Located in the heart of the city, Social 24, located in Tower 42 has been framed as a ‘beautifully elegant yet relaxed bar making for the perfect spot to enjoy drinks and nibbles with colleagues or to wind down with friends’. In line with the launch of their new cocktail menu, the team invited us down to enjoy an evening of cocktails and to experience the venue in all its glory.

The first thing you notice when you enter is the incredible view. 42 stories high with a panoramic view of the city, it really is breathtakingly beautiful. The kind of setting where you can spend the whole night looking out the window spotting landmarks and familiar areas of London. In such a swanky setting, I opted for something a little bit fancy; I choose the house signature cocktail French 24; Bombay Gin, Homemade Raspberry Liquor Cordial, Acqua di Cedro, topped off with Moet & Chandon Imperial champagne. A refreshing twist on the iconic French 75, this was much more up my street than the original, with the fruity accents making it a sweet, easy drink.

My partner selected the Better Cosmo; Chase Raspberry Vodka, Crème De Pache, Lemon and Cranberry, which felt like an upscale version of the sex and the city favourite. A cocktail bartender herself, my guest sampled a very unusual option off the menu, The Roquefort Martini; Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin, Asparagus infused Cocci Americano. Slightly too stirred for her personal taste, the garnish consisting of an olive stuffed with blue cheese blew her mind, apparently the pairing was incredible.

Going slightly off-piste and in need of a pick me up after a long week, I requested an off-menu classic margarita. Given the option to make it spicy, which I of course obliged, finished with a dehydrated orange and artistic salt rim, you could see the bar’s personality shining through and the outcome was superb. Nibbling on a plate of Padron peppers from their menu of bar snacks as we watched the sun go down, this was the perfect end to a busy week.

Delicious cocktails, attentive staff, and unparalleled views of the city, this bar is incredibly reasonably priced. With classic cocktails starting from just £9, you are paying basic bar prices for a luxury experience, a huge hit for anyone who enjoys the finer things in life without the elevated price tag.

Address: Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, London, EC2N 1HQ

Website: https://citysociallondon.com

Written by Jordan Crowley

Images courtesy of Social 24