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The Churchill Bar & Terrace

Restaurant Bar Cocktail bar Lounge Bar tabac Cigar shop

One of the Most Reviewed Cigar shops in Westminster


Address

30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH, United Kingdom

Website

www.thechurchillbar.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7299 2035

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (632 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 5 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: drinks (14) good (13) service (10) great (10) staff (9) nice (9) cigar (8) atmosphere (7) terrace (7) cocktail (6)
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  • 5/5 Emma H. 4 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    A really lovely experience all round - the signature cocktail menu is fantastic, with some really unusual flavours and experiences. Everything is beautifully presented and high quality, for both food and drink. The fried halloumi was delicious without being too heavy or salty and the nibbles are all lovely. The staff are very accommodating and attentive. They offered to help advise on drinks and were able to offer alternatives when people's choices were unavailable. There is a seating area outside that is also heated and with blankets etc. so there's a good atmosphere inside or outside.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara Lindner (Travelling W. 1 year ago on Google • 650 reviews
    Went here Thursday night for a drink with my husband. It is beautiful inside and we had a table by the electric fireplace. Ordered two drinks and one bottle water and bill was £47. They included a bowl of almonds and peanuts. The drinks were delicious and lots of pretty people out on the town! Our waiter was professional and his service was excellent! The Negroni ice cube had the silhouette of Sir Winston Churchill!

  • 5/5 Navin K. 4 months ago on Google • 187 reviews
    Nice bar, nice atmosphere Good service Recommend outside seating Good cigar Amazing negroni
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris P. 3 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, you are looked after amazingly. The staff could not be friendlier or more attentive and the food was amazing, compliments should go to the chef. One of the few places in London where you can eat, drink and still smoke a cigar with an extensive range of Cuban cigars in their own humidor and very reasonably priced.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kieron P. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Me and my partner recently had the pleasure of visiting The Churchill Bar & Terrace. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. The drinks were simply amazing, each one crafted with the utmost care and precision, and bursting with flavour. I also picked a cigar from their great selection. The atmosphere was simply perfect for unwinding and enjoying a smoke, with comfortable seating and a relaxed ambiance that made me feel right at home. What also truly made our experience so memorable was the incredible service provided by Madeleine, our hostess for the evening. She went above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed, and her knowledge of the menu and cigars was simply outstanding. Overall, I cannot recommend this bar enough. The combination of amazing drinks, a fantastic cigar selection, and top-notch service from the lovely staff made for an experience that I will not soon forget. If you're looking for a place to relax and unwind, this is the spot for you - I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vlada J. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was attentive and really helped to order what we would like / offered substitutions. The terrace has blankets and heaters, so definitely a must visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tomilynn C. 1 year ago on Google
    High end but relaxing environment. We only came for drinks and possibly a little sweet treat. They did not disappoint!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cihan D. 1 year ago on Google • 69 reviews
    The otherwise faintly anonymous Hyatt Regency hotel, just off Oxford Street, is now the home of a glamorous bar designed as homage to one of the country’s most iconic political figures, Winston Churchill.

  • 5/5 Lucca F. 3 months ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    Very creative drinks. Great atmosphere

  • 5/5 Belén V. 1 year ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Really nice and chill place before 9pm. Cocktails are around £18, average of central, but my god, I had the best spicy margarita ever and I need to know what it had. The bartender told me but couldn't hear him. It was perfect. Thank you for a lovely "writing" night.

  • 5/5 Tal Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Service were super fine and exclusive. We received service from few bartenders and they were all very professional and very kind. The burger was delicious! The drinks as well and the environment in the terrace were very pleasant.

  • 4/5 Colin G. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice bar for lunch. Terrace is really nice to sit out on, gets very hot if you're in the sun. Food was good, especially the chips. The drinks were very expensive, £7 for a small bottle of lager. Service was ok, friendly enough but nothing special. Overall is definitely worth a visit

  • 4/5 Marco C. 7 months ago on Google
    Came for a cigar in the terrace, followed by dinner at the bar. Terrace is pleasant and service is polite if a bit stiff. Their collection of cigars is quite limited though. Food at the bar is also limited, I had a trio of mini hamburgers (GBP 22) which was pretty good and paired with fried sweet potatoes was sufficient for dinner. Only 2 beers available! In a bar in central London? MMMhhh Food selection is more complete at the restaurant of the hotel.

  • 5/5 Tsenka G. 1 year ago on Google
    This high-end bar is a unique establishment that prioritizes sustainability. The sleek and stylish interior features art-deco details, creating a visually impressive space. The mixologists have designed a menu inspired by environmental themes, ranging from air pollution and wild life to renewable energy, resulting in a well-crafted selection of cocktails that are not only delicious but also environmentally conscious. One standout cocktail is "The Hive," which resembles an edible candle.

