Connaught Bar

Amazing bartenders and the best selection of Pol Roger by the glass in London. Highly recommend coming here for a drink.

5 star service, the snacks were tasty along with the free shot sized drink on arrival. We had the foie gras canapes which were insanely good. Had to try the martini here after reading various articles. Drinks were good here but my expectations were higher. The martini at Duke’s is in another league Once you take out the measurer, i think the martini will never be as strong as it really should be but perhaps that is my preference.
The décor of the bar was also really plesant, very enjoyable for a quite drink.

Visited here or a friend’s anniversary after the wait was too long at Claridge’s. Cosy, dim cocktail bar that was definitely refined, but didn’t give off a snooty vibe. Their cocktail and alcohol list is extensive and or a fun twist they arrange the cocktails in chronological order as to when they were «invented» (didn’t fact-​check them too hard… :)).
Service was prompt and friendly and the bar nibbles were tasty and plentiful (which one would hope given the drink prices!) Both gin-​based cocktails that I had were excellent.
Definitely a special occasion outing or for your sophisticated friends!

Is this true one of the worlds best? It’s hard to say but it’s definitely excellent. The drinks were creative and interesting to taste. In fact, there were so many drinks we wanted to try it was very hard to choose.
The setting was very grand, filled with the people that you would expect. Half the couples definitely gave off a Lolita vibe. It all made for good people watching.

In my opinion, this is the best spot in Mayfair for pre dinner cocktails before a meal at one of the high end restaurants nearby: Hakkasan, Scott’s, Benares etc.
It’s one for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries rather than your run of the mill Saturday night. Cocktails start at £17, so the bill gets high very quickly.
However it delivers what you would expect from a 5 star hotel in Mayfair. The atmosphere, décor and layout in the bar makes it perfect for couples, the service is top class and the cocktails are exceptionally well made. Their version of an old fashioned with saffron smoke is my personal favourite.
Worth visiting above any of the bars within nearby restaurants and hotels. The American Bar at the Beaumont is the only one nearby that comes close.

I found the Connaught Bar to be a posh, rather small space that offers interesting twists on classic cocktails. As should be expected, I suppose, it is supremely over-​priced. So maybe go when someone else is paying or you’re flush. Glad I checked it out, however.

We went for casual drinks after work after hearing about all the hype. And largely, it met my expectations.
I ordered two drinks (Pearendipity, Bentley No.2), and I liked both. They were an appropriate balance of something classic with a pinch of novelty particular to the bar’s secret recipe.
Ambience was very posh but also surprisingly intimate. Based on publicised pictures, I had thought the place would be larger, but it was relatively cozy which made it feel all the more exclusive.
Service was generally prompt and kind. Definitely err on the side of dressy when going!

Yet another lovely venue in London. Had drinks at the Coburg Bar and loved the rich, warm décor. A perfect place to grab a drink when it’s brisk outside. The clientele is professional so you can enjoy drinks in a nice setting… it has strong energy but everyone is well mannered. Had the Blood and Sand which was very nice… but be prepared to throw down some serious $$ for a good cocktail.

Beautiful bar and lovely drinks with excellent service.

My colleague says that this is one of his favourite bars in London, so we came here for a drink after dinner in Mayfair. It’s very dark, almost like a speakeasy type of feel, but luckily we didn’t have a problem getting a table on a weeknight (and it comes with lovely nuts and green olives). We ordered at the bar and then they brought our drinks to the table. Their twist on a margarita is apparently one of their most popular drinks– they replace triple sec with something else, but it only has three ingredients so didn’t sound that special. My colleagues got it, and the most interesting thing about it is the giant ice cube in the middle, which is cut to just barely fit into the glass, then flips over once inside so it can’t get out again (until melted). I got one of the signature drinks with rum, fennel, and cocoa powder on the rim on the recommendation of the bar man… I was initially hesitant on the fennel but it actually tasted quite nice. And the mint julep my other colleague ordered came in a very impressive metal jug and had a beautiful dried orange carved into a flower on top. I would definitely take a friend here to impress them on a visit to London — definitely as good as it gets!

I’m not generally one for mixed drinks (or alcohol for that matter), but this bar — both for the drinks, and for the experience — completely blew my mind.
Agostino and Rusty are award-​winning mixologists, and we had the pleasure of meeting both of them, though Agostino took care of us throughout the evening. He met us briefly, and without speaking for more than a couple minutes, returned with drinks that blew me and my friends away. Each drink was tailored to our palate and our personality — it’s like he was able to x-​ray our souls, and come up with the perfect drinks for each of us. He did this repeatedly, and proved why he’s such a valuable commodity for the bar and to his patrons.
The service was very personable and very loving; we were very well taken care of and we can’t wait to go back next time we’re in London.

After an amazing Unilocal party at the Grosvenor Hotel, I wanted to take my ladies out to one of the swankiest bars that i remember from when i came to visit london in 2007 on holiday. Two streets down was this amazing, swanky bar.
The lights are dim, and immediately we were greeted with a nice area to sit, a mini mango-​champagne cocktail, and a nut mixture/​olives. We ordered a bottle of sauvignon blanc, and i swear i would never do this, but it actually wasnt that great and we asked that the bartender try the bottle. he agreed that it was not good (maybe actually something wrong with it), and asked us if we wanted something else. we then ordered another bottle, which was just amazing and we were super pleased.
The waitresses are beautiful and very sweet (good for the gents), and i was very happy to been able to show my friends around to one of the most famous bars in mayfair. Definitely coming back for a post-​dinner cocktail with my man soon!

