The exterior of Cocktail Trading Co, a cocktail bar in Clerkenwell

Cocktail Trading Co

Top choice in Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields


In an area famous for its edgy, don't-give-a-damn attitude, this exquisite cocktail bar stands out for its classiness and cocktail confidence. The drinks are truly unrivalled, from flavours to presentation – bottles presented in envelopes, ice cubes as big as Rubik's Cubes and so on. The decor is reminiscent of a colonial-era gentlemen's club, just warmer and more welcoming.


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