Library Bar in City of London, Westminster

The perfect place to meet a Book Club friend. The surroundings were plush and sumptuous and it was a real treat. Its not cheap but this is a high end establishment. Service was impeccable and they went to every effort to accommodate my Lanesborough Club Sandwich to be made into a wrap instead. The location is right outside the 3rd exit of Hyde Park Corner tube station so extremely easy to find.

An absolute delight from service, food, ambience and live jazz performance (after 8 in the evening). Everything was top quality and top notch, although expected, it was miles above. I have personally reconmended to several friends.

What an amazing bar - with wonderful drinks and the best staff. Particular thanks go to Angel - and also Sandro. They were fantastic. Highly recommend!

One of my favourite spots in London. Feels like a real hidden gem.

On my way home from a conference, I decided to have some tea. I dropped into the Peninsula London and politely waited to be seated. The place was almost empty. The check in lady said she would seat me, but then kept tapping away at her iPad for ages, ignoring me. I left. Instead I walked into the Library Bar and Withdrawing Room around the the corner, at the inestimable Lanesborough Hotel at Hyde Park Corner. What a dramatic difference! A warm, smiling welcome by the check in lady despite being busy. She knew the % blend of Assam in their House Blend, organised immediate service of delicious tea and biscuits and charged my phone. Giorgio and Paola were attentive and told me all about the restaurant menu so I will come again. I felt soothed and at home - it reminded me of the welcome at my Club and had beautiful and historic decor.

Arrived just before 8pm on a Saturday. It was quite busy but they were able to seat me immediately at the bar. Note there's a minimum spend of €15 per person after 7:30pm. They start you off with a small tin of mixed nuts. They had a lot of fun looking cocktails but I was there for their seasonal Noughts and Crosses drink created for Belgravia in Bloom, a gin drink with lemon juice, elderflower, basil, and ginger. On top of the drink they create a 3x3 grid and provide some flowers so you can play noughts and crosses or tic-tac-toe. It took a bit of time to get my drink but it was fun to watch the bartenders make other drinks, including one that had fire poured on it. They initially provided me with some smaller flower petals before those were taken away and I was given a couple larger flowers. The drink itself was very good and as it was listed as a mellow drink I didn't feel tipsy after having it.

Intriguing introduction into a true 5 star experience via the quick lunch hour option. Service was excellent, with an abundance of staff wishing you well and asking after your wellbeing. Being brought up well, this led to a short but similar conversation with each, even on the way to the restroom! Food was very good, despite it being the quick lunch offer. The Club sandwich was packed with flavour and my wife enjoyed the white Burrata pizza. A lovely experience.

Went to the Library bar for a celebration drink after graduation. It was a wonderful setting, and I have to give a special mention to Sandro’s incredibly kind and thoughtful service while we were there which made a special occasion even more so.

I had the pleasure of being served by Angel. He was attentive, professional and kind. Thank you for the experience!

We booked a table in The Library Bar for after attending the Royal Garden party. We arrived looking like drowned rats due to heavy rain all day and were worried we wouldn’t be welcomed - how wrong we were! We were treated like Royalty and had the best time thanks to all the lovely staff and in particular Angel - thank you so so much for looking after us

Huge thanks to Sandro, who made our visit perfect with his Gentle Twinkle.

Great place to relax and enjoy some superb cocktails or the excellent food that's on offer. Reservations recommended. Dog-friendly.

Great bar! Open late, nice ambience, pleasant crowd, good service.

We had a very pleasant experience at the library bar. This was our first time to the bar on occasion of our son’s 20th birthday. We had a charcuterie board , fries and prawn cocktail which was amazing with soft shell crabs and we love the Dalmore sour cocktail, Gasparie Manhattan with Balvenie as base , Irish Vieux Carré with Bushmill as base Raspberry based mocktail Sandro and Georgio who attended to us was very knowledgeable and took good care of us. The ambience was perfect for a laid back classy afternoon amidst the books and old bottles ! Will surely return for the pianist and live songs

Wonderful service from the manager when we visited for my girlfriend’s birthday, and good cocktails as well. Would definitely recommend a visit here.

