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Scarfes Bar

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Essential Information
Today16:00 - 00:00
Address
252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations available for in-house hotel guests and parties of six or more. Contact directly at info@scarfesbar.com or call 020 3747 8670 to reserve. Walk-ins welcome on a first-come, first-served basis with each table allocated for 1.5 hours duration.

Price Range
$$$$
About

Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London offers an exceptional cocktail experience in the heart of Holborn. This sophisticated cocktail bar pays homage to classic gentleman's clubs with its elegant decor, featuring original artwork adorning the walls and a warm, inviting ambiance complete with a cozy fireplace. The bar presents inventive cocktails through their signature 'Long Drawn Out Sip' menu, showcasing creative concoctions crafted by expert mixologists. Guests can enjoy live music nightly from 8 PM to midnight while savoring premium cocktails and light bites. The venue's artistic atmosphere, combined with professional service and carefully curated drinks, creates a memorable experience for special occasions and sophisticated evenings. Located at 252 High Holborn, Scarfes Bar welcomes walk-in guests daily from 4 PM to midnight, with reservations available for hotel guests and larger parties of six or more. The bar's commitment to quality and attention to detail makes it a distinguished destination for cocktail enthusiasts seeking an upscale London experience.

Ambiance & Features

Sophisticated and elegant atmosphere inspired by classic gentleman's clubs, featuring original artwork on walls, cozy fireplace seating, live music nightly, and refined decor. The space offers both intimate bar seating and comfortable lounge areas with a warm, convivial ambiance.

Atmosphere

Sophisticated
Elegant
Artistic
Cozy
Romantic
Upscale
Intimate
Refined

Noise Level

Moderate - live music from 8 PM to midnight

Lighting

Warm and intimate

Music

live music, jazz

Features

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fireplace
art_collection
hotel_bar
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premium_spirits
signature_cocktails
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Our Ratings
7.9
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

8.5

Service

7.5

Ambiance

8.8

Value

6.5

Accessibility

7.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
World's 50 Best Bars
World's 50 Best Bars(#50) 2023
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK(#32) 2025
Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

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light_bites

The bar features a rotating 'Long Drawn Out Sip' cocktail menu with creative signature cocktails. Complimentary bar snacks including nuts and olives are provided with drinks. Full cocktail and food menus available via PDF links on website.

Events & Classes

Live Music

Nightly live music performances

What People Say

Other Considerations

Expensive
Pretentious
Cold atmosphere
Rushed service
Small portions
Time limit enforced
Impatient staff

Location

252 High Holborn, London, undefined undefined, GB

Directions

51.517633, -0.118060