Lyaness on Postcard

"The re-vamped, new version of Dandelyan Bar by Ryan Chetiyawardana. With a cocktail menu built around five proprietary ingredients, including a green sauce liqueur; oyster honey; and an iteration of curaçao made from pig blood, it’s another testament to Chetiyawardana’s ability to combine seriousness with sparkle." - Emma Hughes, Anna Sulan Masing, Richard Godwin

The Essential London Cocktail Bars

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"This botanical bar that crowns the Mondrian's Sea Containers on the Thames is stewarded by mixologist of the moment, Ryan Chetiyawardana. Besides his innovative cocktails—many made with high-tech techniques all his own—the Tom Dixon-designed space is plushly outfitted, and there are unparalleled views of the Thames both on the top floor of the hotel, and downstairs."

The South of the Thames Guide

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"High-end hotel brand the Lore Group houses Chetiyawardana’s Lyaness bar in its Sea Containers London property and Super Lyan in the DeWitt in Amsterdam." - Gabe Hiatt

Silver Lyan Cocktail Bar Opens in D.C. Under World-Famous Mixologist Mr. Lyan - Eater DC

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"Lyaness, formerly Dandelyan, a notable mixologist bar from London, is included in the Seedlip Cocktails book." - Abbe Baker

Seedlip Launches Its First Cocktail Recipe Book

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Simon Martinez

Google

The atmosphere was excellent, and the service extraordinary. The food was good. As a cocktail enthusiast, I appreciated the creativity behind the unique cocktails made with rare and exclusive ingredients. We tried four cocktails—two were exceptional, with a perfect balance of flavours and originality. The other two, while not as bold, might appeal more to other palates.

Hampton Lintorn-Catlin

Google

What an absolutely amazing bar. Our third visit and every time is a delight. We WERE going to walk to the National Portrait Gallery but when we walked past Lyan-ess we saw open seats and decided to change our plans. We sat at the bar and enjoyed some of the best cocktail programs in the world. Don’t come here to order a Jack and Coke, come to experience some of the fine offerings on the cocktail menu. Mind bendingly delicious. And the staff were all amazing and friendly and we got to know the bar staff over our short time there. Also, the fries are never to be missed!

Sonia T.

Google

Great cocktail bar right on the Thames offering amazing views and mostly delicious cocktails and snacks! Fish tacos, hotdogs, chicken bites... The cocktails menu is extensive and original, and there are many alcohol-free options. All cocktails were very well presented and tasted lovely (a lot of subtle flavours). Not crowded for a Saturday night and great staff! Can't wait to visit again and try more drinks.

Amy Watt

Google

I visited Lyneass Cocktail Bar while staying at the Sea Containers Hotel, and while the staff were polite, friendly, and lovely, I wasn’t overly impressed with the drink. It was heavy on the ice and tasted mostly like spirits, though maybe I missed something as I’m not a big cocktail connoisseur. It wasn’t too busy on a Friday night, so it could be worth heading there for a drink if you're in the area, but I wouldn't say it's the best spot for cocktails in London.

Costa

Google

A truly excellent bar, perfect for a cold winter evening - comfortable interiors and fantastic view of the river. The cocktail menu was varied and offered multiple options to go boozeless, my favourite being the Kentakki Fried Cocktail. The snack options were also great, especially the Sea Bass Ceviche Taco.

Shannon Z

Google

The best bar in London with the most amazing and delicious cocktails I’ve ever had. It’s a beautiful space right next to the Thames with chic, blue interior designs - right inside the Sea Containers hotel, which is super cool and trendy. The team is so welcoming and kind - I told them Lyaness was my favorite bar in London and I was returning after loving it last year. They then welcomed me with a “Welcome Back Shannon :)” handwritten sign and free cocktail once I sat down! They are super attentive with what each customer wants and knows the exact type of drink they would like. I said I loved a cocktail from last year’s menu and they gave me a to-go bottle of that cocktail and a copy of last year’s menu :) I was so so touched. Truly just an incredible bar, amazing staff and honestly the best bar experience I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend Lyaness enough.

