The Coral Room
Fitzrovia, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
The Coral Room is a practical central London choice for a polished drink near Bloomsbury, especially before dinner, after a gallery visit, or as an easy date spot. Treat it as a smart hotel-bar-style option rather than a specialist wine destination; for deeper by-the-glass discovery, compare nearby wine-led bars first.
About The Coral Room
The Coral Room is a London venue that opens at 9 AM daily.
For planning, the clearest point is timing: The Coral Room opens at 9 AM every day, closes at 11 PM from Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Use it for London planning when the timing works
The decision is simple: consider The Coral Room when its London location and opening hours fit your day. If you need a broader shortlist, the London bars guide is the better starting point; if the evening needs food first, use the London restaurants guide, and for stays compare options through the London hotels guide.
Timing is the most useful detail here. The Coral Room is open from 9 AM to 11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 9 AM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Located inside
HotelThe BloomsburyFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: 9 AM–11 PM · Tuesday: 9 AM–11 PM
- Location
- 16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- thecoralroom.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 20 7347 1221
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Coral Room presents a deliberately restrained take on cocktail-bar style. Coral tones and careful architectural detailing create a composed, conversation-friendly tone with a quieter register and proportioned quietness. Rather than chasing visual drama, the space prioritises acoustic livability and proportion, so guests find a polished, softly elegant atmosphere. The result is a sophisticated, classic-feeling bar that leans into the neighbourhood’s slower rhythm: better suited to thoughtful drinks and measured company than to flashy nightlife theatrics.
Best For
This is a bar for visitors who favour a considered drinking experience over spectacle. The Coral Room suits culture-focused solo visitors, quiet after-work drinks and low-key meetings for museum-goers, academics, lawyers and hotel guests who value proximity to institutions. Because the room is designed to keep conversation easy and the menu is built around technique and sourcing, it also suits anyone seeking a composed, slightly formal cocktail experience rather than a boisterous night out.
Ordering Tips
Expect a menu organised by method and flavour rather than gimmicky novelty; read the section headings and choose by technique or ingredient focus to find cocktails that reward attention. The bar leans toward careful, considered mixes rather than maximalist creativity: order with that mindset.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and elevated, with warm coral tones, bold Art Deco design, glamorous salon-like scale, and a relaxed central London hotel-bar feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Spirits Focus
- Gin, Tequila, Rum
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN, United Kingdom
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–11 PM
Location
16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Dram Bar, Notable alternative
- Murder Inc., Notable alternative
- 68 and Boston, Notable alternative
- Covent Garden Hotel, Notable alternative
- La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Seven Dials, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby London bars
Choose The Coral Room when ease, centrality, and a composed room matter more than bar-counter intensity. Dram Bar is the better cross-shop if the night is built around cocktails and a more bar-forward mood, while Murder Inc. makes more sense for a louder, sharper drinks stop.
For wine drinkers, La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Seven Dials is the stronger pick when the list itself is the reason to go. The Coral Room is the safer choice for a mixed group where not everyone wants to study the bottle list. 68 and Boston also fits readers who want a more explicitly wine-and-cocktail-led bar night.
If the priority is hotel polish, Covent Garden Hotel is the closest comparison: pick it for Covent Garden convenience, and pick The Coral Room for Bloomsbury plans and an easier museum-side meeting point.
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Compare The Coral Room
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Coral Room | London | No published awards |
| Dram Bar | London | Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #39Top 500 Bars 2026 · #294Top 500 Bars 2025 · #183 |
| Murder Inc. | London | No published awards |
| 68 and Boston | London | No published awards |
| Covent Garden Hotel | London | No published awards |
| La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Seven Dials | London | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Coral Room open late?
Yes. The Coral Room is open until 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. That gives you a useful timing window for London planning. If you are comparing options, Murder Inc. is another venue to consider.
What's the best time to go to The Coral Room?
The hours are 9 AM to 11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 9 AM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. For wider planning, you can also compare 68 and Boston and Covent Garden Hotel.
