Our selection of the best cocktail bars in Notting Hill

Caia is a stylish, dimly-lit little wine bar, so great for listening to a curated vinyl collection of rare Jazz, Funk, Disco, and Soul. This Notting Hill bar offers a seasonally crafted menu of wine-friendly fare cooked on a custom-made open-fire grill designed to share and savour. Its wine list and vinyl collection have made it a top private hire destination in Notting Hill with a capacity of 85 standing and 54 seated. It’s cool, relaxed, and feels like the jazzy wine bar that it is.

Adding a touch of paradise to Notting Hill, Trailer Happiness is definitely a cocktail bar for a happy night out. A tiki dive featuring kitsch decor, a detailed rum list, a wide range of colourful cocktails and a delicious spread of ‘trailer bites’ – grab a glass of the Paper Dragon while you treat yourself to Jamaican-style patties.

Imagine all of these flavours coming together with the music that will definitely drag you to the dance floor. That’s the stuff.

When Abby Met Claud is quickly growing to be a favourite among residents and visitors to the area. Offering full venue private hire, this bar is situated just a short distance from Portobello Market. They offer attractive brunch meals, bottomless brunches, and happy hours.

Thinking of catching up with friends or just celebrating a special occasion? This Notting Hill cocktail bar is a hub for all kinds of celebrations and the perfect place to escape and relax for a while.

The Act is a sophisticated cocktail bar with a twist. The brilliant staff members are actors and singers, many of whom have been in West End productions around the world. Enjoy immersive theatrical shows, solo music performances and live DJ sets along with a wide choice of both beers and non-alcoholic concoctions to keep you in a happy mood throughout the night.

The renowned mixologist Benji Purslow created the cocktail menu, which carries on the theatrical theme with the names of West End show characters. Be a part of this fun act and dance your night away at Notting Hill’s The Act Bar.

Situated right off Portobello Street, The Little Yellow Door is the place to be for undisputed cool vibes and weekend bottomless brunches.

This Notting Hill cocktail bar offers venue hire for private parties. So whether that’s the colourful living room and kitchen or the quirky late night drinking spot ‘The Den’, there’s a room for you and any pending mojitos.

Hop in for a Picante at just £5 on Wednesdays and in-house DJ parties from Thursday to Saturday. Just look for the, you guessed it, the little yellow door.

Topping the list of Notting Hill’s quirkiest cocktail bars, Beach Blanket Babylon has been serving the most creative list of cocktails for the last 20 years. Expect golden chairs, velvet-covered sofas, decorated fireplaces, exquisite ceilings and faux French windows.

Choose where you want to drink —the crypt, the gallery, the chapel, the scullery or the terrace. Treat your taste buds to creative cocktails and a regularly-changing seasonal menu all while relaxing in one of the quirkiest lounges you’ll find in Notting Hill.

Nestled right off the famous Portobello Street is The Resting Room. This cocktail bar is known for the eclectic list of cocktails it brews up.

Expect classic British dishes that’ll leave you craving more – and with everything from nibbles to full course meals, you can be sure that they do food as good as their drinks.

Tables are available for walk in’s but The Resting Room gets busy so reserving your place beforehand is a good idea.

Named after one of the founders of Notting Hill Carnival, Russell Henderson, the Henderson Bar is a cocktail bar frequented both by locals and tourists alike.

Located on the ground floor of The Laslett Hotel, this cocktail bar offers both indoor and outdoor seating on their sunny outdoor terrace.

Open every day apart from Friday and Saturday, the entire venue is also up for private hire so make sure to drop them a line if you’re hosting a large party.

A whisper away from Hyde Park, Old Mary’s is a popular cocktail bar in Notting Hill that has a certain sense of mystery attached to it.

Why? We’re glad you asked. Hiding in the basement of a pub (The Mitre), this bar offers a wonderful selection of traditional cocktails, all of which are presented in vintage glassware, and if you’re not into cocktails, they also have a choice of craft beers.

Try a hotdog, sip on a passion fruit-infused Daiquiri and enjoy one of Notting Hill’s worst-kept secrets.