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Tayēr + Elementary

London

Even five years into its life, Tayēr + Elementary feels as fresh as the day it opened. That’s probably because its power-couple owners Monica Berg and Alex Kratena have always been one step ahead of the world they work in.

The venue is divided two distinct, industrially-designed spaces connected by shared ethos and creative spirit. Elementary is the front room, arranged around a long communal table and, as the name suggests, expertly delivers drinking simplicity. Here, you can try the bar’s own wine and beer lines, its now-famous tiny tipple – the One Sip Martini – or some of the other ingredient-led classic twists, which include the Cedarwood Old Fashioned, Yuzu Gimlet and Vetiver Negroni. When you visit, don’t forget to look up to the seasonal drinks board, which changes weekly.

If you get the chance to venture past the partition, Tayēr is the boutique cocktail bar. Dominated by a huge, hexagonally-divided bar station that was designed by the bar’s dynamic dual owners. The innovative space has a test-kitchen feel, with a daily menu that not only speaks to the seasons but also the myriad techniques employed to extract the freshest flavours from them.

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