These bars provide a perfect pit stop from a lovely stroll through one of London's best parks or after a solid shopping session. Owing to their Mayfair proximity, they are usually very elegant, yet quite quiet (tourists don't tend to drink in the day, unlike Londoners) and are all just a short distance from a very beautiful London park. Check out our recommendations for the best bars near Hyde Park in our list below.
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Last updated on 17th December 2024
Situated in Bayswater and moments away from Hyde Park, Leinster Arms is a traditional English pub, complete with five fantastic cask ales on tap. Catch all the latest sports fixtures at this joint while tucking into lip-smacking pub grub.
With its unique combination of live music, a top-tier dining menu, and a lively sports bar, SOUND Cafe is a venue that caters to all tastes. Whether you're planning a celebratory meal, a casual meet-up, or a night of live entertainment, the cafe's welcoming atmosphere and versatile offerings make it an unbeatable choice.
Just a short walk from Hyde Park and Paddington station, The Cleveland Arms is a fun pub boasting delicious food and an excellent drinks selection. Join them for burgers, steaks and tasty sides made with fresh, sustainable ingredients.
Just short stroll from the South-East corner of Hyde Park, you'll find Clémence Bar serving up loads of Champagne and wine for you to sup. Not only that, but there's French cheeseboards and cocktails from France to get stuck into too, alongside old school Parisian-inspired interiors setting the mood.
Located just minutes from Paddington station, this beer-fuelled spot is bringing you waterside brunching and hoppy imbibing. Expect a delectable food menu featuring burgers and hot dogs to co-working spaces and some of the freshest craft beers around.
Located in the Rubens at the Palace hotel, the beautiful New York Bar sits just a stone's throw from Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Come here for bespoke cocktails, elegant furnishings and crisp glasses of champagne.
Set up in the Hilton Hotel, Aubaine is the perfect spot to get out of the Hyde Park wilderness and into a relaxing, delicious restaurant. Popular with both tourists and locals alike, they serve up the best in French and European cuisine, making it an ideal place for chilled out bite to eat throughout the day.
All that wandering around Hyde Park got you craving a craft beer? Head on over to Mayfair's top new brewery, German Kraft, which serves a plethora of speciality brews from across the Continent, with internationally-inspired dishes and a stunning rooftop terrace for summer lounging.
A bustling new wine bar in the heart of Paddington, and just a stone's throw from Hyde Park, Vagabond boasts an ample selection of over 120 ever-rotating wines to explore. For those who love their wine, this bar will feature hand-picked bottles landing every week, so plenty of choice.
From their whopping Full English through to seasonal dishes using locally sourced ingredients, The Pickled Hen is an all-day hangout that makes for a perfect pitstop in Marylebone. The large dining room smacks of traditional charm, with a simple mix of earthy tones and crushed velvet chairs, while the bar stocks a slick list of beers and wines.
A picturesque stroll from Hyde Park, Comptoir Cafe and Wine is supplying thirsty folk with its spectacular selection of vino. While you taste your way through the different bottles (of which there are over 800), nibble on charcuterie, cheeses and small plates.
A casual hotspot, and bar just shy of Hyde Park, Hard Rock Cafe have celebrity notoriety and burgers to their name. All-out American with shakes, sides and serious cocktail supping, head on down for walls smothered in movie names alongside Stateside bites and more.
Blue Bar At The Berkley is a swerve drinking destination that's only a short walk from Hyde Park Corner. Here you'll find modern interiors courtesy of David Collins, who's paired dark blue walls with silver embellishments. Come for a late-night vinyl DJ set and indulge in tipples inspired by the haunt's musical legacy. Think drinks like the Earl of Kentucky Highball and the gin-based Golden Dawn Evolution.
Just moments away from Marble Arch tube station, Marble Arch Lounge is a sleek restaurant and bar that offers top-notch cocktails and Mediterranean fare in a modern space. Expect simple white and brown furnishings with lota of plants dotted about, as well as mirrors along the walls.
As for the menu? Tuck into a range of sharing dishes and small plates - from harissa chicken skewers to crispy fried squid and charcoal-roasted baba ghanoush.
Known for slinging out delicious Spanish tapas, Iberica in Canary Wharf is a brilliant shout. Enjoy sipping glasses of wine while picking at a charcuterie board at its sleek bar. Fab for date nights and friend gatherings, it's a nice little gem near Hyde Park.
Find a little slice of debauchery in heart of respectable Kensington as Balans Soho Society makes its mark on West London, with a hearty modern British menu and delicious array of cocktails.
Located inside the iconic Dorchester Hotel, this stunning bar and restaurant pays homage to the lounge bars of 1930's Shanghai. For stunning cocktails and marvellous dim sum, it's well worth a wander inside.
