The Platinum List: The Best Bars in London

The Platinum List: The Best Bars in London

With extravagant eateries and nose-to-tail diners, quirky concept bars and seductive saloons, London’s cosmopolitan dining scene has something for all appetites. Satisfy your cravings while making the most of some capital nightlife.



Whoever
said an evening need end with dessert? The London bar
scene is one of the most effervescent in the world – and that’s
before you’ve ordered fizz. We’ve happily scoured the capital,
sipping our way through chic hotel bars, experimental cocktail
lounges and backstreet dens to bring you the crème de la crème of
the city’s drinking establishments. Whether you’re seeking a
seductive speakeasy for date night, a jazz-laced saloon for midweek
merrymaking or somewhere sophisticated to clinch that business
deal, we’ve got you covered.


bar

Nightjar Shoreditch

London, United Kingdom

A refreshing take on London’s bar scene, Nightjar is located in
the heart of Shoreditch. Jazz, blues and swing music provide the
soundtrack to evenings filled with trailblazing and small
bites.

Address

129 City Road
EC1V 1JB


Lyaness

South Bank

On the ground floor of South Bank’s iconic Sea Containers
London, suave design, a marble bar and views across the Thames are
complemented by a creative cocktail menu curated by award-winning
mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana.

Address

20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD


bar

Bar Termini

London, United Kingdom

Taking inspiration from Rome’s eponymous train station, Bar
Termini is a stalwart of Soho’s heady nightlife scene. Innovative
cocktails and beautiful charcuterie boards draw returning patrons
time and time again.

Address

7 Old Compton Street
W1D 5JE


bar

Scout

London, United Kingdom

Leading the charge for sustainable nightlife in London, Scout
uses foraged ingredients, local produce and house fermentations to
make unique cocktails catering to East London’s cool crowd.

Address

224 Graham Road
E8 1BP


bar

Swift

Soho

One for traditionalists, Swift specialises in whisky. With more
than 250 drams, choose to drink it on the rocks or swirled into a
chic cocktail. Come at the weekend for live blues and jazz.

Address

12 Old Compton Street
Soho
W1D 4TQ


bar

Callooh Callay

London, United Kingdom

As quirky as the name suggests, choose from dozens of intriguing
cocktails at this Lewis Carroll-themed joint. Take your time
perusing a menu of Jabberwocky Milk or an Off Duty Relaxer.

Address

65 Rivington Street
EC2A 3AY


restaurant

Opium

London, United Kingdom

In the heart of vibrant Chinatown, this 1920s cocktail bar
brings Shanghai to London. Choose between three oriental-themed
bars, each with an individual cocktail menu and a menu of perfect
dim sum.

Address

The Jade Door
15-16 Gerrard Street
W1D 6JE


bar

The Gibson

London, United Kingdom

Housed in an Edwardian building near Old Street, this concept
bar fuses art-deco with subtle modernity. Browse the lengthy
cocktail menu or make the easy choice – it’s not called The Gibson
for nothing.

Address

44 Old Street
EC1V 9AQ


bar

Coupette

Bethnal Green

Paris meets East London at seductive Coupette, a bar as
coquettish as its name. Exposed-brick walls are offset by leather
bar stools, decadent lights and a conceptual cocktail menu which
attracts the industry’s finest.

Address

423 Bethnal Green Road
Bethnal Green
E2 0AN

The Lowdown

THE LOWDOWN The Platinum Card Benefits

Now you know where to find the best tables in town, why not take
the experience one step further? With The Platinum Card® in hand,
you can enjoy perks such as meeting your culinary heroes,
behind-the-scenes kitchen tours or a complimentary drink. Perfect
for spontaneous dining or a well-planned celebration, Cardmembers
have access to specially reserved tables across London – book yours
at the click of a button through the Amex App, or give your 24-hour
Concierge a call.

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