The Botanical Club
This bistro and bar is home to Italy’s first gin distillery. Initially, The Botanical Club simply offered an array of gin-based, herb-driven cocktails made from 50 or so labels, but…
- story: Sophie Wirt
Ugo
Named for a northern Italian aperitif, Ugo serves craft cocktails in a dimly-lit set of rooms with a turn-of-the-century Parisian vibe and an outdoor patio just off the Naviglio Grande.…
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Hop
When Hop was founded a decade ago, they poured exclusively Birrificio Lambrate beers from their ten taps. Although the beer offerings have expanded slightly, Hop only serves beers from Northern…
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Brawn
Brawn sits on a particularly leafy stretch of Columbia Road on what must be one of the loveliest corners in London. Having long been a sure bet for honest cooking and…
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Chiltern Firehouse
One of the most-talked about scenes in London right now, Hotelier André Balazs' red-hot Chiltern Firehouse is the kind of place where it's not uncommon for every notable British supermodel and…
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Gilbert Scott Bar at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
One of the the most glorious buildings in London—and beyond, frankly—with triple height ceilings and all manner of golden gilding. The cocktail list is brief but thoughtfully edited, with the bar's…
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Brunswick House
Brunswick House's Georgian-era furnishings and classic-yet-current cocktail offerings deliver an immersive historical experience without feeling stuffy. The drinks menu has something for everyone from the wine-inclined to cider lovers—and plenty of…
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The Cocktail Trading Co.
One of the growing crop of experimental London cocktail bars, The Cocktail Trading Co. is the handiwork of three veteran London bartenders. While there are plenty of well-executed classics to…
- story: Sophie Wirt