London Cocktail Club Monument

Entrepreneurs and cheeky chappies JJ Goodman and James Hopkins are the personalities behind this series of fun, outlandishly themed bars, each defined by a signature spirit – 'tattoo rum parlour', 'punk gin palace', ‘gangsters Tequila parlour’ and so on. Cocktails range from white-hot classics such as Mojito and Bramble to fiendishly imaginative tipples including the Bacon & Egg Martini – Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 infused with quality smoked bacon, mixed with maple syrup, orange bitters, lemon juice and egg whites (find it in the 'LCC Legends' section of the menu, alongside the 'Bump 'N' Grind'). Unpretentious vibes and regular happy hours guarantee full houses, and punters are pleased as punch to gain admission without scrutiny. Fair prices also mean that you can shout a round without emptying your wallet.