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Scales

100Pearl Points

Quick Stop, Credible

About Scales

Scales is a sensible Marylebone pick for an easy two-person drink, especially if the plan needs central-London convenience without a complicated reservation chase. The clearest trust signal is its Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin in 2026; book it for date-night drinks, not as a food-led destination.

Scales is a London venue with a smart casual dress code and evening opening hours: Monday and Tuesday 4–11 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 4–11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 4 PM–12 AM, and Sunday 3–10 PM. It is also recognised with a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin in 2026.

For a first visit, build the plan around the verified basics rather than unconfirmed details. The available information supports Scales as a London evening option with later opening on Friday and Saturday, but it does not verify a cuisine, menu format, price point, chef, seating setup, or signature order. If any of those details matter to the plan, confirm them directly before booking.

Better for a simple evening plan than an over-specified itinerary

The practical details are direct: London location, smart casual dress code, evening hours, and a confirmed Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin. Those facts make it easier to place into a night out without relying on unverified claims.

The trade-off is that the available details do not support a food-led recommendation. If the decision is about a specific cuisine, a full meal, or a known tasting format, use our full London restaurants guide before committing. For a broader scan across the city, our full London bars guide is the safer planning tool.

Where it fits into a London night out

Scales is most useful when you need a London stop with confirmed evening hours and a smart casual dress code. Readers building a fuller evening can pair the decision with our full London hotels guide, or widen the night beyond a single venue with a broader London guide. If you are planning around a specific drinks brief, confirm directly rather than assuming Scales fits that plan.

For other named options, compare Scales with Comptoir Mayfair, Le Magritte, Selfridges, The Barley Mow, or The BoTree Bar depending on the kind of London plan you are building. Keep the comparison practical: use verified hours, dress code, and any directly confirmed venue details rather than assuming the same format or service style across different places.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the crowd like at Scales?

The available verified details do not describe the crowd. What is confirmed is that Scales is in London, has a smart casual dress code, opens in the evening, and holds a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin for 2026. Comptoir Mayfair may be worth comparing as another named option.

Does Scales have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the verified venue details. Check directly with Scales before planning around a terrace or outdoor setup.

Is Scales good for groups?

Group suitability is not confirmed in the verified venue details. The hours may help with planning: Scales is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, until 11:30 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, until 11 PM on Monday and Tuesday, and until 10 PM on Sunday. Selfridges or The BoTree Bar may also be useful to compare for a London meetup.

Is Scales good for a date?

It can be considered for a London evening plan if the confirmed details suit you: smart casual dress code, evening hours, and a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin in 2026. Le Magritte is another named option to compare if you are deciding between London venues.

Is the food good at Scales?

Food details are not verified here, including cuisine, dishes, menu format, and pricing. If you want a meal with specific expectations, compare with Comptoir Mayfair or check Scales' official channels for the latest details.

Does Scales have happy hour deals?

Happy hour details are not confirmed in the verified venue information. Do not choose Scales for discount-led planning unless you have confirmed current offers directly. The confirmed facts are its London location, smart casual dress code, evening hours, and Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin in 2026.

What's the best time to go to Scales?

Use the confirmed hours to plan: Monday and Tuesday 4–11 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 4–11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 4 PM–12 AM, and Sunday 3–10 PM. The best time depends on your plan, so confirm any booking or arrival requirements directly with the venue.

Location

25 Duke St, London W1U 1DJ, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare Scales

Scales vs. Similar Venues

Venue	Awards	Booking Difficulty
Scales	Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026)	Easy
Selfridges		Unknown
The BoTree Bar		Unknown
Comptoir Mayfair		Unknown
Le Magritte		Unknown
The Barley Mow		Unknown

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

Selfridges, Notable alternative
The BoTree Bar, Notable alternative
Comptoir Mayfair, Notable alternative
Le Magritte, Notable alternative
The Barley Mow, Notable alternative

How Scales compares in London

Choose Scales when ease matters. Against Selfridges and The BoTree Bar, its strongest case is a simpler date-night brief: central, recognised, and easier to fit around dinner or shopping plans. If the evening needs a hotel-bar feel, The BoTree Bar is the more obvious cross-shop; if the plan is tied to retail or a daytime-to-evening transition, Selfridges makes more sense.

Comptoir Mayfair and Le Magritte are better comparisons for readers who want a more Mayfair-coded night. Scales is the practical pick when the priority is lower booking friction. For a more pub-leaning alternative, The Barley Mow is the better fallback if the group wants something less date-coded and more casual.

Value is hard to judge without a published price range, so use format rather than price as the deciding factor: Scales for an easy central date, The BoTree Bar for hotel polish, Comptoir Mayfair or Le Magritte for a Mayfair-feeling night, Selfridges for shopping-adjacent convenience, and The Barley Mow for a looser group plan.