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(menu)We found 28 restaurants in Best hotel bars in London.
Frequented by lords and ladies, A-listers, politicians and their wives, The Goring's distinguished bar not only serves as a playground for… more »
As a rallying point for glamour models, premiership footballers and hedge-fund managers, this 80ft-long, double-sided onyx bar is low on subtlety… more »
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Is there ever a time when the bar at the Charlotte Street Hotel isn’t packed? Even when the neighbourhood is quiet, Oscar remains a civilised… more »
Just a hop and a skip from the bright colours and modern design of its counterpart at The Zetter, ZTH is the slightly bonkers antique-chic lounge… more »
Some luxury hotel bars may be better looking, others less dependent on the reputations of bartending heroes and a celebrity cast list, yet anyone… more »
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Named after the Palm Court's former resident bandleader, Howard Godfrey, this 1920s-style lounge in the Waldorf Hilton shouldn't be overlooked… more »
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The double-height grandeur of this palatial pile's airy lobby, with its showy mix of heroic floral displays and a monumental statement sculpture… more »
Smooth and dependable with a tasteful and nicely upholstered interior, the Donovan Bar is quietly stylish – if not the most exciting ride in… more »
If you're ever feeling blue, head for this ‘great little bar' within The Berkeley hotel. So uplifting is this periwinkle parlour, that Madonna… more »
Along with the bars at The Bulgari and The Berkeley, The Mandarin belongs to a holy trinity of fash-tastic hotel lounges favoured by the Harvey… more »
An ideal backdrop for a Ralph Lauren catalogue shoot perhaps, The Lanesborough exudes venerable English charm – even though it has only been… more »
Beloved of bon viveurs, this sleek art-deco bar draws everyone from Hindustani princes to parents out celebrating their daughter's wedding. To… more »
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Ritzy design and opulent art-deco glamour or a tendency towards OTT bad taste – this iconic hotel bar has a habit of polarising opinion, although… more »
With its modern art and streamlined leather furnishings, the luxury mezzanine lounge at Wolfgang Puck's Cut steakhouse provides a sophisticated… more »
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The May Fair Bar – an odd amalgam of fuzzy Buddha lounge-lite and art-deco glitz – fancies itself one of the city's most fashionable venues:… more »
Whether you are staying in one of London’s fabulous hotels or are just looking for a great to enjoy a drink in the capital, check out Square Meal’s list of the best hotel bars in London. London boasts some of the finest hotels in the world so it is only natural that it also boasts some of the finest hotel bars in the world too. You don’t have to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy a drink in the hotel bar and with so many fabulous hotel bars to choose from in London it’s just as well. From five star luxury to ultra-hip and trendy, there are hotel bars to suit all tastes in London.
There are so many great hotel bars in London it can sometimes be hard to choose, so take a look through Square Meal’s helpful list of the best hotel bars in London and find your perfect hotel bar today. Also take a look at bars in Mayfair; bars in the City; bars in Covent Garden and bars in Bloomsbury & Fitzrovia for further suggestions.
Every one of the top hotel bars in London featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s best hotel bars have been tried and tested by critics and our own customers so check out the reviews with Square Meal today. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from those who have visited, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.