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bbar

Victoria, London

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Victoria’s best cocktail venue

Located beneath London's largest Living Wall, recently replanted with more than 6,000 herbaceous plants to breathe life into our surroundings, bbar is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Victoria.

Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.

Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.

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Warm & welcoming atmosphere

Discover excellent food, bespoke cocktails and the lively surrounds of the main restaurant – or you can opt for our elegant private dining room, or the cool 43 Below, a boutique subterranean space with a stylish, speakeasy-style ambience. Our events team goes above and beyond to create the most memorable experiences for private events and intimate parties.

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Our family

The secret lies in the 'b' to our name: many of our mouth-watering recipes have been created by Red Carnation founder Beatrice Tollman, a highly acclaimed chef before she evolved into the international hotelier of today. Led by popular manager Ian Powrie, our friendly bbar team are always ready with a smile and a quick, well-informed chat about today’s favourite drink or a new addition to our seasonal menu.

Unique location

A much-loved Victoria landmark, we are perfectly located directly opposite Buckingham Palace and a few minutes stroll from the nearby theatres. Locals love us, too, for offering a truly relaxing retreat from the bustle of Victoria, while the Summer Terrace, set beneath our vast and verdant green wall, is washed by sunlight all day long in the warmer months.

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Delicious food

From our South African Afternoon tea, known for its Amarula-infused scones, peri-peri chicken finger sandwiches, to our finest gastro burgers, daily-changing fish of the day and fully plant-based vegan options. We work with local suppliers and seasonal ingredients where possible, to ensure our menus stay fresh and interesting.

Inventive cocktails

Shake it up with a “Currant Affairs” or cool off with a “Elder, Rose and Cucumber” G&T, the ultimate summertime refresher. Our expert mixologists can put their hands to just about anything or impress with their innovative creations, accompanied by enjoyable tapas-style bites, such as moreish Biltong Popcorn or decadent BBQ Pulled Beef Tacos. Settle in, relax and enjoy.

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