Loved the classic decoration of the bar with good choice of cocktails .

Lovely bar - was intending to have a casual dinner at the bar but ended up going to the grill instead which the team happily accommodated (much appreciated) Great cocktails and nice comfy atmosphere - really love the old school vibe - will be back!

Very atmospheric and elegant and the live music is a highlight. It can be a bit empty on weekday evenings and slightly stuffy. Service could be a tad more attentive as well.

Best cocktails 🍸 in central London

Very good hosts. Amazing coctails. Perfect ambiance. Genuienly enjoyed.

Fantastic cocktails and champagne selection. Friendly staff and bartender super chatty and friendly.

Fantastic place to enjoy cocktails with your pooch

We stopped in for a quick drink. The bar is classy and the staff are all warm, welcoming and attentive. The Mojito Royal is a must have!

A small room with 6 tables. I didn't expect much, but the food was quite delicious. I went on a Thursday and there was a performance starting at 8pm. Sing with piano accompaniment without a microphone. A very unique experience. Even though a song is being sung in front of you, if you want to talk, the sound level is such that you can have a full conversation with your companion without having to raise your voice. And then you can become immersed in the performance. very good. And I thought it would be much more expensive, but it was a better price than I thought.

We were early for our dinner reservation so we were asked if we would like to have a few aperitives before dinner. I'm so glad we were asked as this is a beautiful bar and the cocktails were delicious. The staff were so attentive and helpful. A really comfortable bar and plenty to choose from the cocktail menu. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the bar.

An authentic and uniq place: - piano music, - great service, - welcoming and professional staff, - great location - amazing choice of drinks, - unforgettable interiors

This was one of my favourite experiences in London. We absolutely loved every minute of our time here with exemplary service and outstanding cocktails

This is the best place I have been in the few years in the uk. The staff is very friendly and here is also a dog friendly place which is very special among most London restaurants.

Wide selection of cocktails, very proficient bar service

Everything about the Library Bar is exceptional. Warm and welcoming. The drinks menu is exquisite in options, taste and presentation. The staff are experienced and gel extremely well as a team. And it manifests itself in an AMAZING customer experience. Beautiful art on the wall, pianist playing in the background, lovely lighting and friendly atmosphere. 💚 Dress is smart casual + My sister and I enjoyed drinks at the bar last night. Francesco and Mickael need special mentioned, great thoughtful conversation, knowledgeable and entertaining personalities. Every staff member excelled. Try a Champagne Cocktail🥂 or the Show Stopper 🍸 The bar is small and cosy, recommend making a reservation to avoid disappointment. I look forward to future visits.

Excellent place to enjoy fantastic and fancy cocktails

Great Decor, Brilliant service, attentive staff, Overall Perfect place for drinks

LOVED this bar for a quiet after dinner drink, wonderful service

Fabulous drinks. Prestigious service and decor. Quiet, high class spot, not to be missed.

A bar in a posh venue. Good atmosphere. King's Coronation Cocktail was very good.

I came last week-end two time with my mate and that was a wonderful moment. The team was very kind and so attentive, especially Angel who was very nice and gentleman. The barman was listening to us and amazing. Alejandro was very interesting and adorable with us. Thank you for that moment. See you soon. ☺️🇨🇵

Absolutely amazing !! Tanks to the waiters, especially Angel, Alessandro and Michael ! Merci !

Superb Bloody Mary! Amazing ambience!

Absolutely phenomenal experience! From the bartenders to the managers, we had a wonderful time here. The cocktails were exquisite, the whiskey was divine, and the conversation at the bar was entertaining and informative. Michael, Angel, and Sandro had us there for hours with their witty banter, fun stories, and delightful liquors. Recommended to anyone who has a refined palate, enjoys a swanky atmosphere, can appreciate curated drinks, and a welcoming staff! I will definitely return any time I am back over the pond.

