Classic and elegant in every detail, The Milestone Hotel & Residence remains one of London’s most desirable addresses. Located on a quiet street in Kensington opposite Kensington Gardens, this historic Grade II–listed building recently refreshed its Stables Bar with a tasteful renovation that honours the hotel’s architectural heritage while introducing contemporary comforts.
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The renewed bar offers a calm, refined atmosphere enhanced by original artwork from Belgian sporting artist Elie Lambert, bespoke tartan-upholstered seating, and an updated food and drink programme developed by Resident Bar Manager Angelo Lo Greco and Executive Chef Daniel Putz. For more private occasions, The Hideaway—an intimate room adjacent to the bar—is available for small gatherings and events.
Patrons can relax with a carefully curated list of wines, chilled Champagne, international beers, specialty coffees, freshly brewed teas, herbal infusions, and a selection of aged whiskies. The cocktail menu mixes timeless classics with inventive creations that nod to the hotel’s equestrian character. Signature cocktails include the Rocking Horse, combining Broken Clock Vodka with passionfruit, lemon and ginger beer; Gallop to Greatness, featuring Rémy Martin VSOP, blackberry, Lanson Champagne and an orange blossom mist; and Wild & Free, a balanced blend of Eight Lands Gin, fermented nectarine and chili, Fig Leaf Liqueur, lemon and egg white.
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If you are visiting London for the holidays, the hotel offers seasonal dining and private-event options, including festive dinners, cocktail receptions and intimate parties. For a distinctive touch, guests can reserve the hotel’s artist-in-residence to paint bespoke portraits during their event—an original keepsake for groups and families.
One popular option is the Festive Afternoon Tea, available with or without Champagne. The holiday menu pairs classic sweets and savouries prepared with seasonal ingredients. Sample savouries include truffled egg mayonnaise with Hampshire watercress and honey-roasted ham with cranberry; desserts range from Mrs. T’s baked vanilla cheesecake and caramel apple bavarois to a chocolate and clementine layer cake, each presented with attention to flavour and detail.
Whether you visit for a quiet drink by the fire, a celebratory gathering in The Hideaway, or a seasonal afternoon tea, the renovated Stables Bar at The Milestone Hotel & Residence combines a sense of tradition with contemporary touches to create a welcoming, memorable experience in the heart of Kensington.