Looking for a bar that’s set to impress and secure you a second date? Been left with the arduous task of organising a last-minute Valentine’s reservation but don’t know where to start? Luckily for you, we’ve got you covered with our edit of London’s most romantic bars.
Whether you’re looking for somewhere for a first date or a five yeat anniversary celebration, we’ve rounded up our favourite bars to head to for a romantic night out.

Silverleaf, Pan Pacific London 
If you’re looking to win brownie points and look like you know your stuff when it comes to hot new openings, book a table at Silverleaf, the exciting new bar opening hidden inside Pan Pacific London. 
The bar is inspired by ‘naturalism and the elements’. It’s one of the first independent cocktail bars to be part of a luxury hotel’s offering, giving guests a full sensory experience with stunning views over Bishopsgate Plaza. 
Interiors-wise, the bar is home to natural and tactile qualities, from marble to charred timber and salt-glazed hand-crafted British bricks. For drinks, each cocktail champions two or three core ingredients and are presented in fun, new and unimagined ways.

WHERE: 80 HOUNDSDITCH, EC3A 7AB
WEBSITE: WWW.PANPACIFIC.COM

The Bloomsbury Club Bar
Celebrate love with your special someone at The Bloomsbury Club Bar. Centred around the Bloomsbury Set, the group who rejected Victorian ideologies of religion and explored new ways of spiritual meaning through art, writing, kinships and belief in an interconnected universe, the bar is one to visit for those who love Tarot. 

WHERE: 16-22 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, WC1B 3NN
WEBSITE: WWW.THEBLOOMSBURYCLUB.COM

Beaufort Bar at The Savoy
Hands down the most opulent hotel bar in London, the Beaufort Bar at the Savoy is home to Nocturne, a new drinks experience and concept that celebrates the thrilling things that happen after dark… 
Created by the Beaufort Bar Team led by Anna Sebastian, it takes inspiration from The Savoy’s previous incarnation as a royal palace and its links to the Champagne region. This menu celebrates everything Champagne has to offer, from simple serves to elegant cocktails crafted with the bubbles in mind. Give the Golden Apple Champagne Cocktial a go – it’s a mix of Michter’s Rye Whiskey, Couvoisier X.O Cognac, Calvados, red toffee apple and vanilla syrup, 24K gold sugar cube, Laurent/Perrier Brut and NV Champagne.
WHERE: THE STRAND, WC2R 0EZ 
WEBSITE: WWW.THESAVOYLONDON.COM

The American Bar, The Stafford
Seriously impress your date by booking into one of London’s best kept secrets. The American Bar at The Stafford London belongs to the great tradition of the American cocktail bars that became renowned in London and Paris during the 1920s and 30s, and remains one of the longest surviving American bars in London today.

Pull up a pew at the bar and explore the wide selection of signature and classic cocktails and immerse yourselves amongst the memorabilia-filled walls and intimate corners.

WHERE: 16-18 ST JAMES’S PLACE, SW1A 1NJ
WEBSITE: WWW.THESTAFFORDLONDON.COM

Cecil’s Bar at The Lane
For the ultimate date night, book a theatre trip at The Lane. Stop by Cecil’s Bar for a glass of fizz or one of their cleverly themed Frozen cocktails.
Open late, the space is inspired by Cecil Beaton’s legendary My Fair Lady costume and the flamboyance group of artists, writers and socialites surrounding him.
WHERE: CATHERINE ST, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON WC2B 5JF
WEBSITE: WWW.THELANE.CO.UK

Viajante87
Notting Hill’s hottest cocktail bar for romance, Viajante87 is the brainchild of Los Mochis founders and spearheaded by Panos Kanatsoulis, formerly World’s 50 Best Bars. It’s a space where Tokyo meets Tulum, with every cocktail melding the two cultures together in every sip. 
Indulge in experiential cocktails like the Frida, featuring La Familia tequila extra anejo, citrus sherbert, chamomile-oregano syrup, rosemary bitters, plum liquor and Champagne; Cherry Blanco, made with tequila blanco, sour cherry marmalade and clarified coca-cola; and Viajante Martini, with tequila reposado, bell peppers, fermented mead and green tea sherry.
WHERE: BASEMENT AT 87 NOTTING HILL GATE, NOTTING HILL, W11 3JZ 
WEBSITE: WWW.VIAJANTEBAR.COM

Smokey Kudu
Smart and seductive, Smokey Kudu is cocktail and wine bolthole from the Kudu Collective restaurant group. The bar area is the centrepiece of this space, complete with a dreamy marble countertop, gold accents and chandelier dangling directly above. 
Pull up a pew at the bar and order from their extensive cocktail menu. We love the Smokey Kudu made with South African whisky, smokey whiskey, Italian bitter and sweet vermouth.

WHERE: ARCH 133, QUEENS ROAD, SE15 2ND 
WEBSITE: www.kuducollective.com

Green Bar, Hotel Café Royal 
For a cosy winter escape away from it all, look to Green Bar at Hotel Café Royal. Right now, they have a winter installation on show created in collaboration with Glenmorangie. 
Celebrating the new limited edition Single Malt Whisky, their talented team of mixologists have created a herbaceous cocktail menu to tempt guests with.

WHERE: HOTEL CAFÉ ROYAL, 68 REGENT STREET, W1B 4DY
WEBSITE: WWW.HOTELCAFEROYAL.COM

Iris Bar at Searcys at the Gherkin
Take to the skies for a romantic date night at Searcys at the Gherkin and its Iris Bar. Located right at the top of the iconic landmark, gaze eye-to-eye with the city’s skyscrapers whilst enjoying a tipple from the extensive cocktail, wine and Champagne list or choose a Searcys Tasting Trio featuring signature Searcys sparkling wines and champagnes.

