Apres

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31 Duke Street,
Marylebone,
London,
W1U 1LG

(020) 7224 3452

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Reviewer sfl05
10/05/2012
It was a drink event organized by a friend. The place was not huge but feeling very spacious and airy; the decor feels like low-profiled chic. All in all a great place for socializing in the heart of London.
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Reviewer albanr
09/05/2012
It was not my first time at Apres but this time I had to finally write a good comment about Apres as they well deserve it. I went to their cocktail event last night downstairs whose organisation was spotless. The service was excellent and the cocktails were expertly made. Thanks to the people who attended and the layout of their club the atmosphere was just right. I'll go again.
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Reviewer F1987
19/04/2012
After a hard day at work or a hard day shopping Apres with its fabulous cocktails and wonderful ambiance is somewhere I'll go every time I visit W1. Definitely one not to be missed
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Reviewer Ryan1
28/03/2012
Great place for a night out!
The cocktails are amazing and the staff friendly. Even though Après is located in an expensive area are the food and cocktails affordable. I can only recommend the place!
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Reviewer MichaelRoss
02/03/2012
Recently visited Apres with some friends to try it out and we managed to make our way through most of the cocktail list throughout the evening. Loved the atmosphere, chic decor and great music. In comparison to other bars in the area the prices were reasonable and overall we had a great night.
Highly recommended and would visit again soon!
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Reviewer jay91
29/02/2012
i am usually not a fan of high end over priced Mayfair clubs however apres is an exception with drinks at a more affordable price compared to clubs of its category (still a bit pricey though). Its location is perfect, staff are friendly, music is great and overall provided a very entertaining for me and my mates.
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Reviewer Acquarama
28/02/2012
Nice atmosphere, good drinks, perfect for an aperitivo!

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26/02/2012
Very friendly staff and drinks are not too price in comparison to other mayfair clubs. Great music for all tastes, and I had a much better time here than similar club/bars such as Mahiki. I'd recommend it.
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Reviewer jamie123abc
26/02/2012
amazing club, open till 7am on saturdays!, would've give it 5 stars if it did not take so long to get in, dont understand why it is classified as a late night lounge when it is clearly a club.
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25/02/2012
Intimate atmosphere, great location, has the exclusive factor, but once in this bar is warm and welcoming.... Great value for money also.... will be sure to recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer evaks
23/02/2012
Went to Apres for cocktails and tapas and had a great time. The venue is cosy, modern and ideal for a catch up with friends over a cocktail and light meal. The tortillas were the best and cocktails very creative. Pink Panther and Watermelon cocktail were our favourites. Would definitely go back. Even if it were only for the cocktails!
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Reviewer PF99
23/02/2012
Great bar with great people - service and bar staff are excellent and most importantly care about the drinks they create. 10 minutes for an Old Fashioned. Good. And just off Oxford Street - this is a great find!
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Reviewer Naomib8
18/02/2012
Hidden little gem off Oxford Street. Perfect for a first date for drinks. Cosy little corners with lounges. The bar staff put effort into the cocktails. I'll definitely go back...
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Reviewer KellyAnne1983
17/02/2012
An excellent venue to meet with the girls (or guys) and catch up on old times, or to let go after a bad day at work.
Amazing cocktails and great food. If you haven't been all I can say is why not?

Its in a great location (opp Selfridges) so perfect if you like a bit of retail therapy. It also has a lovely setting for those that smoke, which includes myself, as I find the smokers area in many bars is outside in the cold near the bins, at Apres you have made to look grass at your feet, lovely seating and heaters to keep you warm.

The prices are very reasonable and happy hour is between 5pm and 8pm. I would defo go again.

