Claridges Bar London Review
We all like a bit of posh now and again so a quick bevy at Claridge’s bar seemed like a good idea. The bar is a part of the legendary Claridge’s hotel in Mayfair known historically for its association with the aristocracy and world dignitaries and more recently for its sumptuous restaurant run by the volatile Mr Gordon Ramsey.
You feel rather grand just entering the hotel, almost like stepping back in time to the days of the Raj and when imperialism and colonialism were a part of England’s fabric. The bar in Claridge’s hotel doesn’t feel so grand, in fact it is like entering the bar of an aging ocean liner. Its dark colours from the oak panel flooring and red leather seats with an attempt at art deco make it feel dismal and uninviting.
The clientele are probably those staying in the hotel who must have plenty of spare cash knocking around although you’d never think it by looking at them. There were a few punters who had spilled over from a ball going on in one of the function rooms so they were all wearing DJs. The dress code is smart casual and the ambience not particularly pretentious which is refreshing for such an opulent and pricey establishment.
Claridge's drinks list is one of the most extensive I have ever seen. Designed for the connoisseur of alcoholic tipples, the list comprises of rums, gins, tequilas, whiskies, ports, sherries, cognacs, armagnacs with many rare and vintages that most of us will not be familiar with. An astonishing 16 types of vodka were available as well as an extensive cocktail and wine list.
You need a sack full of spare cash if you are going to test the menu thoroughly. A bottle of Krug Vintage, 1988 champagne will set you back £245.00, a cocktail £10.75, beers around £4.50 and a G&T £6. If you really want to blow your wages try a bar snack – 25g of royal beluga caviar will cost £120 or a lobster sandwich £23.
It is more of an occasion to go to Claridge’s to eat rather than to drink and apart from the attentive service and the massive drinks menu, only go if someone is paying for you – you are not missing much otherwise.
joanne bestall (08 03 2004)
Customer Reviews for Claridges Bar
The following customer reviews are not endorsed by Fluid London and are simply those of users who wish to publish their independent experiences of Claridges Bar.
“Claridges bar is stylish, none snooty, pricey (well of course its going to be) and great fun! The staff are attentive and on the ball, the cocktails are the best you can get in London and the champers flows with ease. I loved it!”
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debra barratt, stafford (2 years 5 months 22 days ago)
“In my eyes Claridges is the only hotel in London because of its prestige and tradition. admitedly it is quite pricy but at the end of the day you pay for what you get and you are paying for the service and the name, just like everything else. Claridges is a must do for everyone and it is worth every penny. The other reviews on this page of people putting claridges down are only jelous of what they can't afford to do often.”
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Dean, London (5 years 9 months 12 days ago)
“Claridge's has the most unbelievable food and drink - some of the best i've ever had in london .... but it does come at a hefty cost, plus atmosphere sucks a little, fine if you're date is paying!”
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nancy, [ Unknown ] (6 years 2 days ago)
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