#15Global
provisional 2026 rating
★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in London, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Lyaness is an ingredient-led bar inside Sea Containers London, with Thames views, an electric-blue palette and the original green-marble bar. Current menus include Collaboration 2.0, Special Editions and food; bookings are recommended and walk-ins depend on availability.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD, United KingdomSouth Bank
- Style
- Ingredient-led hotel cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Monday–Thursday 17:00–00:00; Friday 16:00–01:00; Saturday 13:00–01:00; Sunday 13:00–00:00.Checked 2026-09-20 · Source
- Booking
- Bookings are recommended; walk-ins are subject to availability. Guests must be 18+ from 5pm.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Prices
- Main cocktails £17–£19; boozeless versions £11 where offered.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
65.5 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 79.1
- World's 50 Best
- 25.9
- Top 500 Bars
- 75.6
- Spirited Awards
- 83.5
- Regional Recognition
- 83.2
- Serious press
- 21.8
- Social Vibes
- 63.0
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
90/ 100
Score context
Mr Lyan's inventive, ingredient-driven cocktails (often surprising yet delicious), knowledgeable passionate staff, stylish Thames-view room and overall polished experience earn high marks. Guests stay longer than planned; occasional notes on experimental flavours or service hiccups.
Guest score details
What guests like
- highly creative inventive cocktails
- knowledgeable passionate staff
- stylish river views
- engaging explanations
- consistent quality
What to know
- experimental flavours not for everyone
- premium pricing
Source excerpt
“Went in for one. Stayed all night. The staff are brilliant at helping you chose from the bizarre cocktails. Who knew olive oil would taste so good!”
Source: tripadvisor.com (linked below)
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Review & discussion links
Editorial citations in this read
Crowd signal
Google 4.6★ across 2,253 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Spirited Awards
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.