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(menu)We found 10 restaurants in Best bars in Mayfair & St James's.
An eccentric joy worthy of an HM Bateman cartoon, the recently enlarged American Bar at the inimitable Stafford Hotel has entertained everyone… 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 »
‘Great environment and amazing, knowledgeable staff – it couldn't get any better,' exclaims a fan of this David Collins-designed, Cubist-inspired… more »
Call the style police, because someone really needs to get rid of that gauche, high-backed banquette speared by ridiculous red Kryptonite shards:… more »
The views from this Bond-villain eyrie on the 28th floor of the Hilton London may take your breath away, but so will the price of a beer – £10… more »
Hush? It's one of Mayfair's worst kept secrets – especially since its first-floor cocktail lounge underwent a wholesale makeover in 2012. Plush… 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 »
You'll spot film stars, pop stars, filthy rich footballers and yacht-owning bankers among the hangers-on at Nobu's creepy, twinkly fairy-tale bar… more »
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The Parlour serves breakfast, afternoon tea and comfort food during the day, but morphs into a lively metrosexy members' bar by night. But… more »
Presided over by cocktail maestro Salvatore Calabrese, this take on swingin' 50s' Hollywood is accessible to sharp-dressing non-members before… more »
Two of central London’s most upmarket destinations, both Mayfair & St James’s boast a thriving bar scene. Find you top St James’s or Mayfair bar here with Square Meal’s list of the best bars in Mayfair & St James’s. Mayfair is renowned for being somewhat of a playground for London’s wealthier residents and visitors, housing many of the capital’s top hotels, restaurants and bars as well as a fabulous selection of designer boutiques and art galleries. Situated right next door, St James’s is yet another affluent area, with the beautiful St James’s Park sitting proudly in front of Buckingham Palace.
Head for a drink in some of London’s finest bars with Square Meal’s excellent guide to the best bars in Mayfair & St James’s. Square Meal takes all the hassle out of searching for a great London bar and has carefully chosen venues for their quality, style and service. Check out bars in the nearby areas of Marylebone; Oxford Street; Knightsbridge and Chelsea.
Every one of the top bars in Mayfair & St James’s featured in Square Meal’s list of the best bars in Mayfair & St James’s 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.