  • 5/5 Eric S. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect spot for a date night. One of the finest bars in London with a cosy outdoor seating. If you like cocktails - do try the classic negronis. Order the cheese platter. All of the small plates are actually very nice. Service top notch too.

  • 5/5 Danyar A. 1 year ago on Google
    Good first time experience, cocktails were nice and looked unique. Cigars tasted good, low to medium flavour was a good pick, slow burn. Had me feeling like Che Guevara. Can't remember the staffs names but there was a guy at the door that welcomed us, took us to our table and helped us decide on choosing a cigar, cool guy, appreciate him. There was a pretty young lady who helped with the cocktails and taking our coats, she didn't disappoint when we asked for a 'strong and sweet' cocktail. Felt like we gave her a lot to do with our indecisiveness but she was of great assistance and we appreciate her and the business as a whole. Will be back.

  • 5/5 Eva L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and relaxing cocktail bar. We came here around 5pm on Friday and it was quite quiet. Their Negroni from the master cocktail was one of the best I’ve tried. Good service and tasty chips!! For seats at the terrace, they require minimum order of £30 per person.

  • 4/5 Marta C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful terrace, super friendly staff (the two Portuguese guys were lovely!) and overall great atmosphere. Didn't make it up to 5 stars, and give it 4 because the food was nice but nothing special about it, specially for the price, and neither much choice. Better for drinks and snacks than a proper dinner in my opinion!

  • 5/5 Olga S. 2 years ago on Google
    It's one of my favourite bars in town, since Covid haven't visited it, but was so glad it stayed the same as it was before ❤️ yummi Eton mess dessert and great cocktails, but we were not offered nuts or olives like before. Atmosphere was great as always!

  • 2/5 Gabrielle R. 1 year ago on Google
    I must say the drinks were super great but heavily overpriced. Service is not on par with the type of upscale environment they are trying to create. Also they have a cigar bar which is cool but even when sitting inside you can get really heavy wafts of smoke. It has such great reviews I was very excited to try this place out but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype.

  • 3/5 Paul T. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been twice and the service is ok. The first time it was busy so we sat at the bar, which was fine. Second time it was very quiet (it was early evening) and we were told we could have the table for an hour. It was still very quiet after this, and when asked our waiter said we could stay for 20 more minutes. So we finished our drinks and got the bill. It's a shame as it's got a great bar and the bar staff are very good. You can sit inside or out (they have heaters and blankets for cooler weather). I think they are trying to be a bit too exclusive and don't want walk-ins. If you are able to book, go ahead, but if you aren't able to, I'd spend your money elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Claire R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar. Friendly staff and great way to make new friends visiting from across the globe. Nice atmosphere and delicious cocktails. Staff is knowledgeable in the cocktail recipes.

  • 2/5 Piotr 1 year ago on Google
    I was encouraged to visit this venue by lots of goods reviews, however, I left it quite disappointed. At first, I was a bit taken off by the strong smell of cigars, but then I recalled, that I am in Churchill’s bar. The drinks served here are very good, and each one is unique and different it's way. The old fashioned was very good, served with a big piece of ice. However, the food that I tried, was disappointing. The sliders were more like meatballs in buns, and halloumi strips were overly salty. Lastly, what was shocking to me is that the waiter that was serving us, weirdly asked my friend whether he is feeling unwell as guests visiting the venue cannot be seen sleeping or taking a nap. My friend was simply exhausted after long train ride to London and the waiter’s behaviour was outrageous. Shortly after, we left in silence, all shocked.

  • 2/5 Grace K. 2 years ago on Google
    We didn't have many choices are the time but I wouldn't recommend. After the "welcome" from one of the men working there when I stepped in, I really didn't feel like staying there but we were close to where we needed to be. Luckily my guests didn't see his rude behaviour. Apart from one female member of staff who was very good - literally both stars just for her! - the serving staff acted like they were doing you a favour and the service was unbelievably slow. Will not return, do not recommend.

  • 5/5 Qutaibah M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice terrace good cheese platters perfect chocolate fondue You can smoke your cigar if you're setting out side Reservations is required

  • 5/5 zihan x. 2 years ago on Google
    Super delicious pasta with cuttlefish (I added mayonnaise ) BBQ octopus is also good. Such an atmosphere and the location, the price is good.I believe the dessert and drink will be even better, try it next time! The best bar I have ever visited. Miss the past fondue...

  • 5/5 Anna N. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice bar, was able to sit down on a busy nigh on Saturday. The drinks menu is great and the variety of bites and food was good too. Would certainly visit again, especially in warmer weather to experience the terrace as it looked very nice. Quite pricey, but pretty typical for the area.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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