Bell & Viv

Classic cocktails take centre stage at this Barnsbury spot near King's Cross, where the formula is simple: speciality drinks, wine and food in a warm, casual setting. Saturdays bring Bottomless Brunch from midday, while The Drinks Trolley — a hidden basement cocktail parlour — offers somewhere more intimate, with cocktail classes and private dining on offer too. It's an evenings-only affair through the week (doors open at 5pm), and with a 4.7 rating from 135 reviews, the neighbourhood clearly approves.