What to order at Dukes Bar

Signature drink
Vesper Martini (trolley-poured)
Editor tip
The trolley-Vesper is the marquee order; £28 a glass. The bar remains open during the hotel's 2026 refurbishment.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeHotel cocktail bar
Price£££
NeighborhoodMayfair
HoursMon-Sat 15:00-22:30, Sun closed
Signature drinkVesper Martini (trolley-poured)
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Food program: Hotel snacks

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Address: 35 St James's Place, London SW1A 1NY

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