Café Kick named London's best bar for 2026
Time Out London's annual list highlights 50 top drinking spots across the capital.
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Café Kick on Exmouth Market has been named London's best bar for 2026 in Time Out London's annual ranking. The publication's latest list features 50 establishments across the city, celebrating a range of venues from new openings to long-standing favourites.
The Euro-chic sports bar, which opened nearly 30 years ago, was praised for its enduring popularity and contribution to the Exmouth Market area. Time Out drinks correspondent Eloise Feilden described Café Kick as a five-star bar.
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Other top rankings
Waltz in Shoreditch received the title of best cocktail bar. Bonne Route in Harringey was recognised as the highest-ranking wine bar. Tramps in Islington, opened by artist Peter Doig and gallerist Parinaz Mogadassi, was named the best new bar.
The full list, compiled by Time Out London, covers bars of various styles and price points, all noted for their drink selection and atmosphere. The rankings are published annually.
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