Trader Vic's - London
London, United Kingdom
When the London Trader Vic's opened at the London Hilton in 1963, it was the first expansion outside of North America. In 1978, Warren Zevon immortalized the London Trader Vic's in his song "Werewolves of London" from his Excitable Boy album: "I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's... his hair was perfect."
In July 2011, a fire in the hotel caused some minor damage, requiring a short closure and a bit of remodeling in the dining room.
As of November 27th, 2022, the General Manager of Trader Vic's London stated that their lease was not renewed by Hilton and this location would close on December 31st, 2022.
There was a petition and much sadness in the tiki community, but this location did, in fact, shut its doors at the end of 2022.
Details
- Type
- Bar & Restaurant
- Phone
- +44 20 7208 4113
- Address
- London, United Kingdom
- Closed?
- Yes (Permanently)
- Links
Gallery
3 Tiki Mugs
14 Visits
The Splash-Down – 28 Dec 2022
Phew. I made it!
I live in Australia but as fate would have it was travelling to the UK after Christmas. We are actually in London in January so I have taken leave from the family holiday to drive 2 hours to London to get in a visit before it closes.
That first drink was their signature drink - the London Sour. Amazing to me is that the Pina Colada (immortalised in the ‘Werewolf’s of London song) isn’t on the menu. May have to ask for a bartenders favour.
So sad that this is slated to close - the decor is AMAZING. So much history here. I will take many photos!!
Jay Robinson – 1 Dec 2022
Had to go before it closed! Sad to lose this one.
Leroy – 15 Apr 2015
My first visit to Trader Vics London.
TheBadgerer – 30 Apr 2022
Tiffany and Cynthia
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