Step onto The Athenaeum Terrace and find yourself at the heart of Mayfair, surrounded by greenery and the gentle rhythm of the city. In summer, it is the perfect spot for morning coffees, sunlit lunches, and relaxed evening drinks. As the seasons change, the terrace becomes a cosy retreat, with warm blankets, comforting drinks, and shelter from the elements, inviting you to linger a little longer. From early mornings to evenings spent unwinding, every moment is enjoyed with thoughtful service and effortless comfort.
Alfresco moments in Mayfair
Step outside
Start the day with a coffee and fresh fruit after a morning run through Green Park, or bring the dog along for a relaxed lunch in the sunshine. Set directly on Piccadilly, our terrace offers a front-row view of Mayfair life, where guests can pause and take in the rhythm of the city. Framed by our living wall, the oldest of its kind in London, it’s a space to sit back, watch our doorman greet familiar faces and visitors alike, and enjoy the energy of the neighbourhood from one of its most inviting outdoor spots.
Seasonal Menus
Surrounded by greenery and the gentle buzz of Mayfair, you experience the terrace through every sense. Beautifully presented dishes deliver fresh, seasonal flavours, while crisp, cold drinks and carefully crafted cocktails set the tone. It’s relaxed, elegant pavement dining, where the setting, the food and the city’s energy come together effortlessly around you.
A place to return to
Enjoy a chilled English sparkling wine with friends on a warm summer afternoon, or a steaming mulled wine on the way back from Winter Wonderland with the family. Meet outdoors for coffee and lunch when work calls for a change of scene, or settle in as the evening draws on. Take shelter from the sun (or rain) under umbrellas and cosy into comfortable cushions and blankets when the weather isn’t playing ball.
Unrushed, welcoming and quietly Mayfair. Once you discover it, you’ll keep coming back.
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