Thanks Apres

Kelly Anne
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Reviewer Maggie2983
17/02/2012
I went there a couple of days ago and must say I really liked the decor - big improvement from the way it use to look!
Now the cocktails were great and the bar tender very friendly and knowledgeable - which is what you expect in a place like that. The only thing that would let this place down is the floor staff ... the waitress wasn't very friendly some would call it rude! The salmon canapés were far to small...over all good experience would change some of the food and work on staff attitude.
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Reviewer societykid
17/02/2012
Went to Apres on Wednesday. I really like the decor and crowd. Not too fru fru like other bars within the area. You must try the watermelon cocktail. I could drink 5 but then i wont know what to write. Will go again. xx
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Reviewer Gask
02/02/2012
What a total let down this is. Having read the reviews I went with an optimistic view but it was awful. Staff are practically useless, you may as well make your own drinks, you will just get dirty looks and rudeness whilst your doing it! Manager wasn't available for us to complain to and bouncers were rude and idiots. I can see why people say all the good reviews are written by the owners. Avoid like the black death.
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Reviewer Elmisen
15/11/2011
Went to Apres the other night and had an amazing time. The staff is friendly, cocktails amazing and the place is great. Music isn't too loud which means that you could have a normal conversation without screaming - loving it. We also tried their new food menu which was, together with everything else, fantastic. We'll defo come back!!!!
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Reviewer annac90
08/11/2011
Let Down! Went there for my birthday last weekend and apres was rubbish. Place was half empty and half full of loud mouth idiots, not ideal. Went to Chinawhite in the end thankfully!
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Reviewer mr_london
02/11/2011
I went to Apres a month ago for their summer BBQ and was really disappointed.

I had looked at the reviews and thought it looked fine but the reviews are way off, Apres is poor at best. The killer blow for Apres is that it is surrounded by so many good bars and restaurants; put simply why bother with Apres.

The food was over priced, cold and lousy, a small burger and a few chips was over ten pounds. We waited more than 40 minutes for our food before it came.

The air conditioning leaked continuously, we moved tables but were still getting dripped on, it wasn't even on as the bar was sweltering despite the weather not being particularly good and the place being virtually empty.

The drinks were in the same vein as the food, overpriced and slow but hey at least they were cold.

All in all one star with a polite warning to avoid this dive.

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Reviewer shj1
12/10/2011
I Went to Apres with some friends the other night and found it dreadful. The music was dire, drinks were way over-priced and not that great and the staff were the worst I have ever come across. They were so snobby, rude and unhelpful, even the so called manager was bad. The door security guys were also very rude as it says in some of the reviews on here.

I did some digging on here and it turns out half the user reviews are by the owners to combat bad reviews, just shows it all really. My personal advice is to go somewhere else away from here.
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Reviewer mr_london
02/11/2011
My experience was very similar!
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Reviewer anabelgomez
07/10/2011
Loved Apres ... really good hidden location just off oxford st .
graffiti makes the place look funky and cool while the lighting and wood effects make it warm and cozy
me and my girls would happily recommend it ... and the cocktails and shot list is amazing
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Reviewer annac90
08/11/2011
Doubtful, probably written by the owner!
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Reviewer D420
22/09/2011
I've been to Apres around 4 times now and have really enjoyed myself every time . The crowd is fun, the waiters are attentive and quick with drinks, and the music is really good. The cocktails are delicious and really reasonably priced considering the location!
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Reviewer D.Hanif
26/08/2011
I chose Apres for my birthday and we had a tremendous night!! It isn’t enormous, which was perfect as it kept everyone together all evening.

Vicky was fantastic and helped me arrange all the details. The bar staff are wonderful, they went out of their way to accommodate us and make me feel special on my birthday. Without a doubt I will be going back there!

If you have a special occasion, and want a relaxed fun filled evening then this venue is perfect!
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Reviewer edward11
26/08/2011
Went to Apres the other night and found it awful.

Staff are very up themselves and pushy and think they are above you.

Was over priced, the other men were all sleazy and especially the door staff, all they seemed interested in was the girls.

If you want my advice, go somewhere else that is well known, as this will bring you a cup of disappointment.
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Reviewer mr_london
02/11/2011
I found the same, really would never go to Apres again. Waste of time and waste of money!
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Reviewer mr_london
02/11/2011
I found the same, really would never go to Apres again. Waste of time and waste of money!
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Reviewer Daniel1988
18/05/2011
Amazing atmosphere, such a tasty cocktail list, great DJ and beautiful girls...
See you next week!