Very professional service. Lovely location

One of the best bars in London. If you want a relaxed atmosphere that is sophisticated to catch-up with an old friend or a date night. I highly recommend their Perfect Manhattan.

My favourite hotel, the Lanesborough hotel. The library is perfect for relaxation and a drink before/after dinner. It has a piano to serenade us.

What a wonderful experience with truly first class service that leaves you wanting more. Alessandro and Sandro behind the bar were warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Live piano music with a personalised cocktail not on the menu. Shame I can’t rate it 6. Will definitely be back here.

Probably the classiest bar I've been to, ever.

Good ambience but as you'd expect v expensive

We had a fab time last NYE with great company, great customer service (the man with the velvet blazer treated us so well and the rest of the staff), top notch! The canapès and drinks were great. My friends and I had a an awesome time!

Well executed drinks in a relaxed quiet setting.

A decadent, beautiful room to relax in. Sadly, on this occasion, the service was very slow. There was no gentle, soft or ambient music playing at such a festive time of year. Was expecting better.

Great old fashioned English bar. The cocktails are well executed with a bit of a twist. The staff is helpful and nice.

Lovely service and great cocktails in this beautiful bar.

Cosy atmosphere combined with some of the best cocktails and top class service.

Ottimo locale con personale davvero gentile e disponibile. Lo definirei "Museo del Cognac" grazie alle bottiglie storiche all'interno del locale. Ambiente piacevole e tranquillo dove poter degustare ottimi drink di qualità selezionati. Torneró sicuramente nel prossimo viaggio a Londra. Consigliatissimo!

Beautiful place for relaxation and good afternoon tea ☕️

Had a great time, Andree is soooo friendly :) cant wait for the weekend to go back 😎

Lovely and authentic staff, beautiful atmosphere and amazing drink selection. From straight up historical casks to neo-modern cocktails, the mellow, study atmosphere provides a great way to enjoy a page out of time

Top notch hotel bar. And the bartenders made my friend a special Earl Grey martini.

It is very nice in here, you have a pianist playing on the piano, the staff welcome you in by name. They have an extensive drink list and will make you anything that you ask for. I have to say when I came in here I saw a table full of black dignitaries, to say that did make me feel so good.

Very helpful and smiley staff! Excellent quality drinks, nuts and dishes. Thanks for everything! Aristea - Jimmy.

Sophisticated high end bar. Great service. Highly recommended.

Amazing experience. The interiors are gorgeous and the drinks are delicious, but the service was what made the evening truly special. Andre was wonderful, building us a fabulous tasting menu of cognacs. Thank you!! We will absolutely be back.

Service was impeccable, waiter by the name of Andres really looked after us, my compliments to him!

Amazing staff and lovely atmosphere. Very good selection of cocktails. The bar is very comfortable

Beautiful atmosphere with beautiful service!

Very good service and atmosphere. The pianist is great! Nice drinks!

Great place to sit and have a relaxing drink with Friends.

Came for drinks to celebrate my sister's birthday. The staff were very attentive. Our bartender Francesco was very knowledgeable, gave great recommendations and prepared amazing cocktails! Massimo our waiter was very accommodating to our needs. The bar manager Mickael was very welcoming and friendly. I would highly recommend this bar to anybody looking for excellent service in a classy and relaxed setting.

Lovely setting and wonderful service.

Highly recommended. Michael is a wonderful host and accommodated our last minute booking effortlessly for a friend's birthday drinks. He was charming and funny whilst making a considerate gesture by bringing out a little cake with candle for my friend. Cocktails were wonderful in a classy and cosy setting.

Amazing cocktails with fantastic service

Beautiful cocktails in a beautiful setting, luscious wood panelling covers the room, with low level lighting setting the mood. Attentive staff, and wonderful drinks set the night off. Fantastic place.

Chilled bar, good service, London prices. Complimentary nuts. Very good choice of drinks.

Can't wait to visit again Wonderful place to go for a drink and relax

I don't think I have enough words to describe how excellent the Library Bar is. The signature drinks are phenomenal like liquid gold - high quality spirits and excellent bartending make them almost worth the steep price tag. The decor is beautiful and as it is a seated bar there is no standing rabble. Quiet, comfortable and sophisticated.

