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The Connaught bar is in a class of its own
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
TL;DR
- The Connaught Bar in Mayfair is considered one of the world's best, drawing long queues before opening.
- The bar is known for its Instagram-famous martini trolley, where patrons select bitters and watch a tableside pour.
- Despite its celebrity status, the bar emphasizes hospitality over novelty, with complex techniques underpinning its drinks.
- The Connaught Bar's cocktails are expensive, with prices starting in the mid-£20s, but offer a high-quality experience.
- The bar's unique approach to mixology and craft justifies its classification as an exceptional destination.