Address: The Savoy, Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +442074202111
Rating: 4.7
based on 171 reviews.
Service
Pros:
"Service was absolutely exceptional from the beginning."
"Their service is impeccable, waiters pleasant, knowledgeable and polite."
"Service is excellent (as you would expect from The Savoy), the staff well versed with the cocktails."
"Service was attentive without being obtrusive."
"Upon arrival, we were greeted by the receptionist, who was very welcoming."
"Loved the live piano player and the great service."
"The staff were very welcoming and the drinks were great (worth the price !)."
Cons:
"Greeted with a cold welcome and passive aggressive service."
"You can’t get in, it’s always so 'busy' and hostess are not interesting in trying to accommodate."
"It’s sad you can’t sit at the bar anymore."
"Service was subpar, not very friendly, and we sat with empty drinks for quite sometime before we were brought the bill."
"Service wise, I did not get greeted at the doors."
"Waiter was unfriendly and acted as if he was doing us a favour by serving us."
"I wasn’t served water at my arrival."
Cocktails
Pros:
"Very unique cocktails, albeit very very expensive."
"Inventive drinks - I had a perfect gin martini and a gin highball made with nori, celery bitters and grapefruit soda that was light, savory and refreshing."
"The cocktails were delicious, the atmosphere was elegant, and the service was excellent."
"The signature cocktails are different, top ingredients and paired with photos of the stars from Bowie to Sinatra - it's a flavour journey."
"Possibly the best martini I’ve ever had… dry Botanist with a twist."
"The drinks themselves were presented beautifully and every one was original and delicious."
"The cocktails are worth the price."
Cons:
"The Cocktails are completely over-priced for what is brought to you."
"We ordered our cocktails, and were very disappointed when they arrived (one of the cocktails was wrong so went back) waited another 10 minutes until we actually got the right one."
"The quality of the long drinks from their new music inspired menu failed to deliver on their promise of intensity flavor."
"For a place with a grand reputation, the cocktail selection in the American Bar was somewhat limited."
"Drinks were delicious and well-executed but REALLY EXPENSIVE."
"The cocktails are good but some of them were served in rather ugly glasses."
"Uninspired cocktails at extortionate prices."
Ambience
Pros:
"The ambience is lovely, very beautiful decor, and creative menu."
"The ONLY place to go for stylish art-deco inspired surroundings near Covent Garden (in my opinion)."
"Cool cosy spot for after dinner or after theatre drinks, in one of London's classic hotels."
"The plush dimly-lit lounge area, comfy armchairs, and resident pianist make it all worthwhile... if you want to spoil yourself."
"The atmosphere was perfect, low lighting, comfy seats and a talented pianist playing."
"The ambience of The American bar is first class."
"Really nice atmosphere and great decor."
Cons:
"Nothing special however it is iconic."
"The aesthetic feels cheap with the carpet and textured wallpaper taking their cue from a cineplex."
"It makes the bar look exceptionally pretentious."
"The ambiance is a little, um, stilted, replete with live person playing piano and singing in an inflected, copped crooner voice."
"I thought it was going to have a great atmosphere but was actually pretty boring."
"We were seated under an air conditioner which made it very cold."
"It's a little loud though (too many seatings in a small area as this) so not the best place for a business meeting."
Price
Pros:
"Sure, it's expensive, but you can skip a dozen inferior cocktail bars and spend that money here and it's beyond worth it."
"The complimentary bar snacks make it a good value visit."
"Pricey but classic cocktails affordable at £16-£20."
"The drinks are very expensive, so we thought we'd just try one to see what it was like. They were so surprising and delicious we had to have another!"
"Very expensive but 4 of you can share a bottle of house champagne at £65 and people watch."
"Expensive cocktails £20 or £12 for non alcoholic but worth it for the experience."
"You get topped up with free bar snacks, nuts olives and savoury rice crackers and can just while away an evening."
Cons:
"We enjoyed having the chance to have a cocktail and Brandy in this lovely bar, but what let it down for me was the fact that I was charged wrong for one drink by £9 you need to check your bill before you pay."
"Very unique cocktails, albeit very very expensive."
"The Cocktails are completely over-priced for what is brought to you."
"A bottle of mid price champagne and two rounds of cocktails for four came to £400, which was about what I expected."
"You would expect to pay north of £26 for a drink when you are at a hard-to-get-in speak easy or a cocktail lounge on a roof with a view, but not a stuffy hotel with very inventive menus."
"Drinks are well-crafted but pricey."
"A rum cocktail which was a staggering £23.00 BUT it consisted of mainly the biggest ice cube I have ever seen."