Bar Antoine at Four Seasons Hotel London is introducing pétanque to its Mayfair terrace this summer, channelling a hint of the Côte d’Azur in the heart of the city. The French boules game sits alongside a menu of refreshing cocktails and grazing plates, giving the terrace a relaxed, sociable energy, perfect for long afternoons and easygoing summer evenings in one of Mayfair’s most refined hotel settings.
A traditional pastime across France, Pétanque is played in teams, where players aim metal boules towards a small target ball in a chic game that centres around pace, precision, and an element of competitiveness. Guests can play or watch from the sidelines with cocktails in hand while snacking on shared grazing plates.
A traditional French pastime, pétanque is played in teams, with players aiming metal boules towards a small target ball. At Bar Antoine, it becomes a relaxed but chic terrace activity that runs throughout the day in short, informal rounds. Guests with a competitive streak can step into a game, while those who prefer to watch from the sidelines can order from the curated menu as the action unfolds.
Cocktails are from the recently launched Savoir-Boire menu, created under the direction of Yannick Alléno and Bar Manager Leon Gasco, and capturing the best of French flavours. Serves include Croissant Old Fashioned, Cornichon Martini, Peach & Mustard Margarita, and the Fig-Affair Paloma topped with a Comté tuile. Alongside these are apéritif classics including Pastis and Suze Tonic, served in keeping with the terrace’s French influence.
The equally impressive bar snack menu serves up elevated classics, such as Carabineros prawn toast and Pissaladière with olives and anchovies, alongside the Croque-Antoine and the CFC, Bar Antoine’s exclusive take on caviar fried chicken.
Bar Antoine sits alongside Michelin-starred Pavyllon London, the UK restaurant from Yannick Alléno at Four Seasons Park Lane. The two spaces work side by side, from counter dining and tasting menus through to terrace cocktails and more informal service. Bar Antoine leans into the lighter, social side of the building, while Pavyllon focuses on precise, modern French cooking – making the pair a highly sought-after place to explore for London socialites and city visitors alike.
Bar Antoine can be found at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Hamilton Place, London W1J 7DR. Browse the menus and book yourself in for a French-inspired summer in Mayfair right here.
