Event Dates
From: Thursday, October 3, 2024
To: Sunday, October 13, 2024
London Cocktail Week is an enormous celebration of the UK capital’s fantastic cocktail scene and the biggest event of it’s kind in the world
London Cocktail Week is an enormous celebration of the UK capital’s fantastic cocktail scene and the biggest event of it’s kind in the world with signature cocktails and immersive experiences in hundreds of the best bars in the city!
- Visiting London? Stay in Soho, close to all of the city’s bars and restaurants. If you like to party hard, then stay in Vauxhall, just steps from some of the biggest clubs and parties.
The Cocktail Villages
- London Cocktail Week returns to the capital this October, once again giving cocktail lovers a reason to celebrate London’s world-leading cocktail scene.
- Little Cocktail Villages are new to the festival line-up. The four ‘micro-hubs’ will be dotted across the city, popping up in
Belgravia, Borough Yards, Covent Garden and Devonshire Square – and will each host a collection of immersive pop-up bars, all serving up delicious cocktails.- Entry is completely free and London Cocktail Week wristband wearers get to enjoy drinks at the festival price of £8. The Little Cocktail Villages will be the perfect place to start an evening before exploring the fantastic bars across the capital taking part in the festival.
Cocktail Wristbands
- Wristbands can be purchased for £15 and allow the wearer access to specially created Signature Cocktails in 300 of London’s best bars for just £7.
Recommended Venues
- The list of participating bars includes some of the world’s leading drinking destinations. The line-up will feature masterclasses, dinners, parties and takeovers, with incredible bartenders from all over the world flying in to shakeup delicious drinks in venues across London including:
- Tāyer + Elementary – Elementary is the industrially styled street-side space, the everyday bar you pop into for a quick drink, with a long communal table and seasonal cocktails.
- Blue Bar at The Berkeley – Upscale bar with a striking, blue, art deco-accented interior, serving classic and modern cocktails.
- Punch Room at The London Edition – Refined oak-panelled bar for crafted cocktails, upscale wines & beers. An intimate space away from the Soho crowds.
- Artesian at The Langham – Sophisticated hotel cocktail bar decorated in a modern oriental style, with a signature punch drink. Named after the original, 360-feet deep well under the hotel.
- Seed Library – Seed Library is a laid-back cocktail bar in the heart of Shoreditch, East London where you can enjoy a cocktail or selection of beers and wine
- The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental – The bar at the restaurant is Dimly lit and maximumly dressed in velvets and Victorian Japonisme, serving a creative mash-up of seasonal and shochu cocktails.
- Soda & Friends – Nordic-inspired design cocktail bar honouring the highball serve, where fabulous spirits from around the world are enjoyed lengthened with soda.
Where to stay in London?
The following London Hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and the gay bars in Soho.
Hazlitt’s, Piccadilly Hotel, The Z Hotel Soho, W London Leicester Square
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
W Hotel London is our editors choice
when in London in the heart of the city!
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London Cocktail Week The Website
Stay in the heart of London’s gay SoHo District and you will be close to all the pride festivities and events. Book early with our hotel partner booking.com as this zone is one of the most requested during Pride!
2 George Ct, London WC2N 6HH, United Kingdom
Gay bar drawing a mixed crowd with themed DJ nights, quizzes and drinks deals.
4 Richmond Mews Soho, London W1D 3DH, UK
Situated 5 minutes’ walk from Oxford Street, The Soho Hotel features a fully equipped gym with an on-site personal trainer. Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, as well as many tube stations.
Each air-conditioned room at The Soho includes a flat-screen TV, fully stocked minibar and an iPod docking station. An en suite bathroom is also provided. Guests can also make use of a beauty treatment room, which offers full body massage, facials and manicures.
68 Regent Street Soho, London W1B 4DY, UK
Hotel Café Royal is an iconic luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of central London. With the hotel situated to the South-West of Mayfair and Soho to the South, the property is positioned on
, The shopping areas of Bond Street, Oxford Street & Savile Row are a short 6-minute walk away.A London landmark, the hotel features 160 contemporary guestrooms, including 54 suites and 7 signature suites. Each is designed with careful detail and features complimentary WiFi, Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems, media hubs and luxury bathroom amenities.
Leicester Square, 10 Wardour St, London W1D 6QF, UK
In
’s vibrant West End, W London – offers luxury bedrooms and a stylish cocktail bar. The hotel boasts a sumptuous spa and beauty centre.Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the 5-star rooms at W London have iPod docks, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, and an impressive media library. All have bathrobes and luxury linens, and some have views over Leicester Square.
