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The Lucky Pig, Fitzrovia<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most recent addition to London\u2019s speakeasy bar scene is The Lucky Pig<\/a>, hidden away on a lower ground floor in an inconspicuous part of Fitzrovia.<\/p>\n

The Lucky Pig is named after the gangster Lucky Luciano, who supplied alcohol to the illegal drinking dens in the United States during Prohibition.<\/p>\n

The Lucky Pig offers a mix of classic drinks and experimental cocktails, including \u2018Hedgerow Sling\u2019 (Sipsmith Gin, Sipsmith Sloe Gin, lemon, sugar and soda), \u2018Strawberry Jive\u2019 (Bloom Gin, lemon juice, orange juice, mint, strawberries & basil) and the fantastic \u2018Southside Royal\u2019 (Bombay Sapphire Gin, lime, mint and cucumber, topped with Champagne).<\/p>\n

69 Colebrooke Row, Islington<\/strong><\/p>\n

The classy and bijou 69 Colebrooke Row has caused quite a stir on London\u2019s cocktail scene over the last few years.<\/p>\n

The owner, Tony Conigliaro, who perfected his craft at the Shochu Lounge at Roka, is described as a molecular mixologist, and nobody can argue with his take on the classic cocktail, which are also well priced for London.<\/p>\n

69 Colebrooke Row is one of the best Speakeasy bars in London.<\/p>\n

Callooh Callay, Shoreditch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Callooh Callay<\/a> is a\u00a0Speakeasy bar with an imaginative cocktail menu featuring old favourites and classics in an eclectic space that is as quirky and nonsensical as the Lewis Carroll poem from which it takes its name.<\/p>\n

Through a Narnia-esque wardrobe, you are taken to the Jubjub bar, an intimate little room that\u2019s perfect for an intimate party in true speakeasy bars style.<\/p>\n

Nightjar, Old Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nightjar<\/a> is a beautiful speakeasy bar hidden away in a basement in Old Street that\u2019s dark and sexy.<\/p>\n

The cocktails are the real attraction, but the live jazz on selected evenings makes a perfect partner.<\/p>\n

Barts, Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n

It may take a while to find (what else would you expect from speakeasy bars?) but Barts<\/a> is worth the effort, discreetly hidden in the lobby of a block of apartments on Sloane Avenue. Once you have found the entrance, an intimate world of decadence awaits in true 1920s style.<\/p>\n

PDT (Please Don\u2019t Tell), New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recently voted Number 1 in Drinks International\u2019s World\u2019s 50 best bars list, you enter PDT<\/a> through a phone booth inside Crif Dogs, a hot dog restaurant in the East Village.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s not so secret any more, it\u2019s still worth a visit for one of their signature drinks, the Old Fashioned with bacon-infused bourbon with maple syrup. PDT is one of the best Speakeasy bars in New York.<\/p>\n

Prescription Cocktail Club, Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Situated in St Germain on the Left Bank, the Prescription Cocktail Club<\/a> is a dimly lit space split over two levels with a spiral staircase, dangling bowler hat lights and worn leather chairs.<\/p>\n

Make your way past the bouncer through the velvet curtains and an excellent cocktail list will greet you at one of the best speakeasy bars in Paris.<\/p>\n

Milk & Honey, London and New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

A part of the Rushmore Group of members\u2019 club and bars, Milk & Honey<\/a> has outposts in London and New York and arguably started the trend for speakeasy bars back in the early 2000s.<\/p>\n

Non-members can access the London club with a reservation, but New York can be a little more elusive. Expect excellent cocktails, for sure.<\/p>\n

Read our guide to London’s best cocktail bars<\/a> for further inspiration or if you prefer sparkling, read our guide to the best Champagne bars<\/a>.<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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