Central Line Bars
Covering some of the best venues from West to East London, the Central Line benefits from passing through some truly amazing spots in the capital. From Shepherd's Bush through Bond Street, Bank and ending up in Bethnal Green, read our reviews of the recommended Central Line Bars within Zones 1-2.
Last updated on 21st December 2021
Sitting pretty near Liverpool Street, this central line bar is one still holding on to much of its secretive allure in the city. WM Barker & Co is an underground joint where cocktail connoisseurs come to play and those who favour a strong kick to their drinks come to be satisfied. Expect unusual ingredients and some skilled mixology here.
Oval Space is a multi-use arts, events space and nightclub located in Bethnal Green, and one of the finest venues in the area. Always offering a great night out, it boats 6000 square feet of free space, regular renowned DJ acts and an atmosphere befitting of just completing an epic journey across the Central Line.
Working your way down the central line and looking for the perfect bar to stop off at? We've just the hidden gem. A noted name in the London cocktail business and brimming with quirky charm, not only are the interiors at Simmons a loveable site, their cocktails are heralded and their happy hours are hard to beat.
There's always plenty of reasons to visit Nordic Bar; with its impressive list of Scandinavian beers, sophisticated wines and refreshing cocktails, you're really spoilt for choice. If you're looking for some food as well, they've got a fantastic menu that's never amiss and perfect fuel to keep you going.
Check in at Stratford and make for Westfield shopping centre (bear with us here), where there's a cracking bowling alley, American restaurant and cocktail bar you need to discover. There's 14 lanes for you to showcase your ten-pin skills, a hefty menu packed with all-American treats and a 1950s spirit to the cocktail bar, which serves up mixed drinks, craft beers and hard shakes galore.
A fantastic cocktail bar in the heart of Marylebone, Purl near Bond Street is a fine drinking institution serving bespoke and experimental cocktails. A 1920's underground speakeasy that is a throw back to the golden age of cocktails, you're sure to be amazed not only by the drinks, but also by the incredibly cool setting.
Spread over two floors and equipt with a restaurant, cocktail and wine bar and modern club, Patch Bar truly has it all. No matter what mood you're in Patch St. Paul's can will find something for you, meaning it's incredibly ideal for large groups. A full-bar with a wide selection of drinks, you won't be disappointed.
Dirty Martini is well known for its cool cocktail bars throughout London, but their Bishopsgate venue has to be one of the best. A fun party bar just opposite Liverpool Street station, it's a lively venue that always gets you in the mood for a big night out. With great happy hours and a late night license, it's a definite stop off. Looking for more DM potential? Try their St Paul's and Monument offerings.
No tour of the Central Line is really complete without dropping in to say hello to The Escapologist. Based at the HQ of the secret society that ran Victorian London, this themed bar is part Victorian men's club and part Masonic Lodge, serving up delicious food and refined cocktails in a beautifully designed basement space. Come for cocktails, cheese-drenched pizzas and bottle service with your own secret lockers.
Starting from Shepherd's Bush, the first stop is The Bull, a fine pub spread across two floors. A relaxed affair, the first floor is a private Club Room that is available for hire so you can host your own Bar Crawl party at the start of the night. With a full bar, exquisite food and a pool table as well, it's the ideal place to start.
A great pub just a small walk from Holland Park station, The Castle has a great vintage charm with plush red velvet, over-sized chandeliers as well as reclaimed wooden furniture. Only offering the finest drinks possible, the beer and spirits list is especially noteworthy in this very cool establishment.
A versatile venue that serves as a lounge, DJ bar and restaurant, Lonsdale in Notting Hill has it all. A luxurious spot without the price tag, enjoy some of their critically acclaimed drinks, from a selection known as “The Bible”, which features over 200 individual cocktail recipes. A nice step up in pace, it's sure to prepare you for much bigger things.