Updated on 03 March 2020
London is brimming with bars, pubs and restaurants, but if you’re in the mood for glitz, glamour and five-star sips, nothing beats London’s catalogue of swanky hotel bars. Slick service and opulent surroundings are par for the course at these institutions, as are show-stopping drinks that are worth the hefty price-tags they tend to come with.
Some hotel bars in London are famous the world over, such as The American Bar at The Savoy and The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz, but you might be surprised by just how many hotel bars London has on its books. A couple lay claims to fame by way of former guests, such as The Dorchester Bar, which has welcomed the likes of Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra; and plenty boast literary or musical connections. Some are renowned for their stunning architecture, while others house some of the most sought-after Champagnes and extensive whisky collections.
The point is that no matter what you’re looking for – somewhere to see and be seen, a spot with great views or the chance to splash the cash on a luxurious liquid concoction you’re unlikely ever to forget – London’s hotel bars are a no-brainer. Read on to see our pick of the best hotel bars in London, and click through to read the full reviews for top tips on the best serves in the place.
The Goring, Westminster, London, SW1W 0JW
London Hilton, Mayfair, London, W1K 1BE
The Connaught, 16 Carlos Place, Mayfair, London, W1K 2AL
Dukes Hotel, St James's Place, London, SW1A 1NY
186 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LA
The Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, London, SW1X 7RL
The Langham, 1c Portland Place, Marylebone, London, W1B 1JA
The Napoleon Hotel, 9 Christopher Street, London, EC2A 2BS
Hotel Café Royal, 68 Regent Street , London, W1B 4DY
The Mandrake Hotel, 20-21 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PG
The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7TA
Flemings Mayfair, 7-12 Half Moon Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 7BH
The Dorchester Hotel, 53 Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA
252 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7EN
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, 10 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4AJ
10 Berners Street, London, London, W1T 3NP
10 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 3NP
49-50 St John's Square, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 4JJ
One Ham Yard, Piccadilly Circus, London, W1D 7DT
Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 6JP
The Bloomsbury Hotel, 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2BD
The Stafford Hotel, St. James's Place, London, SW1A 1NJ
Beaumont Hotel, Brown Hart Gardens, London, W1K 6TF
100 Shoreditch High Street, London, London, E1 6JQ
The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR
Claridge's, Brook Street, London, W1K 4HR
1 Aldwych, Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ
Strand, London, WC2R 0EZ
Strand, London, London, WC2R 0EZ
1 Chiltern Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 7PA
Albany Street, Regents Park, London, NW1 3UP
45 Park Lane, London, W1K 1PN
28-30 Seymour Street, Marylebone, London, W1H 7JB
For after-hours drinking inspiration, check out our guide to the best late-night bars in London.
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