The Dandy Bar

You'll find yourself in a proper boozer's playground tucked inside The Mayfair Townhouse, all dark wood and brass fixtures that don't feel like someone's trying too hard. The bartenders know what they're doing—we're talking actually balanced cocktails, not Instagram bait—and they'll chat you through the menu without making you feel like you need a degree in spirits to order. It's the kind of place where locals pop in after work and actually stay for hours, propped against the bar with something classically made, whether that's a Negroni or something off their own list. Half Moon Street itself is a proper Mayfair address, so expect the crowd to be smart-casual and the lighting to be flattering.