Caxton Bar
Westminster, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
Caxton Bar works for a calm Westminster date night, especially when drinks may turn into dinner. The draw is not cocktail-bar theatre; it is a polished hotel-bar setting, smart casual ease, seasonal British food, a garden-to-glass drinks identity built around rooftop herbs, honey, exclusive house spirits.
About Caxton Bar
Caxton Bar is a London option with a price point of $40 per person and a smart casual dress code.
The main reason to keep Caxton Bar on a shortlist is direct: it gives you a named London option with a clear per-person price guide and a dress expectation that sits between casual and formal. That makes it easier to plan the tone of a visit, even where other details should be checked with the venue.
Choose it for a smart casual London plan
Caxton Bar is best framed as a London venue to consider when you want a plan that feels considered without requiring formal dress. The dress code is smart casual, so it suits an outing where guests want to look polished but not overdressed.
Because only limited details, avoid building the visit around unconfirmed assumptions such as a particular menu, drinks focus, room layout, outdoor seating, or service format. For readers planning a wider trip, pair this with Our full London bars guide, Our full London restaurants guide, or Our full London hotels guide to compare other unnamed London options by occasion.
Plan around the basics
The clearest confirmed detail is price: Caxton Bar is listed at $40 per person.
Food, drinks, opening times, reservations, accessibility, group suitability, outdoor seating should all be confirmed directly with the venue before making firm plans. With a thin profile, Caxton Bar is easiest to evaluate on the basics that are known: London location, $40 per person pricing, smart casual dress.
Know Before You Go
- Best for: a London plan where a smart casual dress code and $40 per person guide are useful.
- Booking: confirm directly with the venue before you go.
- Dress: smart casual is the dress code.
- Access: confirm accessibility details directly with the venue.
- Good to know: current menus, hours, seating, other visit details should be checked directly before planning around them.
If it is not the right match, use broader London pages to recalibrate by occasion, including other unnamed London dining and visit options.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Caxton St, London SW1H 0QW, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- caxtongrill.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 20 7227 7777
Venue details
Ambiance
A warm, storied hotel bar atmosphere with cosy corners, relaxed drinks service, and a refined feel shaped by its historic setting and seasonal cocktail program.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- St Ermin's
- Bowler Hat
Planning details
Location
2 Caxton St, London SW1H 0QW, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Hedgerow, Notable alternative
- Hamptons Bar, Notable alternative
- Dukes Bar, Notable alternative
- The Guards Bar & Lounge at Raffles London, Notable alternative
- Spy Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Caxton Bar compares in Westminster and central London
Choose Caxton Bar when the priority is an easy Westminster drink rather than a statement booking. Dukes Bar is the stronger pick for classic cocktail theatre and a more destination-led evening, while Caxton Bar is the lower-pressure option for a date where conversation and logistics matter more.
The Guards Bar & Lounge at Raffles London and Spy Bar are better suited to visitors who want the room itself to feel like part of the occasion. Caxton Bar makes more sense when the bar is one stop in the evening, especially around Westminster, rather than the headline plan.
If Caxton Bar is full or the mood needs to shift, The Hedgerow is the more garden-leaning alternative, while Hamptons Bar is the safer cross-shop for a relaxed hotel-bar feel. For value, Caxton Bar's case depends on convenience: it wins when location saves the night, not when the goal is to chase London's most serious cocktail counter.
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Compare Caxton Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Caxton Bar | London | No published awards |
| The Hedgerow | London | No published awards |
| Hamptons Bar | London | No published awards |
| Dukes Bar | London | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 Global Hotel Bars · #9Top 500 Bars 2026 · #85 |
| The Guards Bar & Lounge at Raffles London | London | No published awards |
| Spy Bar | London | Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #43Top 500 Bars 2026 · #482026 Pinnacle Guide |
How Caxton Bar London Guide: Dress Code & Visit Notes compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Caxton Bar have outdoor seating?
Do I need a reservation at Caxton Bar?
If timing matters, contact Caxton Bar directly before you go.
Is Caxton Bar good for groups?
Is the food good at Caxton Bar?
Treat the $40 per person figure as a planning guide only, check the current offering directly with the venue.
Is Caxton Bar worth the prices?
Caxton Bar is listed at $40 per person. Whether that feels worthwhile depends on your plans, so confirm current details directly with the venue before deciding.
Is Caxton Bar good for a date?
It may suit a date if you want a London venue with a smart casual dress code and a $40 per person guide.
