Luxury hotel cocktails

A cocktail at a luxury hotel brings a fresh mood to the end of your day: an elegant bar, flavours to explore and time together. Sezame selects addresses and opens their doors without an overnight stay, with drinks, accompaniments and activities specified on each experience page. In Paris or London, compare the atmospheres to choose your aperitif, afterwork outing or spa break.

Why enjoy cocktails at a luxury hotel?

The setting is part of the pleasure. A fireplace, velvet seating or a bar in the heart of the city creates a different atmosphere. Sezame’s selection lets you choose a quiet address to catch up, or a more playful setting for an evening with friends.

A cocktail reveals the bar’s expertise, balancing tradition with new creations. Mixology draws on cooking: textures, savoury or spicy notes and pairings with bites build a palette of flavours. Balance in each glass lets you appreciate the whole drink.

These experiences welcome visitors into a hotel without booking a room. A date, a celebration with friends or a break after work: step inside the bar and make this address your outing. Choose an atmosphere where you feel at ease.

Our cocktail experiences in Paris and London

Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal: cocktails and mezze at Café 52

The Chef’s Mezzes — Price: €70 for 2 people.

In Paris, Café 52 at the five-star Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal on Rue de Valois brings together a drink per person and mezze to share. Choose champagne, a cocktail or a mocktail. The accompaniments follow the chef’s selection: a chance to explore the bar and its cuisine.

The experience page mentions tarama, confit tomatoes, olives and focaccia among the possibilities. This format suits two people who want savoury bites in a chic, relaxed setting. An alcohol-free choice is explicitly included, so each guest can follow their own preferences.

Splendide Royal Paris: a cocktail beside the fireplace

Cocktail & Amuse-Bouche by the Fireplace — Price: €70 for 2 people.

In Paris, the Loggia Bar at Hôtel Splendide Royal Paris on Rue du Cirque welcomes you beside the fireplace. The experience includes a bar creation or a glass of wine and the chef’s amuse-bouche. The cocktail of the moment and Italian wines offer two ways to explore this bar.

The savoury bite follows seasonal produce. The bar’s calm, welcoming atmosphere gives the art of hospitality room to shine. The experience is offered from Tuesday to Saturday: check the available times on Sezame to enjoy this convivial setting during your evening.

Victoria Palace Hôtel: an afterwork outing with billiards

Pool Afterwork — Price: €49 for 2 people.

In Paris, the bar at the four-star Victoria Palace Hôtel on Rue Blaise Desgoffe pairs cocktails with an activity to enjoy together. The experience includes private use of a billiards table for one hour, a bar creation per person and a jar of savoury spread. Velvet seating and subdued lighting shape the setting.

The hotel welcomes guests from 5.30 pm for this experience. There is a maximum of four participants; a third or fourth guest can be added through the listed option, at €19 per additional person. Private use applies to the billiards table, rather than the whole bar.

Château des Fleurs: spa and signature cocktails for two

Signature Spa & Cocktails — Price: €110 for 2 people.

In Paris, the five-star Château des Fleurs on Rue Vernet combines forty-five minutes at the spa with two cocktails. The programme mentions a pool, sauna and fitness room. At the bar, choose a house creation or a reinterpreted classic.

This experience is offered from Monday to Friday. Spa access is shared, with no private booking included. Sezame lets you bring relaxation and cocktails together in one reservation; check how the activities are arranged to enjoy each part.

Hôtel Madison: a cocktail workshop in Saint-Germain

Mixology & Cocktail Workshop — Price: €50 per person.

In the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, Jay Bar at the four-star Hôtel Madison offers a thirty-minute introduction to mixology. Guided by the bartender, discover preparation techniques, then enjoy a house cocktail with a plate of tapas to share.

Sezame lets you book this bar workshop from Tuesday to Saturday, between 4 pm and 8 pm, for a maximum of six participants. Combining learning and tasting, it offers a fresh way to experience Saint-Germain beyond simply ordering a drink at the bar.

Sofitel London St James: a Spritz, massage and dinner in London

Perfect Pairing: Massage & Dinner — Price: £280 for 2 people.

In London, Sofitel London St James offers a more complete programme than an aperitif at the bar. The experience includes a one-hour relaxing couples’ massage, a three-course dinner at Bistrot at Wild Honey and a Spritz cocktail. The drink is served at St James Bar or the Bistrot, depending on the season.

Dinner service is listed between 5 pm and 6.15 pm. The hotel is on Waterloo Place in Westminster. Plan your visit around the treatment and meal; the price is displayed in pounds sterling and covers this complete experience for two.

How should you choose your bar, drinks and atmosphere?

Signature cocktails, classics or alcohol-free drinks

Start with your preferences: freshness, fruity notes, bitterness or a dry profile. Gin or whisky: spirits offer different points of reference. The bar team can explain pairings and their expertise; ask the head bartender whether a creation celebrates a particular region.

An alcohol-free cocktail can offer as much nuance as a creation with spirits. Infusions, hydrolats or alcohol-free distillates open up aromatic possibilities: ask the bar what goes into your glass. At Café 52, Sezame includes a mocktail among the drink choices; elsewhere, confirm the alternatives before booking.

A menu may tell the story of the venue or pay tribute to a French tradition. Local ingredients and regional spirits bring another dimension to tasting. Ask the bar what inspires its creations and which producers it chooses: this attention to detail reveals the address’s identity.

For a bespoke drink, share your tastes with the bar team. Hand preparation is part of the art of cocktails, where ingredient quality and presentation find their balance. Confirm whether a personalised creation is possible and what it costs.

A date, an afterwork outing or a celebration

For a date, consider the setting as well as the address. At Splendide Royal, the fireplace accompanies the conversation; at Victoria Palace, billiards changes the pace of the evening. The colours of the décor set the mood. Each photograph helps you choose an atmosphere, without guaranteeing a particular table or view.

For a birthday or gathering with friends, check participant numbers: a price for two does not cover a whole group. Consider the neighbourhood and confirm the bar’s opening hours for your visit. Music and terrace access need checking; the hotel’s star rating does not guarantee these features.

What budget should you allow, and what is included?

In Paris, Sezame’s prices cover complete experiences: €49 for two at Victoria Palace with billiards and cocktails, or €110 for two at Château des Fleurs with spa access and drinks at the bar. These amounts are not the price of a single drink ordered on its own.

Compare drinks, bites and duration on the same basis. An aperitif and a full lunch or dinner meet different expectations. Check supplements and availability on the experience page; the price shown when booking is the reference.

Book or give hotel cocktails with Sezame

On Sezame, compare addresses by price, participant numbers and programme. Each experience page specifies the drinks and activities: guests book a clearly defined moment without organising a hotel stay. For an outing close to home or while travelling, check the available times at your chosen bar.

To give someone a taste of this way of life with Sezame, choose the gift option for your selected experience. An address to explore, billiards with friends or a treatment followed by a restaurant meal: start with the recipient’s tastes. The inclusions help you choose a personal gift; check the terms before completing your choice.