{"id":23243,"date":"2016-07-11T14:35:04","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T14:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=23243"},"modified":"2026-09-17T00:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:20:55","slug":"londons-secret-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/londons-secret-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Of London&#039;s Best Secret Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>London is full of secrets and surprises, so to help you uncover its hidden lairs <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">DesignMyNight<\/a> are here to give us some of their top tips&#8230;<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/liverpool-street\/demon-wise-and-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Demon, Wise and Partners\u00a0 <\/a>&#8211; Liverpool Street<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/A27q1Av.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nEscape the hustle and bustle of the city and wander down to Throgmorton Street. There you can descend the stairs of The Arbitrager to find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/liverpool-street\/demon-wise-and-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Demon, Wise and Partners<\/a>, a refined basement bar and real hidden gem.<br \/>\nReservations are recommended as it fills up pretty quickly. Unleash your wild side with the <em>demon<\/em> tipple, or opt for the less daring <em>wise<\/em> cocktail; but be warned, once they serve 100 of them &#8211; they\u2019re gone, forever.<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide:<\/b> Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/hackney\/kansas-smittys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Kansas Smitty\u2019s<\/a> &#8211; Hackney<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/DLAeHs1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nHackney is one of East London\u2019s coolest hangouts, and is home to a hidden gem called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/hackney\/kansas-smittys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Kansas Smitty\u2019s<\/a>. It\u2019s a little tricky to find, as it\u2019s located below a restaurant on Broadway Market, away from prying eyes.<br \/>\nThe space is extremely intimate with a broody atmosphere, low ceilings and an impressive roster of live jazz musicians. The members of the house band \u201cKansas Smitty\u2019s\u201d have played all over the city, so you\u2019re always guaranteed a great show. FYI: If you\u2019re a fan of gin, you can\u2019t go wrong with their Allotment Julep.<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide: <\/b>Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/leicester-square\/light-lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Light Lounge<\/a> &#8211; Leicester Square<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/dUXF23e.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nWith its central location, right in the heart of Chinatown, we\u2019re not sure how this stylish bar has managed to remain under the radar. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/leicester-square\/light-lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Light Lounge\u2019s<\/a> obscure entrance adds a touch of glamour to this New York-inspired bar.<br \/>\nFriday and Saturday nights come alive, as DJs are on hand to up the tempo. If you want to save some cash, head down to here during their <em>light hours<\/em> where cocktails are a tongue-tingling 2-4-1 between 5-8pm.<br \/>\nPrice Guide: Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/clapham\/the-jam-tree-clapham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Jam Tree <\/a>&#8211; Clapham<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/5HmDmvs.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nBetween bottomless boozy brunches, a sunny beer garden and the bizarrely wonderful cocktails, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/clapham\/the-jam-tree-clapham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Jam Tree<\/a> in Clapham has a lot to offer. The venue itself is a colourful, airy, and massively popular South London hangout.<br \/>\nLook hard enough, and you\u2019ll notice an unassuming bookshelf, which leads into the Jam Tree\u2019s legendary private bar! There you\u2019ll find a ping pong table, delicious drinks, and a secret entrance to the venue\u2019s beer garden.<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide:<\/b> Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/islington\/the-reading-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Reading Room<\/a> &#8211; Islington<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/islington\/the-reading-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Reading Room<\/a> is situated above Library Bar in Islington (North London) and is cherished for its lax neighbourhood vibe. They place their spotlight on good music and have live entertainment lined up most weeks.<br \/>\nIf you want to gain entry to this Paris-inspired joint, venture to Laylock Street and ring their electric blue doorbell. Their classic cocktails are guaranteed to blow your mind.<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide:<\/b> Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/soho\/basement-sate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Basement Sate<\/a> &#8211; Soho<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Gyo5373.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nSoho might seem like your usual tourist-trap spot, but don\u2019t overlook it. Beneath Broadwick Street lies <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/soho\/basement-sate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Basement Sate<\/a>, a hush-hush cocktail and dessert bar.