The Rivoli Bar

The staff members were lovely. I felt very relaxed and welcome despite us not having a table reservation, they were able to accommodate us. Unfortunately there was nothing on the bar menu that I fancied though I also understand this was the bar and I probably could’ve gone to the main restaurant. The cocktail was so lovely! - I definitely made the right choice. The waiter told me this was an extremely popular cocktail choice. (The Sun) The cocktail was lovely, even though it had a lot of quantity of ice in it, it definitely needed it as it was so strong! - very happy with my short time at the Ritz - I will definitely go back another time

Exceptional service by very personable bartenders. Today we dropped by the Rivoli bar for a champagne cocktail before afternoon tea - we sat up at the bar as we like to be where the action is ! Wonderful cocktails and we were given such a warm and intimate welcome - drinks taken to our table for tea afterwards - also door staff were the icing on the cake as we left - so genuine- so professional- so kind - thanks to everyone today

Amazing way to treat yourself with a close friend or your partner. The service was impeccable as you would expect.. All the waiters were really attentive. Cocktails were perfect! Lovely atmosphere with live music coming from the hall that’s shared with the restaurant. Dress code is smart but casual, no need for a tie.. Paid around 25£ for each cocktail but definitely worth every penny. Thanks Michele for the really careful and friendly service!

One of the best bars in London. Staff are the most attentive, friendliest and accommodating. There are plenty of non-alcoholic drinks to choose from plus ordinary soft drinks and the regular alcoholic drinks.

The service and atmosphere tells everything. Loved a glass of champagne after a super cold beer. They poured a a bit of champagne for me to taste before too! Also they served a small nibbles on arrival. Thanks. Good to experience this place while visiting London.

We went there to celebrate our friends’ engagement news with some champagne. I liked the overall “The Ritz” experience. They even iced our glasses before pouring the champagne, so that was a nice touch. We also tried their espresso martini, which was delicious. The hotel and all the vibe felt all really fancy however the decoration of the bar can be enhanced. It felt a bit outdated compared to the rest of the hotel. Overall a pleasent experience.

I made a reservation for the bar and we came along on Thursday. The doormen were very attentive as are all the staff. We had a club sandwich and fries which was lovely, 2 cocktails, a mocktail and some champagne. I was very impressed with my Clarity mocktail. As it is The Ritz, people are still trying to get in wearing trainers or not dressing accordingly, so I think reading the dress code before you try to get in is a must. My only complaint as a disabled person, is the accessible toilet by the cloakroom, it has a very unpleasant odour, and has done on my last few visits.

Perfect cocktails in the renowned Rivoli Bar. Excellent service amazing ambiance ;)

Stopped by for a drink on a Friday night without a reservation and were seated and treated with a kind and welcoming attitude. Cocktails are on average around $30 but that's expected if you're at a fancy place like this in London. Drinks were great and it's worth stopping by and walking around the lobby and checking out the fancy decor.

The atmosphere of this place is out of this world amazing! You will feel transported in a time machine to the days of the Great Gatsby and be treated like royalty. Even the music completes the time travel. Every drink I had was magnificent and the salted beef was divine - one of the best of my life! The fries are like McDonalds fries which is a good thing! Come here for the atmosphere, stay for the drinks and food. Yes it's expensive but worth every penny!

Beautiful and elegant bar with friendly staff, excellent food and drink offerings. I enjoyed the lobster roll with Mary rose sauce and the chocolate dessert. Service and atmosphere were top notch!

We visited the Rivoli Bar after dinner at the Wolesley during our recent honeymoon in London. We were blown away by the service and enthusiasm we were met with. Our waiter, Gaetano, did a great job of explaining the history of the bar and the theme. He made some recommendations for cocktails. I had the Ritz 110 cocktail, which was excellent. My husband was feeling a little under the weather so they made him a Hot Toddy, which he enjoyed. Our visit was very memorable and we can't wait to return. The manager at the bar, Daniel, was also wonderful. We complimented him on the service and the drinks and he humbly gave the credit to the staff. What a great spot!

