Sem's of Mayfair

Description

Sem's of Mayfair

Nestled in the quiet streets of Mayfair, a short walk from Shepherd's Market and housed within The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, you will find Sem's of Mayfair.  Open throughout the day, this bar offers a tranquil oasis with dark wood panelling and Chesterfield armchairs.

Open All Day

You can pop in at any time for a coffee/a selection of delicious dishes on the bar menu including Small Plates, Sandwiches, Salads, Toasties and Burgers / pre-theatre drinks and snacks / theatrical cocktails

A great location for informal meetings during the day with luxurious seating, free Wi-Fi and attentive service

After Hours 

In the evening, Sem's of Mayfair offers live music throughout the week – with Jazz on a Wednesday evening and live singer and pianist at the weekend.

The experienced Sem's of Mayfair team also offer an array of bar experiences including Gin Tastings, Whiskey Nosing and Rum Tasting. These are available for small parties in the bar or if you wish, can be arranged in one of the private suites to accommodate larger groups.

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Live Music:  Enjoy an array of live music each evening at Sem's of Mayfair

Sunday to Thursday: 6 to 11pm, resident pianist, John Hudson

Friday: 7pm to midnight, pianist and singer, Guy Barzily

Saturday: 7pm to midnight, pianist and singer, John Nickoll

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Champagne and Sharing Stand Experience:

Perfect for catching up with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying as a light pre-theatre meal.
When you purchase any Champagne or British sparkling wine from our exquisite selection, you can enjoy four complimentary sharing plates of your choice.

Price: Champagne starts from £110 per bottle

Available: Daily from 12 pm – 6.30 pm

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Gin Experience:  Tastings from £65 per person | Gin served in 35ml measures

The Chesterfield Mayfair offers guests an innovative gin and tonic experience. With four menus to choose from guests are welcome to explore a multitude of gin and tonic pairings, encouraging unique combinations and flavours. Their resident mixologist will be on hand to guide you through. 

DRY: No 3 and Fentimans tonic with grapefruit twist / FLORAL: Martin Miller's and Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic with strawberry and crushed pepper / SPICED: Monkey 47 and 1724 tonic with juniper berries.

Duration: 45 minutes, a maximum of 8 guests, subject to availability. 

Time: - Monday – Tuesday - Wednesday – Thursday – Sunday (only from 14:00 to 16:00)

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Whiskey Nosing Experiences: Tastings from £65.00 per person | Whisky served in 15ml measures

Their experienced team have curated a bespoke menu of tastings, allowing the opportunity to savour whiskies from around the world

Includes:AMERICA: Knob Creek / SCOTLAND: Glenrothes / CANADA: Crown Royal / JAPAN: Yamazaki 12 yrs

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Rum Tasting Experiences: Tastings from £65.00 per person | Rum served in 15ml measures

Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva (The Dominican Republic) / Santa Teresa 1796 (Venezuela) Zacapa 23 (Guatemala) / Diplomático Ambassador (Venezuela)

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Seasonal Campaigns at The Chesterfield Mayfair 

Celebrate Father’s Day at The Chesterfield Mayfair: Sunday June 15th 2025

Make this Father’s Day truly special with something for everyone at The Chesterfield Mayfair. Treat Dad to a Whiskey tasting experience, enjoy live music at Sims of Mayfair, or indulge in family friendly Afternoon Tea or enjoy fine dining at Butler’s Restaurant—the perfect setting for a memorable celebration.

For a multi-generational gathering, The Library offers an elegant private dining space, ensuring there’s room for the whole family to come together and create lasting memories.

Enquire online and a member of the team will be in touch

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Attending British Summer Time at Hyde Park this year?

With concerts playing between the 27th June - 13th July 2025, make The Chesterfield Mayfair your ideal meeting spot before the concert—just a short walk from the venue. Unwind and enjoy our exceptional hospitality with various food and drink options.
Want to make the evening truly unforgettable? Reserve The Library for exclusive use – as your own VIP experience, complete with bespoke drink and dining options, perfectly curated to set the mood for an incredible night.

Enquire online and a member of the team will be in touch

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Wimbledon at The Chesterfield Mayfair : Mon, 30 Jun 2025 – Sun, 13 Jul 2025

Experience the excitement of Wimbledon at The Chesterfield Mayfair, the perfect setting to catch every moment of the action.
Watch the matches in our stylish bar or elevate the experience by gathering friends or colleagues in The Library, where you’ll enjoy a private screen, bespoke food, and expertly crafted drinks—all tailored to create the ultimate viewing experience.

Enquire online and a member of the team will be in touch

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New Experience: Bespoke Portraits with Resident Artist

We are delighted to introduce Shelley Levy, also known as ShelleyTheArtist, as our Resident Artist. Indulge in an unforgettable experience as you pose for a captivating portrait. This unique opportunity offers our guests bespoke personal or family portraits, crafting a truly unique memento. By appointment only.
Price: One person £250, Two people £350, three people £450, four people £550 plus the meal cost in Butler's Restaurant.
This experience is available throughout the week by appointment only and is subject to availability.

