An Evening at the Savoy Hotel

I was very lucky to spend a quiet Friday evening at the Savoy with a friend of mine this weekend. I had been reading about the Beaufort Bar in William Yeoward's American Bar cocktail book and was keen to go. Having visited the amazing cocktail bar at the Connaught Hotel a few years ago, also on the recommendation of this book, I wanted to progress to the next chapter and carry on with my explorations of these glamorous cocktails.

Here is the iconic front of the hotel with its art-deco lettering and imposing frontage.

The bar is built into the stage of what was once a ballroom and provides the perfect setting for these amazing mixologists to shake and stir their creations.

Part of the fun is watching the drinks being created. One comes with a silver cup holding red roses which cascades dry ice over your table. Quite stunning!

I was very interested in this cabinet of vintage and antique glasses and books by the bar. The hotel serves some amazing rare and vintage spirits and champagnes at quite eye-watering prices!

The room is decorated in black and gold which makes this large space feel cosy and comfortable. A pianist and singer provided the melodic and relaxing music later in the evening.

This was a pine-apple julep beautifully presented in the traditional silver cup.

And this is The Association, made with champagne and a salted cassis caramel. This was my favourite.

We had salted broad beans, olives and fiery peanuts to go with our drinks. This is my friend's drink, Embankment Gardens.

You can sample the Savoy's cocktail menu by following the link here.

If you are able to sample drinks in The American Bar at the Savoy whilst you are there this is also highly recommended - but everything in moderation of course!