<br \/>\nOnce you locate it (keep an eye out for the ruby red door), descend the stairs towards the plush mahogany tables, bottle green Chesterfield loungers and cosy booths. Best of all? The venue\u2019s cocktails are specially paired with a gluttonous selection of desserts. If you\u2019ve got a sweet tooth, be warned!<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide:<\/b> Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/fitzrovia\/shakercompany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Belle&amp;Co<\/a> &#8211; Euston<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/fitzrovia\/shakercompany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Belle&amp;Co<\/a> is a hush-hush kind of spot (housed under Shaker&amp;Company), boasting an intimate capacity of only 30. Step back into the Belle \u00c9poque era, as the finest spirits and deadliest cocktails take centre stage. Enjoy their live entertainment programme and if you\u2019re a fussy drinker, ask the mixologists to shake you up a tongue-tingling mixture based on your favourite spirit.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re after a bargain, they have a selection of special offers, that range from a burger and fries for \u00a310, to a daily happy hour between 5-7pm. Be a smart cookie and book well in advance to secure your space at this nifty nook.<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide:<\/b> Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/covent-garden\/byoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">BYOC<\/a> &#8211; Camden<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/0FkLE88.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nIf you love trying new things, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/covent-garden\/byoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">BYOC <\/a>is your new best friend. Standing for \u2018Bring Your Own Cocktail\u2019, this secret lil\u2019 spot can be found lurking behind Bedfordbury Street Juice Club in Covent Garden.<br \/>\nFor a small entry fee, you bring your own spirits and watch as the bartenders create cocktails with loads of different syrups and garnishes. The place has a prohibition-era feel, and each sitting lasts for two hours, giving you plenty of time to sample the different concoctions.<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide:<\/b> Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/dalston\/rubys-bar-and-lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Ruby&#8217;s Bar and Lounge<\/a> &#8211; Dalston<\/h1>\n<p>The vibrant atmosphere and unique cocktails are what stand out loud and proud at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/dalston\/rubys-bar-and-lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Ruby\u2019s Bar and Lounge<\/a>. This 60\u2019s Parisian-inspired bar is the perfect mid-week escape for a few relaxing drinks, (although the Weekend DJs also keep the place buzzing).<br \/>\nThese guys have also teamed up with Vietnamese kitchen specialist Hanoi Kitchen, to bring you a scrumptious food menu.<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide:<\/b> Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/city-of-london\/the-bootlegger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Bootlegger<\/a> &#8211; Monument<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/1oyJE1z.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nDitch London\u2019s chain bars for one night and venture to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/city-of-london\/the-bootlegger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Bootlegger<\/a>. It\u2019s a prohibition era-inspired drinking den, hidden between a Nandos and a dry cleaners near Monument.<br \/>\nThis joint will take you back to the underground glamour of the 1920s. Live performances from jazz and blues bands will have you jiving across the floor, so tick it off your bucket list before it becomes London\u2019s worst kept secret.<br \/>\n<b>Price Guide:<\/b> Happily Affordable \u00a3\u00a3<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><em>For more nightlife inspiration on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">best bars in London<\/a> visit DesignMyNight; and follow them on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DesignMyNight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@DesignMyNight<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":135328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hw_related":"[{\"id\":7240,\"score\":0.69010000000000004671818487622658722102642059326171875,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":16383,\"score\":0.657599999999999962341235004714690148830413818359375,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":7391,\"score\":0.64570000000000005169198402654728852212429046630859375,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":7103,\"score\":0.634700000000000041922021409845910966396331787109375,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":7765,\"score\":0.62439999999999995505817196317366324365139007568359375,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":7905,\"score\":0.62160000000000004138911435802583582699298858642578125,\"hook\":\"\"}]","footnotes":""},"categories":[9473],"tags":[264349],"class_list":["post-23243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-nightlife","wpbf-post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Secret Bars London: How To Find London\u2019s Best Hidden Bars<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"London is full of secrets and surprises. 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