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Christmas 2025 / 2026 at The Chesterfield Mayfair 

Enquiries are now open for a variety of experiences during the festive season at The Chesterfield Mayfair 

Early Bird Offer: For bookings made before August 31st for the festive season, The Chesterfield Mayfair will offer a complimentary glass of Prosecco for each member of your party.

  • Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea - please visit Afternoon Tea at The Chesterfield Mayfair
  • Christmas Eve Dinner - Festive a la carte dining available 
  • Festive Party enquiries 
  • New Year's Eve Dinner 
  • New Year's Day Dinner - Festive a la carte dining available

Exclusive Group Offer:

The Chesterfield Mayfair are offering an exclusive Christmas Party Package for £120 per person to include: • Private hire of Royal Suite • 3-course dinner • Tea coffee and petite fours • Half bottle of wine during dinner. Excludes service charge. Enquire now to secure this special experience. 

 

In addition, The Chesterfield offer a number of Thank You experiences for Event Bookers: 

  • Booker Incentive Dinner Offer

Enjoy a dinner for two in Butlers Restaurant including a bottle of our Sommelier’s selected wine when you confirm your Christmas party for 30 or more guests

  • Booker Incentive Afternoon Tea Offer

Enjoy an Afternoon Tea for four in Butlers restaurant including a bottle of Champagne for the table when you confirm your Christmas party for 40 or more guests

  • Booker Incentive Overnight Stay

Enjoy an overnight stay for two in a luxurious Junior Suite including full English breakfast when you book a Christmas party for 60 or more guests (This offer is valid for three months from the date of booking)

What's on

Champagne and Sharing Platter
CHAMPAGNE & SHARING STAND The Chesterfield Mayfair are delighted to offer a new experience for those visiting The Chesterfield, available…

Fri, 26th Apr 2024 - Thu, 31st Jul 2025

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Gin and Tonic Experience
Gin and Tonic Experience Choose from three sensational menu tastings where you will have the opportunity to sample selected gins, from citrus…

Fri, 26th Apr 2024 - Thu, 31st Jul 2025

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Rum Tasting Experience
Rum Tasting Experience Explore the world of rum with our exclusive rum experience. You’ll sample four exceptional rums which our expert tutor…

Fri, 26th Apr 2024 - Thu, 31st Jul 2025

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Live Music at Sem's of Mayfair
Live Music at Sem's of Mayfair Sem's of Mayfair is open throughout the day and offers a tranquil oasis with dark wood panelling and Chesterfield…

Fri, 26th Apr 2024 - Fri, 31st Jul 2026

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Vouchers

Info

  • Live Music, Drinks Tastings, Experience
  • Happily Affordable ££
  • Wheelchair Access

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 7:00 23:00
Tuesday 7:00 23:00
Wednesday 7:00 23:00
Thursday 7:00 23:00
Friday 7:00 23:00
Saturday 7:00 23:00
Sunday 7:00 23:00

Location

Address

Sem's of Mayfair, 35, Charles Street, W1J 5EB

Area

Mayfair

Nearest Station

Green Park (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Bar Snacks, British, Brunch, Burgers and European food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
The Library Private Room 20 40 £1,000.00 £1000 £1000

A wonderful room with oak-panelled walls and full of character, the Library is perfect for meetings for up to 18 guests, dinners and lunches for up to 20 people, or receptions for up to 40 people. The Library has natural daylight and air-conditioning and is ideally situated just off the Lobby area.

Event facilities include:

  • A comprehensive range of conference menus
  • State of the art audio visual and conference technology available
  • Excellent acoustics
  • Expert catering for special menu requests or dietary needs
  • ISDN2 for complimentary internet access and Wi-Fi
  • Fully air-conditioned function suites. Daylight with a blackout facility for slide or film presentation, full multi-lingual secretarial support (advance notice required), overhead projector, screen and flip chart laptop
  • Syndicate and break out rooms
  • Special delegate rates available
The Conservatory Venue Hire 40 80 £2,000.00 £2000 (Weds £3000) £2000

Situated on the ground floor of the hotel, adjacent to the Terrace Bar, the marble-floored Conservatory is ideal for meetings, reception drinks, lunches and dinners. Seating up to 30 guests on an oval table, 40 guests at round tables and 25 guests at a boardroom table, the light and airy room is perfect for your special event.

 

ROOM CAPACITIES
Banquet - 40

Boardroom - 30

Cabaret - 25

Classroom - 18

Reception - 70

Theatre - 60

 

EVENT FACILITIES

  • A range of conference menus
  • Excellent acoustics
  • Catering for special menu requests or dietary needs
  • Air-conditioned function suites
  • Syndicate and break-out rooms
  • Special delegate rates are available
The Royal Suite Venue Hire 100 150 £1,500.00 £3000 £3000

Ideal for larger meetings, conferences and events, the Royal Suite is elegantly furnished with tasteful décor. With abundant natural daylight and individually controlled air-conditioning, the room is perfect for daytime or evening functions.

