Bar Alchemist

Some guests have remembered the Whisky Sour as a cocktail with a distinctly Japanese interpretation, while another visitor says the Basil Smash was a favourite. Both are menu classics: the Whisky Sour combines whisky with lemon juice, sugar and bitters, while the Basil Smash is made with basil, gin and lemon juice. They make an easy starting point if you feel like a familiar drink; for a change of pace, you could follow one with an original from the bar.

The original cocktails show off their base spirits. The Alchemist uses house-made spice and herb gin, while the Canary Tonic pairs yuzu gin with tonic. The menu recommends Bacchus, a brandy-based cocktail with citrus and elderflower liqueur. For something with a dessert-like name, consider the Espresso Martini, made with rum, coffee liqueur, cacao liqueur and espresso, or the Tiramisu Cocktail, which features mascarpone and cocoa. One guest also recommends the Tiramisu Cocktail, making it an appealing option for an after-dinner drink.

There are whiskies on the menu too, including bottles from Islay and Campbeltown. Whether you choose a cocktail for its combination of ingredients or opt for whisky, this is a bar where the first drink can suit the mood of the day.