Wonderful service and beautiful place! We ordered a bottle of Rothschild champagne and it was great! They gave us snacks to go with it - chips, nuts and olives which was nice as well.

I would leave 0 stars if I could. Racially profiled at this place. We had a nice dinner nearby and wanted to end the night with some drinks. As we were approaching, a man at the door saw me and rushed to stop us from entering to ask if we were staying at the hotel. We told him we were not and he proceeded to tell us the bar was full and was not accepting any more guests. We could see from the window that this was not the case and the bar was practically empty. We asked if he was sure and he continued to lie and state that he was being told from his earpiece(he did not have one on). Very disappointed and disgusted with this establishment.

Exquisite cocktails, a step back in time style to the bar and outstanding and charming service from the doorman through to the waiter in the bar. We had a fabulous time!

Cool bar, but the guy in the lobby asking where we were going said the bar was full with a line , when there was clearly no line and many of the tables were open. Classic snob because we weren't wearing suits, leave me alone sir....

Amazing cocktails, no questions asked but ask yourself if you really want to spend 23£ on a cocktail that would be just as good in any Mr Foggs. If you're going to sit in a fancy bar and feel part of the bourgeoisie then go somewhere else. It was very bright and the ambiance was neither elegant nor cool. But take this with a grain of salt because I myself prefer cool jazzy vibes in bars and ordering cocktails after having a chat with the bartender about my taste preferences. Overall I've had better cocktails in cooler places.

This review is for 4.5 stars. As far as the bar and drinks go, Rivoli is a high class novelty, but worth it if you're lookin for a 1% type of evening. Everything in this place is classy, from the strict dress code (they even forced me to change shoes upon entrance), to live classical music, to century old-looking furniture. Drinks are conservatively 20 pound each. Hey have a fairly large curated menu that had everything from their version of old fashioned to more sweeter drinks. I had the Louis cocktail which came with a spectacle of a presentation. It came in a glass case to give it Smokey flavor. It came accompanied with a cheesy and truffle combo to help enhance the flavor. The drink itself came strong and drinkable like a good scotch. Fantastic cocktail! Really the only complaint is the stuck up nature of the dress code policy. Other than that I would come here to introduce people to the richer side of London. Located in the Ritz hotel, it really does give off a smell of high class and makes it a great experience.

I met the co-founder of a new British-blended Gin called Pothecary at Fortnum & Mason. He encouraged me to go down to The Rivoli Bar to try the Cocktail of Month "White Breeze" featuring his product. The Bar is designed to feel like the Orient Express with elegant Art Deco surroundings with alabaster, gold leaf, rich wood., and Lalique glass inserts. The Bar is stylish. The drinks are innovative even featuring cocktails with gold. The service was decent. The Bar is very pricey. www.theritzlondon.com

The Rivoli Bar is very nice. Of course it's expensive. You can get similar drinks elsewhere for less. But, the experience here SHOULD be hard to beat with the cocktails consistently perfect and the service always outstanding. I've never had a better martini, and many far less good ones in London, but the quality of service has declined during my past few visits. The atmosphere is classic luxe but not stuffy. Music is American 40s-50s jazz and easy classics with a little bit of contemporary in that mode. Lots of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Billie Holiday. In earlier visits, the staff was very professional and friendly. They enjoyed discussing the drinks, their history and how they are made. Lately, however, they seemed to be stiff and in a rush. Making things worse, the cigar patio is no longer open to the public. I was able to visit it without staying in the hotel in January 2014, but they subsequently changed their policy and one must now be staying in the hotel or a member of the Ritz Club (casino) to patronize the cigar garden. This annoyed me because London has lots of nice bars but few where one can also enjoy a cigar nearby. This, plus the drop in the quality of service, means my review rating has plunged from my earliest visits.

