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The 10 Best Whisky Bars in London 2026

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Sofia Reeves
7 min read

London whisky bars span Mayfair members clubs and Shoreditch new-wave rooms.

The 10 best whisky bars in London

01 · London
Black Rock

Iconic Shoreditch whisky bar with the famous whisky tree.

Order: A pour from the tree

02 · London
Milroy's of Soho

Iconic 1964 Soho whisky merchant with downstairs bar.

Order: A pour from the merchant's selection

03 · London
TT Liquor

Modern Shoreditch whisky and cocktail bar.

Order: A high-rye Manhattan

04 · London
The American Bar at The Stafford

Iconic St James's hotel American Bar with serious whisky list.

Order: A pour of rare Macallan

05 · London
Whisky Exchange Cellar

Iconic whisky merchant with bar and tastings.

Order: A flight of three Speysides

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06 · London
Hawksmoor

Iconic Hawksmoor steakhouse with serious whisky list.

Order: A dram with the rib-eye

07 · London
American Bar at the Savoy

Britain's oldest serious cocktail bar with extensive whisky list.

Order: A pour of rare Glenlivet

08 · London
The Bull and Last

Iconic Highgate gastropub with serious whisky list.

Order: A dram of Highland

09 · London
Boisdale of Belgravia

Iconic Belgravia Scotch and cigar bar.

Order: A dram of rare Speyside

10 · London
The Whisky Lounge

Modern London whisky tasting bar.

Order: A flight of three regional drams

How London drinks whisky

The 10 above are where London actually drinks whisky — back-bar shelves with depth, staff who know what they're pouring, lists that go beyond Glenfiddich 12.

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