Bar Social

You'll find Bar Social tucked away on Lavender Hill in Battersea, which is saying something in a street that's become the go-to spot for actually decent drinking in South West London. Walk in and you're met with the sort of unpretentious warmth that makes you want to stay for one drink and suddenly it's closing time. The cocktails are thoughtfully made without the faffiness—they know their classics and aren't afraid to do something interesting with seasonal ingredients. It's the kind of place locals properly rate, where you can sit at the bar and chat to staff who give a toss, or grab a table and settle in with your mates.