Don’t risk a single sip of a subpar drink in this city. Food and Lifestyle writer Rebecca Sullivan chats to Award winning mixologist and Founder of Industry non-for profit P(our) Alex Kratena about where we absolutely must drink in London, (over a Negroni of course).
If you think seasonal ingredients are just for the plate, think again. Everything from the veggie patch is now in your glass too. At Scöut, British seasonal produce is served in absolutely wonderful cocktails. The best part being is that each time you visit, there will be a new seasonal drink to try so it feels like a new bar each time.
A wonderful neighbourhood bar with the simplest of drinks done deliciously. In the words of Alex “I want to and sometimes do go every night.” Think Cosmopolitans with fermented cranberry, rhubarb and grape sours or a foraged Martini using wild leaf cordial.
An absolutely supercool Italian-inspired bar. Perfect for afternoon meetings, Negronis and an Aperitivo, everyday. Up there with some of the best service you will get in London. Worth the visit alone to see the seamless team in action. Don’t miss the ‘Death in Venice,’ a perfect Campari spritz with grapefruit bitters.
Minimalistic by name and by nature. This place is Avantgarde and not afraid to try something different, ever. A Japanese inspired restaurant and bar with unique and innovative drinks created by the legendary Tony Coligniaro. Try the ‘Snow’ cocktail – white clay, chalk and Enoki Vodka.
A Quintessential London hotel bar inspired by the olde English drawing room and the sophistication of a gentleman’s club. Flawless service, great drinks and live Jazz, everyday. This place will make you feel not just like you have stepped back in time but also like a VIP, every time. The best part is being surrounded by 1,000 antique books and perusing them over some seriously fine and thoroughly thought out cocktails.
Set in an old railway arch in East London, this restaurant and bar does incredible food as well as having one of London’s best wine lists and super fun cocktails. For the non-alcoholic drinkers fear not, according to Alex this place has hands down the best non-alcoholic drinks in London. Make sure you try the seasonal shrubs.
Alex’s all-time favourite bar in Mayfair. Martinis you imagine James Bond would drink. When you want to feel glamorous or on a hot date, this is a must visit. Even if you don’t normally drink Martinis, drink a Martini. Worth booking a table in advance.
