Gabeto - Stables Market, Camden
Camden's own Latin corner has become North London's favourite Latin rave with great cocktails, great Latin DJs and known for its freindly unpretentious atmosphere. Latin Urban and House music downstairs and Salsa and Bachata upstairs.
Cafe Pacifico - Covent Garden
An old time favourite, this bustling,cosy Mexican restaurant is one of London's longest running Mexican cantina, and there's a reason its still going. Located in a banana warehouse and boasting an eyecatching wooden bar, this place is popular with Latinos and Gringos alike. From tacos and quesadillas to enchiladas and nachos, the menu offers hearty, if not sophisticated, Mexican. But its the atmosphere and impressive list of tequila and cocktails that make for a great evening. www.cafe-pacifico.com/ Embargo - Chelsea Affectionately known as “Barggies” to its loyal fans who return week after week, Embargoes makes for a glamorous Latin night out complete with killer cocktails. Featured on Made in Chelsea it attracts young beautiful Londoners who buy the cuban cigars they sell and admire the Che Guevara grafitti in the smoking area. http://www.embargorepublica.com/
Bar Salsa - Soho
For 25 years, partying has been what Bar Salsa does, and they do it well! Hiring London's best Djs and dance instructors, this place always sets the right moos for the different crowds that frequent different days of the week. Known for its now legendary Sunday evenings, they also do food including favourites like tacos and iberico ham croquettes. Salsa classes every night of the week, amazing drinks menu with over 50 cocktails and of course non- stop latin music.
https://www.bar-salsa.com/soho
Salsa Temple - Embankment Bar Salsa's younger precocious sister, this beautiful new venue on the river. Great location for this year's new year's Eve where they are offering an unforgettable experience collaborating the very best of Salsa, Latin Music, Dance Shows, Amazing People and Massive Surprises! Entrance tickets includes a wristband to view the fireworks and a glass of prosecco. https://www.bar-salsa.com/temple/31-12-2018/nye Chotto-Matte – Soho A great first date venue and another Peruvian and LUKAS winning gem which has popped up in the capital. Upstairs is a fusion restaurant serving “nikkei” cuisine which which mixes sushi with ceviche.… But downstairs the DJ is amazing and the atmosphere is even better. http://www.chotto-matte.com/
Cubana - Waterloo
Also becoming quite the London Latin establishment, Cubana has been delivering over a miliion Mojitos to Londoners for over two decades now. They allegedly freshly press their lime juice every day and muddle this with fresh mint leaves and raw organic cane sugar, before splashing in genuine Cuban rum. All luscious, tropical cocktails and smoothies are made with fresh fruits and juices.
Made in Brasil Boteca - Camden
The sassy sister of Camden's favourite Brazilian restaurant Made in Brasil, the Boteca features great Brazilian live music and Cachaca based cocktails
www.madeinbrasilboteco.co.uk Tonteria – Chelsea The Latin hangout for Sloans, Royalty, Polo players and other Latin rich kids, this underground bar in the heart of Sloane Square, is known for its ‘Monday Madness’ which big attracts queues (yes the rest of us have to work on Tuesday darling). Waiters walk around with GIANT lucha-libre masks and a Mariachi Band makes an appearance every few hours. Owned by the illustrious Guy Pelly so you know it’s going to be a fun joint and the DJ never disappoints…. Not to mention they have a rather extensive selection of Tequila on offer! http://tonteria.co.uk/
Lat Nights of Havana – Tabacco Dock
Hidden away in the old Georgian Tobacco Dock warehouse in East London, Last Nights of Havana invites you to escape into the elegant and vibrant spirit of 1940s Cuba and its cultural and culinary delights at 'Last Nights of Havana' unlikely enclave by some of the most friendly staff that you're likely to find in London, with big smiles on their faces. who seemed to be having a great time themselves. The bar is a truly beautiful place, reminiscent of times gone by with its art-deco sculptures, stained glass and wooden furniture. Nothing was overlooked in creating the ambience, it really is a shame that they’re only here for a short period of time. The atmosphere buzzes in this busy, yet intimate event, which feels like more of an experience that just a bar.
