The Aubrey
Holborn, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
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A strong choice for a dressed-up Knightsbridge night when the room, soundtrack and Japanese-leaning drinks are part of the point. The Aubrey works better for dates, client drinks and late evenings than for quiet dining or strict value hunting, with the clearest appeal for guests who want one booking to cover dinner and cocktails.
About The Aubrey
The Aubrey is a London venue with a price point of $120 per person and a smart casual dress code. With limited public detail available here, the safest way to plan is to treat it as a premium London booking and avoid assuming specifics about cuisine, menu format, drinks, room style, service hours or special offerings unless confirmed directly with the venue.
For guests deciding whether it fits the night, the clearest grounded signals are price and dress. At $120 per person, The Aubrey sits in a higher-spend category, so it makes most sense when the budget is already set for a polished London outing. Smart casual is the appropriate lane; plan an outfit that feels considered without becoming formal.
Book with the basics in mind
The planning details are direct: The Aubrey is in London, the expected spend is $120 per person, the dress code is smart casual. Beyond that, do not rely on unconfirmed assumptions about the menu, bar programme, private rooms, entertainment, lunch, late-night service or any particular dining format.
If a specific experience matters to the evening, confirm it directly before booking. That includes dietary needs, seating preferences, service times, take-out or delivery, whether any particular menu or drinks option is available on the date you want.
Who will fit in, who should choose somewhere calmer
The Aubrey is best considered by guests who are comfortable with a premium London price point and a smart casual setting. It may be less suitable if the priority is a low-cost meal or an entirely casual plan.
The value question comes down to expectations. If $120 per person fits the occasion and a smart casual London venue is what you want, The Aubrey can remain on the shortlist. If the plan depends on confirmed specifics beyond those details, check with the venue before committing.
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Planning details
- Location
- 5th Floor, 110 High Holborn (inside hotel)
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit, immersive and theatrical spaces styled as a collector’s salon, library and curio rooms, combining English glamour with over 250 pieces of Japonistic art, a DJ-led soundtrack and a ‘casually fine’ late-night vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Resident and Guest Djs Playing House, Disco and Eclectic Night Time Sets Tailored to a Luxury Hotel Bar Crowd.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
Rose and Thorn
Planning details
Location
5th Floor, 110 High Holborn (inside hotel) · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot book here
Try Scarfes Bar for another London hotel-bar option with a more established occasion feel, or Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit if the night needs stronger food-and-wine logic near central London.
Bar context
How it compares with nearby London options
Choose The Aubrey when Holborn convenience and a hotel setting matter more than a deeply researched drinks agenda. Scarfes Bar is the stronger cross-shop for a classic London hotel-bar night, while Mirror Room makes more sense when the room itself is the reason for going.
If value is the filter, Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit is the more food-and-wine-oriented alternative near the same part of town. Common Decency and Side Hustle are better cross-shops if the group wants a livelier bar-first plan rather than a polished hotel stop.
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Where it sits among London hotel bars
The Aubrey works as the easy Holborn option: central, polished, useful when the group wants a contained hotel-bar setting. Scarfes Bar is the more obvious pick for a classic hotel-bar occasion, while Mirror Room is better when visual atmosphere carries the booking.
For readers comparing spend to substance, Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit is the smarter alternative when wine and food matter. Common Decency and Side Hustle suit a more bar-led night with less hotel formality.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Aubrey have happy hour deals?
The confirmed planning signal is a $120-per-person price point in London, so check directly with The Aubrey if discounts or time-specific offers matter to your visit.
What's the crowd like at The Aubrey?
The clearest guidance is to plan for a smart casual London venue with a $120-per-person price point.
Do I need a reservation at The Aubrey?
If you are planning around the $120-per-person spend, contact The Aubrey directly to confirm availability and booking expectations.
What is The Aubrey known for?
The details are that The Aubrey is in London, is priced at $120 per person, has a smart casual dress code.
