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The Library Bar at The Lanesborough - The Library Bar at The Lanesborough, London, Greater London

The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

4.9
4.9
64 Reviews
£41 and over
Cocktail Bar
One of the capital's most celebrated cocktail destinations, The Library Bar – distinguished by its outstanding mixology and venerable "liquid museum" of spirits – offers the warm and intimate atmosphere of a private club accompanied by a vibrant ambiance that makes it a popular choice with Knightsbridge and Belgravia's well-heeled locals as well as hotel guests. The bar, located within Hyde Park Corner's Lanesborough hotel, is home to cognacs dating back to the 1770s, as well as spectacularly prepared cocktails by a team of award-winning experts including Bar Manager Mickael Perron.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    020 7259 5599
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Full on-site catering is available for private events.
  • Private party facilities
    The Library Bar is available for private hire. To enquire about private hire kindly contact the venue directly.
  • Area
    Knightsbridge
  • Cross Street
    The Library Bar is located within The Lanesborough at Hyde Park Corner.
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Public Transit
    Hyde Park Corner Underground Station - 1 minute<br />Knightsbridge Underground Station - 10 minutes<br />Green Park Underground Station - 12 minutes<br />Victoria Station - 15 minutes<br />
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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Experiences

  • Cocktail Cream Tea

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For those in search of a lighter alternative to Afternoon Tea, our Cocktail Cream Tea brings together two Lanesborough favourites - the Lilibet cocktail and freshly baked, fluffy scones served with strawberry jam, clotted cream and your choice of tea or coffee.
    Cocktail Cream Tea photo
  • Cocktail Cream Tea (non-alcoholic)

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For those in search of a lighter alternative to Afternoon Tea, our Cocktail Cream Tea brings together a mocktail of your choice from our non-alcoholic menu and freshly baked, fluffy scones served with strawberry jam, clotted cream and your choice of tea or coffee.
    Cocktail Cream Tea (non-alcoholic) photo
  • Live Nights with Bushmills Irish Whiskey

    £45.00 per person

    16 Oct - 31 Dec 2023
    A taste of Bushmills 25 year old Irish whiskey (10ml) served alongside your choice of The Cailín (Bushmills Black Bush stirred with homemade raspberry & mint cordial and orange bitters) or an Irish Coffee, accompanied by live performances by our resident pianist and weekly changing acoustic singers. Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
    Live Nights with Bushmills Irish Whiskey photo

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Best Overall

  • London

    Best Service

  • London

    Best Ambience

  • South West London

    Best Overall

  • South West London

    Best Service

  • South West London

    Best Ambience

  • South West London

    Best Value

  • South West London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South West London

    Great for live music

  • South West London

    Good for special occasions

  • South West London

    Lively

64 Reviews
  1. HuRo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expensive but a really lovely experience, great drinks and a nice interior. Excellent service.

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  2. YugeW

    Singapore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best bar have came cross. Excellent service, great food and amazing environment. Great place recommended for anyone !

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  3. DogucanB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibes, nice cocktails and good selection of drinks. Whiskey collection is quite good.

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  4. APLondon

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a brilliant time. We were celebrating a birthday and engagement. The service was outstanding. They brought us complimentary champagne to celebrate the occasion and two mini cakes with candles. It made the occasion so special. The cocktails and mocktails were delicious (the most inventive mocktails we've ever had) and the atmosphere was lovely. Would highly recommend, especially to celebrate a special occasion.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful environment, lovely people and really tasty scones ⭐️😻

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  6. GeorgeH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service the entire team were attentive, aware and helpful. Very friendly staff who made you feel very at ease.

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  7. KatrienV

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you search for a classy, delightful, relax barexperience, this is it! Highly recommended!

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  8. Mrsmart

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance was 10/10. Extremely classy interior and all the drinks & cocktails were fantastic. Would definitely be back.

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  9. DanielC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Service at the Lanesborough and Library Bar, cannot be beat. They are so attentive to everything.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stopped in at The Library Bar for a light lunch on our trip to London. Loved the quiet, clubby atmosphere. The bartender made great drinks and was friendly. Super location.

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  11. StevenL

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Library Bar at the Lanesborough makes the best martini in London. We have been to the Ritz, Savoy, Connaught, Dorchester, etc. and the Lanesborough is simply the best. The bar manager Mikael is a gracious and charming host, Francesco an attentive and jovial waiter. We tasted two new gins before settling on our preferred tipple, the Lanesborough's own proprietary potion. With lovely salty nibbles and beautiful garnishes what could be better. The food menu is outstanding, buttered lobster linguini a must. The reimagined Regency style of the library is unforgettably enhanced by the lively musical strains of the pianist and light operatic singer.

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  12. LesleyR

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and ambiance were perfect The cocktails were beautifully presented

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  13. Hamid

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unforgettable and unique, I recommend to all of my friends.

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  14. AbbyS26

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time at the Lanesborough, food was great, drinks were fresh and the portion of the food was really good.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sublime, fabulous service! What a great team they have . My favourite bar In London. We were well looked after with a smile. Highly recommend

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  16. CaroleL

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le personnel est très attentif, les plats sont très bons. Le cadre est magnifique j’adore cet hôtel.

