London whisky bars span Mayfair members clubs and Shoreditch new-wave rooms.
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The 10 best whisky bars in London
01 · London
Shoreditch
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Iconic · Whisky tree
Iconic Shoreditch whisky bar with the famous whisky tree.
Order: A pour from the tree
02 · London
Soho
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Whisky merchant · Iconic
Iconic 1964 Soho whisky merchant with downstairs bar.
Order: A pour from the merchant's selection
03 · London
Shoreditch
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Modern · Whisky + cocktails
Modern Shoreditch whisky and cocktail bar.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
04 · London
St James's
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Iconic · Members feel
Iconic St James's hotel American Bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A pour of rare Macallan
05 · London
Vinopolis
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Whisky merchant · Iconic
Iconic whisky merchant with bar and tastings.
Order: A flight of three Speysides
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06 · London
Multiple
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Hawksmoor steakhouse with serious whisky list.
Order: A dram with the rib-eye
07 · London
Strand
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Iconic · Whisky list
Britain's oldest serious cocktail bar with extensive whisky list.
Order: A pour of rare Glenlivet
08 · London
Highgate
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Highgate gastropub with serious whisky list.
Order: A dram of Highland
09 · London
Belgravia
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Iconic · Scotch
Iconic Belgravia Scotch and cigar bar.
Order: A dram of rare Speyside
10 · London
Multiple
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Modern · Whisky
Modern London whisky tasting bar.
Order: A flight of three regional drams
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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.
