The 40 Elephants

4.4

111 Reviews

£26 to £40

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Fancy

In our bar every cocktail tells a story so, we would like you to enjoy the drinks based on the stories of one of the biggest criminal gangs in English history.
The 40 Elephants was an all-female organized crime collective active in London's Elephant and Castle District from at least 1873 right into the 1950. They specialized in shoplifting, with some blackmail and extortion thrown in to make them particularly badass.
This gang was notable for its longevity and skill in avoiding police detection. Their most notorious leader, Diamond Annie, was known by the London police as "the cleverest of thieves".
Forty Elephants funded a life of decadence in London roaring twenties, hanging about the glamorous hotels, bars and theaters they could only dream about before their turn to crime.
Glamour was both a goal and a smoke screen for the Forty Elephants, through which they created their own thrilling world of fashion. money, and fame.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
020 7925 4700
Website
http://hyattrestaurants.com/en/dining/uk/london/international-restaurant-in-westminster-the-40-elephants?utm_source=OT&utm_medium=page
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Amador Parada

Location
3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN
Area
Westminster
Parking details
None
Public transit
Embankment and Charing Cross Stations
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

New Year's Eve at 40 Elephants & Sibin
£70.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at The 40 Elephants, nestled in the heart of Trafalgar Square within the Great Scotland Yard Hotel. Indulge in pre- and post-midnight celebration at our bar where a DJs and a skillful equipe of mixologists will create the perfect vibe to welcome 2025 in style. Drink package requires a £70 minimum spend per person, granting you a wristband for exclusive access. Wristbands can be collected from the hotel starting December 21st. Don't miss this unforgettable experience! Kindly be aware that the access on the area will become very restricted on the 31st from 12pm onwards, and we highly advise collection of the wristbands any time/date prior that.

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

111 Reviews

M
Michael
Kent
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Awful bar man. Very rude and inattentive.bad bad bad
The 40 ElephantsResponded 4 days ago
Hi Michael, We apologise to hear about your experience and apologise for the service you received at The 40 Elephants. We take your feedback seriously and will address this with our team to ensure better service in the future. Warm regards, The 40 Elephants
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Geoff
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My OpenTable booking had not been received by the venue. They had no record of it. Fortunately the kind staff were able to accommodate us on a busy evening, which is what I had booked. 0 stars for opentable
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 10 December 2024
Thanks for your feedback, Geoff. We apologise for the issue with your OpenTable booking. We're glad our team could accommodate you, and we appreciate your understanding. We'll work to ensure smoother booking processes in the future. Best regards, The 40 Elephants
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Dimitrios
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
All tables were served olives and nuts with the drinks apart from ours
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 1 November 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Dimitrios. We apologise for the oversight regarding the olives and nuts. Your experience matters to us, and we’ll ensure this is addressed. We hope to have the chance to make it right on your next visit! Best regards, The 40 Elephants Team
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Ian
London
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We just had a cocktail here before our dinner at Ekstedt at the yard. The setting was nice and the cocktails were OK, although not special, and were expensive even by London standards. They charged us extra for ordering off the menu, for a very simple gin / triple sec / lemon cocktail which was a bit of a surprise...
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 1 October 2024
Hi Ian, We appreciate your feedback! We're pleased that you like the setting, but we take your comments on the cocktails and pricing very seriously. We will look into both issues and hope to provide a better experience next time. Best regards, The 40 Elephants
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy and comfortable, the perfect place for a relaxing evening with delicious food and drinks. Service was excellent!
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 28 September 2024
Hi Sir/Madam, We appreciate your generous review! It brings us great joy that you found The 40 Elephants to have a warm and inviting atmosphere, that you enjoyed our delectable food, and that you were impressed by our high level of service. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon! Warm regards, The 40 Elephants
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Rachel
Warwickshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful cocktails. So interesting on the history of the bar and all the information we found there. Ambience was very good and attention to detail was lovely. There were some children allowed in there which changed the dynamics of the place due to noise so overall it would have been a 5 star.
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 15 August 2024
Hi Rachel, We express our gratitude for your marvellous feedback! We are more than delighted that you and your guests appreciated the libations, the storied past of the bar, and the space's atmosphere. Your remarks about the noise level are appreciated and will be taken into consideration for future improvements. We sincerely hope to see you all again soon! Best regards, The 40 Elephants
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar does not open for cocktails or beer until 1600. Bar staff was awesome to accommodate us at 1400 for drinks. OpenTable might want to adjust the time.
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 18 July 2024
Hi Sir/Madam, I appreciate your understanding and the comments you gave us about our bar hours. It is great to know that our staff ensured you could have your drinks early. The feedback and comments you provided will definitely help us figure out if we need to make any changes in the future. We hope to see you again very soon! Kind regards, The 40 Elephants
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 May 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were very good. But the service was shocking! Staff un attentive and you would’ve got more business from us last night had it not been for the fact that three members of staff were just stood around chatting when it was plainly obvious we wanted more drinks and potentially we might have had more food.
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 26 May 2024
Dear Sir/Madam, We apologise for your unsatisfactory experience. Hearing from you is truly valuable to us, and we have shared your comments with our team as we always strive to improve our service. We want nothing more than to have the chance to serve you again, this time with the kind of experience that makes you a happy guest. Best regards, The 40 Elephants Team
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June
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last minute decision but a good one From a wonderful warm welcome and attentive service to an excellent bar menu, we will be back
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 15 May 2024
Hi June, We are very pleased you had such a good time and that things turned out so well given the short notice. Our priority is to always give a warm and attentive welcome to our guests, and we're delighted that you enjoyed our bar menu. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kind regards, The 40 Elephants Bar
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Any ambience was ruined by children being allowed in the bar.
The 40 ElephantsResponded on 6 May 2024
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the presence of children in our bar and its impact on the overall ambience. We appreciate your perspective and understand the importance of maintaining a suitable atmosphere for all guests. We have taken your suggestion into serious consideration. We are currently exploring the possibility of establishing an alternative area within our establishment where families with children can enjoy their time. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any further suggestions or concerns. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing an enhanced experience that meets your expectations. Warm regards, The 40 Elephants Bar
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The 40 Elephants is rated 4.4 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN

Additional information

Area
Westminster
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:30 am–12:00 am
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Embankment and Charing Cross Stations
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Amador Parada
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://hyattrestaurants.com/en/dining/uk/london/international-restaurant-in-westminster-the-40-elephants?utm_source=OT&utm_medium=page
Phone number
020 7925 4700

The 40 Elephants

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Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve at 40 Elephants & Sibin

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What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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