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17 Mercer St, London, England
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A polished cocktail bar with real personality, this is a place for people who care about what is in the glass. The concept draws on New York tavern culture, but the drinks have a distinctly British point of view, with modern technique used in a measured way rather than for show. The venue is spread across a few distinct rooms, so it works equally well for a quick drink or a longer evening. What makes it worth a visit is the balance of ambition and ease. It feels considered without becoming stiff, and the cocktails give you something to remember beyond the setting.

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This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.

Agave Smash£17.00Juleps & Smashes

Lost Explorer Tequila, Lost Explorer Mezcal, Organic Agave Syrup, Gooseberry, Marigold Leaves

Oct 18, 2026
Almost “filthy” Martini£18.00House Martinis

Grey Goose Vodka, Dry Sherry, Picante Olive Brine, One Massive Olive, The Lost Explorer Mezcal Spray

Oct 18, 2026
Cato Mint Julep£15.00Juleps & Smashes

Maker's Mark Bourbon, Fresh Mint Leaves, Sugar, Aromatic Bitters, Cato Mint Tincture

Oct 18, 2026
Champagne Mint Julep£19.00Juleps & Smashes

Telmont Champagne Brut Reserve, Elijah Craig Bourbon, Fresh Mint Leaves, Sugar, Aromatic Bitters, Cato Mint Tincture

Oct 18, 2026
Cheesecake Clover Club£16.50Cato Classics

Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Foraged Sloe Berries, Raspberry Vermouth, Wild Raspberry Preserve, Cultured Cream Cheese, Koji & Shortbread Biscuit Paste, Freeze Dried Berries

Oct 18, 2026
Chipotle + Apricot£17.00Cocktail

Lost Explorer Espadín mezcal, dry sherry, macerated Kentish apricots, chipotle nectar, mole aromatic bitters, Mexican chilli oil

Smoke and slow heat have shaped the flavour of Sunset Park. A Toreador with one foot in each place.

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Oct 18, 2026
Coastal Martini£18.00House Martinis

Botanist Distiller's Strength Islay Gin, Vault Coastal Vermouth, Fermented Rock Samphire, Coastal Mist

Oct 18, 2026
Cocoa + Currant£18.00Cocktail

Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva rum, Venezuelan toasted cocoa, Burnt Faith English brandy, foraged redcurrants, black + redcurrant jam, Sipello bittersweet aperitif

Cacao brings the darker side of Venezuela to Roosevelt Avenue. Caracas to Queens to London — with the structure of a Negroni.

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Oct 18, 2026
Coconut + Walnut£18.00Cocktail

Brugal 1888 rum, cato green walnut nocino, toasted coconut, pressed coconut water, Summerful amaro, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters

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Oct 18, 2026
Coffee + Fig Leaf£16.00Cocktail

Aged cachaça, cold brew Arabica coffee, foraged fig leaves, Three Cents fig leaf soda, coconut aromatic bitters

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Oct 18, 2026

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