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    Scarfes Bar

    Cocktail Bar · Lincoln's Inn, London

    Bar in London, United Kingdom

    The Read

    Chef

    Nokx Majozi

    Why go

    Scarfes Bar is a strong central London pick when the night calls for cocktails, polish, and conversation rather than a full restaurant booking. It suits couples, small groups, and repeat guests who want a more intentional second visit: go earlier, keep the party compact, and treat food as support for the drinks-led plan.

    About Scarfes Bar

    Scarfes Bar is a London cocktail bar. Nokx Majozi is the named chef/owner, and it has an Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended recognition for 2026.

    A better visit: keep the plan simple and confirm details

    Planning should stay grounded in the venue type. Start from the fact that Scarfes Bar is a cocktail bar, then decide whether it fits the drinks portion of the evening. If someone in the group wants a meal-first night, use Pearl's London restaurants guide to plan separately, then consider Scarfes Bar for the cocktail-bar part of the plan.

    Who should consider it, and who should skip it

    Consider Scarfes Bar if the brief is a London cocktail bar and the group is comfortable confirming practical details directly. Skip it if the night depends on a particular menu format, price point, seat count, service style, or food offering. The Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended recognition for 2026 is a useful trust signal, but the core identity is simpler: Scarfes Bar is a cocktail bar in London.

    For wider London planning, the guides to London bars and London hotels are better places to map the rest of the trip.

    If the night needs a restaurant before drinks, plan that separately rather than assuming Scarfes Bar will serve as a full dinner replacement.

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    Planning details

    Location
    252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN, United Kingdom
    Reservations
    Book on SevenRooms
    Website
    rosewoodhotels.com/en/london/dining/scarfes-bar
    Phone
    +44 20 3747 8670

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A classic, clubby atmosphere with timeless charm by the fire, plush seating, velvet armchairs, antique books, and a drawing-room feel enhanced by live jazz.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicSophisticatedIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    Live MusicHotel BarDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingPrivate Rooms

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Cocktail Bar
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Music
    Jazz
    Live Music
    Yes
    Spirits Focus
    Whiskey, Gin, Tequila, Cognac, Rum
    Zero-Proof Program
    Yes
    Opened
    2011

    Signature Pours

    • Princess Peach
    • TNT
    • Crescent City
    • Toothless Grin
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Location

    Recognition and awards

    Explore London

    Around this place
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Scarfes Bar?

    Scarfes Bar is a cocktail bar, so it is reasonable to plan around drinks.

    What should a first-timer know about Scarfes Bar?

    Scarfes Bar is a cocktail bar in London. Nokx Majozi is the named chef/owner, and the venue has an Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended recognition for 2026.