DUKES Bar

Loved it. We arrived slightly bedraggled having traipsed half-way across London. Martinis are fantastic - loved the Vesper, and the fact that the waiter both made the cocktails in front of us - and also knew which scene it appears in Casino Royale. Swiftly and kindly cleared up after someone accidentally knocked our drinks over - and promptly topped our drinks back up. Would definitely return. 👍

This is one of my husbands favorite bars in the WORLD. It’s cool how the bartenders bring the materials on a cart and make the martini right in front of you while explaining the ingredients. Warning: the martinis are strong!!!

We went for the Martini and the connection with Ian Fleming… the martini is probably the most expensive one you are going to order, but it will also be the best one !! Made in front of you eight a bit of flair, really worth a visit !

This is where the Martini cocktail became a legend. It's the bar where Ian Flemish used to drink Dry Martini. It's a very English bar with a lot of passionate Italian bartenders. The key cocktail is the Dry Martini, made with gin or vodka straight from the freezer. They add three to four dashes of dry vermouth and serve it with lemon from the Amalfi coast. Two Martini rule apply 😉🍸enjoy!!

One of the most famous bars in London, its reputation goes before it. Cocktails mixed next to the table on the wooden drinks trolley, classic understated decor and comfy seats to relax in. Just watch out for that cocktail with five shots of gin in, tends to blow your head off.

They serve a wonderful, strong vesper martini here. Ice cold gin and vodka poured straight into your glass (not shaken nor stirred). Garnished with an extra long twist.

A specific compliment: the bar nuts are the perfect mix of cashews, almonds, and pistachios. That comes complimentary. I’d also recommend ordering some olives.

It’s best to dress up a little bit, as most men wear suits.

Absolutely fantastic experience wanted to go hear for a long time. Alessandro is the best host and makes the worlds best martini’s

Amazing hand crafted cocktails in a quaint quiet living room-esque bar. Unassuming spot. Dress to impress, not a tourist spot. Go with intention and must love craft cocktails, especially martinis!

Alessandro Palazzi of Dukes is reason alone to visit London. His charm, wit and epic story telling will bring you back time and time again for the stiffest martini cocktail on the planet. There is a two martini maximum at Dukes for good reason: Alessandro serves the direct martini by pouring ice cold gin or vodka directly into a frozen coupette with no dilution from a mixing glass. “With all the rain outside, I don’t need to add more water to the martini” Alessandro likes to joke. Although there is no water, your nose may detect a trace amount of dry vermouth. I say trace amount because before pouring the spirit into your glass, Alessandro discards the rest of the vermouth on the floor, making for the best smelling carpet in town. Alessandro and his handsome martini trolley service is perhaps the best possible experience you can have as a cocktail lover. I would put it up there with a Ramos Gin fizz by Erik Lorincz or a Tommy’s Margarita by Julio Bermejo. Alessandro, you are a legend!

A Marvelous and unique cocktail bar.
The class and the kindness of the place, and over all of All the Team, and especially of the Maestro of Dry Martini, Alessandro Palazzi.
Just perfect. 🍸

You don’t know how happy I am that you turned me down when I requested that third martini! They are delicious, two max is perfect! Thank you!!! ❤

The best Martini in town!

Drank some delicious Vesper Martinis made from No3 Gin and splendid polish vodka!

Such a devine drink and would welcome anyone to go here for a little treat!

If you love a REALLY dry Dry Martini, this is the place for you. If you love variations on a Martini, this is the place for you. If you love really well made classic cocktails (Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier etc...), this is the place for you.
It must be appreciated that Dukes is a small bar - and that tables can only be reserved by those staying at the hotel - so the later you arrive, and the bigger your group, the more likely you are to have to wait (arrive before 4pm for the best chance of not having to wait). If there are people waiting in the hotel lobby, they're probably the "queue" for a table. Note that from about 4:30pm onwards it's impossible for the bar staff to tell you how long the wait is, as once you've got a table (unless you arrive very early and they give you a reserved table until "we need it back by...") , it's yours for as long as you want it (relax, fully enjoy your experience but always "pay forward" to those waiting by not lingering unless there are several empty tables).

Alessandro and Enrico, such a service you provide, always a great experience whenever we visit. We will see you again soon. Thank you

Excellent Martini. Recommended. Good atmosphere and service.

Wonderful, attentive staff and great cocktails.

Vesper's are the best in class here.

Amazing place, impeccable service.

Best martini in London with a lovely, homely atmosphere.