Piano Kensington

3.8 (119)

£25 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

24 Kensington High St 2, London, Greater London W8 4PT

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Piano Kensington

3.8

£25 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Kensington

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Charming
Romantic

Piano Kensington is the perfect location for an after-work drink, a special occasion or just to dance the night away! Sit back and relax or get up to boogie as the Piano Man plays music that spans across the decades, all played at your request.

Located within the five-star Royal Garden Hotel, in the bustling neighbourhood of Kensington and right on the doorstep of Hyde Park, Piano has an extensive drinks menu and a selection of pizzas and bar snacks.

We have limited online table availability but we have plenty of standing room so walk in guests are always welcomed. Group bookings are welcome, please call the Bar or email us at pianokensington@royalgardenhotel.co.uk with enquiries.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
020 7361 1977
Website
http://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/piano-kensington
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Serhal
Catering
Email or call for more information on larger group bookings piano@royalgardenhotel.co.uk<br />
Private party facilities
Group bookings welcomed. Perfect for work parties, hens dos, all sizes of groups are welcomed Private hire available for bookings of up to 130. Terms and Conditions apply. Email or call for more information on larger group bookings piano@royalgardenhotel.co.uk

Location
24 Kensington High St 2, London, Greater London W8 4PT
Area
Kensington
Cross Street
Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street.
Parking Details
The Royal Garden Hotel has a secure car park directly under the hotel with Valet services available. It has 147 spaces including 15 motorcycle spaces and 4 blue badge spaces. Please be aware that the car park has a height restriction of 1.75 metres and is very narrow, with a minimum width of 3 metres.
Public transport
High Street Kensington underground station on the circle and district line.High Street Kensington Tube 5 minute walk. Bus Routes, 9, 23, 49, 52, 70, 452, N9 - Stop Kensington Palace
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Piano Kensington.

3.8

(119)

3.5Food
4.0Service
3.8Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Energetic

