What are the best bars to meet locals in London?

Bars with small capacity make it very easy to meet new people. If you sit by the bar counter; someone will eventually start talking to you, or if you're not an introvert, you can initiate the conversation. Anyway, after two cocktails, either you or the person next to you will talk, just wait for the drink to work its magic.

A lot of unexpected and usually the best nights out start this way. You talk to a random person or a group of people, and all of a sudden, you are whisked away by total (yet safe) strangers to an amazing club or bar, hanging out until the next day; yes, I speak from experience.

Wondering where to find these bars?
You’ll find them inside The Londoning Guide—your insider map to London’s best non-touristy bars, social spots, and unforgettable nights out.