Here in the UK, we’re rather fond of the ‘picky bit’. An obsession that other countries who aren’t blessed with M&S and the newly iconised Kathryn Turner, may not quite grasp. With this growing fixation on dinners made up of bite-sized savoury treats and otherworldly dips, the London bar scene has been hopping on the bandwagon, curating menus of irresistible bar snacks to tilt people from saying “let’s stay for one more” to “let’s stay for dinner.”
Where to find the Best Bar Snacks in London
Words by
Pippa Lowe
13th November 2026
With London's growing affection for snacks, Pippa Lowe picks out the best bars in the city with bite-sized offerings.
The selection of martinis at Georgie's Bar, the perfect savoury sip alongside some snacks. ©Milo Brown
“We’ve noticed a few guests are wanting to eat less, with the Ozempic crowd, and there’s a trend towards more informal eating in London,” says Michelin-starred chef Adam Handling of Frog and its snack-focused counterpart, Eve Bar. “Going out in London is expensive, bar snacks offer a way to enjoy a restaurant or bar experience without the commitment of a full dinner.” Tom Childs, Head Chef at Kerridge’s and its newly opened Georgie’s Bar, has a similar take on the shift: “people seem to be more conscious of what they’re spending. They still want the atmosphere and social side of a night out, but a few good bar snacks give them more flexibility than a full dinner,” he explains.
The 'ultimate' caviar hash browns at Eve Bar. ©Justin De Souza
Over on the ever-buzzing Exmouth Market, Sadia Rahman and Jacob Watmore, co-founders of Around Bar, feel it’s more about the ritual. Speaking about their approach, they say: “Londoners are looking for something more exciting and substantial, more thoughtful than the usual crisps and nuts. It encourages people to settle in, stay a little longer and enjoy a more considered offering.”
Whether it’s down to Ozempic users, cost of living or Instagram virality, bar snacks are on the rise. Here is where to find the very best in London alongside your martini or margarita.
Bar 45, Park Lane
A selection of bar snack and signature Negronis at Bar 45 at 45 Park Lane. ©Dorchester Collection
As the upstairs neighbour to Wolfgang Puck’s CUT, it would be criminal for Bar 45 at 45 Park Lane not to have brilliant snacks. Every drink (Negronis are a famous specialty) is served alongside a dish of juicy Nocellara olives and moreish popcorn sprinkled with a secret, addictive seasoning, and that’s just the intro.
What to order: Go surf and turf, the mini wagyu sliders and tuna tartare cones are a must. Served in a sesame-miso tuile and topped with Beluga caviar, the cones are a sweet, spicy and satisfyingly crisp bite.
View the full snack menu here and book a table via dorchestercollection.com
Eve Bar, Covent Garden
Martinis and snacks, including its savoury doughnuts, loaded caviar fries and topped hash brown bites, at Eve Bar. ©Justin De Souza
Champagne and caviar is a luxury pairing as old as time, and one that Eve Bar does particularly well. Beneath Frog by Adam Handling on Southampton Street in Covent Garden, Eve serves up playful snacks (with lashings of caviar) in its cosy subterranean nooks. With everything from hash brown bites topped with beef tartare to caviar dirty fries, as well as the same Snacks course offered at Frog, you might well ask: why head upstairs? That said, chef Adam Handling believes they will always be a place in the London dining scene for a good ol’ sit down dinner.
What to order: Lean into the caviar frenzy with ‘the Ultimate’ caviar hash browns and follow up with an OG cheese doughnut to mellow out the indulgence.
View the snacks menu here and book you table via evebar.co.uk
Around Bar, Exmouth Market
A sesame and fog Negroni at Around Bar. ©Around Bar
In Exmouth market, Around Bar is neat, intimate and, like many trendy spots on the street, always packed with seriously stylish individuals. Popularised for its rotating array of surprise snacks delivered to you throughout your experience. Keeping seasonal, the snacks are always changing, during my visit I was slid a palate-cleansing dish of spiced melon. Currently, as the weather gets chilly, the bar is often serving its house broth, offering guests something warming and comforting when they visit Around.
What to order: Tuck into whatever comes your way!
Book your table via around.bar
Little Blue, Hyde Park Corner
Enjoying a bowl of noodles and a freshly-shaken cocktail at Little Blue. ©The Peninsula London
Sleeker than a Chinatown joint but almost as authentic, Little Blue sits within The Peninsula London, the extravagant five-star hotel by Wellington Arch. A touch more substantial than the usual bar snacks, this chic noodle bar serves warming bowls of elevated street-food favourites and succulent dumplings created to enjoy at the bar with a frosty beer or a Cantonese-inspired cocktail.
What to order: The beer and noodle deal for £20. Start with a Hong Kong-signature Gweilo beer and stick around for a core menu bowl of Dandan noodles, coming in hot with Sichuan chilli oil and sesame minced beef.
View the menu here and book your table via peninsula.com
Zum Barbarossa, Soho
Delicious glazed skewers at Zum Barbarossa. ©Zum Barbarossa
With locations in Soho and Amsterdam, Zum Barbarossa is the epitome of a sexy, red-lit speakeasy. Think if Louboutin shoes were a bar. And with its glamourous atmosphere comes snacks to be demolished not so glamorously: oysters worth slurping and skewers worth devouring.
What to order: The glazed tuna tataki with seaweed salad, a supple and umami-packed bite that's gone in a flash.
Book your table at zumbarbarossa.com/london
Georgie's Bar, Embankment
The seafood roll and crab nachos are a non-negotiable snack at Georgie's Bar ©Milo Bar
A tribute to Tom Kerridge’s late dog and a love letter to the bar snack, Georgie’s Bar is the latest addition to the Corinthia's foodie offering alongside Kerridge's. With drinks like the Proper Steak Martini that are practically a snack in themselves, as well as one hell of a Scotch egg and other classic British bites from the king of gourmet pub grub, it’s definitely worth a pit stop after a walk along the Thames.
What to order: The pink seafood brioche roll with fresh barbecued lobster and prawns, and the crab nachos for a bright bowl of mango-laced crunch.
Book your table via corinthia.com
Spring St. Pizza Bar, Borough
Gnocco fritto, Culatello and Stracciatella at Spring St. Pizza Bar. ©Spring St Pizza Bar
If you’re craving an Italian trattoria without diving deep into a pizza the size of your head, newly opened Spring St. Pizza Bar could be the answer to your passata-covered longing. With snacks by Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kemble, the Borough spot specialises in a dedicated martini menu, including creative finds like its oyster martini, to pair with retro Italian American small plates.
What to order: For lovers of the foolproof cheesy fry, opt for the cacio e pepe loaded fries – packed with pecorino and cracked black pepper.
Book your table via springstpizza.com
