{"id":1168,"date":"2017-08-16T17:22:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T16:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2025-07-18T10:04:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:04:03","slug":"5-of-londons-best-whiskey-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/5-of-londons-best-whiskey-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Whiskey Bars in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The cool of the glass, the bottles backlit against the bar, the titillating conversation &#8211; there&#8217;s no scene more perfect than a whiskey bar for a quiet drink on a summer evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy a great whiskey or just fancy a new experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/travel-guide\/london-guide\/the-ultimate-2023-guide-to-nightlife-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London&#8217;s Nightlife<\/a> has you covered with some of the best whiskey specialists in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are London&#8217;s best whiskey bars? Our top picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Milroy&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pitt Cue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Gallery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waxy O&#8217;Connors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Luggage Room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to explore the world&#8217;s finest samples, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/rail-tours-from-london\/edinburgh-tours-from-london\/edinburgh-loch-ness-the-highlands\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london_whiskey_bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scottish Highlands<\/a> to Osaka, Japan, in the heart of London!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milroy&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not start with the oldest whiskey bar in London? <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.milroys.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milroy&#8217;s of Soho<\/a> was founded in 1964 and has over 250 whiskies available. Stop for a dram at their specialised whiskey-tasting mini-bar before heading for the downstairs cocktail bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milroy&#8217;s places its focus on Scotch but can also introduce you to unique flavours from South Africa, Sweden, and Australia. If you&#8217;re looking for a place with pedigree, charm, and a passion for the product, Milroy&#8217;s is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-372959.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-372959.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-372959-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-372959-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-372959-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-372959-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-372959-945x630.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-372959-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pitt Cue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This tiny corner shop off Carnaby Street is renowned for its stunning pulled pork meat. But the food isn&#8217;t why we&#8217;re here. The bar is why we&#8217;re here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittcue.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pitt Cue<\/a> delivers in that area with a sensational selection of hand-picked bourbons and ryes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their signature barrel is a personally chosen Eagle Rare 10, which comes highly recommended. Everything on the shelf has a splash of underdog spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This homely West Hampstead hangout is unique for offering an open record player to punters. Bring your favourite vinyl album, settle in, and choose from a selection of their 101 hand-picked whiskies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu has a great range in terms of both location and price, including lowland, highland, island whiskies, and Irish blends. You&#8217;ll even find a few Nikkas on the list at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilovethegallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waxy O&#8217;Connors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waxyoconnors.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waxy&#8217;s<\/a> is one of Londoners&#8217; favourite spots. Stepping into this winding burrow of wood staircases and candelabras is like arriving on the set of a Harry Potter movie. It&#8217;s loud, charming, and sports a nice range of whiskies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also quintessentially Irish. Expect a fun atmosphere and some reasonably priced samples. It&#8217;s not the place for a quiet tasting session, but if you like a shot of laughter with your whiskey, check out Waxy&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-301692.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-301692.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-301692-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-301692-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-301692-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-301692-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-301692-945x630.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/pexels-photo-301692-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Luggage Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whiskey is as much about style as it is about taste. A fine suit, low lighting, and a Gatsby-esque art deco interior &#8211; that&#8217;s what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luggageroom.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luggage Room<\/a> is all about. The drinks capture the vibe perfectly with a range of 1920s cocktails and highballs. Amongst them, you&#8217;ll find a small range of great whiskies that cover the four corners of the globe. Get your jazz shoes on and sidle up to the bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you have it. Jump in a cab and get ready for some scintillating, oak-aged flavours. Remember, there are only two things you can add to whiskey to bring out the flavour: a drop of water or more whiskey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? We offer mesmerising whiskey experiences in London at the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/attractions\/london-attractions\/buffalo-trace-distillery-tasting-experiences\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london_whiskey_bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buffalo Trace Distillery<\/a> and in Edinburgh at the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/rail-tours-from-london\/edinburgh-tours-from-london\/edinburgh-scotch-whisky-experience-rail-tour-from-london\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london_whiskey_bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scotch Whiskey Experience<\/a> &#8211; both worth a try if you love a dram of spirit. If whiskey is less your thing and you want to pursue exploring London, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/walking-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london_whiskey_bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">range of walking tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are London&#8217;s best whiskey bars? 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