The Ritz London: cocktails at the Rivoli Bar

Q: Can I wear jeans to the Rivoli Bar?

Yes, if they are smart;6 ripped jeans are not allowed.4

Q: Where is the Rivoli Bar?

In The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly;1 the hotel overlooks Green Park and is within walking distance of Green Park station.6

The Rivoli Bar is a cocktail bar inside The Ritz London on Piccadilly, an Art Deco room of gold leaf, Lalique glass, velvet and marble. People come for the house cocktails and for a vintage list mixed from bottles of the 1960s to the 1980s.

Updated 24 October 20264 min readHow we write the guide

The empty Rivoli Bar: white vaulted ceilings, green leather armchairs, green marble tables and mustard banquettes beneath the windows.

Who the Rivoli Bar is for

Why choose it

If nothing on the list suits, the bartenders will make a cocktail to your own taste.

To eat

When to look elsewhere

For a single quick glass, pick another bar: the Rivoli asks for a minimum spend of £30 a head.

The Vintage

The house cocktails

The Forest 75 brings together Grey Goose vodka, crème de mûre, blackberry syrup and lychee liqueur, topped with ‘Réserve Ritz’ Champagne, for £26; the Mango Highball, with Hibiki Harmony whisky, mango water, lemon verbena and black tea, is £30.²

Among the classics are the Rue de Rivoli, with The Dalmore 15-year-old whisky, Amaro Santoni, cherry wine and smoke; Churchill’s Courage, with butter-washed Woodford Reserve bourbon, white port and maple syrup, at £25; and the Rivoli 75, with Bombay Sapphire gin, yuzu and Champagne.²

The Forest 75, the Garden of Eden and the Paradise Plum also come alcohol-free, at £22.²

The cocktail of the month

Cocktail of the Month
Each month the mixology team adds a new Cocktail of the Month made for the season: a warming winter spice drink around Christmas, a fresh, fruity one in summer.⁴

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The bar’s kitchen

On the menu

Ritz Burger with pickled chillies and sauce Choron, with fries: £39.
King prawn, squid and chicken paella for sharing, allowing 45 minutes to cook: £115.
Fruits de Mer for sharing, with lobster, crab, prawns, sea bass ceviche, oysters and potted shrimps: £175.
Beluga caviar: £402 for 30g, £750 for 50g.

Worth knowing

Measures	Spirits come in 50ml measures, wine in 175ml and Champagne in 150ml; 25ml spirits and smaller wine measures are available on request.²

Rooms at The Ritz

A Deluxe Room at The Ritz: a white bed, ivory walls, gilt-framed pictures, a blue and white vase and a chandelier.

Rooms and staying here

The 5 vintage cocktails

Cocktail	Made with	Price
Daiquiri	Bacardi 1980, lime and sugar	£80
Hanky-Panky	1960s Gordon’s gin, 1980s Martini Rosso and Fernet-Branca	£100
Rusty Nail	1970 Dewar’s White Label, 1960s Drambuie and lemon zest	£120
Negroni	1960s Gordon’s gin, 1970s Campari and 1980s Martini & Rossi red vermouth	£120
Sazerac	1970 Rémy Martin VSOP cognac, Peychaud bitters and vintage absinthe	£140

Before booking

Can you go to the bar at the Ritz?

Yes: the Ritz has 2 bars, the Rivoli and the Secret Garden, its outdoor garden bar,⁶ and both are booked from the same page.⁷

Can I wear jeans to the Rivoli Bar?

Yes, if they are smart;⁶ ripped jeans are not allowed.⁴

How much is a drink at the Ritz?

In the Rivoli a glass of Barons de Rothschild ‘Réserve Ritz’ Champagne is £26, a Malt Coast IPA £11, and a glass of Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle £78.³

Where is the Rivoli Bar?

In The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly;¹ the hotel overlooks Green Park and is within walking distance of Green Park station.⁶

Can you eat at the Rivoli Bar?

Yes: the menu runs from oysters to salads, sandwiches with fries and desserts, and there is an allergen menu to ask your waiter for.³

The bar’s page

The Rivoli Bar

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