As cocktail bar experiences go, this is one to have. Located within the Sea Containers London Hotel alongside the Thames in South Bank, the view inside and out is beautiful. The cocktails are expensive, £17+, but imaginative, scientific, pretty, and really good. Intricate notes and textures created in their actual lab! Bartenders are fun to watch and happy to make suggestions. I'll visit again when next in London but it wouldn't be my regular hang, cuz I can't afford it. But I'm happy I've been there. read more

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Great view of the Thames with some of the most creative cocktails I've ever seen. The menu is super fun to read, with descriptions describing vibes of the drink rather than taste. Many cocktails contain an ingredient so esoteric that theres a glossary at the end of the menu explaining them. My favorite was my Moo Reed (whiskey, smoked camel milk, hummingbird nectar, grass lemon) but wasnt a huge fan of the Pitstop Fix (whisky, "KitKat-so", chili, honey, and lemon). The latter is on me for ordering it though as I knew it'd be a stronger drink! My friend ordered the Robo Ramos (vodka, olive oil, citrus, guava leaf) and Vantapink Gimlet (gin, spite cordial, rhubarb, fermented nettles), both of which were good. The decor was tasteful and beautiful. Drinks were a bit pricy and on the smaller side but to be expected read more

Situated on the ground floor of the Sea Containers hotel the Lyaness has become our new favorite cocktail hangout on the Southbank. With outstanding views and even more outstanding staff serving incredibly creative tasty libations. Stevie, Luke and Dylan took the greatest care of us, always greeted us with smiles and made you feel like a regular on day one. It can get busy but that's ok, get a window seat and watch the never ending stream of people TV show. Cheers! read more

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Lyaness is a modern rework on afternoon tea. We opted for the £30 two drinks and two bites option over the afternoon tea and bites. You get well crafted, delicious, and low alcoholic cocktails as well as two bites their set menu. They also have their standard menu that you can order from as well. The service here is on point. And their staff went above and beyond to assist us with an unrelated matter. And generously offered a gift to soften the negativity from our unrelated matter. Very casual, low-key, unpretentious vibe. As with anywhere in London, book a reservation. read more

Great time at Lyaness! Cocktails were all delicious, service attentive, music good, great decor and view. What's not to love?! Only con is the bathroom being so far. Try the multi milk! read more

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Sadly did not enjoy my drinks here even though my friends raved about it (I did like Super Lyan in Amsterdam though). I tried two drinks and they just weren't my taste. They tried too hard to make it unique with their ingredients but it didn't work well together. For context, I like sweeter drinks. Service was good though. Ambience was good. The bar is quite large. I came right at opening and was able to be seated right away. It didn't fill up but it was a weekday. The shishito peppers were good! read more

- super cute bar with tons of seating - excellent view of the water and colored buildings - very comfortable seating by the bar, or open areas on soft cushions - 90% of the people were on dates, and a few were making out while at the bar - cocktails were good, but nothing out of the ordinary; tried the black champagne, which did not taste like champagne but looked excellent, and the elephant martini, which was too heavy on the vermouth - prices were extremely reasonable Overall, good cocktails with a superior view. Nothing overly unique about their cocktail blends, but well worth bringing a date or friends. read more

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Cool and unique afternoon tea concept here. The tea could have been more flavorful but I loved the food. We got freshly baked scones, spicy sandwiches, and great desserts. You also have a great view of River Thames. Overall I'm happy with my experience here read more

Lyaness - Afternoon tea - Cocktail Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Located in the SeaContainers hotel with a lovely view of the Thames. Sat at the bar as I was on a solo work trip. The bartenders were extremely engaging and definitely mix a mean cocktail. I tried something from the menu first, and it was good enough, but unremarkable. What really pushed this review to a full 5-stars is my conversation with the bartenders about my likes and dislikes and them preparing a custom cocktail for me that knocked my socks off. If you sit at a table or lounge area I'm not sure you'd get to experience everything that makes Lyaness one of the World's 50 Best Bars. In this humble man's opinion, one must sit at the bar and engage with the bartenders to make it a truly special experience. read more

One evening I spent here sipping on cocktails listening to a DJ pump the jams of 2000s Hip Hop. The next week I was here having afternoon tea! This place can be an evening or an afternoon go-to! Really great experience in both instances. Got to pop in for a handful of craft cocktails on rotation while the beats went on into the night. And then the tea had tasty sandwiches and pastries, plus tea and three paired cocktails course by course. Excellent all around! Would 100% recommend this spot for many reasons! read more

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Delightful spirited tea! All the cocktails were marvelous, so was the food only I wish there was more of it. read more

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London has the best drinks. I always have amazing drinks here. Lyaness is a nice little vibe. Bartenders are super friendly, good music is flowing and the river views are unbeatable. It's close to a tube station which helps. The drinks are very unique. This is not your run of the mill bar (It was on the list of world's best bars.) Bartenders are more than willing to help recommend something if you need suggestions but really anything you order will be good. Definitely adding this to my list of bars to keep visiting in London. read more

