The Old Man

The entrance is easy to miss, with just a staircase leading down from the pavement. No sign, no fanfare. Push through the door, and you’re in an intimate space where a central communal table encourages strangers to become friends and the open kitchen-style bar puts the theatre of mixology front and centre. A striking abstract mural of Hemingway himself watches over the room. A handful of intimate corners are there for quieter conversations. The cocktail programme evolves with each new menu, digging deeper into the writer's world without ever feeling academic. Drinks arrive with stories attached, explained by bartenders who treat every pour as a performance and every guest as a friend.

Tatler Tip

There is an ice insert built into the bar top. It’s a cooling strip that keeps your drink perfectly chilled without dilution, a functional aesthetic.