Agata Kucińska

Google

I absolutely love this place. Although we live in Poland, but London has stolen our hearts and we come back very often, especially when we have something to celebrate. The service is absolutely wonderful, as is the atmosphere of the place and the view. We spent a wonderful New Year's Eve here and had a wonderful start to the New Year.

Daniel Krumpholz

Google

Great cocktails, we came without a reservation . We scored seats at the bar with a view to what was going on which was quite interesting. The interior is nice, cocktails are special and we had a good conversation with the barkeepers! Pricewise on the upper end of the spectrum... But still worth it :)

Simon Martinez

Google

The atmosphere was excellent, and the service extraordinary. The food was good. As a cocktail enthusiast, I appreciated the creativity behind the unique cocktails made with rare and exclusive ingredients. We tried four cocktails—two were exceptional, with a perfect balance of flavours and originality. The other two, while not as bold, might appeal more to other palates.

Hampton Lintorn-Catlin

Google

What an absolutely amazing bar. Our third visit and every time is a delight. We WERE going to walk to the National Portrait Gallery but when we walked past Lyan-ess we saw open seats and decided to change our plans. We sat at the bar and enjoyed some of the best cocktail programs in the world. Don’t come here to order a Jack and Coke, come to experience some of the fine offerings on the cocktail menu. Mind bendingly delicious. And the staff were all amazing and friendly and we got to know the bar staff over our short time there. Also, the fries are never to be missed!

Sonia T.

Google

Great cocktail bar right on the Thames offering amazing views and mostly delicious cocktails and snacks! Fish tacos, hotdogs, chicken bites... The cocktails menu is extensive and original, and there are many alcohol-free options. All cocktails were very well presented and tasted lovely (a lot of subtle flavours). Not crowded for a Saturday night and great staff! Can't wait to visit again and try more drinks.

Amy Watt

Google

I visited Lyneass Cocktail Bar while staying at the Sea Containers Hotel, and while the staff were polite, friendly, and lovely, I wasn’t overly impressed with the drink. It was heavy on the ice and tasted mostly like spirits, though maybe I missed something as I’m not a big cocktail connoisseur. It wasn’t too busy on a Friday night, so it could be worth heading there for a drink if you're in the area, but I wouldn't say it's the best spot for cocktails in London.

Costa

Google

A truly excellent bar, perfect for a cold winter evening - comfortable interiors and fantastic view of the river. The cocktail menu was varied and offered multiple options to go boozeless, my favourite being the Kentakki Fried Cocktail. The snack options were also great, especially the Sea Bass Ceviche Taco.

Shannon Z

Google

The best bar in London with the most amazing and delicious cocktails I’ve ever had. It’s a beautiful space right next to the Thames with chic, blue interior designs - right inside the Sea Containers hotel, which is super cool and trendy. The team is so welcoming and kind - I told them Lyaness was my favorite bar in London and I was returning after loving it last year. They then welcomed me with a “Welcome Back Shannon :)” handwritten sign and free cocktail once I sat down! They are super attentive with what each customer wants and knows the exact type of drink they would like. I said I loved a cocktail from last year’s menu and they gave me a to-go bottle of that cocktail and a copy of last year’s menu :) I was so so touched. Truly just an incredible bar, amazing staff and honestly the best bar experience I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend Lyaness enough.

Agata Kucińska

Google

I absolutely love this place. Although we live in Poland, but London has stolen our hearts and we come back very often, especially when we have something to celebrate. The service is absolutely wonderful, as is the atmosphere of the place and the view. We spent a wonderful New Year's Eve here and had a wonderful start to the New Year.

Daniel Krumpholz

Google

Great cocktails, we came without a reservation . We scored seats at the bar with a view to what was going on which was quite interesting. The interior is nice, cocktails are special and we had a good conversation with the barkeepers! Pricewise on the upper end of the spectrum... But still worth it :)

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