Bloomsbury is one of the most well known districts of London, made famous by the Bloomsbury Group, a cabal of groundbreaking authors like Virginia Woolf. However, visitors to this part of town that want to meet other literature lovers should head over to Sosho bar. It serves food as well as drinks and also has a comedy club. However, Thursday through Sunday are club nights, when glamorous patrons are on the prowl. The bar also has private rooms for hire, and often hosts parties for companies and magazines.
Sosho Bar
2A Tabernacle St
London EC2A 4LU, United Kingdom
+44 020 7920 0701
sosholondon.com
As the name suggests, Bar Asia in Kensington is an Asian-themed establishment, with food from all over the continent, but it specializes in cuisine from Northern India. The exotic cocktails, prepared with fresh Asian fruits, are popular, but not overly priced for those who are buying drinks for others. There are more than 100 kinds of liquor and spirits on tap at Bar Asia. Atmospheric light and plenty of nooks and crannies make it easy to get to know someone better. Again, the dress code is smart casual, so tourist shouldn't come in the same gear they wore to sight-see all day.
Bar Asia
166 Old Brompton Road
London SW5 0BA, United Kingdom
+44 020 7373 2626
barasia.co.uk
The LVPO Bar, near Piccadilly Circus, is popular with the after work crowd, and it is easy to see why. A easy, laid back atmosphere and spacious interior make it easy to mingle between groups and hold a conversation one-on-one. It has many cocktail creations to choose from, and candles and working fireplaces help patrons relax and set a comfortable atmosphere. But it also has a license to serve alcohol later than many other bars, making it a great late-night retreat.
The LVPO Bar
50 Dean Street
London W1D 5, United Kingdom
+44 020 8904 1396
lvpo.co.uk
