The Library 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 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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Experiences
Join us for live acoustic sessions with our resident pianist James and weekly changing singers on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and discover Hennessy X.O, presented alongside the new HX.O Chocolate Martini and a selection of chocolate to enhance the flavours of this exceptional cognac.
Lunch hours are made a little more glamorous at The Library Bar with our new menu, perfect for a quick spot of lunch. Choose from much loved-classics served with a glass of wine or a Lanesborough G&T.
Let the weekend wind down in style with a Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Murcian Lemon Gin Martini and entertainment by pianist Kwaku.
Discover our delightfully smooth gin, infused with a medley of natural botanicals inspired by the floras of the Royal Gardens of Hyde, St James’s, and Green Park.
Bringing the world’s leading publisher of the highest quality illustrated books to the cosy, literary scene of The Library Bar, guests are invited to sit back with a New York inspired cocktail and enjoy some of Rizzoli’s finest books displayed throughout the bar.
Pairing two guest favourites, take a seat in the gilded Withdrawing Room and savour The Lilibet cocktail with freshly baked scones, clotted cream, jam and your choice of tea.
With bottles dating back to 1770, The Library Bar exudes old-world charm and treats guests to a truly unique experience. Awarded 'Cognac Drinks List of the Year' by Imbibe Magazine in 2016.
"The atmosphere is a cool mix of classic and contemporary, the perfect setting for the most British of cocktails...."
Condé Nast Traveller
Practical information
Sunday to Thursdays:
12pm to midnight
Friday & Saturday:
12pm to 1am
Bank Holidays:
12pm to 11pm
Last orders:
Last orders for drinks 30 minutes before closing
Reservations:
To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend advance bookings. At peak times, our in-house residents and pre-booked reservations will be prioritised.
Dress code:
Smart casual
Children:
Open to all ages until 6pm, thereafter 16+ only
Pets:
We are delighted to welcome well behaved small to medium sized dogs in the Library Bar and Withdrawing Room. Dogs are to be kept on leads and must be accompanied at all times. Please note pets are not permitted on the furniture.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays:
Live acoustic performances by pianist James Cheetham and weekly changing singers from 8pm to 11pm, presented in partnership with Hennessy.
Thursdays:
Pianist Fabio Tedde from 7.30pm to 11.30pm
Sundays:
Martini Sundays with pianist Kwaku from 6pm to 10pm, presented in partnership with Bombay Sapphire.
