London
London whiskey bars include some of the most serious in Europe. The British whisky import market is mature, the trade routes to Scotland are short, and London has access to bottles that Continental bars cannot find.
Belgravia · $$$
Whisky bar built around an oak tree with bottles in it. Around 250 plus whiskies. Open daily.
Soho · $$$$
Scottish themed restaurant with around 1000 whiskies. The deepest backbar in London. Reserve.
Mayfair · $$$
Heritage whisky shop with a hidden bar accessed through a bookcase. Around 600 whiskies. Reserve.
Shoreditch · $$$$
Cocktail bar with a serious whisky list. Open Wednesday to Saturday.
Mayfair · $$$
Whisky and gin specialist bar with around 500 whiskies. Open daily.
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World ranked hotel cocktail bar with a serious whisky list. Reserve.
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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.
Whisky bar built around an oak tree with bottles in it. Around 250 plus whiskies. Open daily.
Scottish themed restaurant with around 1000 whiskies. The deepest backbar in London. Reserve.
Heritage whisky shop with a hidden bar accessed through a bookcase. Around 600 whiskies. Reserve.
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