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American Bar, London

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Stafford Collection
Stafford Hotel, 16/18 St James's Place, St James's, London, SW1A 1NJ (View on Google Map)
(020) 7493 0111
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Hotel Bar.

Directly accessed through its covered patio at the end of Blue Ball Yard, leading from an archway off St James’s Street, this quiet, cosy, sumptuously furnished hotel bar is a delight for non-residents to share. The hotel was used by Americans, Canadians and Free French during World War II and the walls of the bar are covered with pictures, photographs and other historic memorabilia all donated by guests over the years. Expect to pay for quality of service and the sheer privilege of drinking here. Snacks, light bites and casual dining are available in this bar.

Dress code is smart-casual: no sportswear, trainers, shorts, or ripped jeans!

In addition to the hours given here, the bar is open all week 10am – 11.30am for teas and coffees only.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
23/09/2025
Last surveyed
23/11/2011
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stafford Hotel Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16180
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - 1:00am
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Thwaites - Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Thwaites - Original
Thwaites - Original Session Bitter • 3.6%
Thwaites - Original
Thwaites - Original

This beer is served regularly at American Bar, London.

ABV 3.6%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Not after 6pm
Accommodation Accommodation
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
9
Closest station (1100m)
London Victoria
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Green Park

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