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Reviewer daisy26
12/05/2011
awesome little place, just around the corner where i work. freindly staff and amazing drinks. it's a place to go if visiting selfridges or live in the area. and for the really hot manager.
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Reviewer KatieS
27/04/2011
I met a friend last week for a cheeky drink after work and wow did Apres go above and beyond! My friend is a rather fussy cocktail drinker and the very handsome barman made her up a drink using the ingredients she liked- it was so good! I perhaps had one too many and left my blackberry on the table, to my surprise it was there waiting for me the next day which is a first! (unfortunately I’ve left my phone behind in different places on several occasions!) Thank you!
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Reviewer f.verity
21/04/2011
Sat in the terrace at Apres last night in the glorious sunshine, it was a perfect venue to relax with my friends. We then went down to the club which I didn’t know about before but I’ll now be recommending to everyone!!

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Reviewer NatalieT
15/04/2011
I was here Tuesday night..the location is great, the terrace is fantastic, perfect for the warmer evenings, I will be back this weekend for Cocktails in the Sun..cant wait !
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Reviewer mypde
14/04/2011
amazing cocktail bar . great food ... uniquer signature drinks and perfect location ... cant wait for the summer to kick in for the garden partys
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Reviewer fayw
13/04/2011
I chose Apres to celebrate my birthday last weekend and I'm so glad I did, we all had an amazing evening. We started off in the bar upstairs and sat in the terrace- I highly recommend the maple flower cocktail and the peach & elderflower Bellini which tasted amazing in the sunshine. Later on in the evening we went down to the club- wow! what an amazing atmosphere! The ski lodge theme looks really cool and the staff were really friendly. I can't wait to go back!
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Reviewer Ahughes20
10/04/2011
I can't make my mind up with après. I love the venue, the music and the drinks but can't stand the extremely sleazy men, the staff )who are constantly cleaning up and pushing customers out of the way), the very young clientele and the number of fights that happen inside the venue. If you've booked a table you are often moved around but the staff are attentive and you rarely have random girls approaching looking for drinks. If you're coming here looking for hot guys go elsewhere but there are often a few good looking girls. The toilets are tiny and the coat check is very over priced.
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Reviewer NatalieT
08/04/2011

Apres I have found to be a charming venue, it is one of my favourite places to hang out after work, this is especially the case in the summertime when I can take advantage of their fabulous outside terrace...the location is FAB.. London Living at its best

I will definitely be back again soon, I love their watermelon martinis, which a very cute barman has taken to serving me..



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Reviewer clare123
08/04/2011
I loved Apres lounge. Comfortable. Unique. And pretty damn central. Opposite selfridges. And the bar tender oscar was hot! And made some amazing cocktails. Will definitely repeat!
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Reviewer shahaaditya92
14/03/2011
Love Apres, my favourite London club. Friday nights and saturday nights are truly amazing. DJ Kaveh is the resident for saturday nights and genuinely keeps it going to a packed house until 4am. The staff are incredible. Can't recommend this club enough. Truly Ace.
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Reviewer ambani.a
31/03/2011
THE worst club in London. Staff are ridiculously money hungry and will fall off their chair for you if it means that you part with cash in here, their desperation for clients is as transparent as a fish bowl.

Sound system is a joke, the base has terrible impulses that mask the rest of the music making it sound like a monotonous drone, not aided by the fact that there is no focus on good music here, just a blend of itunes top 40. Don't blame the DJ on that, like most of these establishments, he is being paid good money to keep whipping out 'tonight's gonna be a good night' and 'love the way you lie',so that prepubescent kids can swig down their first tastes of vodka and cris whilst simultaneously envisioning they are the next eminem before chundering everywhere. Eugh.


On that note, the crowd is beyond terrible, under age school kids combined with ghetto gals and thugs, infused with a lot of fresh desis in the mix. Wow recipe for success! Although what can you expect from such a touristic location?

Interior is hilarious. Did the owner fall off a ski lift and land in Apres? Very distasteful design. Not much lighting makes the place appear dingy, planks of wood everywhere, the tables are logs. We are not in Gstaad or Courchevel, even apres ski locations aren't furnished like this. An igloo theme would have been better.

The owners refuse to accept that this club is a sinking ship. bad crowd + bad staff + bad music + bad interior = tragic titanic.

P.S. shahaaditya, a club that is 'truly ace' will serve ace of spades. Don't expect to pop any of that in there ;)
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Reviewer starmanuk
14/02/2011
Agreed. Only gets one start cause a star needs to be given. This was possibly one of my worst nights in London.
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Reviewer GaynorC
04/02/2011
I wouldn't even give Apres a star! Truly dreadful!
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