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Inside the Gin Lab - The City of London Distillery and Bar, London,

The City of London Distillery and Bar

4.4
4.4
92 Reviews
£26 to £40
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
City of London Distillery offers a unique cocktail bar experience. Not only do the bright copper stills bring unique and unusual interest to the distillery bar, they also fill the air with the aromatic gin vapour- there's no other gin bar in central London quite like it!

That’s why the Evening Standard featured City of London Distillery & Bar as one of the best places to drink gin in London.

A range of gin experiences are also available: tours, tastings and distilling classes. All are bookable via the website. Gift vouchers for these are also available to buy online.

Please note this venue's licence is for over-18s and you may be asked for ID if you appear to be under 25. Thank you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Shop Opening Times Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 7936 3636
  • Website
    http://www.cityoflondondistillery.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We have simple snacks available to order from our bar (deli meat and cheese boards, olives, nuts).
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@cityoflondondistillery.com detailing the number of guests, date and time, and if you require any catering for your private event. A member of our team will be in touch to help.
  • Location
    22-24 Bride Ln, London, EC4Y 8DT
  • Area
    Blackfriars
  • Cross Street
    Fleet Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Blackfriars, City Thameslink, St Paul's
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 92 people are saying

The City of London Distillery and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The City of London Distillery and Bar offers "great gin cocktails" and an "amazing atmosphere." Visitors praise the "friendly and knowledgeable staff," making it a standout spot for gin lovers. While the focus is on drinks, a limited selection of bar snacks is available. A "hidden gem" for gin enthusiasts!

92 Reviews

  1. Markus

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best Gin bar in London. The staff is extremely friendly and dedicated. The atmosphere is very nice and warm. The gin it self is top quality. After all the restaurants we have been to during our visit to the city, this is clearly the best. (Even better than fancy restaurants like Sky Garden) I will definitely go back here next time I visit London.

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  2. Neil

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing place and very friendly staff. Great tour and overview of the Gin trade. Really enjoyed it

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  3. Andrea

    Surrey16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for a good night, will be back for a tour one day soon. The drinks were all good

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  4. Emma VIP

    London18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always welcomed warmly by the lovely team at COLD bar. Still one of my favourite martinis.

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  5. Anita

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place, gin was amazing, loved the apricot one. Awesome atmosphere, definitely will go again.

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  6. James

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Apparently, they don't understand the meaning of 'reservation' as they refused to honour ours.

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  7. Lesley

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gin tasting experience was fantastic. Very knowledgeable staff who made it fun and interesting

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  8. DonnaM

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a hidden gem of a place! We enjoyed our late afternoon drinks. Great choice and good explanation from the staff, who were friendly and efficient.

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  9. Lesley

    London35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar with lovely gin cocktails and very attentive staff

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun experience. We couldn’t get in for a tour but booked a table and had a couple wonderful cocktails and a cheese and meat board. The gentleman that helped us was very informative and entertaining.

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FAQs

The City of London Distillery and Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for The City of London Distillery and Bar

22-24 Bride Ln, London, EC4Y 8DT

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fleet Street
  • Area
    Blackfriars
  • Hours of Operation
    Shop Opening Times Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Blackfriars, City Thameslink, St Paul's
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cityoflondondistillery.com/
  • Phone number
    020 7936 3636
  • Catering
    We have simple snacks available to order from our bar (deli meat and cheese boards, olives, nuts).
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@cityoflondondistillery.com detailing the number of guests, date and time, and if you require any catering for your private event. A member of our team will be in touch to help.
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