American Bar in City of London

Fantastic service, great bar, fabulous cocktails! A must if you love a good mixologist!

I was very disappointed with the American Bar, huge reputation.The quality of the food and drink was poor for such an establishment.The service jolly but erratic, to the point where one of the waiters set one of the canopy’s on fire by the outside heater.Things not available on the menu, really unprofessional.For me, this place looks fantastic externally but lacks quality.

Great cocktails! Friendly service will be back

A very excellant bar with stupendious drinks and excellant service. A bit of a hidden gem, and also (though I didn't sit there on this occasion) a decet outside area, too.

The class act of a bar for those in the know. This is for the St. James’s regular business executive; deals are struck over Negronis. In the summer make sure to sit in the courtyard (a former stable mews). This has been a long term Central London fixture and will never disappoint. Wearing a suit to go here is a good idea.

A very average bar in looks and experience with staff seemingly more interested in their own interactions than their customers'.Firstly the bill - 3 g&t and 6 small bottles of Peroni = £124. Now I don't mind paying that, and have many times in the past, but that's a price point where I expect a special atmosphere, seriously good service and top notch surroundings. This has none of those.The doormen at the hotel side were lovely, so that was a good start. Beyond that, the bar is very ordinary. We were near an electric door that kept opening automatically and as there is no porch area nor any attempt to cover the opening through perhaps a curtain, every time it opens you're greeted by an icy blast of cold air until some time later it decides to close again.The staff were more interested in chatting among themselves about whatever issues were going on around them without any appreciation that customers shouldn't be aware of this - take those conversations out of the bar area please - again, I wouldn't ordinarily care but at this price point my expectations are different (much higher!).We won't be returning. You'd be better off round the corner at the Ritz, Mr Fogg's or Claridge's (or in fact most of the other local establishments) where you'll find a significantly superior experience at roughly the same price point.

Enjoyed a cocktail here on Thursday before lunch at the Game Bird. The selection was absolutely superb and the service excellent! I enjoyed the seasonal Negroni and it was divine! Amazing ambiance and staff. I will definitely return. Thank you!

We truly loved our cocktails and the fantastic service and atmosphere at the American Bar. Our server, the hostess and everyone we spoke to was amazing and we loved how friendly everyone was. The cocktails were fantastic and I was absolutely thrilled that they could make a gimlet for me as I've tried to find that everywhere! The atmosphere outside as well was stunning and we loved the beautiful flowers and decor in their patio area. We will definitely return!

Great bar!Very cosy with a relaxed ambiance.Drinks are a bit pricey, but cocktails have very unique recipes and taste wonderful, not to mention the presentation.The staff are very polite, always with a smile and eager to help!Will definitely return.

This is such a fabulous bar! They have great ambiance and delicious cocktails. I always enjoy coming here for a martini.It is a little more pricey, but that is expected at an upscale bar! Definitely worth going to.