The Connaught Bar
6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/london8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several people recommend The Connaught Bar in Mayfair, and a couple of commenters suggest a martini there, with one mentioning a martini trolley that comes to tables. One commenter calls it the best bar in London, and another suggests it as a smarter option, advising booking ahead and dressing smartly. A couple of commenters are less impressed: one rates the Egerton better for martinis, and one found it overrated after a past group visit, though they note it may have improved since.
Address
The Connaught Bar, The Connaught, 16 Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Martinis, Martini trolley
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/flyingcrayons in r/london · Nov 2025ambience
Suggests a martini at The Connaught, saying the atmosphere suits what the asker wants.
- Recommendsu/metrize in r/london · Aug 2024
Suggests it outright with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/mo6020 in r/london · Aug 2024
Rates it the top bar in London, agreeing with the suggestion.
- Caveatu/pteroisantennata in r/london · Jan 2026
Calls The Connaught overrated after a past group visit, though says it may have improved.
- Caveatu/lxndrknght in r/london · Jan 2026taste
Rates the Connaught weaker than the Egerton for martinis.
- Recommendsu/c2k1 in r/london · Aug 2024
Agrees with the suggestion, noting it had to be scrolled far to find.
- Recommendsu/crazyfool267 in r/london · Jan 2024
Says the Connaught bar suits martini fans, with a trolley that makes drinks at your table.
- Recommendsu/ken-doh in r/london · Jan 2026ambience
Suggests Connaught bar as a better option, somewhat smarter in feel.
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Freshness
Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.