Mayfair Cocktail Bars Worth Dressing Up For
Mayfair Cocktail Bars Worth Dressing Up For
The best cocktail bars have more than just a good drinks menu. They have uniqueness, the right kind of people (this is subjective) and a clearly defined atmosphere. If you’re planning a date with one of our stunning Mayfair escorts you want to find somewhere that ticks all of these boxes.
This starts with understanding what you’re looking for. In this article, we’ll give you some of our favourite cocktail bar picks in Mayfair, but it helps if you know whether you want hushed and seductive, relaxed and intimate or lively and exciting beforehand.
Whatever your poison, these are some of the best, fanciest and most worth-the-effort bars in one of London’s most sought-after areas.
The Connaught Bar
Atmosphere
The Connaught is a staple in the London hotel bar scene and for good reason. The moment you walk in, the place screams luxury, from the silver-leaf walls to the dapper staff to the tableside martini service.
Despite being so obviously upscale, it never feels stuffy. Best suited to a relaxed but refined evening or a nightcap, it’s a perfect space for a date where conversation is the priority.
Price Point
This is firmly special occasion (or HNW) territory. Cocktails are at the top end of London’s luxury bar scene and an evening drinking here can easily run into the hundreds. Signature cocktails cost around £25-£30.
Location
The bar is inside The Connaught Hotel on Carlos Place, one of Mayfair's most prestigious addresses.
What Makes it Unique?
The famous Martini trolley service is one of London’s most iconic cocktail experiences, and they manage to maintain the sense of occasion without feeling gimmicky.
Donovan Bar
Atmosphere
Donovan Bar manages to expertly tread the line between luxury and accessible. It feels upmarket enough for a glamorous date without ever crossing into intimidating territory.
Dark wood, leather seating and warm lighting create an environment where romantic conversation comes naturally.
Price Point
Premium pricing but slightly less eye-watering than some of Mayfair’s other grand hotel bars. Premium cocktails cost around £20.
Location
Located inside Brown's Hotel on Albemarle Street. Brown’s is widely considered to be London’s first hotel, operating since 1837
What Makes it Unique?
Their cocktail menu was created by Salvatore Calabrese, whose nickname in the mixology world is “The Maestro”. He’s famous for inventing the breakfast martini and holds the world record for the most expensive cocktail.
Scarfes Bar
Atmosphere
Scarfes has one of the strongest visual identities of any cocktail bar in London. Inspired by a classic British gentleman’s library, it combines a rustic but polished design with live music and shapely dressed staff.
Price Point
Fairly standard for an upscale hotel bar. £20-£25 for their signature cocktails
Location
Inside Rosewood London, just outside Mayfair but close enough to earn a place on this list.
What Makes it Unique?
Live jazz and blues performance lean into the 1920s elements of the bar’s character without feeling like every other “speakeasy” that popped up 10 years ago.
The American Bar
Atmosphere
The American Bar is one of the most historic in London. In fact, if we’re talking from a purely chronological point of view, it is the most historic, as it’s credited as the oldest cocktail bar in Britain.
It delivers exactly the old-school elegance and impeccable service you’d expect from a bar that’s survived this long.
Price Point
High-end bar with high-end prices. Signature cocktails run around £30.
Location
Located in the Savoy Hotel, which is an icon itself. It was the first public building in the UK to be entirely powered by electricity.
What Makes it Unique?
The American Bar has been serving cocktails for well over a century and has served the likes of Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway, Marilyn Monroe, and Frank Sinatra.
Mr Fogg's Apothecary
Atmosphere
Our final suggestion throws much of the luxury hotel rulebook out of the window. This Victorian-inspired cocktail bar that invites you to step into the world of Around the World in 80 Days protagonist, Phileas Fogg. It’s as much an immersive experience as it is a luxury cocktail bar.
Price Point
The most reasonable option on the list, with signature cocktails starting from around £17.
Location
Mr Fogg’s is directly opposite Claridge’s, famous for housing aristocracy, global leaders and celebrities since the 1800s.
What Makes it Unique?
Practically everything about Mr Fogg’s is unique, but in this list, simply the fact that it’s far less serious in its approach than many bars in the area.