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When I visited London, I was looking for the most optimal high tea experience for my tastes because I didn't want to overpay for some average experience. I ended up finding this Sri Lankan high tea at Lyaness and it was incredible!! We did the tea and cocktail option, and all of the cocktails were incredibly well paired. The food was also delicious; pandan Swiss roll and the chicken sandwich were my favorites, but everything was good. I will say the tea selections were just alright, but the food, cocktails, and service made up for that. The ambiance of the place was also amazing, very large space with bright light and modern art deco decorations. Would definitely come back and recommend this high tea experience to anyone! read more

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Cool spot for cocktails and high tea, right by the water. We did the high tea package which comes with unlimited tea (can also do the same but with cocktails), and a mix of savory and sweet food. The savory food has a Sri Lankan twist to it which is nice if you're looking for some savory sandwiches with a little extra spice/flavor. read more

Lyaness - Sri Lankan high tea - Cocktail Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Cool space, unique cocktail menu, personable servers, and yummy drinks. We made a reservation and got a comfy seat near the windows where we could watch the people walking by. White Sbagliato was a refreshing way to start and the Tropical Martinez was as smooth and perfectly balanced. Lots of other options I wanted to try from the menu that is cleverly based around a few anchor ingredients and accompanied by a helpful map that lays them all out in terms of flavor profile. Our server was a gem and gave us some helpful recommendations of other places to visit during our stay. Always trust the people who work in the industry to know where to go! Recommend this place and would definitely return. read more

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Unique cocktails, lots of liquors listed on the menu, loud-ish music, posh setting. Service was fantastic, attentive, answered questions. Drinks were made with custom, unique ingredients. Butternut squash flatbread with figs delicious! read more

Lyaness - Black champagne - Cocktail Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Beautiful cocktail bar. Definitely a different concept. It wasn't our favorite only because we believe the cocktails didn't match our flavor profile. Other than that, it's definitely a unique creation for the cocktails and deserves to be recognized. We also tried the 'nudja flatbread and the curry goat flatbread. WOW! Delicious. read more

Lyaness - Cocktail Bars Near Me - London, XGL

People go to upscale cocktail bars for a variety of reasons - some go for the craft, others perhaps more for the ambience, the history of a place, or something else entirely (convenience in location!). I had bookmarked this institution because a) the Internet seemed to suggest it was indeed an institution and b) I wanted to take a friend out for an intimate night out. In short, I was looking for something uniquely artisan with attentive service and an intimate space. I found all those qualities and more at Lyaness. It took us some reading and re-reading with the assistance of our kind server, but the menu was quite extraordinary - it's arranged by homemade mixer (non-alcoholic) which can be made into a cocktail or mocktail. You can choose a pre-set cocktail or have them make something traditional with the twist only adding the in-house concoction as well. My first drink was an old fashioned with a yeasted malty adder. Our server (Steven, was it?) was such a gem, he brought us out little samples of the feature mixers so we could try them separately. The service was impeccable. I left for a few minutes to use the restroom and a server had taken my drink to put in a chilled space so it wouldn't warm up while I was gone! I don't recall the last time I felt so cared for at a bar. :) looking forward to my next trip to London as I'm sure to make a return visit. read more

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3.75 Stars Guess who is back... Me, I'm back. Back from a long hiatus and a much needed vacation in Londontown. As part of my duty while visiting London I made it a point to visit as many of the World's Best Bar locations as I could. So, I ended up at Lyaness. Lyaness (Formerly Dandelyan) is the #1 bar in the world. At least according to Worlds 50 best bars list. Some hard truths: - Is it the best bar in the world: No - Is it the best bar in London: No - Is it a good bar: Yeah Not trying to take anything away from Lyaness, its a good bar. Located in the Southbank area, Lyaness is in the Sea Containers hotel. After a fresh face lift the venue is light and airy feeling. Makes for great boardwalk viewing. The service was great, and the drinks were delicious. There is ample seating both at the bar and separate tables. If you are unsure about what you want to try the bartenders will be able to assist in recommendations. Great location for groups. read more

Lyaness - Cocktail Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Very nice cocktail bar with good cocktails, ambience, and friendly and fun bartenders. I had a Mc Master Fizz that was really good and balanced. read more

Lyaness lived up to the hype and more. The ambiance inside is decorated in cool blue colours that provides a relaxing atmosphere, and the view of the outside is hard to beat. I had Anders as my server. He was friendly, listened well and provided me with great explanations of the cocktails! Definitely in the top 5 of service that I have ever received. I cannot express how much I love this place! I will definitely be back! read more

This was a highly anticipated visit, and our experience there did not disappoint. We visited for a friend's birthday, sat at the bar and enjoyed several incredibly well-made cocktails. Our bartender, Georgia, was an absolute gem and made the experience just absolutely incredible. Her attention to detail and service left us both in a wonderful mood, and we're both very much looking forward to another chance to visit! read more