour or a regular you're in luck tonight.
16 Elia Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 8DE
A popular spot with the politicians themselves, the Cinnamon Club Bar is definitely one of the best places to experience election night at London bars. The results will be screened to keep you informed of all the action, and if you drop your business card into the bar's very own ballot box, you could win dinner for two at the restaurant upstairs.
The Old Westminster Library,
Great Smith Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P 3BU
For those that plan on seeing it out until the bitter end, you can stay up late throughout election night with the Clarence in Whitehall as they are screening the full results all night long. See who finally gets to be top dog here and celebrate or commiserate with a pint or two.
53 Whitehall,
St James,
London,
SW1A 2HP
Head to The Crown for full on election results screenings as the pub will be keeping you up to date with all the politics you can shake a stick at.
223 Grove Road,
Victoria Park,
London,
E3 5SN
Live screening takes place on election night at the Draft House Westbridge for those that want to keep a close eye on the results as they come in. Diners are also in for a treat with a third free pint of draft beer with your main course. See venue for more information.
74-76 Battersea Bridge Road,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 3AG
An informal wine tasting is taking place at The Duchess of Kent from around 5.30pm on election night so you can kick off the evening with a nice glass of red before watching the election results come in. The screens will be switched on from 12pm onwards.
441 Liverpool Road,
Islington,
London,
N7 8PR
A great excuse for starting the weekend celebrations early, election night at London bars in many cases equals extended licences. In Dalston, The Duke of Wellington have an extended licence until 3am on 6th May. Head to the big screen in the back room for pre-event election coverage and then live results coverage from 10pm-3am. Food is served until 10pm.
119 Balls Pond Road,
Dalston,
London,
N1 4BL
Voters can keep up with all the results as the polls close with live screening of the general election night from early evening onwards.
96 Ladbroke Grove,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 1PY
The general election means only one thing to drinkers at the Hamptons Bar and that's colourful cocktails. Choose from the Labour Red Rascal, the Conservative Blue Murder or the Liberal Minded cocktail, all of which are available on the night for £9.50. They also have one screen so that you can keep abreast of how the General Election results are unfolding.
Crowne Plaza London St James,
45-54 Buckingham Gate,
Westminster,
London,
SW1E 6AF
Forget cocktails, it's all about eclairs at HUNter 486 bar. Available with sweet and savoury fillings, voters can choose from blue cheese and pear or blueberry and coconut for the Conservatives, sun dried tomato with goat's cheese or rose with raspberry Champagne jelly for Labour, or Yellow Fin tuna with coriander and chilli or grapefruit and Champagne for the Liberal Democrats. Each eclair costs £3.50 and they are available on election night until 11pm.
The Arch London,
50 Great Cumberland Street,
Marble Arch,
London,
W1H 7FD
Those keen to spend election night at London bars should look no further than the Morgan Arms as the pub gives you the chance to catch all the live action from around the country and have a pint or two while you're at it.
43 Morgan Street,
Bow,
London,
E3 5AA
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Head to the Moustache Bar for some of the best comedy to be had during election night at London bars with live acts taking the mickey out of politics and politicians from 8pm onwards. And best of all, the Rub My Face In It Election Night special is free.
58 Stoke Newington Road,
Dalston,
London,
N16 7XB
The Primo Bar is hotting up for election night fever with three campaign cocktails. Try out the Clear Mandate Martini which features Gordon's Gin, the Sam Cam Virgin Cosmo with lime juice and blueberries and tonic, or the Lib Dem Decider Daiquiri made from white rum and orange juice, sugar and lime. The cocktails are priced from £5.50 - £9.50 and are all available on election night.
Park Plaza Hotel,
200 Westminster Bridge Road,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 7UT
One of the best places to be on election night, this London pub is situated right at the beating heart of the political action. Located between the House of Commons and Downing Street, you can catch all the results as they come in over night, and you might still be awake to see a new Prime Minister popping over to check out number 10.
48 Parliament Street,
London,
SW1A 2NH
Located on the mezzanine level of the bar area, Rhodes W1 Patron Bar will be running coverage throughout the day. From 10pm-1am they will be screening all the live action as the results from the General Election roll in, all served up with tasty bacon sandwiches on the side.
The Cumberland Hotel,
Great Cumberland Place,
Marble Arch,
London,
W1H 7DL
For the more sophisticated drinker, the Rivoli Bar at The Ritz is surely the only place to be seen drinking on election night. Here you can choose one of their candidate themed cocktails as you anticipate the results of the vote. The Clearly Cameron consists of Bombay Sapphire gin, peach liqueur and blue curacao. Clegg's Climb includes Ketel One vodka, 24 carat gold leaf, Grand Marnier, peach liqueur and Champagne. And for those supporting Labour, Brown's Battle is made from 10 year old Laphroaig whisky, Carpano Antic and vermouth. Each cocktail costs £17.
Ritz Hotel,
150 Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 9BR