Recommended Unusual Bars in London

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Unusual Bars in London

Take your pick through our selection of unusual bars in London and find the right venue to suit your eclectic tastes. From vibrant decor to fascinating bar menus, our recommended list of unusual bars in London will ensure a memorable evening.
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The Jam Tree
541 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW6 2EB
  • Beer Garden and BBQ
  • Award Winning Sunday Roast
  • Aged Rib of Beef & Corn fed chicken
  • Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes
  • Pre-order whole Lamb on the BBQ
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The Apartment
If you’re in Soho and looking for a sexy drinking den with an upmarket twist then The Apartment, located on the top floor of Kettner’s, hits the spot. Champagne and pudding, anyone?
Kettner's,
29 Romilly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5HP
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Our rating
****-
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Barts may be a Sloane Ranger’s paradise but it takes the B out of Boujis with its back street boldness, attention to detail and originality that pumps through the bar in every nut, bolt and curio of nostalgia.
Chelsea Cloisters,
Sloane Avenue,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 3DW
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Our rating
****-
User rating
****-
(11)
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Betsy Smith
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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Our rating
****-
User rating
***--
(11)
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If you’re fed up of the depressing headlines splashed across the papers every day then escape your worries for a few hours and enter this fairytale world of childhood fantasies.
65 Rivington Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3AY
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Our rating
****-
User rating
***--
(27)
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From the outside the Half and Half appears more like a house party in full swing than a pub, but step inside and you'll find all manner of unusual beers and wines.
282 High Street,
Croydon,
Surrey,
CR0 1NG
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Our rating
****-
User rating
*****
(4)
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Kettner's Champagne Bar
After a recent refurbishment, the 140-odd-year-old Kettner’s returns, along with its shabbily chic Champagne bar.
29 Romilly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5HP
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Our rating
****-
User rating
***--
(2)
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Ninetyeight
The decor of this stylish basement bar in Shoreditch is almost like an eccentric relative's house. Unusual? Yes. Worth a visit? Definitely.
Morrell House,
98 Curtain Road,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3AF
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Our rating
****-
User rating
****-
(11)
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The Worship Street Whistling Shop is a modern gin palace and cocktail bar from the people behind the Purl speakeasy in Marylebone. The latest molecular mixology techniques are used to create an inventive range of drinks.
63 Worship Street,
London,
EC2A 2DU
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Our rating
****-
User rating
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(1)
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