Taiga Guide

This cosy hidden bar in East London is a perfect spot for an early evening catch up with friends. It's a carefully designed space, with laidback atmosphere, groovy tunes and an innovative cocktail menu. Their delicious cocktails have a twist - they all have vegetables in them! Our favourite was a carrot white Russian - it tasted like a not-too-sweet carrot cake. Combine this bar with a stroll in the Haggerston park for a wholesome evening out in the East.

Nestled away behind the unassuming facade of a Mac repair shop has to be one of the cosiest bars in East London. Decorated with cool antiques, odd little pieces of art, and sprawling plants, enjoy a delicious cocktail made from locally foraged ingredients.

We were out and about by the Kings Cross station, and discovered a beautiful hidden bar inside the famous St Pancras Grand Hotel. It’s mysterious and utterly stunning inside, with long corridors, golden ornaments on the ceilings, colourful velvets and lots of vine plants. Our favourite drink here was the "Bloomsbury Club" - a white chocolate and raspberry gin-based martini. Oh, and we can't forget the best cocktail pairing we tried in London - spicy fried pickles... they are a must!

One of our new favourite spots, Decimo, curate by a famous Hollywood set designer, has seriously stylish interiors. With chilled staff, nice collection of cacti and perfect guacamole, it’s great for early evening cocktails with friends. And if the sun comes out (gotta be lucky for this one), you can get some of the best views in London from their outdoor rooftop terrace, The vibes are great, and the heat lamps will keep it cosy throughout the colder months. I bet this would be a perfect spot for mulled wine dates around Christmas… hope they take us up on this!