Bar in London, United Kingdom
The Bar Below
100Pearl PointsMayfair after dark
About The Bar Below
The Bar Below is a sensible Mayfair pick for a polished drink with a small group, especially if the plan is one or two rounds rather than a full night out. For 4+ people, book with caution and keep a nearby backup, since the stronger use case is an intimate central London stop rather than a large-group anchor.
Consider The Bar Below if the plan is a smart-casual visit in London with a clear, practical brief. The verified essentials are direct: it is open daily from 5 PM to 12 AM, has a smart casual dress code, and holds a confirmed Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin for 2026. Beyond those points, public planning should stay conservative rather than assuming details about seating, menu, pricing, or service format.
The Bar Below works well as a London choice when the decision is about timing, dress code, and a confirmed recognition signal. Because no verified price, menu, or room-format details are available here, the safest booking logic is simple: use it for an evening stop, and check directly with the venue for anything specific such as group arrangements, accessibility, or menu requirements.
London bar planning with a smart-casual brief
The main confirmed practical point is consistency: The Bar Below opens at 5 PM and closes at 12 AM every day of the week. That makes it easier to plan than venues with variable service windows, especially if the evening depends on a post-work or later visit. The smart casual dress code is also worth noting before arrival.
If the group wants a broader London bar search before committing, start with Our full London bars guide. For a dinner-led night, use Our full London restaurants guide; for a stay-led itinerary, compare options through Our full London hotels guide. Other London planning can be kept separate from the bar decision so the choice stays focused on the verified details.
Use it as a clearly timed London stop
The strongest case here is for readers who want a London venue with confirmed evening hours, a smart casual dress code, and a 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin. If the brief depends on specific cocktails, food, seating style, outdoor space, private areas, or budget, those details should be confirmed directly before making the venue the anchor of the evening.
For other options, compare The Bar Below with choices such as Dover Yard, Flemings Mayfair Hotel, Kwant, The Dandy Bar, or The Rivoli Bar. The decision here is simple: choose The Bar Below for a smart-casual London visit within its verified 5 PM to midnight daily hours; look elsewhere if the evening requires details that have not been verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at The Bar Below?
Reservation requirements are not verified here. The safest approach is to check directly with The Bar Below before visiting, especially if your timing or group arrangements are important. The venue is confirmed as a 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin bar.
Does The Bar Below have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating information is not verified here. If outdoor space is important, confirm directly with The Bar Below before making plans in London.
Does The Bar Below have happy hour deals?
Happy hour information is not verified here. Do not plan around discounts unless The Bar Below confirms them directly.
What's the best time to go to The Bar Below?
The verified hours are 5 PM to 12 AM every day. Choose a time within that window that fits your evening plans, and note the smart casual dress code before visiting.
Is The Bar Below open late?
Yes. The Bar Below is verified as open until 12 AM every day in London, with daily hours from 5 PM to 12 AM.
Location
85 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NB, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Compare The Bar Below
| Venue |
|---|
| The Bar Below |
| Flemings Mayfair Hotel |
| The Dandy Bar |
| Kwant |
| Dover Yard |
| The Rivoli Bar |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- Flemings Mayfair Hotel, Notable alternative
- The Dandy Bar, Notable alternative
- Kwant, Notable alternative
- Dover Yard, Notable alternative
- The Rivoli Bar, Notable alternative
How it compares in Mayfair and central London
The Bar Below is the right call if you want a controlled Mayfair drink with less commitment than a full hotel-bar evening. Flemings Mayfair Hotel is the closer cross-shop for a hotel-led plan, while The Rivoli Bar reads as the more formal choice for a classic central London night. Pick The Bar Below when the priority is a shorter, neater stop; pick The Rivoli Bar when the room itself is part of the occasion.
For group suitability, Dover Yard and The Dandy Bar are the names to check before locking a 4+ plan, because the safer move is to compare room fit rather than assume any Mayfair bar handles groups comfortably. Kwant is the better comparison if cocktail focus matters more than the Piccadilly location. The Bar Below is easiest to justify for two or three people who want Mayfair polish without stretching the evening.
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