119 Reviews

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Laura
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I stopped here for a quick drink before another reservation elsewhere but this place was so much fun, we wished we’d been able to stay the whole evening! Despite there being few other customers there, the atmosphere was great thanks to the very entertaining pianist and attentive bar staff who made us feel most welcome. The drinks were reasonably priced for a London hotel bar and the entertainment was first class. If you want an interactive piano show and a fun night out then this place is perfect. Probably don’t come here for an intimate conversation where you don’t want to join in with the show though. We’ll certainly visit again and would highly recommend.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 15 July 2026
Dear Laura, Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a fun evening with us and that Gio, Mauro, and the team made you feel so welcome. It’s fantastic to know the entertainment, atmosphere, and service left such a positive impression, even during a short visit. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for a longer evening next time. Warm regards, Piano Kensington Team
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Susan
Buckinghamshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Didn't eat on this occasion but have done so previously and the food is tasty and served hot.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 29 May 2026
Dear Susan, Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you have enjoyed the food during your previous visits and that it was served hot and to your satisfaction. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon to dine with us. Warm regards Piano Kensington Team
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simon
Northern Ireland1 review
1.0
Dined on 28 March 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We have visited other piano bars etc. but were disappointed by this. The food and service was great but the music let it down so we left after eating. Both Pianists were very good at playing and singing but the first joined each song into each other and each song was done in a similar style and a similar genre so it became one long drone which was loud so we could not hear each other chat. The second pianist did at least speak between songs but it all felt a bit monotoned. We left about 9.30 -10pm just bored really. I think if the music had been mixed up a bit that would help and I do understand musician doing their own version of songs , or in their own style which is fine but if every song has the same treatment it becomes a bit tedious.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 1 April 2026
Dear Simon, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. While I’m pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and service, I’m very sorry that the musical atmosphere didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback about the pacing and variety of the performances is extremely helpful, and we’ll be reviewing this with our entertainment team to ensure a more balanced and engaging mix going forward. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much more enjoyable experience. Warm regards, Bledar Cekani Food & Beverage Manager Royal Garden Hotel
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Carlo
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice experience, attentive service, good atmosphere, very very good piano man! Excellent choice of drinks, reasonable prices (considering the location). The only thing holding the 5 stars back is the relatively limited choice of food, but that’s a minor quibble.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 2 March 2026
Dear Carlo. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, attentive service, and of course - our wonderful piano player! It’s great to know that our drink selection and pricing also met your expectations. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the food selection. While we’re glad it didn’t impact your overall enjoyment, comments like yours help us continue refining our offering. We’re thrilled you had such a nice visit and hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Piano Kensington Team
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Daniel
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 21 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We didn't eat but we did spend the evening for drinks, for an end to my wife's 40th. Took a long time to get served and was told several times to move away from the bar and use table service - but nobody was serving the tables so rest our our group sitting down didn't get anything. Drinks were very expensive but expected for this end of London - but not when it was so hard to get the bar or even ackowledge the orders. Piano player was great though, she saved the evening - made it fun, personable and played some great tunes - got us all up dancing so thank you!
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DavidJ
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great piano music!! Very limited food menu FYI but many drink options
Piano KensingtonResponded on 12 February 2026
Dear David, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the piano music and the atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback on the food menu - while it’s currently limited, we’re glad the variety of drink options helped round out your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more great music and good times! Warm regards, Bledar Cekani Food & Beverage Manager Royal Garden Hotel
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Bev
Yorkshire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, classy, relaxing piano bar situated in the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington. The bar staff are very attentive and the cocktails are fab! The pianists are so good and we had a great time listening to their renditions of our various requests. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to their superb talent. A brilliant spot for a chilled evening with a great team of bar staff.
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Mike
Kent4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 January 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely cocktails and nice bar. It was nice to have a piano but tbh it was too loud for the amount of people in the bar. We could hardly hear each other talk and when I asked if they could turn down the volume a bit as we couldn’t hear each other, it felt like my request was dismissed as nothing happened. Shame as it tarnished an otherwise lovely bar experience. That is not to say that we didn’t enjoy both performs on the piano, it was just too high and dominated, rather than being a nice background entertainment.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 26 January 2026
Dear Mike Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our cocktails and the atmosphere of the bar, as well as the talent of our piano performers. We’re very sorry, however, that the volume impacted your experience. Our intention is always for the live music to complement the room - not overshadow conversations. We truly appreciate you highlighting both the positives and the areas where we can improve. Feedback like yours helps us create a better experience for all our guests, and we hope to welcome you back for a visit that feels perfectly balanced in every way. Best Regards Bledar Cekani F&B Manager Royal Garden Hotel
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chris
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pianist was amazing! Really enjoyable evening. We will be back.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 15 January 2026
Dear Chris, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the evening and that the pianist made it special. We are delighted that you will be back, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another enjoyable night. Warm regards, Bledar Cekani F&B Manager Royal Garden Hotel
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Lorna
Warwickshire4 reviews
1.0
Dined on 13 December 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Book a table arrived as was also a guest in the hotel was planning to order food. Just after 10 pm but was informed food service had ended despite the menu stating 10 30 pm. Also waited 8 minutes for service. Very disappointed would not return.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 15 December 2025
Dear Lorna, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We regret that you were unable to order food despite the menu information, and we apologise for the confusion around service times. We are also sorry that you experienced a delay in being attended to. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, particularly for hotel residents. Please be assured your comments have been shared with the team so we can review our communication and service procedures, especially later in the evening. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a much improved experience. Kind regards, The Piano Kensington Team Royal Garden Hotel
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
020 7361 1977
Website
http://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/piano-kensington
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Serhal
Catering
Email or call for more information on larger group bookings piano@royalgardenhotel.co.uk<br />
Private party facilities
Group bookings welcomed. Perfect for work parties, hens dos, all sizes of groups are welcomed Private hire available for bookings of up to 130. Terms and Conditions apply. Email or call for more information on larger group bookings piano@royalgardenhotel.co.uk

Location
24 Kensington High St 2, London, Greater London W8 4PT
Area
Kensington
Cross Street
Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street.
Parking Details
The Royal Garden Hotel has a secure car park directly under the hotel with Valet services available. It has 147 spaces including 15 motorcycle spaces and 4 blue badge spaces. Please be aware that the car park has a height restriction of 1.75 metres and is very narrow, with a minimum width of 3 metres.
Public transport
High Street Kensington underground station on the circle and district line.High Street Kensington Tube 5 minute walk. Bus Routes, 9, 23, 49, 52, 70, 452, N9 - Stop Kensington Palace
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

FAQs

Friday nights are a particularly good time to visit Piano Kensington, several guests single out Friday evenings for the pianist, drinks and lively hospitality, and the bar is open then (Tue–Sat, 17:00–01:00).

Yes, Piano Kensington is a lovely choice for a date night: the venue (in the Royal Garden Hotel) bills itself as perfect for special occasions, and several guests report memorable anniversary and date-night visits with the live pianist.

Piano Kensington is a music‑led hotel piano bar, live pianists take requests and keep things interactive, with attentive staff, well‑crafted cocktails, and a fun, energetic night‑out vibe that encourages singing and dancing.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for visits to Piano Kensington.

Yes, Piano Kensington welcomes group bookings and enquiries; the listing asks guests to call the bar or email pianokensington@royalgardenhotel.co.uk to discuss arrangements, and guests report the team has managed corporate events and bespoke requests.

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Piano Kensington

3.8

£25 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Kensington

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 1 time today

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