The Leopard Bar at The Rubens at the Palace is one of London’s more striking bars, with pride of place right opposite Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews. Once reserved for guests and private functions only, The Leopard Room is now open to the public as a luxurious hotel bar. Set right in the heart of Victoria, The Rubens at the Palace couldn’t be easier to get to from all over London.
Inside, the Leopard Bar is a picture of old-fashioned elegance. You can sink into a plush, chestnut brown leather sofa or an armchair and enjoy something from The Leopard Bar’s extensive drinks menu, whether it's a signature cocktail or a glass of fizz. Smart wood-panelled walls add to the stately vibe of the whole place, whilst the name comes from the leopard print carpet that runs throughout the space.
Among the signature cocktails you’ll find drinks like The Royal Spritz (Aperol, Martini Bianco, orange bitters and alcohol-free sparkling wine) as well as The Lemon Tart, which blends rum, apricot brandy, lemon juice and egg white foam. For something a little more intriguing, try The Purple Sour (pisco, berries, lemon juice, blue pea powder, honey sugar, egg white and Creme de Violette).
The bar also features live music often throughout the week, making this an ideal place to stop for anyone who loves a hotel bar with some live music. If you get hungry, The Leopard Bar at The Rubens at the Palace also offers a compact menu of small bites, including Cornish spring rolls with Scotch Bonnet jam, dry-aged beef fillet with chimichurri, and pecan macarons with truffle and honey.