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THE CONNOISSEUR'S COLLECTION : Vintage Vesper Martini at The Donovan Bar

Mayfair

Taste a bespoke Vesper Martini made with vintage spirits from the Casino Royale era.

What to expect...

The Donovan Bar is an iconic cocktail bar located within the luxurious Brown's Hotel in Mayfair, London. It’s renowned for its stylish, intimate atmosphere and its connection to British photographer Sir Terence Donovan, after whom it is named. Head there to enjoy a bespoke Vesper Martini made with vintages from the era of the 1953 novel Casino Royale, where the cocktail was first named by author Ian Fleming. 

Bespoke Vintage Martini : Gordons Gin c1950, Vodka Eristoff c1950, Kina Lillet 1949

£350 (full size) / £175 (half size) 
 

The Connoisseur's Collection for London Cocktail Week.

The Connoisseur's Collection is a programme of luxury cocktail experiences, created especially for London Cocktail Week, showcasing some of the very best bars in the world. Expect vintage spirits, rare bottlings or bespoke pairings in this limited selection of very exclusive specials. 

Curated for us by Anna Sebastian (who works alongside luxury bars and hotels all across the world) this is your chance to taste something truly unique in some of London’s very finest establishments. Bookings are always recommended to avoid disappointment.

To see the full Connoisseur's Collection, click HERE.