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Best drinking dens in London to end Dry January

Have you survived the test of time? Have you made it through January without a Wine Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, or weekend shenanigans in sight? We salute you.

I’m going to be honest, there are a couple people on the Canvas team that have tried Dry January and failed… miserably. But with our failure, it only makes us more impressed by those that do complete Dry January. Seriously, we are in awe of you. One of us lasted two days, one lasted six, and another would not even try. But enough about us, we want you to be able to celebrate this huge achievement.

How? By sending you to some of the best drinking dens in London to end alcohol-less month in the finest (and most alcoholic) way possible, of course. So here they are, some of London’s favourite bars and pubs for a tipple or two:

Call Me Mr Lucky

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Location: London Bridge
Capacity: 80 standing
Check it out here: Call Me Mr Lucky

The Montague on the Gardens Pop Ups

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Location: Goodge Street
Capacity: 200 standing
Check it out here: The Montague on the Gardens Pop Ups

The Wildcat Bar

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Location: West End
Capacity: 200 standing, 70 seated
Check it out here: The Wildcat Bar

The Oyster Shed

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Location: The City
Capacity: 400 standing, 160 seated
Check it out here: The Oyster Shed

Spiritland

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Location: Southbank
Capacity: 300 standing, 180 seated
Check it out here: Spiritland

Opium

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Location: Chinatown
Capacity: 120 standing, 100 seated
Check it out here: Opium

The County Arms

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Location: Wandsworth
Capacity: 500 standing, 110 seated
Check it out here: The County Arms

Lost Society

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Location: Battersea
Capacity: 150 standing, 35 seated
Check it out here: Lost Society

Scarfes Bar

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Location: Covent Garden
Capacity: 120 standing, 70 seated
Check it out here: Scarfes Bar

Lockhouse

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Location: Paddington
Capacity: 300 standing, 205 seated
Check it out here: Lockhouse

32 Southwark Street

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Location: Southbank
Capacity: 150 standing, 104 seated
Check it out here: 32 Southwark Street

Restaurant Ours

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Location: Knightsbridge
Capacity: 350 standing, 250 seated
Check it out here: Restaurant Ours

Bounce – Old Street

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Location: Old Street
Capacity: 550 standing, 150 seated
Check it out here: Bounce – Old Street

Pergola Paddington

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Location: Paddington
Capacity: 850 standing, 850 dining
Check it out here: Pergola Paddington

Belgo Centraal

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Location: Covent Garden
Capacity: 400 standing, 350 seated
Check it out here: Belgo Centraal

Pitch Stratford

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Location: Stratford
Capacity: 400 standing, 200 seated
Check it out here: Pitch Stratford

The Fellow

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Location: Kings Cross
Capacity: 100 standing, 40 seated
Check it out here: The Fellow