10 Best Hotel Bars in London

Stables Bar is an elegant cocktail bar within The Milestone Hotel in Kensington, serving signature cocktails, premium spirits and elevated sharing plates. Its newly renovated interior combines dark wood, leather and tartan furnishings with a naturally lit conservatory. Open daily from 10am to 11pm, it suits relaxed drinks, afternoon refreshments and intimate occasions.

The Pine Bar is a wood-panelled cocktail bar in an upscale hotel setting, with leather banquettes and a British menu. It suits date nights, pre-dinner drinks and nightcaps, offering creative cocktails alongside a selection of rare whiskies and spirits. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet relaxed, with bartenders who explain the menu and tailor recommendations.

Lyaness is a cocktail bar in a hotel setting with a marble bar and river views. Its drinks combine creative techniques with flavours that remain accessible, and the team helps guests choose according to their tastes. The setting suits smaller groups and intimate gatherings, with elegant cocktails, snacks and a polished atmosphere.

Scarfes Bar is a refined cocktail bar at the Rosewood Hotel, serving creative cocktails, whiskies and food in an elegant, clubby setting. Live jazz gives the venue a distinctive evening atmosphere, while knowledgeable bartenders and attentive hospitality suit cocktail enthusiasts, solo visitors and date nights. It is an upmarket choice where drinks commonly cost around £23 to £24 before VAT and service charge.

The American Bar is The Savoy hotel’s legendary Art Deco cocktail bar, serving classic cocktails alongside modern variations and featuring a live jazz pianist every night. It suits celebratory drinks, romantic occasions and visitors looking for a distinctive historic setting with music.

Artesian is a sophisticated London hotel cocktail bar with modern oriental décor and a signature punch. It suits visitors looking for inventive, carefully executed drinks in a luxury setting, including whisky-based takes on classics and mocktails. Hospitality details include replacing a martini glass with a colder one mid-drink and storing a drink while a guest steps away.

Keepers Kitchen & Bar is a relaxed hotel restaurant serving pub-style meals in a contemporary setting. Its menu includes fish and chips, a full English breakfast, carbonara, curries, salads, arancini and vegetarian and vegan choices. A distinctive feature is its rooftop beehives: the honey is used in dishes and drinks and is also available to take away, making the venue suited to casual meals with an unusual local-food element.

The Goring is a refined luxury hotel dating from 1910, with elegant accommodation, a cocktail bar, an acclaimed restaurant and a garden. It suits visitors seeking a polished, traditional London stay with a quieter atmosphere. The hotel also offers afternoon tea, while its concierge team has arranged theatre tickets and car service for guests.

The Connaught Bar is a cocktail bar inside The Connaught hotel, with Cubist-inspired wood panelling, large mirrors and a particular reputation for martinis. It suits cocktail enthusiasts seeking a polished evening experience, including the theatre of its martini cart and a broad, carefully made drinks menu.

NoMad London is a high-end hotel in a former courthouse, with a restaurant, bar and library-style lounge. Its hospitality includes rooms, breakfast and cocktails, while the interiors are presented as luxurious and the dining spaces as light and distinctive.