I was extremely excited when I noticed this corner bar with the art deco letters spelling out Rivoli. After taking several meals in the grand ballroom, I was looking for an alternative to the more formal dining experience. I haven't actually tried the cocktails here, but I have eaten here more than I would like to admit. The place resembles a gilded version of old speakeasy lounges with domed ceilings and bevelled armchairs. Glossy wooden panelled inlays cover the walls and mirror helps the golden decoration reflect off itself. It gives you a sense of timeless opulence and carefree indulgence. The service here for food is chronically slow, no matter the time of time, meaning you should plan to be seated for at least 40 minutes from the moment you sit down to being service. Luckily you are surrounded by a lavish bar, often up-scale clients, and attentive staff. My Caesar salad with chicken gourjons had a nice dressing, with a decent amount of chicken. The Rivoli burger was simple and could have used a bit more flavoring and tenderness in the meat. I was wholly unimpressed with my Steak and Stilton club which lacked any trace of that aggressive blue cheese bite I was craving. I took the sandwich apart and still got no hint of that nutty bitterness. I refrained from having it sent back as I didn't want to offend my paying host, but really it is unacceptable to miss a key, advertised ingredient.

Travelling into London at a young age, I recall my best friend telling me that she could not wait until we were older so we could dress in ball gowns, fur, heels and go the Ritz! Apparently, this was what we were meant to do as Adults...aspirations lol. Nevertheless 13 years on, unfortunately, my friend was ditched, and after date night dinner at Novikov, we decided to go to the Ritz for after drinks. What's the best choice of drink after sushi? I normally would recommend wine or something sparkling like Champagne or prosecco but that night, a gin-based cocktail was my choice. After a few drinks I spent the rest of my evening gawking at the amazing interior of The Ritz, can I just move in, like tomorrow?...

After attending the Mens final at Wimbledon, my bf and I rush back into town to catch the EuroCup final. We have no time for a full on dinner, and decide the bar at our lovely hotel would have to suffice. Besides, they would most certainly have a TV ---am I right? or am I right? Lest, we forget, this bar is full of rich people. Rich people have no time for middle class sport. TRANSLATION No TV here bitches. A classy joint with no television, is not the end of the world. We still enjoyed our abbreviated dinner and cocktail. Me, a vodka martini. Him, a "stirred" gin martini. We split the burger and fries, secretly me wanting my own for myself. All in all, you rich people have it pretty good. But a little TV in the background may have been nice.

Outstanding service. I was expecting something overly stuffy and for lack of better term, assumed they would be rude. I was quite wrong and very much enjoyed the cocktails. They even gave me and my friend free ritz pens. Pretty cool!

A quintet laying in the lobby lounge as always a grand entrance into The Ritz. Wonderfully friendly door man all dressed in suit and tails. The Rivoli bar is off the main lobby and serves snacks and a wide range of cocktails and drinks. We had a wonderful afternoon after signing property deal. Particularly enjoyed the prawn snack served in a cone like an ice cream. Wonderfully tasty and soft cone with a generous dollop of prawn mix. Attentive service although acoustics made for a more lively atmosphere than I would have liked for a family chat.

Last Christmas, my family decided we'd forgo tradition and NOT spend the day watching Eastenders and stuffing our faces. Instead we'd head into town and spend the day enjoying the city we love without the overwhelming crowds. We started off with a service at St Paul's, which was beautiful, then a walk around Green Park. Then, to top it off, we headed to The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz. As you'd expect, we were the only ones in the bar which you'd think would make you the guests of honor. But the staff who, understandably, would probably be anywhere else than at work just made us feel like any ol' punters. Which is impressive in a bar where you're the only people! The bar itself is fairly small, but beautiful. In stark comparison to the Tea Rooms which are steeped in history, this was grandeur with a modern twist. Very glitzy, lots of gold. Despite living like a student, I count myself lucky that I've been to some very lovely London haunts. But I just found I couldn't relax at The Rivoli. Largely due to the stiff service and the stifled atmosphere. For hotel cocktail bars I'd recommend The American Bar at the Savoy a thousand times over The Rivoli. The best moment, beside my superb pinocolda, for me was walking through the Tea Rooms and hearing a pianist playing "Putting on the Ritz". Now, that's not something that happens every day... more's the pity.

