The Spy Bar

You're walking into a place that doesn't apologise for its concept—spy theatrics, yes, but executed with enough craft and cheekiness that it actually works. Located right on Whitehall (which feels appropriately on-brand), The Spy Bar channels Cold War intrigue through its design and cocktail menu, though the real draw is that the drinks are genuinely well-made, not just Instagram fodder. It's the kind of spot where you'd take someone visiting from out of town and actually enjoy yourself, rather than just tolerating it for their sake.