Where to go out · LONDON BAR CRAWLS
Good london bar crawls fill up on the nights you want them, and the best go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet hosts wearing orange lanyards at Zoo Bar, then follow an English-speaking party group through five venues in Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Soho. You get free entry, shots, drink discounts, and digital photos. Guides such as Liz, Stacie, Sabrina, and Kyle are known for keeping solo visitors involved.
“Great guide, friendly and fun and great selection of bars and club”
At Alcotraz in Hackney, you enter a prison set in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a base spirit, and let the inmates turn it into custom cocktails with liqueurs, bitters, syrups, and purees. Actors guide the story in English, with time in a cell and a short visit to the Warden’s office.
“I highly recommend this place. Its superb. Very well organized. These guys couldn't do enough to make sure you have a good time. Don't be shy to participate coz these guys really work hard to keep everyone laughing and enjoying. Take your phone to take lots of photos. Really superb experience”
At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and tour Bombay Sapphire’s glasshouses and Botanical Room with a host. Learn about ten botanicals, vapour infusion, and the site’s Victorian architecture. The 90-minute visit suits gin fans and curious first-timers.
“Easy to find and park. Luxurious G&T in comfort before walk round of historic building and architectural installation. Learnt loads about 'botanics'. Gift shop, all good.”
Spend about three hours at The Magicians Table, beginning with entry to Dieter’s Bar one hour before the 110-minute show. Expect close-up magic, audience participation, craft cocktails, and several different magicians. This London experience is for adults aged 18 and over and is near public transportation.
At Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch, join a Gin Expert for a hands-on cocktail class, tour the Still House, and make three complimentary Bombay Sapphire drinks. The visit also includes the Self-Discovery Experience and a first stop at the Turbine Bar, where you prepare your own gin and tonic.
“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”
Meet your English-speaking host at Belushi’s Camden between 7:30 and 8:30 PM, then visit five Camden bars and clubs. Expect four welcome shots, drink discounts, photos, and a changing route with pubs, games, live music, karaoke, or a weekend club finish. Hosts have included Morgan, Liz, Robin, Nina, Hannah, and Liv.
“We had a fun time out in Camden! Everyone was so friendly on the crawl and Hannah and Liv were the best!”
Pick a kind of night, or a bar that floats.
