John Hawkins

Review of Connaught Hotel

Went here for cocktails and was not disappointed. ...

Went here for cocktails and was not disappointed. The bar staff were unshakable: the Negroni (my benchmark cocktail) was solid - they mix their own vermouth for it. Perhaps most impressive was when I asked the bartender if they had Creme de Violette: she said "of course" - so many bars I've been to in London haven't had this essential ingredient for an Aviation. The atmosphere was buzzing and glamorous, the staff had a good vibe about them. They're serious about their cocktails here and I'd definitely go back.