6 Frith St, Soho, London W1D 3JA, UK
In
's Theatreland, in the of the West End, this 4-star boutique hotel offers with and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk and a library lounge.The unique bedrooms at Hazlitt’s have sumptuous decor and elegant panelled walls. All
have a flat-screen TV, minibar and work desk, and the luxury bathrooms feature REN toiletries.14 Gerrard St, West End, London W1D, UK
Each unit offers a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, a fridge and oven are also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. A living room with a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a bathroom with shower
Bourchier St, West End, London W1F, UK
Soho One features free WiFi & a washing machine the apartment comes with 1 bedroom with a double bed, a kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area & 1 bathroom equipped with a shower.
9 Wardour St, West End, London W1D, UK
Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, & a private bathroom with shower & a hairdryer. A microwave & a fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine.
20 Poland St, West End, London W1F 8QF, UK
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning and features a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is also a fridge, oven and a coffee machine.
57 Rupert Street Soho, London W1D 7PL, UK
Soho’s Most Unique GAY Venue
Nestled in an intimate courtyard tucked away off Rupert St. The Yard is a welcoming retreat for the hustle and bustle of busy London with a heated, beautiful garden courtyard bar and comfortable balconied loft bar, perfect for spending long summer or cozy winter nights with friends or loved ones. Tables and VIP areas can be reserved, free, for special occasions and we also boast one of the most comprehensive cocktails menus in town! Our barmen are pretty tasty too!
139-143 Whitfield St, London W1T 5EN, United Kingdom
Gay cruising bar featuring a strict dress code & themed nights.
7 Duncannon St, London WC2N 4JF, United Kingdom
Relaxed, friendly gay bar with nightly entertainment, from camp cabaret shows to karaoke.
60-66 Wardour St, London W1F 0TA, United Kingdom
Soho's most famous and best loved Cocktail Bar and Show Venue, popular with West End performers.
81 Wardour Street Soho, London W1D 6QD, UK
Village offers something for everyone 'all under one roof'. Ground floor dance floor is where all the snap crackling pop, chart and commercial dance action happens with our gorgeous gogo boys on the bar! Descend into the basement club, where you'll find the best in chunky funky deep house & tech with the cream of London's dance scene. Through to the 'Cafe bar' you'll find a more relaxed vibe with lots of seating & comfy booths. Furthermore, head upstairs to the new 'Cocktail Lounge' where you'll find another bar with luxurious booths, chandeliers and a stunning view of all the action right up Old Compton Street.
50 Rupert Street Soho, London W1D 6DR, UK
a premium gay bar in the heart of Soho, open seven days a week. We’re famous for our friendly service, great cocktails and fabulous people-watching location. Come along and enjoy great drinks deals every day, including our legendary happy hour, noon–8pm.
30 Lisle Street, Westminster, London, WC2H 7RJ, United Kingdom
25 years being a part of London’s LGBTQ+ scene and hosting numerous events throughout the years. We are proud to showcase performers, DJs, artists and queer talent at every opportunity that arises!
The Music and Ethos of Ku Klub is Chart Topping Pop.
Current Chart Popular Tracks with a sprinkling of Floor Fillers from over the last few years.
25 Frith Street Soho, London W1D 4TS, UK
A lovely Bar, and all the staff are amazing friendly some of the best in Soho , prices are reasonable great music and atmosphere with none of the attitude, oh and the toilets are clean!
23 Poland Street Soho, London W1F 8QJ, UK
London's Premier Bear Bar, serving the LGBT+ community since 1981. Everyone welcome. Dog friendly. Frequent events
5 Goslett Yard London WC2H, UK
A late night bar playing popular pop and dance songs with lots of LCD screens around the venue
30 Old Compton Street Soho, London W1D 4UR, UK
Gay bar with drag shows
77 Wardour Street Soho, London W1D 6QB, UK
79 Wardour Street Soho, London W1D 6QB, UK
Friendly bartenders, fun atmosphere, stylish interior & good music all in all not a bad place for a night out
53 Old Compton Street Soho, London W1D, UK
The Grande Dame Of Old Compton Street!the bar has been around for years and is still going strong its a good place to spend a night out
62 Frith Street Soho, London W1D 3JN, UK
Soho's hottest gay venue brings you some of London's best DJs, hottest guys and all of the shots! well worth a visit
54 Old Compton Street Soho, London W1D 4UD, UK
The only venue to host cabaret 7 days a week in the West End!
The Admiral Duncan is a friendly pub with a 'Local' atmosphere in the heart of the capital. The vibrant bar staff match the eclectic range of customers so we have something to every-bodies taste. Host to a range of event nights
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We have chosen hotels in London that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Featured video from London Cocktail Week 2019
From elegant royal parks to edgy urban districts, London is a city that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Stay in a chic, centrally located hotel in the buzzing heart of the West End, and you’ll find yourself just a stone’s throw from many of London’s top gay-friendly neighbourhoods.
Known for its shops, restaurants, theatres & close to major attractions, including the British Museum & Trafalgar Square.
Just a quick tube ride from Soho, known for its edgier, more alternative gay scene, including the royal vauxhall tavern