Editorial

The 10 Best Whisky Bars in London 2026

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

The 10 best whisky bars in London

  1. 01

    Black Rock

  2. 02

    Milroy's of Soho

  3. 03

    TT Liquor

  4. 04

    The American Bar at The Stafford

  5. 05

    Whisky Exchange Cellar

  6. 06

    Hawksmoor

  7. 07

    American Bar at the Savoy

  8. 08

    The Bull and Last

  9. 09

    Boisdale of Belgravia

  10. 10

    The Whisky Lounge

  11. 11

    Milroy's of Soho

    Milroy's of Soho has sold whisky at 3 Greek Street since 1964, London's oldest specialist, with the 55-seat Vault bar hidden behind a bookcase. Difford's Guide rates the dram selection. The Vault keeps seats for walk-ins.

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.

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

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