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Elgin, 96 Ladbrook Grove, W11 1PY

Hailing from the award-winning Geronimo Inns family of pubbery in London, the Elgin in Notting Hill, like its counterparts, has a great food menu, but has become renowned for its stock of 22 different gins, London’s favourite tipple. In fact, it even boasts a ‘Gin Palace’, a smaller back room ideal for sipping the range of skilfully conceived gin cocktails on offer.

Insider tip? Try out Sipsmith’s London Dry Gin – this boutique distillery, founded by three former drinks industry execs, is brewed just down the road in Hammersmith.

TEQUILA:

Green & Red, 51 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA

I’ve faced some challenges on this one as many don’t really rate Red and Green’s cuisine, but when it comes to tequila, it’s really quite hard to beat (if you’re a real tequilistador, you must also try La Perla in Covent Garden owned by Tomas Estes, “Europe’s tequila ambassador”). Skip the margarita and cocktail list and head straight for the 200+ range of 100% autentico agave.

Insider tip? Price is never a great indicator of quality – take a ride on the ‘Tequila Express’ – each selection offers three 25 ml shots to taste.

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About the writer:

Chloe is a Toronto-born, London-based journalist and editor. In addition to her role of Managing Editor at le cool London - the very best guide to cultural life in the British Capital, Chloe contributes to a number of publications in addition to vtravelled, including Guardian Travel, Times Travel Online and 'Sup magazine.

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