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  17. MariaC

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Meze platter was amazing. Staff were very helpful.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Angel was brilliant -lovely Japanese whisky tasting.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 August 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service is excellent every time I go there, the pianist and setting provide for amazing ambiance

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  20. HopeZacHar

    Perthshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience drinking G&T's sitting in the wonderful surroundings of The Library Bar

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  21. MarkG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 July 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As usual the service and style are a hallmark of the Lanesborough. My first return in a few years and everything was impeccable.. The outstanding result was never in doubt

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was phenomenal!! The entire team, musicians, and professional courtesy displayed was unparalleled. Thank you for making our visit in London special. Also the drinks and birthday dessert was delicious!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favourite bars in London, have been coming for many years

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 May 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Super expensive especially for the American coffee (6 ounces maybe) for £8 including for refills. So £32 for one cup plus one refill for 2 people. Outrageous!

    The Library Bar at The LanesboroughResponded on 8 June 2023

    Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review following your recent visit to The Lanesborough's cocktail bar, The Library Bar. I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed with our prices. We shall certainly take this on board and consider our offering. We regularly consider our costs, offering, and the market to ensure we are offering a competitive option and good value based on our service, surroundings, and product. Kind regards The Lanesborough Team

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  25. James

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent evening cocktail lounge with such cozy, inviting ambiance for relaxing and enjoying high quality craft cocktails. If no other reason, the bar team and their impeccable service alone is enough for why we would return in a heartbeat or recommend to others an evening here for cocktails, atmosphere, and some small bites. The live piano player and singer entertainment on select evenings was also an excellent addition to the bar’s elegant classy atmosphere. Their cocktail selections were incredibly creative and their selection of rare and fine spirits highly impressive if looking to indulge in something truly special. As hotel guests for 7 nights, we ended every single evening in the cozy ambiance of The Library Bar and we miss that evening routine and the incredible bar team more than any other aspect of our week in London.

    The Library Bar at The LanesboroughResponded on 8 June 2023

    Dear James, Thank you so much for your kind words and review of The Library Bar at The Lanesborough. We are absolutely delighted to hear of your warm feelings towards the space, team, drinks and entertainment. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to The Library Bar again as soon as the opportunity arises. Kind regards The Lanesborough Team

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  26. GirlAboutTown

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. And James the pianist is wonderful! Very relaxing evening.

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  27. Adam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Passed a wonderful time with great service and highly recommend the Library Bar at The Lanesborough Hotel.

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  28. GiorgosH

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, attentive personnel, excellent drinks.

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  29. StephenK

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply outstanding. Great atmosphere. Stellar service. Highly recommend.

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  30. OneOrdinaryPerson

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 11 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s an amazing place with amazing people! Every time it’s a great experience!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolute delight from start to finish. Some of the best drinks I’ve ever had. We tried the Lilibet cocktail and the thyme French 75, and both were incredible. For food, I highly recommend the oysters and the crispy squid.

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  32. BrianT

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall a great experience. Always comfortable and relaxing bar. First class service.

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  33. Rahul

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great exclusive venue on park lane. Food and staff delightful.

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  34. Lisa

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous location where you are treated like a royal! Staff are so friendly and the atmosphere is lovely and cosy.

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  35. Beth74

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited The Library Bar for the first time last year and had such a lovely time that we have now revisited quite a few times since. We are always greeted with a warm welcome and a friendly smile and it’s lovely to see the same bar tenders when we visit. All the cocktails Ive had so far have been lovely…I particularly love the rum runner old fashioned!! These are very well paired with delicious Truffle nuts!! We are often greeted by the same bartender…Giorgio, who is very welcoming and knowledgeable and always looks after us…even remembering which drinks we have!! We look forward to visiting again soon!!

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  36. WestEndGirl

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks with gorgeous surroundings. The staff are all very polite and friendly. Sandro, in particular, was very attentive. We even saw him performing a magic trick for a little girl on another table!

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  37. Agallivant

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful spot for drinks and conversation.

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  38. MirellaD

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous cocktails, great food and extremely polite and attentive staff Thanks for a great afternoon

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  39. Martin

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! We were married at The Lanesborough and so we're always so well looked after. The bar is a quiet but well attended place to spend a couple of hours. Excellent mulled wine cocktail for Christmas time. We'll be back regularly!

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  40. Michelle

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Lovely place for a quiet drink. Really enjoyed the chilli margaritas!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

The Library Bar at The Lanesborough is rated 4.9 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

The Library Bar at The Lanesborough does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London, Greater London SW1X 7TA

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Library Bar is located within The Lanesborough at Hyde Park Corner.
  • Area
    Knightsbridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Public Transit
    Hyde Park Corner Underground Station - 1 minuteKnightsbridge Underground Station - 10 minutesGreen Park Underground Station - 12 minutesVictoria Station - 15 minutes
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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