Lyaness

efrem. m★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

What an excellent bar. The bar and service team is genuinely hospitable and make you feel at home. The whole place has such a beautiful aesthetic and also great view.Even crossing the hotel lobby and goin towards the bar space feels like an experience. The drinks are top tier.Complex but also accessible and delicious. The techniques and philosophy behind each drink actually reflect on its flavor,which is quite rare.If you dont feel sure about what you like,please ask your servers and bartenders and they will help you choose the best drink for your taste. Special thanks to Luke,Mavis,Fisher,Louis and Helena for the amazing drinks and hospitality,you have made each visit special!! Much love from athens!

Brennan Davis★★★★★★★★★★5.06 months ago

Cocktail and service perfection - menu is gorgeous, and servers are attentive without being tooooo much. Stunning location on the river, and room enough for sitting alone at the bar for a quiet drink, or a large fun group out on the town. It’s a MUST for anyone that loves cocktails.

Madison Sikorski★★★★★★★★★★5.08 months ago

A Michelin-Star Experience in Cocktail Form Visiting London with my dad from NYC, we’re always on the hunt for unique experiences—and Lyaness absolutely delivered. My parents had seen a CBS Morning segment featuring Mr Lyan, and my mom insisted we visit while my dad and I were in town to see the NY Jets in the NFL London game (Let’s just say the cocktails earned a far better review than the Jets’ performance that day). In the weeks leading up to our trip, my dad could not stop talking about one thing: camel milk as a cocktail ingredient. The Drinks - We can totally see why this place is considered the Michelin 3-star equivalent of cocktail bars. The drinks were smooth, balanced, and just the right amount of funky. But what truly elevates Lyaness is the experience—from reading through their novel-like menu in the eclectic hotel setting to the exceptional staff service (more on that in a moment). Multiple lovely staff members took time to answer our questions and explain the flavor profiles of special ingredients. One server, Stevie, introduced herself with a handshake, asked our names, and we shared the story of my parents seeing the CBS segment, how my mom wished she could be here, and my dad’s excitement about the camel milk. Neither my dad nor I are scotch drinkers, so we were slightly disappointed to discover the camel milk drink (Moo Reed) was scotch-based. After reading the beautifully detailed menu and consulting with the staff, we played it relatively safe with our first round—I chose a gin-based cocktail with herbaceous notes I knew I’d enjoy, and my dad went for an Old Fashioned variation. After tasting how smooth and complementary all the ingredients and spirit pairings were, I felt emboldened to try a scotch-based cocktail for round two. I had my eye on a different one (not the camel milk), but encouraged my dad to finally order the Moo Reed he’d been talking about for weeks. Shocker: he’s more set in his ways than I am and stuck with another "safe choice". Am I suddenly a scotch drinker? Because my second drink was even better than the first! Even my dad admitted, “Yeah, I could drink this.” The Service That Stole the Show - After two rounds, we asked for the bill. When Stevie brought it over, she handed us a copy of the book-like menu (we’d asked earlier about purchasing one for my mom) with a note tucked inside. She also handed us two takeaway coffee cups—and yes, you guessed it they contained the Moo Reed cocktail my dad had been obsessing over but was too skeptical to order. As we left, the entire bar and waitstaff waved, smiled, and wished us a safe journey home. Needless to say, Stevie and the whole team went above and beyond. And the punchline? My dad ended up loving the Moo Reed most of all. If you’re looking for an unforgettable cocktail experience in London, Lyaness is absolutely worth the visit.

monica taylor★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

Fabulous place to while a away a couple of hours with friends. Christian worked very hard to get the best cocktails and delicious nibbles. Thankyou and looking forward to next time.

Lana Wood★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

No doubt about it, this is one of the greatest bars I've been to. The quality and care put in to each cocktail is artistry. Each team member that we spoke to was a font of knowledge, very kind and welcoming. Trust the teams recommendations, they are great at helping you if you're finding it hard to decide! Standout espresso martini, vantapink gimlet, no spoon old fashioned and a glass of Laurent Perrier on arrival during their champagne hour offer. It's a great place to sit and watch the world go by, nice background music and great snacks too. Thanks for having us! Suitable for all group sizes but I feel that it's best suited to smaller group or more intimate gatherings - we were there early afternoon so I can't comment on evening bookings.