There’s a shift happening in the world of aperitifs: less sugar, more citrus, and a move away from the day-glo spritzes of summers past. Enter The Allora Limone Spritz… lemon-led, naturally made, and entirely prosecco-free. The signature serve – equal parts Allora and soda – is crisp, bittersweet and happily low-effort. Here’s where to drink it in London:

1. The Ned, The City

The Lowdown: The Ned’s cavernous lobby bar has become the City’s unofficial after-hours meeting point. It’s loud, yes, but also strangely serene in the early evening light (hello, live soft jazz). Order an Allora Spritz and disappear into a corner booth. Nobody will rush you.

Where: 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ

2. Sketch, Mayfair

The Lowdown: A landmark of London maximalism, Sketch is still setting the pace for playful fine dining. And you can’t really go here without sticking a photo on the ‘gram of the loos, right? The interiors change with the seasons but always lean towards the surreal and immersive. The Allora Spritz slots neatly into the experience: unexpected, a little bit bold, and just the right amount of bright.

Where: 9 Conduit St, London W1S 2XG

3. Curzon Cinema, Various Locations

The Lowdown: Curzon’s laid-back bars are the antidote to popcorn-sticky multiplexes. Pair an Allora Spritz with an indie drama or a late-night doc, and you’re suddenly in a much more grown-up cinema moment. Best enjoyed in the company of someone who actually reads the credits.

Where: Locations here

4. Tom’s Pasta, Hackney

The Lowdown: Tom’s Pasta isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s a pasta place: small, candlelit, and reliably packed by 7pm. The food is simple and generous; the crowd, mostly local. An Allora Spritz before your plate of rigatoni makes perfect sense here. Order the tiramisu and thank us later.

Where: Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace, Lower Clapton, London E8 2BT

Photo Credit: Teo Della Torre

5. Copper Club, Tower Bridge

The Lowdown: The riverside pods at Coppa Club may be permanently booked, but inside, the vibe is looser – part brasserie, part local hangout with a view. There’s something pleasantly low-stakes about drinking an Allora Spritz here as office crowds shuffle past and the sun slides down the Shard.

Where: 3 Three Quays Walk, Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6AH