Hide Above

Hide Above sits on the upper floor of Ollie Dabbous's Hide restaurant on Piccadilly, reached by a sculptural spiral staircase that sets a distinctive tone before guests even order a drink. The crowd tends toward a slightly more refined, special-occasion mix of couples, small groups, and Mayfair diners moving upstairs after a meal, with smart-casual to smart dress typical rather than an enforced code. The room's tall windows give unrivalled views over Green Park, and the atmosphere stays calm and conversational rather than boisterous. The cocktail programme leans heavily on hyper-seasonal, foraged, and estate-grown botanicals, changing with the seasons and closely tied to produce used in the restaurant below; drinks are precise and ingredient-driven rather than built around classic templates. Recorded music plays softly in the background, keeping the focus on conversation and the view. Hide Above opens Monday to Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 11pm, with the busiest period running from early evening through to around 10pm as the pre- and post-dinner crowd overlaps; weekday afternoons are quieter and better suited to a relaxed drink with a view. There is no cover charge, though reservations are recommended given the bar's popularity with both walk-in visitors and restaurant guests moving upstairs; bottle service is not part of the format, with the emphasis instead on individually crafted, seasonally driven cocktails. The bar's Piccadilly address puts it within easy reach of Green Park and Mayfair's wider hotel bar and restaurant scene, making it a natural stop for an elevated evening in the area.