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The Connaught Bar

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4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(1,268 reviews)

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+44 20 7314 3419
The Connaught, 16 Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL, United Kingdom
£60+

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About The Connaught Bar

On Carlos Place, The Connaught Bar is a cocktail bar set within the hotel, with Cubist-inspired wood panelling and large mirrors. The martini is prepared tableside from a trolley, with bitters chosen before the pour, sent from a height into an ice-chilled glass. The wider menu includes caviar service such as the Imperial Baeri and Imperial Beluga, alongside pizzas like the Black Truffle Pizza with Fontina cheese. Seating operates on a walk-in basis, and a wait is common as tables turn over. A step-free entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, and a private dining room is available for groups. The bar opens evenings only, Monday to Saturday, and closes on Sundays. Valet parking is offered for those arriving by car. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the space, and afternoon tea is served with tiered stands of scones, clotted cream, preserves, and finger sandwiches.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Paid multi-storey car park · Paid street parking · Valet parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Menu & Prices

14 dishes · mains £22–335
  • Imperial Baeri£105.00
  • Imperial Oscietra Gold£178.00
  • Imperial Beluga£335.00
  • Black Truffle Pizza, Fontina Cheese£40.00
  • Tomato & Mozzarella Pizza, Basil, Chili Flakes£25.00
  • Prosciutto Pizza, Mozzarella, Fontina & Parmesan£36.00
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Reviews

4.6/5
1,268 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention tableside martini trolley, signature martini, welcome mini cocktail and afternoon tea.

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Customer Review Summary

Most reviewers come for the martini prepared tableside from the martini trolley, where bitters are chosen and the drink is poured with theatre that several call mesmerizing to watch. Close behind are the bartenders' craft and a small welcome cocktail on arrival. Other drinks named favorably include a tequila-based Piper, the Coral, which one reviewer found strong but well balanced, and The Philosopher. Service draws repeated praise as attentive and friendly, though one reviewer felt the glassware and short, minimally garnished drinks fell short for the cost, and prices are called expensive by many. Getting in is the recurring friction. One returning customer describes a sharp, dismissive greeting at the door when told the bar was full, another was invited in, asked to wait outside, then let in again, and a few say hotel guests get preference or that it took several visits to find a seat. One reviewer found the ENTERRASE and Salted Watermelon Verano cocktails not good, and complimentary snacks were taken away before drinks arrived. In another account, a server happily swapped a cocktail the guest did not like.

Featured reviews

  • Key Manning
    “A TREAT BUT NOT A SPECIAL ONE - The Connaught has a reputation that precedes it, and while the hotel carries a certain faded charm, a lovely doorman, and genuinely brilliant service from a sharp young Dublin waiter who was easily the highlight of the evening, it didn’t quite do enough to justify the price tag. £65 for two cocktails, avoiding the top end of the menu, and what arrived was plain glassware, minimal garnish, and short drinks. The artwork is nice and the room has heft, but compared to competitors at this level the atmosphere falls a little flat. The reputation is doing a lot of heavy lifting.”
  • NIHAL CAGLAYAN
    “This bar is a must if you’re looking for some of the coolest, most stylish, and best cocktails in London. The small bites were fantastic, and I had the best cocktail I’ve tried in London here. If you’re looking for a chic, elegant, and effortlessly cool bar, it’s perfect for special meetups, romantic dates, or intimate evenings.”
  • BLS MTL
    “Each trip to London is highlighted with Connaught's iconic contemporary martini. 🍸 is prepared tableside from its celebrated martini trolley. You select from a curated collection of bespoke bitters before the cocktail is crafted with the house's proprietary gin and custom vermouth blend, then poured from a dramatic height into an ice-chilled crystal glass. Elegant and luxurious, it does remain one of the benchmarks by which many martinis are judged. Enjoy 😉”
  • Brendan Chiang
    “Great drinks, the classics and the creatives. 5 star hotel setting with very professional service. The bar was at capacity so we stood at the bar for 15 min before a table opened up”
  • Diana Hernández
    “I ordered the Faraway Collins, ir seems to be a Legendary cocktails for which this bar is renowned. My husband asked for a Martini and he loved it. Such a great place!”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

“Ritzy hotel bar with Cubist-inspired wood panelling and huge mirrors, known for its martinis.”

  • Serves great cocktails
  • Has great wine list
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Paid street parking
  • Serves dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Serves food at bar
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  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
  • Serves food
  • Has free water refills
  • Has private dining room
  • Serves spirits
Highlights· 2
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Has great wine list
Popular for· 1
  • Good for solo dining
Atmosphere· 4
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Planning· 1
  • Usually has a wait
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Accessibility· 4
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Does not have assistive hearing loop
Offerings· 3
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves wine
Dining options· 2
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Parking· 2
  • Paid multi-storey car park
  • Valet parking

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