Bars
The 5 Best Bars in Knightsbridge
Where to drink in Knightsbridge: legendary hotel bars and glamorous cocktail rooms, chosen on merit.
In short: our top picks are The Blue Bar at The Berkeley, The Aubrey and Bulgari Bar. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Knightsbridge drinks in style. Its bars are the glamorous, blue-velvet sort found inside the great hotels, the kind that have been setting the standard for decades. These are the best bars in Knightsbridge, chosen for the room, the craft and the occasion.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Blue Bar at The Berkeley | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| The Aubrey | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| Bulgari Bar | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| Zuma | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| The Library Bar at The Lanesborough | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Blue Bar at The Berkeley
Why we pick itDavid Collins's iconic Lutyens-blue room; one of London's most glamorous cocktail bars.
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The Aubrey
Why we pick itA theatrical Japanese-inspired izakaya bar at the Mandarin Oriental.
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Bulgari Bar
Why we pick itA sleek silver-and-onyx hotel bar for impeccably made cocktails.
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Zuma
Why we pick itThe glamorous original Zuma; its bar pours superb sake and cocktails to a buzzy crowd.
Worth knowingSteep even by Knightsbridge standards, consistently at capacity so service gets stretched thin, and open to the charge of trading on its reputation.
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The Library Bar at The Lanesborough
Why we pick itA clubby, leather-bound room famed for rare spirits and classic service.
Before you book
The best Knightsbridge bars sit inside grand hotels, so smart dress and a booking are wise, especially at weekends. Go early for a quiet drink, later for glamour.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Blue Bar at The Berkeley is our editor's choice: David Collins's iconic Lutyens-blue room; one of London's most glamorous cocktail bars. The Blue Bar at The Berkeley, The Aubrey and Bulgari Bar lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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