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A bar's draw is generally the atmosphere and drinks selection rather than a kitchen, so it tends to attract people looking for a relaxed drink with friends rather than a sit-down meal.
Bars vary from casual, everyday spots to more polished venues with an extensive wine or spirits list, but the common thread is that drinking, not dining, is the primary purpose.
Looking at the 2 bar listings we track, the highest concentration is in Westminster (1), Southwark (1).
Expect a drinks-first menu, wine, beer, spirits and often cocktails, with food, if served at all, limited to snacks or small plates rather than a full kitchen menu.
Seafood doesn't feature heavily in a typical bar's offering, though a bar with a small food menu will sometimes include something simple like oysters alongside more standard bar food.
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It depends on the venue. Some bars offer only light snacks, while others have a fuller food menu, so it's worth checking a specific listing if a full meal is the plan.
Occasionally, some bars include something like oysters on a short food menu, but it's not a given, so check the specific venue if that's what you're after.
2 bars are listed in our directory right now, most heavily concentrated in Westminster (1).
