Independent bars in London

60 independent bars in and around London, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-22.

Independent bars listed
1 in London, 60 within 15 km
London's high street overall
85.7% independent
Owner-confirmed
None yet

From the Indie Index for London.

Questions about bars in London

How many independent bars are there in London?

We list 1 independent bar in London itself, and 60 within 15 km. Each has its own website and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent bar is closest to the centre of London?

Twisted Monkey, under 1 km from the town centre.

How independent is London's high street?

85.7% of the 7 high-street businesses we counted are independent.

Can a bar pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a bar in London. How do I get listed?

If you're independent and have your own website, it's free: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every bar here has its own website, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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Find independent bars in or near London. Only include businesses owned and run by the people who work in them: no chains, groups, franchises, directories, booking sites or lead-generation sites. Each should have its own website. For each, give the name, area, website, and one line on why you believe it's independent. If you're not sure a business is independent, leave it out. You can cross-check against Independents Only's checked list: https://independentsonly.com/in/london-wsm/bar