What to Drink in London This April (A Seasonal Beverage Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed)

Apr 17

Written By Rohan Pawar

If you’re in London this April, you’ll notice something slightly confusing.

One minute:
👉 It feels warm and sunny

Next minute:
👉 You’re reaching for a jacket again

So when it comes to drinks…

👉 There’s no single answer.

Because April in London sits right in between:

Winter comfort
Summer refreshment

And that’s what makes it interesting.

This isn’t just a list of drinks.

This is a proper guide to what you should actually drink in London this April based on weather, culture, and real habits.

1. Iced Coffee (Yes, Even in Spring)

This might surprise you.

Even in April, Londoners start switching to:
👉 Iced coffee

Especially on sunny days.

You’ll see people walking around with:

Iced lattes
Cold brews

From places like:

Pret A Manger

👉 Why it works:

Not too cold
Feels refreshing
Matches the sunny moments

2. Fresh Juices & Smoothies (Spring Reset)

April is when people start:
👉 “resetting” after winter

So juices and smoothies become popular again.

You’ll find:

Green juices
Fruit blends
Protein smoothies

👉 Best for:

Morning drink
Light refreshment

3. Light Beers & Outdoor Drinks

The moment the sun comes out in London:

👉 People go outside

Even if it’s slightly cold.

And that means:
👉 Drinks outside pubs

Typical choice:

Light beers
Lager

👉 Where it happens:

Pub gardens
Outdoor seating areas

4. Tea (Still a Daily Essential)

Even with all the iced drinks…

👉 Tea doesn’t go anywhere

Londoners still:

Drink tea daily
Use it as a comfort routine

👉 In April:

Morning tea ✔️
Evening tea ✔️

5. Aperol Spritz (The “It’s Sunny” Signal)

The second London gets sunlight…

👉 Aperol Spritz appears everywhere

Bright orange drink = instant signal:

👉 “It’s warm enough to pretend it’s summer”

👉 Best for:

Afternoon drinks
Social plans

6. Soft Drinks & Sparkling Refreshers

Not everyone wants coffee or alcohol.

So you’ll see:

Sparkling lemonade
Flavoured sodas
Iced teas

👉 Why they work:

Light
Refreshing
Not heavy

7. Bubble Tea (Still Popular)

Bubble tea has become:

👉 A regular part of London drink culture

Especially among:

Students
Younger crowds

👉 Expect:

Fruity flavours
Milk teas
Custom drinks

8. Hot Chocolate (Yes Still Relevant)

This might sound strange.

But in London April:

👉 You still get cold days

So hot chocolate doesn’t disappear.

👉 It becomes:

Less frequent
But still comforting

How London Drinking Culture Works in April

Here’s the key insight:

👉 People don’t fully switch to summer drinks yet

Instead, they:

Mix warm + cold
Adapt daily

One day:

👉 Iced coffee + beer

Next day:

👉 Tea + hot chocolate

👉 That’s normal

Simple Drink Plan (If You Don’t Want to Think)

If you’re visiting London in April:

Morning

👉 Coffee or smoothie

Afternoon

👉 Iced coffee or juice

Evening

👉 Beer or cocktail

👉 That’s the balance London naturally follows

Final Thought

London in April doesn’t commit.

Not to weather.
Not to seasons.
Not even to drinks.