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Dress code decoder

We normalize every venue's dress code into one of five levels, with jeans/sneakers/jacket rules spelled out — no more guessing what "smart casual" means at a specific hotel.

What does "None" dress code mean at a hotel bar?

None

No dress requirement.

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VenueCity
The Drawing RoomBrown's HotelLondon
The Foyer & Reading RoomClaridge'sLondon
Jean-Georges at The Connaught (Afternoon Tea)The ConnaughtLondon

What does "Relaxed" dress code mean at a hotel bar?

Relaxed

Jeans and sneakers are fine.

What does "Smart casual" dress code mean at a hotel bar?

Smart casual

No sportswear, closed-toe shoes expected.

Show 20 venues at this level
VenueCity
Charlie's at Brown'sBrown's HotelLondon
Donovan BarBrown's HotelLondon
Artists' BarThe DorchesterLondon
The PromenadeThe DorchesterLondon
Vesper BarThe DorchesterLondon
ArtesianThe Langham, LondonLondon
Palm CourtThe Langham, LondonLondon
The Rivoli BarThe Ritz LondonLondon
American BarThe SavoyLondon
Gallery (Afternoon Tea)The SavoyLondon
Afternoon Tea (La Galerie)Hôtel Plaza AthénéeParis
Afternoon Tea (Restaurant Le Dalí)Le MeuriceParis
Bar 228Le MeuriceParis
Bar HemingwayRitz ParisParis
Bar VendômeRitz ParisParis
Ritz BarRitz ParisParis
Le Bar BotanisteShangri-La ParisParis
Afternoon Tea (Le Lobby)The Peninsula ParisParis
Le Bar KléberThe Peninsula ParisParis
Le Rooftop "The Golden Hour"The Peninsula ParisParis

What does "Elegant" dress code mean at a hotel bar?

Elegant

No jeans; shirt or dress expected.

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VenueCity
Le BarHôtel Plaza AthénéeParis

What does "Formal" dress code mean at a hotel bar?

Formal

Jacket required.

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VenueCity
Afternoon Tea at The Ritz (William Kent House)The Ritz LondonLondon

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