The Most Expensive Bars & Cocktails in London (2026)
Meet the £7,500 cocktail and the historic hotel bars serving the capital's most extravagant drinks.
London's cocktail scene is world-renowned, and at its most rarefied end the drinks come with truly astonishing price tags — often thanks to rare vintage spirits poured by master bartenders. From a five-figure cocktail built around century-old cognac to the martinis that made history, here are the capital's most expensive places to drink. Prices are indicative and change often. For more of the city's nightlife, see our pubs and bars guide.
The Donovan Bar — 'Salvatore's Legacy', around £7,500
At the Donovan Bar inside Brown's Hotel in Mayfair, master mixologist Salvatore Calabrese serves 'Salvatore's Legacy', reputed to be one of the most expensive cocktails in London at around £7,500. Its price comes from a blend of exceptionally rare vintage spirits, some well over a century old.
Connaught Bar — signature cocktails around £24–33
Regularly named among the world's very best bars, the Connaught Bar in Mayfair is famous for its theatrical tableside Martini trolley. While an everyday indulgence rather than a five-figure splurge, its impeccable signature cocktails and hushed elegance make it a definitive luxury London experience.
American Bar at The Savoy — martinis around £25
The oldest surviving cocktail bar in Britain, the American Bar at The Savoy is a genuine piece of drinking history. Its classic martinis and live piano set the standard for old-school glamour, and it remains a bucket-list destination for cocktail lovers visiting the capital.
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