London · COCKTAIL & DRINKS EXPERIENCES
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Good cocktail & drinks experiences book up fast in London; the great ones go first. Ranked below are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar fills.
Step into London’s prison-themed cocktail bar, wear orange jumpsuits, and build custom drinks with provided mixers and your own spirit.
“For us we found it a little tricky to get to but that was the only downside. Had the most fun time. Excellent actors and staff. Could not fault it. The drink was yummy and the whole thing from start to finish was well thought out. 10 out of 10.”
A small-group Bombay Sapphire distillery tour outside Winchester with a welcome G&T, botanical tasting, and an included cocktail.
“Enjoyed our tour with Nick. Lovely old buildings, interesting history. Was worth the drive. Appreciated the G&T on arrival!”
London adults-only magic at The Magicians Table, with pre-show magic at Dieter’s Bar and craft cocktails, lasting nearly 3 hours.
“Each of the 'magicians' performed well and put on a mind blowing and mesmerising show.”
Camden Market food tour with 7 tastings, gin, cider and street bites. Small-group stroll through London’s quirky food scene.
“Our guide, Camden King (Tom), was so friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Camden, London, and even some history. He has the gift of gab and made our afternoon really fun. And the food was great!”
Bombay Sapphire gin cocktail masterclass near London: make 3 cocktails, visit the Still House, and learn how gin bars think—small group, 3 hours.
“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”
London’s Avora cocktail show: 3 drinks, actor-led resistance plot, bioluminescent projections, and a space jumpsuit photo moment.
“Sachant qu’il y a beaucoup d’étrangers, s’adapter avec d’autres langues”
Join Alcotraz in London for a theatrical prison-themed cocktail heist. Smuggle sealed liquor, get 4 custom cocktails, wear an orange suit.
Enjoy a 45-minute London gin masterclass at Greenwich Distillery with a welcome G&T, 4 tastings, and 10% off bottles or cocktails.
“Wow! What an amazing experience! We had so much fun and learnt so much about gin and the botanicals! Definitely well worth it and the gin is the best I’ve ever had.”
Neon paint and bottomless drinks in the dark in London: guided art, blacklight studio fun, and an easy 2-hour creative night.
“If you’re tired of the usual tourist circuit — this is where you want to be. It's creative, it's social, and it’s got that unique London edge. Think Tate Modern meets underground party, with wine. What more could you want?”
Ride through London on a bike with a gin historian, graffiti stop, and multiple tastings plus a cocktail. Small group, 3.5 hours.
“Excellent tour! Loads of laughs and great sights. The gin wasn't bad either lol. The guides Shibby and Katie were very informative, knowledgeable and FUN!”
Make your own London gin in maritime Greenwich with botanical tastings, a custom recipe, a G&T, and a take-home bottle.
“We learned a lot about gin. The Greenwich gin is delicious very complex. We also learned that it is difficult to arrive at a good recipe from all the botanicals and trying the different flavors was interesting. A good insight into British culture.”
Sip personalized Western cocktails in East London, get fitted in cowboy gear, then follow a Wild West theater story with games and a possible distillery peek.
“Lousy service everything was fake, it's not what they sell, what they explain, they contradict the host with the waiters have a very bad nightAuto-translated”
A 45-minute Buffalo Trace tasting in Covent Garden with guided pours of bourbon, rye, cream, and a bourbon-ginger mix.
“Nice informative tasting of 4 glasses in a small group.”
Visit London’s first chocolate cocktail bar: one drink included, dessert-style cocktails, cakes and light bites, 1–2 hours.
“Great place for a night if you like chocolate a must visit. Staff go above and beyond. Will definitely be going back.”
A 1-hour Buffalo Trace bourbon tasting in Covent Garden with 4 pours and an Old Fashioned, led by friendly guides in small groups.
“April was very knowledgeable, personable, and lots of fun. Highly recommend!”
