1. Elegant and exotic: The Owl & Monkey Bar
South Kensington, London
The Owl & Monkey cocktail bar belongs to the upscale hotel-cum-serviced apartment, the Other House. The owl and monkey, along with jungle flora and fauna, are recurring motifs in the bar’s swish and elegant decor.
Known for its boutique menu of signature cocktails, including the Monkey See, Monkey Do and the Night Owl, this South Kensington cocktail bar is also a top destination for classic cocktails in its chic jewel-toned space, and makes for an ideal location for private parties with a maximum capacity of 70 people.