
St James Bar
St. James's, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Why go
St James Bar is a strong choice for a polished London cocktail date, client drink, or quiet celebration. Expect a low-lit hotel-bar room, smart casual dress, an easy booking profile, a French-leaning cocktail menu at about $70 per person. Go for drinks and atmosphere, not a meal-led night.
About St James Bar
St James Bar in London has a price of $70 per person, daily hours from 12 PM to 12 AM, a smart casual dress code. With limited public details beyond those essentials, it works best as a planned London bar stop rather than a venue to judge by unconfirmed menu, design, or awards claims.
Use it when the practical facts fit the evening: a midday-to-midnight schedule every day of the week, a clear per-person price point, a smart casual dress code. For a meal-led night, use our full London restaurants guide instead.
A London bar with clear practical details
The strongest reasons to consider St James Bar are direct: it is in London, it is open daily from 12 PM until 12 AM, the listed price is $70 per person.
That makes this a thin-data listing, but still a useful one for guests comparing London options by hours, price, dress code. If those basics match the plan, St James Bar can be considered; if you need confirmed details about a specific menu or dining format, check directly with the venue before going.
The practical appeal is the daily schedule
St James Bar is open from 12 PM to 12 AM Monday through Sunday. That daily consistency is the most reliable planning detail available, especially for visitors who want a London bar option without having to adjust around different weekday and weekend hours.
The smart casual dress code is also worth noting before you go. For broader planning, London coverage can help with the rest of the night: bars, hotels, experiences, wineries.
Who should book it, who should skip it
Book if the priority is a London bar with daily noon-to-midnight hours, a $70 per person price point, a smart casual dress code.
For planning in London, compare St James Bar with other London dining and drinking options generically, using basics such as hours, price, dress code, location in London. If a specific occasion depends on seating, menu, accessibility, dietary accommodations, or group arrangements, confirm those details directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Waterloo Pl, London SW1Y 4AN, United Kingdom
- Website
- sofitelstjames.com/st-james-bar.html
- Phone
- +44 20 7747 2200
Venue details
Ambiance
Low-lit and intimate with deep emerald velvet, antique mirrored accents and rich textures, creating a cozy but luxurious 1920s glamour feel suited to relaxed conversations and refined cocktail sipping.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Soft Background Music Suitable for Conversation
Signature Pours
- La Nuit Parfaite cocktails
- L'Apéro Hour
- Le Dîner Twist
- Le Pudding
- L'Après-Party
- Le French Exit
Planning details
Location
6 Waterloo Pl, London SW1Y 4AN, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Rose Lounge, Notable alternative
- estiatorio Milos, Notable alternative
- Biblio, Notable alternative
- 8 at The Londoner, Notable alternative
- The Stage, Notable alternative
Bar context
How St James Bar compares in London
Choose St James Bar when the priority is a central, composed hotel-bar setting rather than a fully documented drinks destination. Against The Rose Lounge, it reads as the more direct pick for a pre- or post-theatre drink around St James's, while The Rose Lounge is the better fit if the mood is afternoon-lounge rather than evening cocktails.
If food is part of the plan, estiatorio Milos is the safer cross-shop because it gives the evening a clearer restaurant anchor. For a sharper drinks-led choice, compare Biblio; it is the more obvious option when the bar itself is the main event, while St James Bar works better as a polished stop within a broader central London evening.
For atmosphere, 8 at The Londoner and The Stage are the stronger alternatives if the setting needs to carry the occasion. St James Bar is the easier recommendation for a quieter, lower-friction drink; choose the others when the room, hotel energy, or sense of arrival matters more than convenience.
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Compare St James Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| St James Bar | London | No published awards |
| The Rose Lounge | London | No published awards |
| estiatorio Milos | London | No published awards |
| Biblio | London | No published awards |
| 8 at The Londoner | London | No published awards |
| The Stage | London | No published awards |
How St James Bar London compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James Bar open late?
Yes. St James Bar is open until 12 AM every day, with hours of 12 PM to 12 AM Monday through Sunday. The listed price is $70 per person.
What's the crowd like at St James Bar?
What is confirmed is that St James Bar is in London, has a smart casual dress code, is open daily from 12 PM to 12 AM.
What should I know before visiting St James Bar?
The confirmed details are practical: St James Bar is in London, is open daily from 12 PM to 12 AM, has a $70 per person price point, lists a smart casual dress code.
Is St James Bar good for groups?
Is St James Bar worth the prices?
That depends on what you want from the visit. The price is $70 per person, the confirmed basics are London location, daily 12 PM to 12 AM hours, a smart casual dress code.


