WHERE: 30 ST MARY AXE, EC3A 8BF 
WEBSITE: WWW.SEARCYSATTHEGHERKIN.CO.UK

Velvet
Celebrating the love of life, finer things and the permission to be a little decadent, Velvet is a luxurious new Champagne and cocktail bar hidden inside Corinthia London. 
Created in partnership with acclaimed bartender and drinks expert, Salvatore Calabrese, the bar is bringing back the theatre of cocktail-making. Expect classics with a modern twist, new era drinks and Salvatose’s signature serves.
WHERE: CORINTHIA LONDON, WHITEHALL PLACE, SW1A 2BD 
WEBSITE:WWW.CORINTHIA.COM

Manetta, Flemings
Mayfair’s Flemings is rich in history. Reviving the name of the original hang-out at Flemings back in the 1930s, Manetta recaptures the spirit of a place where spies used to swap secrets and clandestine trysts took place. 
The bar boasts a dark and sultry colour palette, with corners to hide away in and get to know your date over a cocktail or two. For the negroni lovers, try your hand at sampling one of each from their impressive menu.  
WHERE: 7-12 HALF MOON STREET, MAYFAIR, W1J 7BH
WEBSITE: WWW.FLEMINGS-MAYFAIR.CO.UK

Seymour’s Parlour 
Minimalists, look away. Seymour’s Parlour is for the maximalists, the lovers of storytelling and eccentricity. Hidden away inside The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone, the bar takes on the look of the private residence of Wicked Uncle Seymour, complete with his miscellaneous trinkets and old furniture.
It’s the perfect place to book in for an afternoon date as even there are some awkward silences, you can just look around the room and spark up conversation about the vibrance of the space. The cocktails are second to none too. 
WHERE: THE ZETTER TOWNHOUSE MARYLEBONE, 28-30 SEYMOUR STREET, W1H 7JB
WEBSITE: WWW.THEZETTER.COM

Nightjar
Nightjar isn’t one to be missed. There’s a reason it’s so many people’s number one choice for cocktails in the city. Their mixologists are experts in their craft, the interiors are dark and sultry but still stylish and their live entertainment just adds a whole new dimension. 
Their cocktail list is split into sections, from the pre-prohibition era, a space where ancient recipes come into their own, to post-war concoctions that brought about a renaissance of mixes. Or, if you fancy something truly unique, order one of Nightjar team’s signature serves.

WHERE: 129 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1JB
WEBSITE: WWW.BARNIGHTJAR.COM

The Franklin Bar
Surrounded by gilded mirrored walls, grey velvet seating and elegant finishing designed by renowned interior designer Anouska Hempel, this is the romantic London bar to know. Hidden inside The Franklin Hotel, the bar evokes that Great Gatsby 1920s style.
Take a grand tour and work your way through the drinks menu, from Champagne to cheers to those special moments to cognacs for the ultimate nightcap.
WHERE: 24 EGERTON GARDENS, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW3 2DB 
WEBSITE: WWW.COLLEZIONE.STARHOTELS.COM

Long Bar, Sanderson
Having successfully reopened last year, the Long Bar is renowned for its raucous days where it saw everything from Kate Moss and Mario Testino to BRIT after parties celebrate here. Live out those days for yourself with a seductive night of cocktails. 
Grab yourself one of the striking eye-designed pews and sip on cocktails like The Catwalk, a mix of Kettle One Vodka, lychee liqueur, pink grapefruit and fresh lemon; and the Pear Drop Sour, made of Hennesy VS, Xante Cognac, pear liqueur, pressed apple juice, citrus and Cardamon bitters.
WHERE: 50 BERNERS STREET, FITZROVIA, W1T 3NG 
WEBSITE: WWW.ENNISMORE.COM

The Hideaway at Sloane place
The Hideaway at Sloane Place is an Art Deco modern speakeasy; a secluded and intimate bar perfect for an evening hidden away from the world in the heart of Chelsea. 
Descend down the stairs in Sloane Place to uncover the space where cocktails flow, delicious snacks are served and fantastic live music plays each week.
WHERE: 60 LOWER SLOANE STREET, CHELSEA, SW1W 8BP 
WEBSITE: WWW.SLOANEPLACE.COM

The Churchill Bar & Terrace
If your looking for somewhere to slip off with your partner after hitting Oxford Street, The Churchill Bar & Terrace will refuel you with its sustainably-focused cocktail list and non-alcoholic options.
Inspired by Sir Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine, the space is packed out with bookshelves curated by Daunt Books and original photographs and love letters by Churchill and his wife. It doesn’t get more romantic than that.
WHERE: 30 PORTMAN SQUARE, W1H 7BH 
WEBSITE: WWW.THECHURCHILLBAR.CO.UK

Blind Spot
One of our favourite speakeasy bars, Blind Spot is hidden inside St Martin’s Lane. It takes inspiration from the British Empire and its ancient tea trade. You can travel the world with your loved one through every serve, from Santorini to Lima, Mumbai to Rio De Janeiro.
WHERE: 45 ST MARTIN’S LANE, WC2N 4HX 
WEBSITE: WWW.ENNISMORE.COM

The Library Bar, The Lanesborough
For that quintessential, old-school British bar experience, The Library Bar provides a blank canvas for date nights. There’s even a special Valentine’s cocktail on offer this love-fuelled season. Crafted by Library Bar manage Mickael Perron, the Sweet Valentine cocktail consists of Champagne, violet liqueur, lychee liqueur, rose water, fresh lemon juice and rose syrup. 
Set against shelves upon shelves of books, this is something truly special.
WHERE: HYDE PARK CORNER, SW1X 7TA 
WEBSITE: WWW.OETKERCOLLECTION.COM

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