Cocktail Bar Stands the Test of Time

A London institution, the American Bar at The Savoy is a hot spot for classic cocktails. Time Out London noted that “regarded by many as the capital's classiest custodian of the classic cocktail, the American Bar has been doing a refined line in dapper drinks since 1898.” One of the most iconic cocktail bars in the world, and said to have served the first cocktail in London, the bar was home to legendary bartenders such as Ada ‘Coley’ Coleman and Harry Craddock, who wrote The Savoy Cocktail book (still regarded 80 years later as the bartenders’ bible).

Daniel Baernreuther, the new American Bar Manager, is joined by an award-winning team of bartenders including Head Bartender, Erik Lorincz (Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year 2010) and Stefano Cossio (winner of the UKBG Akvinta National Cocktail Competition).  Together they have created a cocktail list that includes both classic cocktails with a twist, new creations and “tribute cocktails”, such as The Savoy Daisy, inspired by past American Bar Managers. Completing the vibrant ambience and timeless elegance, the bar features a live pianist seven days a week, playing American Jazz.