Sick of going to the same places and hearing the same music? Why not change your tune and go to a piano bar in London.
Perfect for fun date ideas, quiet drinks or as the starting point of your night, these spots offer a sophisticated setting with delicious food and appetising cocktails alongside the pitter-patter of the keys. Check out our recommendations for of the best, handpicked piano bars across DesignMyNight's guide below.
This small underground bar is renowned for its regular events and a great selection of drinks. Head on down to Cellar Door every Saturday night in the city as a roster of recognizable musical talent present lustrous nights of live piano music in London.
The original West End piano bar, The Players Bar has been around for 35 years and counting. You'll find it beneath the arches at Charing Cross Theatre, promising lie music and late-night fun - with piano sessions from 10pm until 2am.
They've also got a musical theatre singalong every single Wednesday, complete with all you favourite tunes. Plus, they've got an affordable drinks menu to sweeten the deal.
Farringdon's Piano Works is far more than just a bar with a sole pianist tinkering away in the background. This loud, lively and jumping place is a far cry any other music bar - largely working on audience request. Located in an old, Victorian basement, the talented team behind this venture somehow manage to combine the nostalgia of this venue with a quirky authenticity and a centre stage.
With live music becoming more popular and spreading into the City, Piano Smithfield offers a stylish drinking space and quality food which can be enjoyed whilst indulging in great live music. It's an ideal setting for a first date or a few quiet drinks before your journey home.
Sem's of Mayfair hits all the right notes. Hidden within The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, this intimate bar pairs dark wood panelling and plush Chesterfield armchairs with live music every night of the week. You can expect a resident pianist from Sunday to Thursday, with singer-pianists taking over at weekends.
It's refined and pretty, making it ideal for unhurried evenings, pre-theatre drinks or lingering conversations over cocktails.
Found in Central London, The Dilly is a slick piano bar that offers an exclusive, intimate vibe. Head on over for slinky cocktail-sipping, pre-theatre drinks or even a swish date, all with some of the West End's best musicians performing live.
This Mayfair haunt lets you escape the madness of London with its stunning interiors, delicious cocktails and sweet sounding grand piano. Enjoy all the comfort and luxury The Tale Bar has to offer while listening to soothing jazz music and soulful singers.
Found within The Savoy hotel, the American Bar is one of the most distinguished bars in the world. With a live pianist every day of the week, this place is providing high-end date nights topped off with world-class cocktails in swish Art Deco interiors.
Looking for a fun piano bar in London with attitude and top tunes to boot? Then head on down to this hidden gem in Soho as Piano Bar churns out a top selection of live jazz and swing in a truly romantic and brooding environment.
Based on the suave Gloucester Road, L'Etranger Piano Lounge is a stylish spot in West London, serving elegant cocktails, delicious pan-Asian cuisine and melodic vibes. With resident musicians Ashley Kingsley and Marco Losi playing smooth, opulent tunes all night on the venue's glass piano, a night at this West London piano bar is sure to leave a mark on you.
While Mommi might not be the first place you think of when you hear the term piano bar in London, it's a surprisingly fun spot for hearing live music. Head to the popular Clapham bar where the pianist acts as your very own jukebox, taking requests from the audience every Friday evening.
