The Connaught Bar

You push through the heavy doors of The Connaught on Carlos Place and instantly feel the weight of serious cocktail craft. This is where bartenders treat your drink order like a commission—they're not just pouring spirits, they're composing something. The art deco interior, all rich woods and geometric elegance, feels like stepping into a 1930s fantasy of London. The drinks list is extensive but the real magic happens when you let them build something bespoke. Expect to spend a fair bit (cocktails sit around £20–£25), but you're paying for bartenders who've trained for years and spirits that cost more than your weekly shop.