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The 10 Best Speakeasies in London 2026

London speakeasies are some of the world's most theatrical — the 10 below show why.

The 10 best speakeasies in London

  1. 01

    Nightjar

  2. 02

    Happiness Forgets

  3. 03

    The Blacklist

  4. 04

    Oriole

  5. 05

    Discount Suit Company

  6. 06

    Mr Fogg's Residence

  7. 07

    The Cocktail Trading Co.

  8. 08

    Behind This Wall

  9. 09

    Satan's Whiskers

  10. 10

    The Luggage Room

How to find a speakeasy in London

The 10 above are where London hides its best cocktails — behind phone booths, fridges, bookcases, and unmarked doors. The point is the secret. The reward is the cocktail on the other side.

European Editor — based in London. Twelve years across Soho, Marais and Mitte. Strong opinions about ice.

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