Spilling the secrets on its quaffable history, Angelo Sparvoli, head bartender at The American Bar shares that the iconic cocktail bar, founded in 1893, four years after The Savoy itself, still tries to pay homage to the past: “Menus are inspired by a traditional offering of cocktails, elevated with a modern touch of ingredients and techniques. Drinks are served in elegant, art deco-style glassware and garnishes are minimalistic.”

He suggests that the hotel’s other drinks den, the Beaufort Bar, offers something rather different.

“The Beaufort Bar on the other hand, takes a more modern approach,” says Sparvoli. “Some of our most theatrical serves feature dry ice and smoke, and flavours are more experimental. The Croissantini, for instance, blends the buttery flavours of, Read more