Amazing drinks, best I've ever had

Came here for my son's post dinner for a quick night cap to mark his 21st. Nice surrounding but quiet for the Wednesday night, lacked a bit of atmosphere. Worth a visit but not cheap.

Absolutely gorgeous... Fantastic

Of course this is a 5 star hotel. Everthing was lovely and the staff were 5 star.

TOP5 Bar in London, wir hoffen bald wieder Brian (Morris) zu treffen - Qualität, Ambiente, Service: Hier stimmt einfach alles.

A very cozy and beautiful place bar. Very calm, beautiful atmosphere and just a very pleasant place to be. This bar has a huge variety of drinks so you'll find something that suits your taste. The staff is also great, very friendly and will help you fast. Most definitely recommend coming here.

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Amazing service and really nice Cocktails 🍸 we had great time and good service. Stuff was very helpful and help us had great experience. Thank you

Elegance all the way! Love coming here, always treated well, never a complain so far. Interior is stunning and the people who work here make it such a special place to return to over and over again. Great service and finest drink quality

You'll find an excellent selection of cocktails and a rather good bar menu. The service is as you would expect from a 5 star London hotel.

Great venue, relaxing atmosphere and historical value of the building,

Magnifique endroit discret pour prendre un café dans un cadre somptueux nous sommes transportés par ce raffinement. Accueil fort agréable du personnel qui est souriant et bienveillant. Vous pouvez également commander du Champagne, des cocktails ou autre liquoreux. Merci

The definition of class. The service is incredible. The setting is filled with immaculate woodworking, nice seating, and great music. The best place to go for drinks or a coffee. I look forward to going every time I am in the city and cannot get enough.

Brian, the pianist, is wonderful. Great atmosphere. Will be back 🙂

I had fantastic afternoon. Went above and beyond myexpectations.

This is a cozy bar with stunning wood-panelled decor. There’s a good selection of cocktails which are presented beautifully - some classics and some more unusual options. There was also a pianist which was a nice touch. We had dinner in the Céleste restaurant afterwards and the wait staff seamlessly transitioned us across (and back again!).

Our favorite haunt in London. A pure, cozy comfort of a bar. Their Negroni and Vesper are perfection, but branch out for some lovely presentations.

Lost its charm....its a shame. The Lanesborough library bar was a stalwart proper cocktail bar in every way. Then it was ripped out and replaced with an identical build!! Just now, the german Oetkar group who manage it, have paired it with the pretentious but fun Eden Rock which they also manage in St Barth. The London bar is fun but amateurish with service, and I hope that the staff are pop up, like the bar! From this afternoon's experience, no guests have stayed at the Eden Rock nor even been to St Barth and would probably struggle to put a pin in the destination, despite its proximity to America and its "glamour" status 🤣! We have been there, done that, and actually St Barth is on the go back to list along with Antigua, St Lucia and Anguilla. Sorry, scores of other islands!! So despite the USA hosting (!!) of guests in the bar, it was an OK place to have a drink but it needs to up its game to regain its place a a serious in town cocktail bar. I hope it does this as its my wife's and my daughter's favourite London hotel. Woe betide them if it stays like it is on 3rd October!!! 🧐

Another of my 'Go to's'. Love it

Really nice place if you are going for a drink or two. Really attentive staff, drinks are pricey though

Lovely place, had a cocktail in the bar. Pricey :(

Library Bar is an amazing guest. I wish they all were like her. She was easy to communicate with throughout the process, she appreciated my personal home and my touches. She left my home immaculately clean. I recommend her to all hosts.

Really nice atmosphere. I have enjoyed myself.

Wood panelling, lovely armchairs. Opulent. Edit: I’ve come back three years later, and the Library Bar is as lovely as ever.

Doesn't do beer, but the doorman pointed me in the right direction

Wow! Flower displays, extensive menu, interesting decor

Lovely atmosphere, excellent drinks and great service! Will be back soon!