One Bedroom Partial River View Suite
51 sq m / 548 sq ft · Partial River view
Stylish suite with a glimpse of the Thames. One king bed.
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American Bar at The Savoy
London · United Kingdom
Hotel Bars in London
The World's 50 Best Bars (Ranked No. 1.)
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Awards & Recognition
50BEST
The World's 50 Best Bars
Ranked No. 1. · 2017
One of London's defining cocktail institutions, the American Bar combines the rituals of grand-hotel service with a bartending legacy that helped establish the international cocktail canon.
The Story
Origin
Opened in 1893 within The Savoy, the bar takes its name from the American-style mixed drinks that distinguished it from traditional British drinking rooms. Its early history includes Ada Coleman, creator of the Hanky Panky, and Harry Craddock, compiler of The Savoy Cocktail Book, published in 1930.
Philosophy
Continuity matters as much as invention. The bar's identity rests on making serious cocktail craft feel welcoming within a formal hotel setting.
Why Important
A foundational reference for the luxury hotel bar, it demonstrates how an institution can preserve its cultural authority while continuing to develop new cocktail menus.
Differentiation
Few cocktail bars can connect their present-day service so directly to bartenders, recipes and publications that shaped the profession.
Guest Experience
Guests encounter tableside hospitality, classic and contemporary cocktails, and live piano, with a sense of occasion shaped by the surrounding hotel.
Design Philosophy
An intimate, polished room supports conversation and attentive service rather than competing with the drinks for attention.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Soft, warm lighting creates an evening atmosphere and keeps the focus on individual tables.
Furniture
Upholstered armchairs and banquettes arranged around small tables.
Architecture
A dedicated bar within The Savoy's historic hotel building.
Design Language
Understated grand-hotel glamour with Art Deco references.
Interior Design
A compact, seated drinking room defined by upholstered seating, cocktail tables, framed photographs and a piano.
Gallery · 14 photos
Rooms & Suites
Luxury Double Double Room
39 sqm / 419 sqft · City / Courtyard view
Effortless comfort with two double beds, ideal for sharing.
Junior Suite
40 sq m / 430 sq ft · City / courtyard view
A graceful blend of bedroom comfort and living space. One king bed.
Junior Suite River View
39 sq m / 419 sq ft · River view
Sweeping views of the Thames form the backdrop for your stay in these spacious suites. One king bed.
Two Bedroom Family Room
51 sq m / 548 sq ft · Courtyard view
Designed with families in mind. One king bed.
One Bedroom Suite
54 sq m / 582 sq ft · City / Courtyard view
A private residence-style experience at The Savoy. One king bed.
One Bedroom River View Suite
61 sq m / 656 sq ft · River view
The River View Suites open onto London’s great stage: the river, the bridges, the city. One king bed.
Grand River View Suite
63 sq m / 678 sq ft · River view
A front-row seat to London’s ever-changing cityscape. One king bed.
Savoy Suite
130 sq m / 1,399 sq ft · River view
A spectacular Art Deco masterpiece with commanding views over the River Thames. One king bed.
Terrace Suite
122 sq m / 1,313 sq ft · River view
The only suite with a terrace, this two bedroom suite is arguably London's most coveted viewpoint. Two king beds.
Royal Suite
264 sq m / 2,841 sq ft · River view
The Royal Suite holds a spectacular procession of rooms facing the river - a space beloved by politicians, royalty and Hollywood. One king bed.
Luxury King Garden View Room
34 sq m / 365 sq ft · Garden view
Beautiful Victoria Embankment views paired with refined luxury. King bed.
Luxury King Room
34 sq m / 365 sq ft · City / Courtyard view
Refined luxury in Savoy style. King bed.
Deluxe King Room
31 sq m / 333 sq ft · City / Courtyard view
Elevated elegance with signature Savoy charm. One king bed.
Superior Queen Room
27 sqm / 290 sq ft · City / Courtyard view
Spacious comfort with classic Savoy sophistication. Queen bed.
Menus
Liquid Moments
Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Since 1986
A tribute to Tony Cortegaca, the doorman who has greeted The Savoy guests since 1986. Blends white port with blanca rum in a nod to his Portuguese roots.
Painter’s Palette
Pays homage to Claude Monet, who first stayed at The Savoy in 1899 and painted London bridges from the view outside his suite. Layers Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye, Khoosh Bitter and Vina AB Amontillado into a silky, nutty, floral blend.
Red Carpet
Inspired by the Dior fashion show held at The Savoy in 1950. Combines whisky, 30&40 Double Jus, Amaro Lucano, honey and cold-brew coffee.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Finger sandwiches
Scones
Warm signature scones.
Pastries
Teas
Over 30 exceptional teas.
Twilight Tea
Evening tea · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Berry Royale Cocktail
Gallery All Day Dining
All-day dining · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Croque monsieur
Truffle-rich.
Lobster rolls
Sole tacos
Escoffier-inspired.
Chicken tikka pie
Signature dish.
Watch · Reviews & Tours
The History of the American Bar at The Savoy
Review · The Savoy London · 2mo ago
Inside The American Bar at The Savoy London
Review · The 50 · 8y ago
Joe Lewis-White from The American Bar At The Savoy (London): Basil Ionides
Review · le cocktail connoisseur · 9y ago
