The best cocktail bars in Marylebone

FAM is a neighbourhood bar located just around the corner from the bustling Selfridges. Despite this, it's still cute and intimate and doesn't feel like it's just off one of London's busiest streets. There's a wall of vinyl to pick your tracks from, as well as a cocktail menu of drinks made with local ingredients. The team here includes a bunch of award-winning bartenders, so you know you're in good hands.

The Artesian is the place to go if you're a rum drinker. This award-winning bar is located inside the luxurious Langham Hotel, and it fits right in with its leather-clad seating and grand decorations. There's a selection of around 50 rums on offer here, which are used to craft the menu of delicious cocktails that people flock here to enjoy.

It's all about French wines and impeccable food at 28°-50° in Marylebone. But it's not just wine they serve here; there's also a downstairs bar where you can enjoy expertly-mixed cocktails. Upstairs, there's a menu of over 30 carefully picked wines, which are available by the glass, best paired with the seasonal menu. There's an on-site sommelier to give you a little help should you need some guidance on what to order. It's elegant with a central bar, and the floor-to-ceiling windows mean it's nice and bright with natural sunlight during the daytime. 

Cocktails steal the show at Purl, a speakeasy-style bar tucked away in a Marylebone basement. Molecular mixology is the name of the game here, and drinks are like little works of art, tasting just as good as they look. Don't be surprised if your drinks pops or crackles; they like to be playful with their cocktail-making at Purl.

The name Burlock pays homage to the sacks used to transport rum secretively during the prohibition era. The impressive cocktail list here features drinks with playful names, all made with top-quality rum. This basement bar feels vintage, with floral wallpaper and old-school sewing machines on tables.

Reform Social Bar & Grill is a swish bar located inside the four-star Mandeville Hotel. It's inspired by old gentleman's supper clubs and is all about classic British drinking. There are cocktail-making classes for those who want to learn, but they also serve drinks from an impressive menu. The atmosphere is sophisticated and elegant, complete with leather seats, marble tables and modern artwork.