Viajante87
Notting Hill Gate, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
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West London Precision Drinking
Why go
Book Viajante87 when the night calls for a serious Notting Hill cocktail bar rather than a casual pub round. Its recent recognition gives it a stronger quality signal than many west London drinks options, but it makes the most sense for a focused date, small catch-up, or one-to-two-round stop rather than a long, budget-led evening.
About Viajante87
Viajante87 is a London bar with a smart-casual dress code and a recognition profile. Accolades include Top 500 Bars Best Bars #170 (2025), World's 50 Best Bars #99 (2024), and Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026). Specific opening hours, pricing, seating, menu format, service style, or address-level location are not available, so it's best to confirm practical details directly before going.
The reason to consider Viajante87 is recognition-backed confidence rather than a long list of specifics. London has many bars and dining rooms, its key details are the venue name, city, smart-casual dress code, the awards noted above. Viajante87 is a strong choice when seeking a recognised London bar; any finer planning details should be checked with the venue.
Book it for a serious bar visit, not a bargain plan
Viajante87 works best as a smart-casual London bar with external recognition. Information on happy hour deals, pricing, food service, lunch, take-out, delivery, dietary accommodations, seat count, or a specific drinks format is not available, so those should not be assumed. If budget, timing, accessibility, or menu detail matters, confirm directly before committing.
For a wider London night out, city coverage is useful for building around it: see Our full London bars guide, plus planning categories in Our full London restaurants guide, Our full London hotels guide, Our full London wineries guide, Our full London experiences guide.
Where it fits in a London bar crawl
Use Viajante87 as a recognised London bar option, then compare the rest of the night by mood and practical needs. Portobello Star, The Churchill Arms, Kensington, The Lonsdale, The Princess Royal, Trailer Happiness are other named reference points for London planning, while other dining in London can be considered more generally depending on the occasion.
For this night, the grounded decision is simple: choose Viajante87 when a smart-casual London bar with recognition is the priority. If you need exact location details, reservation rules, menu specifics, prices, or service format, confirm those details directly with the venue before finalising the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 87 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ
- Website
- viajantebar.com
- Phone
- +44 20 7221 6539
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Viajante87 presents a compact, subterranean personality that reads as deliberate and focused. You descend from the pastel terraces and weekend-market bustle of Notting Hill Gate into a dense room organised around Latin American agave traditions rather than the nearby pubs or wine bars. The bar’s editorial approach — prioritising depth of programme over format gimmickry — gives the space a quietly assured confidence; it feels intentional rather than flashy. Expect a tucked-away, refined experience that leans into regional spirits and terroir, offering a sense of discovery beneath a familiar London streetscape.
Best For
This is a bar built for intimate evenings and late-night drinking, particularly suited to date nights, small celebrations and special occasions. The subterranean setting and focused agave programme encourage lingering conversation rather than rowdy crowds, while its Notting Hill Gate location makes it an atmospheric stop after local theatres, markets or dinner nearby. Because the venue foregrounds specialist spirits and a considered service ethos, it works well when you want a quieter, more attentive drinking environment tied to serious flavours and provenance rather than a generic night out.
Ordering Tips
Viajante87 organises its identity around agave spirits, so let that programme guide your orders. The description explicitly lists mezcal, tequila, raicilla and sotol as core to the bar’s focus — ask the team about those categories and about variations in production method and terroir. Because the bar trades on depth rather than theatrical format, request recommendations keyed to flavour profiles you enjoy (smoky, vegetal, floral) and be open to staff-led guidance through lesser-known agave expressions. Keep expectations on serious spirits and attentive service rather than gimmicky cocktails.
Venue details
Ambiance
Moody low lighting with modern glamour featuring teal banquettes, velvet stools, cork walls, and a backlit recycled glass bar creating an elegant, intimate subterranean atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Latin Inspired Tunes, Disco, House, Funk
Signature Pours
- Smoked Earth
- Blood Moon
- Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Churchill Arms, Kensington, Notable alternative
- The Lonsdale, Notable alternative
- The Princess Royal, Notable alternative
- Portobello Star, Notable alternative
- Trailer Happiness, Notable alternative
Bar context
Viajante87 is the higher-intent cocktail choice in this west London set: pick it when the quality signal matters and the night can support a more considered round. The Churchill Arms, Kensington is the better call for a pub atmosphere and a looser group plan, while The Lonsdale reads as the more relaxed neighbourhood alternative.
For value, Portobello Star and Trailer Happiness are stronger cross-shops if the brief is west London drinks with a more casual rhythm. Viajante87 is easier to justify when the group wants fewer rounds with more polish; it is less persuasive if the plan is volume, spontaneity, or a mixed crowd that may prefer beer, wine, simpler orders.
The Princess Royal is the safer pick when food, comfort, a broader pub-style evening matter as much as drinks. Choose Viajante87 for cocktail credibility and a sharper Notting Hill address; choose the peers when the night needs easier logistics, lower-pressure ambience, or a more flexible group format.
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Compare Viajante87
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Viajante87 | London | Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #33Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1702026 Pinnacle Guide2024 World's 50 Best Bars · #99 |
| The Churchill Arms, Kensington | London | No published awards |
| The Lonsdale | London | No published awards |
| The Princess Royal | London | No published awards |
| Portobello Star | London | 2012 World's 50 Best Bars · #272009 World's 50 Best Bars · #40 |
| Trailer Happiness | London | 2009 World's 50 Best Bars · #22 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viajante87 good for groups?
Information on Viajante87's group capacity, seating, or booking format is not available. It is a London venue with a smart-casual dress code and recognition including World's 50 Best Bars #99 (2024), Top 500 Bars Best Bars #170 (2025), and Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026). For other London options to compare by mood, consider The Princess Royal or Portobello Star.
Do I need a reservation at Viajante87?
Reservation requirements for Viajante87 are not specified. It is in London, has a smart-casual dress code, has an awards profile. If timing matters, confirm directly with the venue before going. The Churchill Arms, Kensington is another London reference point for a different kind of stop.
Does Viajante87 have happy hour deals?
Information on happy hour deals, discounts, or pricing at Viajante87 is not available. It is in London, has a smart-casual dress code, has received awards including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #170 (2025), World's 50 Best Bars #99 (2024), and Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026). Trailer Happiness is another London bar to consider when comparing plans.
What is Viajante87 known for?
Viajante87 is known as a recognised London bar with Top 500 Bars Best Bars #170 (2025), World's 50 Best Bars #99 (2024), and Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026). It also has a smart-casual dress code.
