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4.54.5(535 reviews)
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#403
of 28040 restaurants
in London
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52026-06-10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Exemplary Standard of Hospitality and Service It is rare to encounter service of such an exceptional calibre. My experience was elevated entirely by Fatima and Vitalii, whose professionalism, grace, and attention to detail were simply outstanding. From the moment I arrived, they demonstrated a level of care and refinement that one would expect from the world's finest establishments. Every interaction was handled with genuine warmth, impeccable courtesy, and effortless efficiency. Their ability to anticipate needs before they were expressed reflects a remarkable commitment to excellence. Fatima's elegance, kindness, and natural gift for hospitality made every moment feel welcoming and personal. Vitalii's professionalism, attentiveness, and calm confidence ensured that everything was delivered flawlessly. Together, they embody the very highest standards of customer service. They are a credit to their establishment and have created an experience that was not only memorable but truly exceptional. I offer my highest recommendation and sincere gratitude. In an age where outstanding service is increasingly rare, Fatima and Vitalii have mastered it. Simply world-class. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Casey J

Experience The May Fair Bar

Welcome to The May Fair Bar. Set by the iconic Berkeley Square in Mayfair, enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in this recently refurbished cocktail bar, accompanied by regular live music performances. Whether you are visiting The May Fair Bar by day or by night, experience innovative cocktails, breakfast, lunch, and night bites inspired by flavors from around the world.

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Christmas Day

Christmas Day sometimes calls for something a little lighter, and The May Fair Bar has exactly that. Open from 3pm to 11pm, the regular Travel Edition menu stays on: a moreish Wagyu sando with lemon mascarpone, lobster brioche with chilli lemon mayonnaise, and Korean fried chicken lollipops with creamy blue cheese sauce. The cocktails do the travelling instead, the Riviera, made with Whispering Angel Rosé and Provence flowers, or the Ciao, with Amalfi lemon vodka, tomato and mozzarella.

Served:
Dinner à la carte | 3pm - 11pm

Early Sitting

Before the fireworks or wherever midnight takes you, The May Fair Bar makes for rather a good place to start the evening. The full à la carte menu runs until 9.30pm, The Travel Edition in full swing, cocktails and night bites carrying the table along nicely before the rest of the night gets underway. 

Served:
À la carte | until 9:30pm

Table Experiences

Late Sitting

From 9.30pm, The May Fair Bar comes alive for the countdown, and every table gets its own reason to celebrate. The standard experience reserves a spot in the room with a signature Champagne cocktail on arrival and a glass of Ruinart Brut poured as the clock strikes twelve, while Premium raises the stakes with a second signature cocktail and half a bottle of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV per guest, midnight met in proper style. 

Reservations:
From 9:30pm

Group Experiences

Late Sitting

The bigger the group, the bigger the night, and two exclusive booths give larger parties somewhere of their own to see in 2027. Booth One gathers up to 10 guests around a bottle of Belvedere vodka or Volcán tequila, three bottles of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV, a signature small plates experience, and still and sparkling water. Booth Two takes the party further still, up to 14 guests, a bottle each of Belvedere vodka and Volcán tequila, three bottles of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV, and the same small plates spread to share. 

Reservations:
From 9:30pm

Velvet Room

Late Sitting

For the party that wants a room entirely to itself, the Velvet Room is the way to see the year out in style. A private section of the bar, all to its guests, comes with two magnums of Belvedere vodka, two bottles of Volcán tequila, three magnums of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, a signature small plates experience, and still and sparkling water, a night built entirely around the moment the year turns. 

Reservations:
From 9:30pm

Champagne, Please

Picture a bar in 1920s Mayfair: velvet lounges, clinking glasses, and an unmistakable air of glamour. Our Champagne trolley brings a touch of that timeless era to your table, offering the Champagne of the week or a surprise spritz crafted on the spot by our mixologist — on the hour, every hour. After all, every moment deserves a little celebration, no special occasion needed.