Archer Street is an experiential performance cocktail bar where live singing meets expertly crafted drinks. What makes it a must-visit? West End performers take centre stage, delivering incredible live music in an intimate setting.

With venues in SW11, Soho and Notting Hill, happy hour includes £6 chilli and passion fruit martinis before 8pm.

Address: various venues

If you love great burgers and cocktails, this lively spot in Kingly Court, Soho, is the perfect place to indulge. From weekday happy hours to wing Wednesday deals and bottomless brunches on weekends, there’s always something to enjoy.

Its vibrant cocktail bar offers a diverse selection of drinks, including signature serves like the grapefruit spritz (a sweet and fruity gin-based cocktail) and the peach and passionfruit martini. Happy hour runs Monday to Thursday, 4–7pm, featuring two-for-one house cocktails.

Address: Kingly Ct, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW

How about seafood with a stunning panoramic view of London? This Southwark hotspot has your oyster and martini fix sorted, serving up the fresh flavours of southern Europe with a Spanish and Portuguese-inspired sea-to-table menu.

Its weekly offers include £3 oysters and £7 martinis on Tuesdays from 5–6pm and Wednesday–Friday from 3–6pm.

Address: 14th Floor, South Bank, 40 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY

This bustling basement bar is a haven for rum enthusiasts. Stocking over 200 varieties, it serves Caribbean-inspired flavour combinations alongside a selection of delicious small plates.

Happy hour runs Thursday to Saturday from 5–7pm, where you can sip and savour a signature Burlock cocktail for £14.

Address: 31 Duke St, London W1U 1LG

Fancy margaritas and Mexican tacos? This unique Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Chelsea serves tapas-style dishes and delicious tacos in a vibrant setting. We’d recommend booking for happy hour, where you can enjoy £10 cocktails on the heated terrace (Monday to Friday until 7pm). With over 600 tequilas and mezcals, it boasts one of the largest agave spirit collections in Europe.

Address: 119 Sydney St, London SW3 6NR

For breathtaking views of London in a sophisticated, contemporary setting, this 32nd-floor restaurant at The Shard is the ultimate spot. While it’s a splurge, the yet luxurious atmosphere makes it a worthwhile experience. Oblix offers its own take on happy hour, with a favourite food and drink combination being the dirty martini and fries – a classic pairing available daily from 4–7pm for £16.

Address: The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY

This venue just off Islington’s bustling Upper Street boasts striking interiors and a cocktail menu inspired by flavours from around the world. Its happy hour runs from 4–7pm, so you have plenty of time to enjoy.

Address: 153 Upper St, London N1 1RA 

A cocktail bar, discotheque and late-night lounge bringing playful drinks and lively energy to the top of The Standard hotel. Enjoy indulgent cocktails with stunning floor-to-ceiling views.

Join for happy hour every Wednesday from 6–7pm, with two-for-one cocktails to kick off your night.

Address: 10th Floor, 10 Argyle St, London WC1H 8EG

Tucked away in the bustling streets of Covent Garden, Bedford Street Wines comes from the founders of the award-winning restaurant The Oystermen.

With a large kitchen-style table bar at the centre of the shop and cosy window-side tables, this wine bar offers a relaxed escape from the lively streets outside. Its daily happy hour runs from 3–5pm, featuring two-for-one on glasses of champagne and sparkling wine.

Address: 33 Bedford St, London WC2E 9ED