London is one of the busiest, liveliest and most dynamic cities in the world. Each year, new bars and venues open to attract locals and tourists.
Recent data reveals that the hospitality sector in London, which includes bars and restaurants, grows by approximately 7.7% per month compared to 5.6% percent in the rest of the UK.
So, what are some of the best new bars to visit this summer? In this article, we’ll list some of the top venues to stop by for a drink.
Best new bars to visit this summer
Without further ado, here are some of the best new bars to visit in London this summer.
● Finch Wine Bar
The Finch Wine Bar opened its doors at the end of 2023 in Brixton Village. It is one of the most popular and highly reviewed venues in the city.
The bar is a great spot for those who are interested in exquisite English wines made by small and experimental winemakers. There are also some classic cocktails and beers for those who aren’t wine drinkers.
At the Finch Wine Bar, customers will get to try unique drinks in a small and intimate setting. The venue can only accommodate 12 wine drinkers inside and 18 outside when the weather cooperates.
Those who sit outside can choose to bring food purchased at other Brixton Village venues. They can pair their food with one of Finch’s delicious wines.
Those sitting inside can try some of the bar’s great snacks and platters such as lobster rolls, oysters or baked camembert. They can nibble on these snacks as they admire the venue’s elegant interior design.
As its name indicates, the bar’s theme is the Finch bird. The interior designers elegantly and tastefully paid homage to the Finch bird when creating the bar.
They brought in golden feathers, black and white stripesand pink textiles to create an elevated yet cosy venue.
When visiting the bar, customers can also visit Brixton Village, take in the art and cultural activities and enjoy some Double Bubble slots as they wait for their drinks.
● July
July opened its doors this April. It’s a new French restaurant and bar near Tottenham Court Road.
As its name suggests, this venue is perfect for the summer.
The owners wanted to share their slow living restaurant philosophy with customers and encourage them to take a step back and relax.
The venue offers breakfast, lunch, l’apéro and dinner. L’apéro or l’apéritif is a term used in France to describe the drinks and snacks sometimes enjoyed before dinner.
It comes from the latin word ‘aperire’ which means to open. In other words, l’apéro serves to ‘open’ a meal.
Those looking for great wine and nibbles should head to July during l’apéro time (4-6pm). Their wine menu is fantastic.
They serve a large selection of expensive champagnes as well as white, rosé, amber and red wines.
All of the wines are from small producers in Europe and made with low-intervention winemaking techniques.
There are also a few dessert wines, cocktails and beers to choose from. The venue’s food menu is also excellent with most dishes prepared using French ingredients.
● Yasmin
Yasmin is a new restaurant and bar in Soho that opened in April. It specialises in Middle Eastern food and offers a selection of plant-based dishes for its vegetarian customers.
In terms of drinks, the venue has some delicious cocktails on its menu along with champagne, white, rosé, red and sweet wines. There are also some beers to choose from.
Yasmin’s rooftop terrace makes it one of the best bars for the summer. Clients can sip on their cocktail as they watch the sun set over London.
The panoramic views of the city are a highlight of Yasmin. When the weather is gloomy and the panoramic views are not as easy to see, Yasmin’s interior design makes up for it.
The venue’s design is sophisticated and cosy. It feels welcoming, comfortable, relaxed yet elegant at the same time.
The terrace is decorated with plants, white cushions, and warm fairy lights. It is a great spot for a date or for meeting up with friends after work.
Thanks to its great atmosphere and views of the city, Yasmin is sure to be a hit this summer.
Final thoughts
In this article, we listed three of the best new bars to try out this summer in London. These bars have recently opened and are already getting great reviews from customers.
They are quickly becoming popular venues thanks to their great drinks’ selection, food options and interior design.
All of the bars listed here are perfect for the summer with their relaxed atmospheres and choice of indoor/outdoor spaces.
