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Best Bars near Circus

Discover the best bars near Circus. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars near Circus

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The Escapologist Bar

Step into a Victorian-inspired underground bar in Covent Garden where theatrical cocktails and lively entertainment create unforgettable nights.

35 Earlham St, Seven Dials, London WC2H 9LD
4.4 Very Good 882 reviews
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Prelude by Oriole

A refined Covent Garden cocktail bar blending innovative drinks, Latin American fusion cuisine, and live music in a stylish Asian-inspired setting.

23 Slingsby Pl, London WC2E 9AB
4.7 Excellent 978 reviews
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Be At One - Russell Street

Covent Garden’s vibrant cocktail bar with 100+ drinks, late-night parties, and unbeatable 2-for-1 happy hours in a stylish basement setting.

24-26 Russell St, London WC2B 5HF
4.5 Excellent 1,807 reviews
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Crusting Pipe

Covent Garden wine bar pouring Davy’s finest ports amid live music, British classics and cosy nooks—perfect for pre-theatre indulgence or market rendezvous.

Jubilee Market Hall, 30 Tavistock Ct, London WC2E 8RD
4 Very Good 690 reviews
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Dirty Martini - Covent Garden

Glamorous Covent Garden cocktail haven pulsing with martini magic, bottomless brunches, and late-night DJ vibes under sparkling chandeliers.

11-12 Russell St, London WC2B 5HZ
4.2 Very Good 1,769 reviews
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Covent Garden Social Club

Dive into Covent Garden's dual-world party den: prohibition cocktails below, live piano magic above—West End's ultimate nightlife hideaway for cocktails, cabaret, and endless sing-alongs. (162 characters)

6-7 Great Newport St, London WC2H 7JA
4.4 Very Good 679 reviews
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Bar Termini

An intimate Soho gem blending Italian cocktail artistry with a cozy, elegant atmosphere in London’s vibrant West End.

7 Old Compton St, London W1D 5JE
4.6 Excellent 1,269 reviews
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The Spice Of Life

Historic Soho pub and live music venue blending traditional charm with vibrant nightlife and boutique hotel comforts.

6 Moor St, London W1D 5NA
4.3 Very Good 2,526 reviews
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The Alchemist St Martin's Lane

Experience theatrical cocktails and vibrant dining in the heart of Covent Garden’s iconic theatre district.

63-66 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4JS
4.4 Very Good 2,322 reviews
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Swift Soho

Soho's split-level cocktail gem: aperitivo elegance upstairs, whisky-laced intimacy below, with live jazz and legendary mixes drawing night owls to Old Compton Street.

12 Old Compton St, London W1D 4TQ
4.7 Excellent 1,444 reviews

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