This hotel is one of the most elegant I’ve ever been to. The service is spectacular. The amenities top notch. I just had the Japanese breakfast (salmon, miso soup, jasmine rice, ect). Wish I was staying here more than one day. Spectacular view from my window

It’s a bit confusing since the Connaught Hotel has two bars, and I think they changed the names of the bars too. But this is the bar to the right of the entrance, and it’s cozy, intimate, and plush. Feels old world, with a beautiful bar. I gave the waiter a few of my favorite ingredients and they brought back a drink that I enjoyed. My friend ordered a gin and tonic and it was most definitely the best gin and tonic I have ever had. Really great place to meet, although it’s pricey at 17 – 20 pounds per drink!

Totally a cop out, but the Grasshopper here was amazeballs. None of that cheap liquor neon green crap you get at your local frat party.
Drinks are expensive (~15) but it was a very lovely place with complimentary nuts and olives, and a swanky crowd. We walked in on a Saturday, and was easily given a table without reservations.

Über classy joint — rated 4^th in the world. The apéritif was off the hook. Amazing ambiance — music, lighting and set up. I still can’t believe I paid $ 35 for a cocktail, but it was sort of worth it.

Connaught Bar very much worth the visit. I remember making the trek there after a whole day of walking in semi high heels and by the time I got to Connaught Bar and plopped myself onto the bar stool, I didn’t want to leave. We first heard about this place when leafing through our monthly subscription of Food and Wine Magazine. Listed as one of the 10 Best Bars in the world, we knew this place had to be part of our itinerary in London. Located in the plush Mayfair area, Connaught Bar is inside the luxury 5-​star Connaught Hotel. With leather arm chairs and mostly working professional crowd as the clientele, the atmosphere at Connaught Bar is classic and proper. The list of cocktails is extensive. We had questions about some of their listed liquor and clearly the bartenders there know their stuff.
We usually always like to sit at the bar rather than at the table since the bar is where all the action is. Each drink is carefully and thoughtfully crafted and served on its on own platter. The last time we were there, on each platter was a skewer of fruits that consisted of green and red grapes, blueberries, a raspberry and a kumquat.
If you love good cocktails, then you are at the right place. According to Food and Wine Magazine, the top two mixologists in London oversees the extensive cocktail list. That itself warrants a visit to Connaught Bar.

Oooooh this place is pretty! So fashionable and total perfection for a classy martini bar.
The subtle mirrored walls and velvet seating is intimate yet happening. Modern and elegant at the same time keeping with the iconic Connaught Hotel style yet not at all old world stuffy. The bar itself it a work of art, lit up with light green lighting it glows. The drink list is a mixology of the classics along with an exciting champagne drinks list as well. Indeed pick your poison and enjoy. But the star of the space is the martini trolly where you can pick from 7 different bitters for the best martini you’ve ever had. If you want a drink from the martini trolly do specify that you would like a ‘CONNAUGHT’ martini, as a ‘Classic’ martini will come direct from the bar and not with the entertainment of a gloved bartender coming to your table to mix your drink in front of you. A delightful experience and one I keep repeating.

After watching Málaga fall to Valencia at a pedestrian pub nearby, I was put in charge of our next destination. Mind you, it was past 23:00 so the pickings were slim, but the Coburg at the Connaught Hotel called out to me and so we set off on foot in that direction.
The low-​key, piano bar surroundings suited me fine but my convoy was reticent. Sensing this, we were directed to the bar in the back. This turned out to be an excellent move and I felt immediately at home in the candlelit atmosphere of the Connaught Bar with its slightly more uptempo music and low leather seating. Think of the Connaught Bar as the younger, sassier cousin to the more distinguished and regal Coburg Bar.
Shortly after sitting down, tiny flutes arrived to welcome us (the liquid equivalent of an amuse bouche.) I could not help but be enchanted by this thoughtful touch.
My cocktailing cohort was on whiskey but I asked our server for a special recommendation. Passion fruit and campari is not a route I’d go on my own but I happily let her guide me in that direction. When this gorgeous drink arrived, I could not have been more pleased with the outcome. Simply put, this was one of the nicest cocktails I have ever sipped in London. Its price tag was not insignificant, but given the creativity and love clearly exhibited in this libation, I’d call it good value.
It requires no stretch of the imagination to see why this spot was named World’s Best Hotel Bar at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans last year. I can’t wait to return.

I’m pretty pretentious and also a bit of a lush so the Coburg Bar was just right for a Christmas catch-​up with an old friend. Staff were attentive without being obsequious and the cocktails were note-​perfect.
We had Manhattans, Old-​Fashioneds, Whiskey Sours and Tom Collinses (I wasn’t sure if ordering scattergun from the menu is the done thing in cocktail circles, but my knowledge of the classic drinks is poor and I wanted to put names to faces) and all were exquisite. The drinks were so good and the armchairs were so luxurious that I briefly considered checking in for the night.
There’s no denying that this is an expensive night out, but it is the ultimate hotel bar experience and you get free crisps and olives. Don’t try to take these home — the other guests will give you funny looks.