The Distillery Bar Bankside

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Bars
Ambience
Cool, Cosy, Dark and moody, Fun, Glamorous, Lively, Quirky
Food Occasions
All day dining, Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Outside seating, Terrace
Special Features
Gluten-free options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wheelchair access
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celeb spotting, Celebrations, Child friendly, Dates, Group dining [8+], Romantic, Special occasions
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About

In the heart of Bankside, within the Hilton London hotel, The Distillery Bar is a cocktail alchemist’s haven crafting cocktails and infusions with dedication and skill. Inside, you’ll find an old-world style bar reminiscent of 1930s Gentleman’s Bars. Anticipate coloured glass soda syphons, glistening seltzer bottles, rich green leather sofas, oak parquet flooring, and William Morris-inspired carpeting.

It sits on the site of the Victorian fragrance factory and essential oil distiller, Stevenson & Howell, and makes mileage out of its name creating aromatics, infusions, and bitters in-house. Naturally, there’s an extensive collection of gins at The Distillery Bar with over 100 types from around the world each hand-selected and carefully thought through. Expect a variety of ‘perfect gin and tonics’ infused and paired with the best tonics to maximise flavour and enjoyment. But it’s not all gin, you’ll find non-alcoholic options wines, draught beers, and some brilliant Summer cocktails inspired by Greek gods.

Perhaps you’ll be tempted by the ‘Aphrodite - Love’s Curse’, a blend of Beefeater pink gin, smokey whiskey, maraschino, and dry sherry, or maybe the ‘Hephaestus - Forge of the Gods’ featuring black label whiskey, mezcal, cointreau, and apple smoke is more your style. Either way, a dedicated team of bartenders and mixologists is on hand to deliver a tipple that suits you.

The Distillery Bar isn’t just a watering hole, it's a popular spot for coffee meet-ups, business lunches, and evening dates. To accompany the expert drinks offering, expect a menu of nibbles, sharing boards, mains and desserts. From soy and sesame chicken wings and pea ricotta arancini to club sandwiches and Aberdeen Angus burgers you’ll encounter a wealth of seasonal crowd-pleasing menu items. As you leave, check out the wall installation of Victorian pennies inspired by a rumour that the building was once a warehouse for the Bank of England.

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Does it serve food?

Yes, there is a menu of mains, sandwiches, bar bites and sharing boards.

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Location

2-8 Great Suffolk Street, Bankside, London, SE1 0UG

020 7593 3901 020 7593 3901

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 11:00-00:00
Tue 11:00-00:00
Wed 11:00-00:00
Thu 11:00-00:00
Fri 11:00-00:00
Sat 11:00-00:00
Sun 11:00-00:00

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