Great place for a drink after dinner and you want to spoil yourself. Their Pimms cup is probably the best Ive had. And their Scotch selection, expensively reassuring. I couldnt afford half of them without my dinner budget being reduced to McDonalds or KFC. But yes, the Glenfarclas 25 was incredible. Lovely surroundings, great service and intimate ambiance, this was a lovely way to end our evening in London. My only critique would be the Ritz itself. Rooms, furnishings, lobby and decor is somewhat dated and in need of a significant renovation. I would not recommend staying at the hotel at all.

I think when you visit London, you have to atleast visit the Ritz. It's gorgeous on the inside and the Rivoli Bar is no exception. Plush seats, gold ceilings and ice buckets of Bollinger will greet you...what more could you ask for? I had a cappuccino, which came on Tiffany blue china with the most mouth watering shortbread cookies. I'm not even a shortbread person, but I devoured them! My mom had a glass of rose and she loved the presentation of hers as well, it was served in a crystal goblet. I'm fairly certain our tab came out to about 60 pounds for the cappuccino and glass of wine, but it's an experience not to be missed.

Loved the environment and the vibe there. Great service. nice place to be and get some work done in the city

Wow this place is lush!!n I mean really....the whole place is basically gold! Stopped by here for an after dinner drink with a friend and just loved it, its leaves you spellbound just looking at the furnishings. Barman makes a great Manhattan and the olives etc compensate slightly for the rather punchy prices!

If it's good enough for the Queen Mum then a tipple at this most elegant of London's hotel bars should be good enough for you! Just make sure to dress the part. Jacket and tie? Check! No jeans or trainers? Check! Sounds like you're all dudded up. Time for a cocktail. And where better to sip than amidst the grandeur of one of the most gorgeous bars in the world? An ode to Art Deco style, the Rivoli Bar at the Ritz London Hotel on the Piccadilly and steps from Green Park was designed in 2001 by interior designer Tessa Kennedy to have the look and feel of a bar on the Orient Express. Tessa more than succeeded as a visit to the Rivoli offers a welcome a departure from the urban grind. Booking a table here is advisable, but over the years, I've been readily accommodated every time I've shown up at the door. There seems to always be room at the bar. Yes the Queen Mother (rest her soul) purportedly had a penchant for G&Ts at the Rivoli. And who can blame her? Expertly crafted, well presented (along with a bounteous display of posh nibbles), the Rivoli's G&T is a winner. As simply a concoction as a G&T is, it's amazing how many bars get it wrong. That won't be the case should you choose to pop in the Rivoli. A smooth and balanced gin and tonic is virtually guaranteed. Plenty of other notable Londoners and celebs from around the world have taken their cue from the Queen Mum and sidled up for a taste of sophistication over the years. Indeed, this is a brilliant spot to eavesdrop on upper crusty jet set convos about the the trials and triumphs of the rich and famous. An adventureous and inspired drinks menu (including non-alcoholic cocktails) ensures that even the finickiest of appetites are whetted. Consider the Cesar Ritz. For a mere £120, a mix of Courvoisier l'Esprit, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV, Angostura Bitters and brown sugar is asperation is a glass. For those of non-trustifarians out there hoping to score a drink from under £20, no worries. Try one of the many Champagne or martini cocktails or one of the Rivoli's own original cocktails, such as the Ritz 100 (Ketel One Vodka, 24 carat gold leaf, Grand Marnier, peach liqueur and Champagne). The Rivoli's gin and tonic will set you back £16.50. Yes, I know that ain't cheap. But you're paying not just for a perfect cocktail but for the experience. The Rivoli is an ideal setting from making any special occasion feel that much more special. Service here is predictive but never presumptuous. Yes, it's expensive. But c'mon splurge a little.

I love the Rivoli Bar at the Ritz. The service is always impeccable. The setting is upscale and warm. The menu has everything from great burgers to Beluga caviar. Sitting at one of the intimate tables is nice but most of all, I enjoy having Martini's at the bar. The bartenders have great stories and know everything about the vast scotches and cognac selection. It's a formal place but it has a relaxed feeling. I try to go whenever I am in London. It's well worth it.

