Review by Anastasia Paphitis Apres Bar is a pleasant surprise tucked away in the heart of London's Oxford street shopping district. A stone's throw from Selfridges and right next door to Arrogant Cat (what more could one want!), this ski lodge styled bar is the perfect location to drop one's bag laden limbs after a long day of shopping. It is also surprisingly a great place to stay hanging around long after the shops have closed their shutters and the sun has set. The outdoor terrace is the perfect venue to enjoy the summer sunshine whilst sipping on one of the many refreshing cocktails such as the Apple and Mint or White Chocolate Watermelon Martinis.
The interior design is similar to a ski-lodge, with wooden interiors and outside-inside décor, which makes for a relaxing feel. The friendly barman pride themselves on being able to create any drink from anywhere in the world, making it an ideal sanctuary for the global nomad to feel at home. Besides being a cool place to chill out, it also made for the perfect birthday party venue. The best thing about this place is that there is no need to shout at your friends just to be heard. Conversation can easily be engaged in whilst ambient lounge music plays in the background. The bar does get busy but you can still comfortably move around and not have your space invaded, which is a pleasant rarity in busy London. Service is great and the staff will even organise a cake for your occasion, complete with customised decorative wording, candles or sparklers of your choice. The light fruit and white chocolate sponge went scrumptiously well served with a delicious chilled glass of bubbly Moet.
There is also a club downstairs in the venue however it was not open on this particular night. It can be booked for private functions aswell. We will definitely be back! Apres 31 Duke Street, Marylebone, London, W1M 5DF. Telephone: +44 020 7224 3452