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The Bar at The Guardsman

3.3 (4)
£25 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
1 Vandon St, London, Greater London SW1H 0AH

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The Bar at The Guardsman

3.3
£25 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Westminster

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Tucked behind a sweeping gold spindled staircase, The Guardsman Bar is a hidden gem within the five star Guardsman Hotel in Westminster, an exclusive sanctuary for residents and their guests.

Effortlessly elegant, the space blends soft Art Deco influences with rich textures, warm brass, and curated artwork to create a mood of quiet sophistication.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Guardsman offers exclusive event hire with six private residences featuring rooftop terraces and private dining, ideal for intimate or large private gatherings in Westminster, London.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Bar at The Guardsman.

3.3

3.3
(4)
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

4 Reviews
  1. Teresa

    London14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 August 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked for afternoon tea, but were told we had a lunch booking (when booking I had been through the process twice, as I thought it was odd we were having afternoon tea in the bar, but assumed it was an overflow location). We were told it would take 4 hours to prepare the afternoon tea, so it was not possible to have one. We found this strange, as by this time it was 13.30, which meant that they would not have had time to prepare for any afternoon teas that day as tea service ends at 17.00. We opted to stay for lunch, which was fairly average. They had run out of the wine we ordered, but did give us a more expensive one at the same price. They offered us complimentary scones , but bizarrely served this before our savoury meal. The scones came with cream, jam and marmalade, which was very strange. We were the only people in the bar, so there was no atmosphere. So a very unsatisfactory visit for myself and my German friend.

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  2. Kelly

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an evening at the bar at Bread Street at Bishopsgate. The cocktails and burgers were great, but Kaija made the evening perfect with her big smile, professionalism, and recommendations.

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  3. Roberto

    Miami - Dade3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 20 March 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an awful experience. I wrote twice to the restaurant saying the date was my wife´s birthday. All was awful. The waitress an unexperience personal. Very unexperienced; had never seen somethig similar We asked for starters and main courses. All came late and in any order. We had to wait long time for the meal. One more thing. We asked for salt shaker. The waitress brougt three, all empties. We went for one in other table, empty too. To celebrate the birthday we asked for a candle. There is not. Really, it was a very and unforgeattable experience in a beatilful place. The meal passed a second place. It was acceptable. Finally. If you check the menu, it is very simole, but the March 20th we choosen a wrong place to celebrate. We were guest this hotel.

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  4. Alison

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar service and cocktails are excellent. Happy hour prices a great deal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Guardsman offers exclusive event hire with six private residences featuring rooftop terraces and private dining, ideal for intimate or large private gatherings in Westminster, London.

FAQs

Yes, The Bar at The Guardsman runs a dedicated Royal Afternoon Tea experience, and guests also report a happy hour at the bar that offers particularly good prices.

The Bar at The Guardsman sits within the hotel and includes the hotel bar, a dining room for meals, plus cosy lounge/drawing-room/library spaces for relaxed drinks or tea.

Yes, The Bar at The Guardsman’s elegant, Art Deco–influenced setting and several positive birthday and celebration visits make it well suited to a special evening.

The Bar at The Guardsman follows a Casual Dress policy, comfortable, relaxed clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

The Bar at The Guardsman’s Royal Afternoon Tea is a clear highlight, several guests praise the afternoon tea experience on the menu.

For a calmer visit, try The Bar at The Guardsman on a Sunday afternoon, guests note the hotel is pretty quiet on Sundays, and the Royal Afternoon Tea is a popular, delightful choice.

Yes, The Bar at The Guardsman offers an alcohol-led drinks list, from an Iced Gin Martini and Champagne Mojito to an Old Fashioned Bourbon, and guests frequently praise the cocktails.

Sunday is a lovely choice for a relaxed visit, guests note the hotel (and its bar) is pretty quiet on Sundays.

The Bar at The Guardsman feels effortlessly elegant and quietly sophisticated, with soft Art Deco touches, warm brass, curated artwork and a calm, intimate bar atmosphere.

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A photo of The Bar at The Guardsman restaurant

The Bar at The Guardsman

3.3
£25 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Westminster

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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