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Plush green seating and Will Foster hand-painted ceiling mural at Lilli by Akira Back Bar, Mayfair London

Lilli by Akira Back

Bar A Cocktail Bar in the Heart of Mayfair

There are bars, and then there are places. Lilli by Akira Back Bar is the latter.

Set on Wallenberg Place in the heart of Mayfair, the bar is designed to be lingered in. Plush green seating, a bespoke chandelier and a curated art collection give the room its character — whilst above it all, a dramatic hand-painted ceiling mural by British artist Will Foster transforms looking up into its own quiet spectacle. Every detail has been considered. Every visit rewards attention.

The cocktail programme is where the English garden and the Asian kitchen meet on equal terms. Seasonal botanicals — blossom, quince, elderflower — are balanced against notes of sakura, yuzu, sake and shichimi spice, each serve a reflection of the culinary philosophy that Akira Back has brought from Seoul and Tokyo to Mayfair. The Ponzu and Gochujang Bloody Mary reimagines a brunch classic through the Korean kitchen; the Neroli Sour highball — gin, neroli blossom and yuzu — is the perfect hour before Sunday roast; and the Sakura Negroni, built on sake and cherry blossom vermouth, closes the evening with something altogether more considered.

Alongside the cocktail menu, the bar offers a carefully chosen selection of fine wines, craft beers and premium spirits. The full Lilli All Day Menu is available throughout — meaning the bar is as suited to a long, unhurried dinner as it is to a single, perfect Negroni. Walk-ins are always welcome. The bar has its own entrance on Wallenberg Place and is open to all.

RESERVE OPENING TIMES BAR MENU GALLERY CONTACT US

Opening Times

MON – SUN from 12pm – 10pm

Our Menus

We are happy to accommodate all dietary requirements and food allergies. Full allergen information is available on request — please speak to the team on arrival, or contact us in advance of your visit at [email protected].

All Day Dining Menu

lamb shanks and meat with a glass of red and white wine at lilli by akira back

Bar Menu

Bar counter and lounge seating at Lilli by Akira Back cocktail bar, Mayfair London W1H
Will Foster hand-painted ceiling mural at Lilli by Akira Back Bar, Mayfair London

The Bar · Art, Design & Craft

Where Art, Botany and the Cocktail Converge

Look up at the ceiling of Lilli by Akira Back Bar, and you will find yourself inside a painting.

The hand-painted ceiling mural was created by British artist Will Foster, whose large-scale immersive works have become sought after for their rare ability to alter the atmosphere of a room entirely. At Lilli, the mural draws from botanical and garden imagery — a visual counterpart to the bar’s cocktail programme and a work that seems to shift with the light and the hour. It is, quite simply, one of the most remarkable things above any bar in Mayfair.

The cocktail programme at Lilli is equally considered. Head bartender works to a philosophy that draws as much from Akira Back’s Korean and Japanese culinary heritage as it does from the English countryside — the result is a menu that feels genuinely original. Spirits are chosen with the same rigour applied to the kitchen: sake sourced from artisan producers, botanicals foraged seasonally, and each serve tasted and refined until it is exactly right.

Three serves define the character of the bar. They change in detail with the seasons, but their identity remains constant.

Vodka · ponzu · gochujang · tomato · lemon

PONZU & GOCHUJANG BLOODY MARY

The brunch classic, reimagined through the Korean kitchen. Citrus heat and umami depth in equal measure.

Best for: Brunch & lazy Sundays

Gin · neroli blossom · yuzu · egg white · soda

NEROLI SOUR HIGHBALL

Delicate, aromatic and perfectly balanced. A highball that makes the hour before dinner its own occasion.

Best for: Pre-dinner & early evening

Sake · Campari · cherry blossom vermouth · orange

SAKURA NEGRONI

An East-meets-West reworking of a Mayfair classic. Sake and sakura soften the bitter edge into something altogether more refined.

Best for: Nightcap & after dinner

The full cocktail menu — including seasonal botanical serves and non-alcoholic alternatives — is available to download on this page or to peruse at the bar.

Interior of Lilli by Akira Back Bar with atmospheric lighting and art, Mayfair London W1H
Bar counter and lounge seating at Lilli by Akira Back cocktail bar, Mayfair London W1H
Will Foster hand-painted ceiling mural at Lilli by Akira Back Bar, Mayfair London
Bar and lounge evening atmosphere at Lilli by Akira Back, Mayfair London
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Lilli by Akira Back Bar? caret-down

Lilli by Akira Back Bar is a destination cocktail bar at 2 Wallenberg Place, Mayfair, London W1H 7TN. The bar is open to all guests — no hotel stay is required — and serves botanical and Asian-inspired cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and premium spirits. The full All Day Menu is available throughout service. The bar is open daily from 12:00pm to 10:00pm and features a hand-painted ceiling mural by British artist Will Foster.

What cocktails are served at Lilli by Akira Back Bar? caret-down

The cocktail menu draws on English garden botanicals and Asian ingredients, reflecting Akira Back’s Korean and Japanese culinary heritage. Signature serves include the Ponzu and Gochujang Bloody Mary — a vodka, ponzu and gochujang serve that reimagines the brunch classic through the Korean kitchen — the Neroli Sour highball, made with gin, neroli blossom and yuzu, and the Sakura Negroni, a sake-based reworking of the classic using cherry blossom vermouth and Campari. The full menu changes seasonally and is available to download from this page.

What are the opening times for the bar? caret-down

Lilli by Akira Back Bar is open daily, Monday to Sunday, from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. No reservation is required for bar seating. We recommend booking a table in advance if you plan to dine, particularly on weekends and during the summer season.

What is the Will Foster ceiling mural? caret-down

The ceiling mural at Lilli by Akira Back Bar was hand-painted by British artist Will Foster, known for his large-scale immersive works that transform interior spaces through botanical and figurative imagery. The mural is a defining feature of the bar and one of the most distinctive works of art in any cocktail bar in Mayfair, London.

Is food available at the bar? caret-down

Yes. The full Lilli by Akira Back All Day Menu is served at the bar throughout opening hours, from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Guests may order anything from the restaurant menu at the bar — from light bites and Sunday roast to a full dinner with cocktails. The menu draws on Akira Back’s contemporary British and Asian-influenced culinary style.

Can I hire the bar for a private event? caret-down

Yes. Lilli by Akira Back Bar is available for private hire, group bookings and bespoke events. This includes corporate hospitality, private celebrations and cocktail receptions with bespoke menus created in partnership with the bar team. Please contact the team at [email protected] to discuss your requirements.

Where is Lilli by Akira Back Bar located? caret-down

The bar is located at 2 Wallenberg Place, London W1H 7TN, in the heart of Mayfair. It has its own street-level entrance on Wallenberg Place. The nearest Underground stations are Marble Arch (Central line, approximately 5 minutes’ walk) and Bond Street (Central, Elizabeth and Jubilee lines, approximately 6 minutes’ walk). The bar is a short walk from Park Lane, Grosvenor Square and Oxford Street.

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