Key Statistics
Floor/Level - First floor

Room Length - 17m

Room Width - 5m

Ceiling Height - 3m

Floor Covering - Carpet

Floor Area - 92sqm

Room Capacities
Banquet - 100

Boardroom - 50

Cabaret - 66

Classroom - 66

Reception - 150

Theatre - 120

U-Shape - 50

 

Event Facilities

  • A range of conference menus
  • Audio visual and conference technology available with excellent acoustics
  • Catering for special menu requests or dietary needs
  • ISDN2 for complimentary internet access with Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned function suites
  • Built-in speakers and microphones
  • Multi-lingual secretarial support, advance notice required
  • Overhead projector, screen and flipchart laptop
  • Syndicate and break out rooms
  • Special delegate rates are available
Charles Suite Venue Hire 50 100 £1,000.00 £2000 £2000

The Charles Suite is ideal for larger meetings, conferences and events and is elegantly furnished with tasteful décor. With abundant natural daylight and individually controlled air-conditioning, the room is perfect for daytime or evening functions. The Charles Suite boardroom can host up to 25 guests.

Key Statistics

Floor/Level - First floor

Room Length - 9m

Room Width - 11m

Ceiling Height - 5m

Floor Covering - Carpet

Floor Area - 58sq m

Room Capacities
Banquet - 50

Boardroom - 25

Cabaret - 30

Classroom - 36

Reception - 100

Theatre - 70

U-Shape - 25

 

Event facilities

  • A range of conference menus
  • Audio visual and conference technology available with excellent acoustics
  • Catering for special menu requests or dietary needs
  • ISDN2 for complimentary internet access with Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned function suites
  • Built-in speakers and microphones
  • Multi-lingual secretarial support, advance notice required
  • Overhead projector, screen and flipchart laptop
  • Syndicate and break out rooms
  • Special delegate rates are available
The Queen Suite Venue Hire 20 60 £750.00 £1000 £1000

The light-filled Queen Suite is ideal for business meetings and various events and is elegantly furnished throughout. Featuring individually controlled air-conditioning, the room is perfect for daytime or evening functions. The Queen Suite boardroom can host up to 18 guests.

Key Statistics
Floor/Level - First floor

Room Length - 7m

Room Width - 5m

Ceiling Height - 3m

Floor Covering - Carpet

Floor Area - 35sq m

Room Capacities
Banquet - 20

Boardroom - 18

Cabaret - 15

Classroom - 18

Reception - 60

Theatre - 30

U-Shape - 15

 

Event Facilities

  • A range of conference menus
  • Audiovisual and conference technology available with excellent acoustics
  • Catering for special menu requests or dietary needs
  • ISDN2 for complimentary internet access with Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned function suites
  • Built-in speakers and microphones
  • Multi-lingual secretarial support, advance notice required
  • Overhead projector, screen and flipchart laptop
  • Syndicate and break out rooms
  • Special delegate rates are available
The Salon Venue Hire 7 7 £500.00 £500 £500

The perfect fit for your meeting
The hexagonal-shaped Salon provides an ideal environment for meetings and dinners for up to six people. With its comfortable leather “12 hour” chairs and its three floor to ceiling windows and air-conditioning, The Salon remains a firm favourite.

 

Key Statistics
Floor/Level - First floor

Room Length - 4m

Room Width - 4m

Ceiling Height - 3m

Floor Covering - Carpet

Floor Area - 18sq m

Room Capacities
Banquet - 7

Boardroom - 7

 

Event Facilities

A range of conference menus
Excellent acoustics
Catering for special menu requests or dietary needs
ISDN2 for complimentary internet access with Wi-Fi
Air-conditioned function suites
Multi-lingual secretarial support, advance notice required
Overhead projector, screen and flipchart laptop
Syndicate and break out rooms
Special delegate rates available

The Boardroom Venue Hire 8 8 £500.00 - -

Perfect for intimate meetings
With the latest in digital communications and fully air-conditioned, the comfortable Boardroom situated on the lower ground floor is perfect for small meetings for up to 10 people.

Key Statistics

Floor/Level - Lower ground floor

Room Length - 4m

Room Width - 3m

Ceiling Height - 2m

Floor Covering - Carpet

Floor Area - 13sq m

 

Room Capacities
Boardroom - 8

 

Event Facilities

A range of conference menus
Audiovisual and conference technology available with excellent acoustics
Catering for special menu requests or dietary needs
ISDN2 for complimentary internet access with Wi-Fi
Air-conditioned function suites
Multi-lingual secretarial support, advance notice required
Overhead projector, screen and flipchart laptop
Syndicate and break out rooms
Special delegate rates are available

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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