The Coburg Bar

The warmth and intimacy of the Coburg Bar at The Connaught make it a wonderful place to relax after a day at the office or shopping. Relax in one of the wing-back chairs next to the open fire and take in the beauty of the room.

If you’re more in the mood for an an upbeat glamorous evening with friends, walk a few yards to the back of the hotel to The Connaught Bar and order one of their signature martinis.

Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London

The Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London just oozes comfort and elegance, with the huge open fireplace at one end creating a dramatic focal point to the room.

In the evenings the bar truly comes to life with fabulous live jazz performances.

The Fumoir at Claridge’s

Add a touch of 1930s glamour to your evening with a visit to the Fumoir at Claridge’s for a glass of Champagne. Behind an unassuming Lalique panelled door, the Fumoir is one of Mayfair’s best-kept secrets.

The stylish interior is a gorgeous combination of rich aubergine colours, leather seating, low crystal lighting and vintage photographs.

Le Magritte

Sleek, sultry, Le Magritte opened in Mayfair’s The Beaumont hotel in August 2021.

The 1920s New York-inspired bar has Antonino Lo Iacono (previously of Rules, Dukes, and Mark’s Club in Mayfair) at the helm.

Expect classic cocktails, American whiskies and bourbons, alongside snacks including corn dogs, oysters, and caviar

The Donovan Bar

The Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair is cool, stylish, intimate and a haven for fashionistas.

The walls are adorned with Terence Donovan’s iconic black and white prints, which adds a contemporary twist to the history of the surroundings.

Keep reading our guide to the best hotel bars in London.

GONG at Shangri-La at The Shard

GŎNG bar at Shangri-La at The Shard is all about the view. And what a view!

Located on Level 52 of The Shard, the dramatic backdrop of London’s skyline makes GŎNG the perfect place for sunset cocktails and late-night drinks.

Have your cocktails in the Asian designed cocktail bar or sit by the pool, the highest pool in Europe.

The Coral Room

The Coral Room launched at the end of 2017 as part of the refurbishment of The Bloomsbury Hotel in Bloomsbury.

Designed by Martin Brudnizki, The Coral Room is true to its name where the walls are all coral in colour with Murano glass chandeliers and glass and marble topped bar mirrors creating a sumptuous art deco inspired look.

The Coral Room has an extensive English sparkling wine list but cocktails are what people come for – try the Gin Lane (Hendricks Gin, Viognier White Wine,  St Germain, Rose Syrup, Agave Syrup).

The Blue Bar at The Berkeley

The Blue Bar is one of London’s best bars serving sophisticated, colourful cocktails in a striking, blue, art deco-accented interior. The ambience is always lively.

The cocktails are made with the finest ingredients and an imaginative twist.

The cocktails are categorised by Fresh, Bubbly, Crisp and Bold to match your mood.

The Franklin

The Champagne and Martini Bar at the Franklin Hotel in Knightsbridge is beautiful.

The bar’s mirrored splendour, all Italian silks and velvets, plus textiles from Istanbul create a dark, moody and intimate setting. Order the Franklin cocktail for a delicious blend of Botanist gin, rosemary, lemongrass and champagne.

The Rumpus Room

The Mondrian Hotel opened in the old Sea Containers’ building on the South Bank towards the end of 2014, giving it a prime Thames-side location.

The Rumpus Room on one of the top floors of the hotel makes the most of this location with fabulous view of the river and the city’s major landmarks. Visit for a cocktail as the sun sets or for a late evening night out with a group of friends alongside the live DJ.

The Zetter Townhouse

The Zetter Townhouse bar is designed around ‘Aunt Wilhelmina’, a fictional crazy old aunt whose trinkets and artefacts from her global travels fill up the room.

The cocktail menu is short but perfectly formed.

The Zetter Townhouse Bar is cool, quirky and certainly one of the best hotel bars in London.

Artesian Bar at The Langham

Situated in the beautiful Langham hotel near Oxford Circus, the David Collins designed bar is sleek, sexy and dramatic.

With its 50 types of rum, Artesian is ideally placed for a post shopping cocktail or a refined haven from the frenzy of nearby Soho. The current cocktail menu, Duality, celebrates the imaginative and progressive approach to mixology.

Dukes Bar

With a legendary history as the home of the Martini, Dukes Bar is timeless, intimate, and, well, arguably serves the world’s best Martini.

Dukes bar is a must try!

The Bassoon Bar at The Corinthia

The Corinthia Hotel is situated close to Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament in an old Ministry of Defence building.

The Bassoon Bar was designed by famous designer David Collins, where the centrepiece is the piano – not only do they have regular live music but the piano is built into the bar!

The bar is stylish, relaxed and has an excellent cocktail list, making The Bassoon Bar one of the best hotel bars in London.

Ham Yard Bar

Located on a quiet courtyard in the middle of Soho, Ham Yard is Firmdale Hotels’ popular Soho hangout. The large terrace at the front of the hotel is a real hotspot in the summer.

Inside, the design is the classic Firmdale eclectic style, but the bar is always buzzy late in the evenings, and with lots of nooks and crannies, it’s the perfect Soho hideaway.

Bar 45 at 45 Park Lane

Bar 45 is housed in The Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane. The bar features a long, black granite bar with an autumnal amber and red colour scheme throughout.

The cocktail menu includes speciality infused vodka and gin creations, and I can personally recommend ‘Pepito’s Revenge’, which is made from tequila and lime with an overriding basil flavour, and the Umami Cocktail, although impossible to accurately describe, is certainly worth a try!

The American Bar at The Stafford

The American Bar at The Stafford belongs to the great tradition of the American cocktail bars that became renowned in London and Paris during the 1920s and 30s, and remains one of the longest surviving American bars in London.

Serving classics and signature cocktails, The American Bar is overseen by Bar Director, Benoit Provost and Director of Mixology, Salvatore Megna, whose creations, new and vintage, are a reference for cocktail lovers all over the world.

The Malt Lounge and Bar

Located in the Prince Akatoki London, a 5 star luxury hotel, The Malt Lounge and Bar is an uplifting lounge space by day and an intimate and sophisticated bar by night.

The Malt menu focuses on premium Japanese and international whiskies and offers signature cocktails infused with in-house syrups and a stock variety of Japanese homegrown sake.

Sweeties

Sweeties cocktail bar is on the 10th floor of The Standard, London serving a menu of naturally mood-boosting cocktails.

At the Shawn Hausman-designed bar a line-up of international DJs play against the backdrop of the London skyline.

Double Standard

Double Standard is the ground floor bar and restaurant at The Standard hotel, serving hearty American dive bar-inspired fare accompanied by draft beers and classic cocktails.

The beautiful, Shawn Hausman-designed space is the neighbourhood’s street-facing anchor for all-day dining and drinking, complete with a wraparound weatherproof terrace for year-round outdoor drinking and dining.

London’s Best Hotel Bars

If you liked this guide to the best hotel bars in London, why not read our guide to the best cocktail bars in London, the best bars for a first date or our favourite luxury hotels?

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