The Rivoli Bar
St. James's, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
A strong choice for polished Mayfair cocktails when the setting matters as much as the drink. The Rivoli Bar is better for dates, dressed-up catch-ups, hotel-bar calm than for loud groups or casual bar-hopping, with seasonal cocktails, light menus, smart casual dress, easy booking by London luxury-bar standards.
About The Rivoli Bar
The Rivoli Bar is a London venue to consider when the priority is a planned outing with clear practical details. The essentials are direct: the listed price is $75 per person, the dress code is smart casual, the bar is open daily from 11:30 AM to 12 AM.
Because the confirmed public details are limited, it is best to plan around what is known rather than assume a specific menu, service style, or setting. Treat this as a higher-spend London bar choice where timing, dress, budget are the most reliable planning anchors.
Daily hours and a smart casual dress code
The most useful fact for planning is consistency: The Rivoli Bar is listed as open every day from 11:30 AM until 12 AM. That gives it a wide window for a daytime, evening, or later visit in London.
The smart casual dress code is also worth noting before you go. At the listed $75 per person price level, this is not positioned as a casual-value stop; it makes more sense when you want a planned London bar visit and are comfortable with the spend. For a broader scan of the city’s drinking options, use our full London bars guide; for dining context, our full London restaurants guide is the more useful next tab.
Who should choose it, who should not
Choose The Rivoli Bar if you want a London bar with late daily hours, a smart casual expectation, a premium listed price. Those details make it better suited to a deliberate visit than to an improvised low-cost stop.
Skip it if you are looking for a budget-friendly round or if you need confirmed details on a specific menu, format, seating style, or dietary offering before deciding.
Know before you go
- Use case: a planned London bar visit with a premium listed price.
- Not for: anyone seeking a budget-first option or relying on menu specifics.
- Dress: smart casual.
- Timing: open daily from 11:30 AM to 12 AM.
- Planning: verify any menu or service details directly before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR, United Kingdom
- Website
- theritzlondon.com/dine-with-us/rivoli-bar
- Phone
- +44 20 7300 2370
Venue details
Ambiance
Richly opulent and intimate, with gold accents, velvet textures and low, refined lighting creating a glamorous, classic hotel-bar atmosphere that feels secluded from the bustle of Piccadilly.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Low Key Background Music with Occasional Live Music for an Elegant Hotel Bar Setting.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Ritz 120
- Iron Lady
- Churchill's Courage
- The Rocket
- The Rivoli 75
Planning details
Location
The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ritz London Cigar Shop, Notable alternative
- Dover Yard, Notable alternative
- Kwant, Notable alternative
- Sake no Hana, Notable alternative
- Donovan Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in London
The Rivoli Bar is the pick when you want Ritz formality with minimal booking friction. Ritz London Cigar Shop is the closer fit for cigar-led spending inside the same hotel orbit, while The Rivoli Bar is the better call for a classic cocktail date or pre-dinner drink.
Dover Yard and Donovan Bar make more sense if you want a Mayfair bar with a less hotel-lobby-adjacent feel. Choose The Rivoli Bar for a dressed-up, controlled atmosphere; choose those if the group wants a more standalone bar night.
Kwant is the stronger cross-shop for cocktail-program focus, while Sake no Hana is the better fit when food is part of the plan. The Rivoli Bar wins on Ritz setting and ease; it is not the value play if the drink itself is the only priority.
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Compare The Rivoli Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Rivoli Bar | London | No published awards |
| Ritz London Cigar Shop | London | No published awards |
| Dover Yard | London | No published awards |
| Kwant | London | Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #192026 Europe's 50 Best Bars · #40Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1082026 Pinnacle Guide2025 World's 50 Best Bars · #792024 World's 50 Best Bars · #522021 World's 50 Best Bars · #312020 World's 50 Best Bars · #62019 World's 50 Best Bars · #47 |
| Sake no Hana | London | No published awards |
| Donovan Bar | London | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #552023 World's 50 Best Bars · #92 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at The Rivoli Bar?
The Rivoli Bar is listed as open daily from 11:30 AM to 12 AM in London, but you should check directly for current visit guidance before going.
Is The Rivoli Bar good for groups?
With a $75 per person listed price and a smart casual dress code, it is best to confirm directly if you are planning anything beyond a simple visit.
Is The Rivoli Bar good for a date?
It may be a fit if you want a London bar with a smart casual dress code, daily hours, a premium listed price.
Is The Rivoli Bar open late?
Yes. The Rivoli Bar is listed as open until 12 AM every day in London.
Is The Rivoli Bar worth the prices?
That depends on what you want from the visit. The listed price is $75 per person, so it is a premium choice rather than a casual-value pick.
