Country & territory directory · 2026
Best bars in UK
Explore 77 current listings and 10 closed records across 18 cities in our 2026 awards-led global corpus. Satan's Whiskers in London ranks #1 in UK and #2 globally.
- Current
- 77
- Cities
- 18
- Closed
- 10
2026 country ranking
UK ranking
Country rank is each venue's position among the 77 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.
How to read the signal scores
Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.
Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.
- 1Country
Global #2
A Bethnal Green neighbourhood bar serving classic cocktails from a menu that changes daily, with hip-hop on the soundtrack. Open from 5pm until late, with later finishes on Friday and Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome; reservations are recommended and taken only by telephone on +44 20 7739 8362.
Bethnal Green · Classic cocktails & hip-hop · site · IG
74.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 100 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 100 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 2Country
Global #6
Panda & Sons uses its Transcend menu to explore sub-zero flavour techniques. Its research space works with freeze dryers and ultra-low freezers, and table reservations are available.
New Town · Experimental cocktail bar · site · IG
70.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 3Country
Global #14
Lyaness is an ingredient-led bar inside Sea Containers London, with Thames views, an electric-blue palette and the original green-marble bar. Current menus include Collaboration 2.0, Special Editions and food; bookings are recommended and walk-ins depend on availability.
South Bank · Ingredient-led hotel cocktail bar · site · IG
65.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 84 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 84 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 4Country
Global #15
The Connaught Bar in Mayfair combines seasonal creations, vintage cocktails and a house-distilled gin with its signature martini trolley. Guests choose an aromatic bitters variation as their martini is prepared. The bar also serves canapés, wines and spirits. It operates without reservations, with published hours of 4pm–1am Monday–Saturday.
Mayfair · Hotel cocktail bar & martini trolley · site · IG
65.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 5Country
Global #29
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London currently serves a Heroes & Villains menu. Its two sides contrast elegant, restrained drinks with nostalgic, louder flavours, with live events also listed on its calendar. Most guests walk in; reservations are limited to hotel guests and parties of six or more.
Holborn · Luxury hotel cocktail bar · site · IG
60.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 34 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 34 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 6Country
Global #31
Inside NoMad London’s former police-station building, Side Hustle pairs polished hotel-bar service with agave-focused cocktails and food shaped by Latin American and Southern Californian flavours. The sample menu centres on tacos, ceviche and snacks for sharing.
Covent Garden · Agave cocktails and Mexican-inspired bar food · site · IG
59.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 7Country
Global #42
London, UKWaltz serves a full conceptual cocktail menu from its bar seats, which are kept for walk-ins. Tables can be reserved, making it useful for visitors who prefer a planned stop near Shoreditch.
Shoreditch · Concept-led cocktail bar · site · IG
57.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 97 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 46 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 97 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 46 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 8Country
Global #49
London, UKThis Club Bauhaus venue treats flavour as part of a design curriculum, dividing the bar into classroom, workshop and showroom spaces. It opens daily from 5pm; after 10pm entry is walk-in only.
Hoxton / Haggerston · Bauhaus-inspired conceptual cocktail bar · site · IG
55.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 36 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 45 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 39 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 36 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- 51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Regional Recognition
- 45 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 39 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 9Country
Global #51
London, UKKwãnt is a Mayfair cocktail bar offering a five-course cocktail tasting menu.
Mayfair · Mayfair cocktail bar and tasting experience · site · IG
55.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 10Country
Global #74
Joe and Daniel Schofield’s cocktail bar occupies the corner of Manchester’s 1930s Sunlight House, drawing on the building’s Art Deco character and classic bar hospitality.
Spinningfields · Art Deco Manchester cocktail bar · site · IG
53.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 45 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 45 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 11Country
Global #83
London, UKThree Sheets Soho is a central London bar on Manette Street. Its owner describes relaxed service, seasonal cocktails and a food menu that includes British oysters.
Soho · Seasonal neighbourhood cocktail bar · site · IG
52.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 28 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 28 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 12Country
Global #89
Lab 22 is a Cardiff cocktail bar whose current ACT drinks menu highlights collaborations with independent South Wales producers.
Cardiff cocktail bar with Welsh-producer collaborations · site · IG
50.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 32 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 88 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 32 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 88 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 13Country
Global #90
London, UKA small Italian café-bar on Old Compton Street for espresso, aperitivo and four house Negronis. The short cocktail list includes a Marsala Martini and rhubarb Spritz Termini, with burrata, cheeses and charcuterie alongside.
Soho · Italian café and cocktail bar · site · IG
50.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 94 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 94 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 14Country
Global #106
London, UKViajante87 is an intimate basement cocktail bar at 87 Notting Hill Gate, with Latin American-inspired drinks and weekend DJs.
Notting Hill · Latin American cocktail bar · site · IG
49.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 1 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 54 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 1 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 54 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 15Country
Global #109
London, UKSwift Soho has a lively ground floor and a basement with booths and an extensive whisky selection. The Old Compton Street bar serves cocktails inspired by classics and hosts live jazz on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Soho · Two-level cocktail and whisky bar · site · IG
49.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 32 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- 32 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Top 500 Bars
- 60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
- 16Country
Global #122
Couch is a small, walk-in-only neighbourhood cocktail bar in Stirchley with a garden and a changing drinks theme. A Birmingham Wire report updated on 5 October 2026 describes its ‘The Pub’ drinks theme, including Smoking Ban and Communal Crisps.
Neighbourhood cocktail bar · IG
48.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.
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