La Goccia, Covent Garden

This cozy drinking hideaway in the heart of Covent Garden is the latest venture from the Boglione family, the owners of Petersham Nurseries. The sleek bar is made up of hundreds of hand-dipped bronze leaves, and there are dried flower displays and greenery on almost every surface and Francesco Boglione's art collection of modern botanical works.

Hand-tied menus offer a variety of carefully crafted cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), as well as wines and beers. The drinks are the stars of the show; the bartenders use a lot of fresh spices, fruits, and edible flowers, and the ingredients change depending on the season. The favorite here is the Apple Star, a light, a sweet-but-sour cocktail made with JJ Whitley Gin, apple cordial, lime, and Amaretto.

Address: La Goccia, 1 Floral Street, London WC2E 9FB
Website: lagoccia.co.uk