Notting Hill
Locations to visit: Portobello Road Market, The Blue Door (280 Westbourne Park Road), the famous bench in Notting Hill’s Rosemead Gardens
The market stalls, the blue door, that famous bench – Notting Hill is one of London’s most charming film settings.
Rewatching it calls for something with a little glamour, a little sweetness, and a little mischief. The Hanky Panky fits the bill perfectly. It’s bold, elegant and just a touch theatrical, making it an ideal match for late-night confessions and iconic one-liners like “I’m also just a girl…”
Shaun of the Dead
Locations to visit: The “Winchester Pub” (now The Boogaloo in Highgate), Shaun’s corner shop (Westbourne Park Road)
Few movies capture London’s pub culture quite like Shaun of the Dead – even with the zombies. The journey from flat to corner shop to The Winchester is practically a love letter to the city’s humour and chaos.
At home, shake up a Corpse Reviver No. 2 – the name alone feels fitting. It’s lively, citrusy and exactly the kind of cocktail you’d want on hand as you “have a sit-down, have a nice cold pint… and wait for all this to blow over.”
Love Actually
Locations to visit: South Bank, Trafalgar Square, Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5 arrivals hall), Grosvenor Chapel
Love Actually is basically a greatest-hits album of London moments – winter walks along the Thames, taxi rides through Soho, and that final airport reunion that still gets people every time. It’s lovingly nostalgic, capturing the city at its most heartfelt and human.
This one calls for a Blood Orange Hot Chocolate. Warm, comforting and sweet, it matches the film’s romantic winter vibe perfectly – the ultimate drink for cosying up with during a rewatch or after a day in the city.
One Day
Locations to visit: Primrose Hill, Parliament Hill, Embankment, Borough Market
One Day traces London across years, moods and life stages – from hopeful beginnings to quieter, more reflective moments. The city shifts alongside the characters, making it feel deeply personal rather than postcard-pretty.
A Gin Fizz fits here beautifully. Clean, familiar and unfussy, it’s the kind of drink you can make in minutes – ideal for a reflective rewatch, shared on the sofa or poured while reminiscing about your own London chapters.
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Locations to visit: Borough Market, The Globe Tavern, the snow-covered steps at Royal Exchange
Nobody captures London singleton chaos like Bridget Jones – from Borough Market strolls to late-night diary entries and questionable romantic decisions.
Toast Bridget’s spirit with a Pink Gin Spritz. Fruity, fizzy and effortlessly fun, it’s the drink equivalent of dancing around your flat in pajamas before a big night out.
James Bond
Locations to visit: MI6 Headquarters (Vauxhall), The National Gallery (Skyfall), Somerset House
Bond and London go hand in hand – from MI6 HQ on the Thames to rooftop chases and tuxedo-ready nights. When 007 is on screen, only one cocktail feels right.
The Vesper Martini is sharp, confident and impeccably smooth. Serve it ice-cold for maximum effect – though we won’t judge if yours is stirred, shaken, or simply sipped while enjoying the action.
Raise a glass to London
London has played everything from romantic backdrop to high-stakes battleground – and each film brings out a different side of the city. Whether you’re revisiting a classic rom-com, settling in for a cosy family favourite, or watching Bond save the world again, there’s a Beefeater cocktail to match the moment.
For more London-inspired sipping, explore the best picnic spots in London as well as our personality and cocktail matching guide. Lights, camera, cocktails.
