Negroni Week is fast approaching and the CF Team are celebrating by scouting down and sipping on the best Negronis in London.
In 1919, at Caffe Casoni in Florence, Count Camillo Negroni asked to strengthen his Americano cocktail by substituting the soda water for gin – he can be thanked for concocting the Negroni we know, love, and see across global bar menus today.
With bitter aromas and notes of sweet vermouth, this aperitif not only awakens the senses and prepares the appetite for dining, it’s also a wonderful drink to unwind with: order it to mark the transition from daytime to evening.
Negroni Week runs from 22 to 28 September 2025, and many of London’s best bars are taking the opportunity to show off their unique twists on the classic cocktail. Including a full Negroni lounge takeover at one of Soho’s trendiest spots and Sri Lankan-inspired additions, this is where to find London’s best Negronis – some for this week only, others available year-round.
Nessa Soho What to order: The Bitter Earl Negroni
Forget adding an additional Negroni shake-up to the menu for Negroni Week, Nessa (the buzzy bar and restaurant in Soho’s trendy 1Warwick) is launching Nessa’s Negroni lounge, set to run throughout September and October. Teaming up with Campari, an excellent Negroni here is a given, but you’ll also find a line-up of British artists and DJs popping up across the collaboration, as well as a series of complimentary cocktail-making masterclasses and creative workshops. Sip on the tea-infused Bitter Earl Negroni, rhubarb Peak & Flow Negroni, and fruity Red Handed Negroni, and soak in this very creative residency. It seems September is reserved for the Negroni after all.
Side Hustle, NoMad London What to order: The Jitney Negroni
The evenings may be getting colder in London, but NoMad London’s bar, Side Hustle, is bringing the heat and flavours of South America all autumn long. This month, there are three new Negronis to try, including the Classic Negroni, the Jitney Negroni made with mezcal, cold brew coffee, and Absinthe (no doubt that this will perk your evening up), and the Passion Pepper Negroni with passion & timur peppercorns. Even better? A pound for every Negroni sold across the week will be donated to the charity supporting people across the hospitality industry via wellbeing support, training opportunities, and financial aid at The Drinks Trust.
Roka What to order: The Toasted Cedarwood Negroni
Run for one of the hottest seats in the house at Roka: the counter top surrounding the open kitchen as the chefs busy away preparing some of the most exciting Japanese dishes in London. Just like the rest of the menu at Roka, the Negroni here is anything but ordinary. Made with Japanese handcrafted gin, karminia vermouth, buckwheat shochu, toasted cedarwood for savoury smokey and woody notes, it’s a creative melange of flavours. While you are here, pair with a few light bites from the menu – the scallops temaki with shish aioli and seabass skewers are winners.
Nobu Portman Square What to order: The Fuji's Peak
Nobu Hotel in Portman Square is adding five cocktails to its already extensive menu this week: the French Negroni; the Negroni Royale; the bold Cynar Negroni; the Japanese-inspired Fuji’s Peak; and the alcohol-free Sober Negroni. The mixologists are responsible for these delicious takes on the classic, featuring an elegant twist of Lillet Blanc in the French take, the bitter cynar and fresh cracked black pepper in the strong Cynar Negroni, and sa-ke rock with choya (plum wine) in the refreshing Fuji’s Peak. Take a seat at the bar in the Marylebone hotel for a warming drink on a cool September evening.
The Lanesborough Negroni Lounge What to order: The Long Negroni
A cocktail isn’t enough to tribute the enduring legacy of the Negroni … according to The Lanesborough that is. London’s well-loved Knightsbridge hotel will reveal The Negroni Salon within the luxurious Great Hall this Negroni Week, open to the public from 6 October. Within the salon, sip on five iterations of the aperitif, from a classic to the Breakfast Negroni (made with coffee-driven tequila and a mezcal), Spiced Negroni (enhanced with chilli), Smoked Negroni (a smokey whisky-based twist), and the Long Negroni made with a lighter Campari and rose and gin, which is an elegant entry-level venture into the strong cocktail. Could a Negroni get much more opulent than this?
Manetta's Bar What to order: The Fashionable Negroni
Flocking to an old-fashioned, classic spot to hunt down a really good rendition of this classic cocktail is a safe bet. Manetta’s Bar at Flemings Mayfair (one of London‘s oldest boutique hotels) serves up a mean classic Negroni year-round, and has added five different interpretations of the cocktail to the menu in time for Negroni Week: the Green Negroni made with Midori; Fashionable Negroni made with a Salcombe gin rosé, ginger liquor; the Yellow Negroni made with Limoncello di Capri; the Unusual Negroni made with Lillet Blanc; Oaxaca Negroni made with tequila, Ilegal Reposed Mezcal and maraschino.
Luca What to order: The Plum Negroni
For a true Italian take on the classic, head to Luca, Clerkenwell’s incredible (and now Michelin-starred) Italian spots. Take a cosy seat in the brick-walled terrace (covered and heated for winter) before ordering the special Plum Negroni, a deep and fruity take on the bitter cocktail made with baldoria wild plum, imperial spirits plum, and East London Liquor gin. Luca is also serving the NoGroni for those who don’t drink or fancy a sober night, made with an alcohol-free white sandalwood, amarico, orris root, and aperitivo.
Kolamba East What to order: The Negroni No.7
Fan of Sri Lankan cuisine? Never tried it before? Either way, Kolamba is set to impress. The restaurant’s menu focuses on “authenticity and community”, including adaptations of recipes from the owners’ friends and family who live in Colombo, Sri Lanka. There are two spots to choose from (Spitalfields and Soho) and at both, expect stylish interiors and aromatic curries. Start with a seat at the bar and order the Negroni no.7 made with a spice-infused Colombo 7 Gin, plum, campari, and dolin rouge – it is Negroni Week after all! – before tucking into the exquisite menu.
Bar Douro What to order: The White Negroni
The White Negroni, made with Cobalto-17 Gin and white vermouth will be shaken up by mixologists at Bar Douro’s London Bridge and City spots this week. This fresh, pale take on the unmistakably orange-toned drink accompanies the Portuguese bar’s Baga Negroni, which uses Portuguese Aguardente in place of its usual gin to give a smokey aroma.
Julie's At Holland Park What to order: The Classic Negroni
Savoury, cool, aromatic – sometimes a classic Negroni is all that’s needed to begin the evening. Head to Julie’s, the sweet, modern French brasserie in Holland Park, opt for a patterned booth, and settle into the carefully curated cocktail list which hones in on classics, including the signature Negroni mixed with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
Lead image credit: The Lanesborough by Camilla Joy
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