It was pouring with rain and I had to walk from my office right by Selfridges all the way to the Westbury in a total downpour. I arrived disheveled and soaking wet, and feeling a little like I shouldn’t be in this glamorous bar with it’s stunning Swarovski Crystal fittings and Bond-Street appropriate custom Fendi detailing. Emma was already sat at our table, and we quickly ordered our first round of cocktails so we could get on with catching up!
The waiter then brought over some bar snacks. They didn’t ask for dietary requirements first, and the first snacks they brought out were salmon cones, so I couldn’t eat them. I stared at them starving hungry while Emma ate a few, and sipped on my cocktail hoping the next snacks would come out shortly.
Our next cocktails arrived, along with some delicious Panko Crusted Prawns! This time Emma had the Gin and Jam, while I had the Conduit No. 2. Our final cocktails I can’t remember the names of, but every cocktail was amazing. We both agreed that it was so rare to find a bar where every cocktail tastes good. Usually you order one or two that are a bit ‘meh’ and aren’t to your taste. Clearly the staff know their thing, as just by knowing the cocktail base that we both enjoy they got it right every time!
We finished with a very moreish chocolate truffle each, and then wandered/stumbled out into the rain once more. We had a really fab evening at the Polo Bar, we loved the glamorous chic location and relaxed but busy vibe. As the evening went on the bar became full of people, but it didn’t feel too rowdy or too quiet. It was perfect.
Catherine Lux is a veteran travel blogger by night and the Head of Content Marketing at Amazon by day. Originally from Surrey, she spent four years living in Australia (2007-2009, and 2016-2018), and now lives in London. An ex-party girl sometimes prone to relapses, she loves nothing more than sharing her fine dining and luxury travel experiences with her loyal readers.
Love this place! We went last year and the cocktails are divine 🙂