Bar Amercain
Piccadilly Circus, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
Bar Amercain works for an easy West End cocktail stop, especially for dates, theatre-adjacent plans, or a compact celebration. Treat it as a drinks-first booking rather than a food destination, since confirmed menu and price details are not part of the decision set here.
About Bar Amercain
For a plan in London, Bar Amercain works best with a simple brief: it has afternoon or evening opening times depending on the day, closes late most nights, has a smart casual dress code. Beyond its published hours and dress guidance, specific details such as cuisine, menu, pricing, seating, or service format are not stated here, so avoid building the visit around assumptions.
Book it with the confirmed basics in mind
The safest expectation is a London venue with opening hours, not a fully documented food-led destination. With no cuisine style, named dishes, or price range to judge from here, check the venue's official channels before relying on any specific menu or service detail.
If the plan needs a food-first comparison, use broader London coverage before committing: Our full London restaurants guide is the better starting point. If you are comparing other options, consider venues such as Graphic, Soma, Taro, or The Devonshire.
The right use case is a direct London plan
This is strongest when the priorities are timing, London, a smart casual setting. Hours run from 5 PM to 12 AM Monday through Thursday, 4 PM to 12 AM Friday, 3 PM to 12 AM Saturday, 4 PM to 11 PM Sunday, which makes it easier to fit into a later itinerary than a venue with earlier closing times.
For a wider plan, use Our full London hotels guide and Our full London bars guide. You can also compare Bar Amercain with other London dining options generically, or with named venues where details are separately available.
Quick reference: choose this for a smart casual London visit with late hours on most nights; check directly before relying on menu, pricing, seating, or reservation details.
Planning details
- Location
- 22 Sherwood St, London W1F 7ED, United Kingdom
- Website
- brasseriezedel.com/bar-americain
- Phone
- +44 20 7734 4888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bar Américain leans into a retro-continental, mid-century register that reads as warm and deliberately composed. The room favours panelling, brass fixtures, considered lighting and upholstered seating, producing a sense of enclosure rather than industrial openness. That careful calibration of illumination makes the space feel theatrical without tipping into spectacle: the counter operates as a stage but the performance remains in service of the drink. The overall effect is an intimate, cozy Soho bar that privileges atmosphere as the point, where unhurried glamour is woven into classic design details.
Best For
This is a place for people who prize well-made cocktails and a considered room: date-night couples, theatre-goers and solo drinkers who want to linger at the bar. Its location in Soho and its lineage with the neighbourhood's performative drinking tradition make it a natural stop before shows, while the upholstered seating and warm lighting invite low-key special occasions or after-work drinks. The space is designed to feel like an occasion even on an ordinary weekday, so visitors expecting a composed, atmospheric evening will find it well suited.
Ordering Tips
Sit at the counter if you want to see the bar in its element — the description positions the bartender and the counter as the room's stage. Expect classic, cocktail-focused service that blends American technique with European sensibility; order a well-executed, traditional cocktail or ask the bartender for a recommendation. Service aims to be unhurried and attentive rather than performative-for-its-own-sake, so allow time for a properly made drink and bring an appetite for craftsmanship over gimmickry.
Venue details
Ambiance
Glamorous Art Deco interiors with backlit bar, velvet seating, airplane wallpaper, and laid-back jazz music creating a sumptuous, sophisticated atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Laid Back Jazz
Signature Pours
- ZL Cobbler
- Chrysler Cocktail
- Zédel Martini
- Honeysuckle Rose
Planning details
Location
22 Sherwood St, London W1F 7ED, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Devonshire, Notable alternative
- Soma, Notable alternative
- Taro, Notable alternative
- Graphic, Notable alternative
- Nanahoshi Sushi bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares for a London bar night
Choose Bar Amercain when convenience around Piccadilly matters more than chasing a high-demand booking. The Devonshire is the stronger pick if the night needs pub energy and a more food-led centre of gravity, while Bar Amercain makes more sense for a composed drink before or after another West End plan.
Soma is the sharper cross-shop for a cocktail-focused evening with a more intentional bar identity; pick it when the drink programme is the point of the night. Graphic is better for a livelier group-friendly feel, while Bar Amercain is the safer call for a date or business drink where the room should not overpower the conversation.
If food is driving the choice, compare against Taro or Nanahoshi Sushi bar instead. Those are more logical if the evening needs a meal structure; Bar Amercain is better kept in the drinks-first lane.
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Compare Bar Amercain
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Amercain | London | No published awards |
| The Devonshire | London | No published awards |
| Soma | London | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #371Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #48Top 500 Bars 2026 · #3462026 Pinnacle Guide |
| Taro | London | No published awards |
| Graphic | London | No published awards |
| Nanahoshi Sushi bar | London | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Bar Amercain?
Use the hours to plan: Bar Amercain opens at 5 PM Monday through Thursday, 4 PM Friday, 3 PM Saturday, 4 PM Sunday. It closes at 12 AM Monday through Saturday and 11 PM Sunday.
Is Bar Amercain good for a date?
It may suit a date if you want a smart casual London plan and the published hours work for you. Specific details about seating, menu, or atmosphere are not stated here, so check directly if those matter.
Do I need a reservation at Bar Amercain?
If you are planning around a specific time, check the venue's official booking channels before going.
What's the crowd like at Bar Amercain?
The crowd profile is not stated here. The confirmed details are its London location, smart casual dress code, opening hours.
