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New to London! Recommend me somewhere to get drinks!

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Taketheroad · 14/03/2025 16:52

Hi, anywhere in zone one or near to that will be fine.
I’m thinking somewhere buzzy with nice cocktails and perhaps some lovely nibbles, not into a big meal in the evening.
Thanks a bunch everyone!

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Ddakji · 14/03/2025 17:01

Zone 1 alone is 17 square miles, jammed full of bars.

Taketheroad · 14/03/2025 17:00

Are there any real central London locals here, please?
Would rather avoid any chains, and new places very welcome

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BobbyBiscuits · 14/03/2025 16:58

There's some very good tapas bars/ pubs and restaurants in the farringdon/Smithfield/ Exmouth market area. EC1. Too many almost to mention or recommend!

Taketheroad · 14/03/2025 16:56

mamajong · 14/03/2025 16:55

The gothic bar in the st Pancras hotel

Is there are dress code, will smart casual do?

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Ph3 · 14/03/2025 16:54

Mr Fogg’s apothecary

Great choice, we were there some years ago.

We are happy to travel anywhere in zone one and the surrounds, very comfortable using the under ground lines.

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xmasdealhunter · 14/03/2025 16:55

If you fancy something a bit different then Cahoots have several different locations- all with different themes. Their drinks are really nice and food is good too Cocktail bar | Cahoots London | Soho | Borough

mamajong · 14/03/2025 16:55

The gothic bar in the st Pancras hotel

Ph3 · 14/03/2025 16:54

Mr Fogg’s apothecary

Taketheroad · 14/03/2025 16:53

Happy hour will be a bonus but not essential if drinks are high quality, I wouldn’t want pre mixed or watered down happy hour!

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