The place for a drink when you are dressed to impress for a night in London. High end and luxurious, the Ritz is what visitors think of when it comes to swanky, and this bar is the center of that lifestyle. Stop by for unique cocktails, opulent surroundings, and well heeled guests.

I have to say I was expecting a lot more from the Ritz. Overall it was an expensive disastrous few drinks, by no fault of our own. I called the day before to make a booking for 6 people in the Rivoli bar area specifically. They made a rather bizzare point of ensuring they asked me if I was a Miss or a Mrs. In fact they asked me twice. They also warned me of a dress code which required non trainers and jackets. Upon arrival one of our guests was wearing a trendy pair of leather shoes which were not trainers, nor were they brogues. Nevertheless he was asked to change them at coat check. He obliged. We were then seated in the hallway, albeit a nice hallway, but given the specifics that had been agreed I was surprised. It was sweaty sweaty hot in the hallway so one of our guests took off his jacket. Within a 30 seconds he was told he would either have to put his jacket on or leave. At this point we still had not been served. When we finally did get served they came over and said how can we help you Mr. Kretzschmar. What a joke, why bother asking me if I'm a Miss or a Mrs if you're just going to be a chauvinist pig anyway. The waiter was corrected by the gentleman he was addressing which then triggered a full meltdown of all courtesy and social behaviour. He did not apologise, instead he escaped saying someone else would be back to help us, again, not taking and orders. It's now been 20 minutes since we were seated and a German staff member comes over. Whether is was coincidence or be design based on my last name remains the be seen. He took our orders. Another 20 minutes later 3 of the 6 drinks come with no indication of the other three being on their way. One of the drinks was a bloody mary at the cost of over £20. It was clearly made by an amateur. The spice was so overpowering that it literally burned your tongue and you couldn't taste any of the other ingredients. This drink was passed around for confirmation of it's failure as a bloody mary, thus I am speaking from personal experience. Anyway we of course sent the drink back noting the complaint. About 5 minutes later it cones back to the table and the waiter says that the bartender has poured some of the original drink out and topped it up with tomato juice, oh and there is some complimentary extra tomato juice on the side if it's still too spicy. In what world do you pay over £20 for a drink this is made poorly and then not get a totally new drink once you complain. Apparently in the Ritz's world. My final moan. We had to ask for the bill 5 times and wait over half an hour for it to arrive. We had dinner reservations down the road which we were then late for. Coming full circle, while I'm more than happy to adhere to a dress code and strict etiquette, I do expect the same level of respect, care, service, etc from the organisations enforcing these rules. No wonder the Ritz are resorting to selling groupon coupons. Even at the large 60%+ discounts they are offering you couldn't drag me in unless I was dead and cold.

Can I scream enough about Daniel @ the Rivoli Bar @TheRitz ? He was kind, informative & entertaining. He made our trip (from NY) worthwhile. Thank you Daniel ! Get a Cosmo!!!

This is the worst bar in london. The staff have an attitude problem. They need to realise they WORK there, since they seem to think they own the place! The cocktails were dismal. The prices inflated. The tables, chairs and even the coasters were filthy. The atmosphere very stuffy. The average age 85! This awful place deserves no stars at all! Save your money and time by going somewhere else!

Came here to celebrate a significant anniversary and so decided to push the boat out. Beautiful art deco bar with lots of ooh aah features including etched mirrors and Lalique glass figurines and wonderful lighting. The cocktails are exotic and since this year is the Ritz' centenary they've created some new ones. I drank a take on a champagne cocktail with Grey Goose vodka infused with gold flakes. Decadent! The price of most cocktails is £20 and it's unlikely you could enjoy the place without spending at least this amount. You are served an impressive selection of nibbles which are included in the price so whilst not exactly an everyday treat it's definitely worth it for the chance to be inside this very classy hotel.

Literally some of the best cocktails I've ever had, and that's saying something. Super unique. Certainly pricey but a great experience to have the next time in London. Favorites were Churchill's Courage and the Mist (wow), but all were great. Went there twice in a relatively short trip. Definitely one of our favorite cocktail spots in the world.