Sexy Fish
Mayfair, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
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Mayfair Theatre-Dining
Price
$100–150per person
Why go
Sexy Fish is worth booking for a Mayfair drinks-led night, especially if the occasion needs energy, recognisable address value, and a bar program with serious awards recognition. Treat the food as supporting the evening rather than the main reason to go; for a purist dinner or quieter conversation, compare other London options first.
About Sexy Fish
Is Sexy Fish worth booking in London if recognition matters? Sexy Fish has Top 500 Bars Best Bars #439 (2025), a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026), and a Tales Spirited Awards World's Best Spirits Selection Top 10 Nominee recognition (2026).
The dress code is smart casual, and the confirmed recognition makes Sexy Fish most useful to consider as a London venue with documented bar-related recognition.
Go for the London bar recognition, not a fully documented food-first brief
The clearest reason to consider Sexy Fish is its confirmed recognition in bar and spirits-focused listings.
For a return visit or a first booking, the practical question is whether those confirmed accolades match the purpose of the night. Sexy Fish makes the most sense when a smart-casual London setting with recognized bar credentials is enough to justify interest.
Food details are not here
If the table wants London bar recognition first, compare it with Nipperkin, Donovan Bar, Dover Yard, Kwant, and Bacchanalia. If the group is broader and still deciding by category, use the London bars guide, the London restaurants guide, the London hotels guide, the London wineries guide, and the London experiences guide before locking the plan.
Better for plans that value confirmed recognition
The confirmed facts support a simple planning frame: Sexy Fish has smart-casual dress guidance and notable bar-related recognition.
Bacchanalia, Donovan Bar, Dover Yard, Kwant, and Nipperkin are natural names to consider alongside Sexy Fish, while other London dining and drinking options can be reviewed depending on the kind of night you want.
Planning details
- Location
- Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sexyfish.com
- Phone
- +44 20 3764 2000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sexy Fish presents itself as a design-led Mayfair destination where interior architecture and commissioned artworks dominate the experience. The ground-floor room is scaled for spectacle: bronze coral-reef installations by Frank Gehry and large-scale pieces create an atmosphere that favors theatricality over quiet intimacy. The bar operates as one strand of a multi-register model (part cocktail bar, part restaurant, part social event space) so the overall impression is contemporary, art-forward and deliberately dramatic. Expect a glossy, sophisticated setting that reads as modern and elegant, with atmosphere that leans toward spectacle rather than hushed conversation.
Best For
This is a venue for evenings when presentation matters: celebratory groups, special occasions and nights out that put design and social theatre front and centre. The space’s scale and visual ambition suit lively gatherings, and its programme straddles cocktails, serious whisky selection and restaurant service, so parties that want both drinks and dining under one dramatic roof are well served. Guests who prioritise atmosphere, style and a sense of occasion will find Sexy Fish aligns with those aims.
Ordering Tips
The bar programme is a clear calling card here: Sexy Fish has built a reputation for depth in Japanese whisky and a technically ambitious cocktail list. If you’re coming for drinks, lean into that focus: the whisky selection is a highlight and suggests a team that takes categories seriously. For cocktails, expect crafted, technique-forward serves that match the venue’s elevated stance. Reservations for dinner or larger groups are sensible given the space’s social, high-demand nature.
Venue details
Ambiance
The space has dark, moody, warm lighting and a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere that intensifies when the live DJ arrives at 8pm; it resembles a 'Star Wars cantina' meets nightclub with gold accents, dramatic décor, and an overall theatrical, somewhat vulgar aesthetic.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- House, Electronic, and Contemporary Pop with Live Dj Performances
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Whiskey
Signature Pours
- Duck and Watermelon Salad
- Soft-Shell Crab
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR
Planning details
Location
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nipperkin, Notable alternative
- Donovan Bar, Notable alternative
- Dover Yard, Notable alternative
- Kwant, Notable alternative
- Bacchanalia, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in London
Sexy Fish is the Mayfair choice when the room and drinks reputation matter as much as the table. Compared with Nipperkin and Kwant, it reads less like a cocktail-focused specialist and more like a full-night venue where food, drinks, and scene are bundled together. Pick it when the group wants recognisable Mayfair polish; pick Nipperkin or Kwant when the bar itself is the main event.
Donovan Bar is the cleaner cross-shop for a polished London cocktail night with a hotel-bar feel, while Dover Yard is better suited to readers who want Mayfair without making the evening feel as restaurant-led. Sexy Fish has the stronger argument for mixed groups who may want food with drinks, but it is not the value play if the table only wants cocktails.
Bacchanalia is the closest comparison for high-visibility dining energy. Choose Bacchanalia when the meal is the bigger part of the plan; choose Sexy Fish when the spirits program and bar credibility are the deciding factors. Sexy Fish is also useful when the group wants a polished London option without turning the reservation into a project.
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Compare Sexy Fish
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sexy Fish | London | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #293Star Wine Lists 20262026 Pinnacle GuideTales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Spirits Selection - World’s Best Spirits Selection (Top 10 Nominee)2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe RecommendedMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026Top 500 Bars 2025 · #4392025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Nipperkin | London | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #2482026 Pinnacle GuideTop 500 Bars 2025 · #86 |
| Donovan Bar | London | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #60Top 500 Bars 2025 · #552023 World's 50 Best Bars · #92 |
| Dover Yard | London | No published awards |
| Kwant | London | Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #192026 Europe's 50 Best Bars · #40Top 500 Bars 2026 · #792026 Pinnacle Guide2025 World's 50 Best Bars · #79Top 500 Bars 2025 · #1082024 World's 50 Best Bars · #522021 World's 50 Best Bars · #312020 World's 50 Best Bars · #6 |
| Bacchanalia | London | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the atmosphere like at Sexy Fish?
The room has dark, warm lighting, gold accents and dramatic decor. Its lively atmosphere intensifies when the live DJ arrives at 8pm.
