In a city renowned for its refined drinking culture, Dover Yard inside 1 Hotel Mayfair has redefined what a modern luxury bar can be. Since its opening in July 2023, this destination has captivated London’s creative and cosmopolitan crowd with its intoxicating blend of sustainability, sophistication, and soul.
Helmed by Director of Bars Giulio Guarini and Head of Bars Marco Grisafi, Dover Yard is both an homage to craft and a celebration of connection. The duo’s vision is to create “a living room for Mayfair”, a place where elegance feels natural, conversation flows freely, and the rhythm of the night builds organically.
Beneath its emerald glow, the space pulses with warmth: a mix of polished wood, ambient lighting, and laughter that swells as evening turns to early morning.
The bar’s forward-thinking cocktail program reflects 1 Hotel’s eco-conscious DNA. Ingredients are sourced and reused in ingenious ways: citrus peels from the Michelin-starred Dovetale restaurant become fragrant infusions; coffee grounds and herb stems transform into rich syrups and tinctures. The result is a menu that’s as inventive as it is indulgent, think clarified martinis kissed with olive brine or vibrant spritzes laced with seasonal fruit pulp.
By day, Dover Yard offers serenity and soft light; by night, it becomes Mayfair’s most magnetic scene. DJs spin funk and disco, industry insiders toast in candlelight, and the atmosphere hums with effortless energy. It’s luxury that breathes, conscious, tactile, alive.
More than just a bar, Dover Yard is a movement. A space where craftsmanship meets conscience, where sustainability meets seduction, and where London’s new era of hospitality finds its pulse.
