London has so many bars, and it can be a little overwhelming to choose a place to go out. I have a few favourites, but I’m always on the lookout for new places to try.
Six storeys is based in Soho, London. The bar is spread across a six-floor townhouse overlooking Soho Square (hence the name) it’s full of character; with a lobby bar, parlour, lounge, decantery, study and loft all are beautifully decorated. There’s even an old school drinking den, with a huge bed to chill out on whilst drinking cocktails.
The thing about Six Storeys that stands out the most, is that all their alcohol is blended on site. You won’t find any alcohol brands behind the bar - instead huge kilner jars housing very interesting flavoured gins, vodkas, rums and scotches adorn the shelves, making the place feel a little more mysterious than other bars in the area. Cocktails that they offer on an intriguing menu full of weird and wonderful flavours include; Quince and blue cheese gin and tonic, strawberry and basil vodka Martini and peanut butter rum Old Fashioned.
I was lucky enough to win a competition they were holding on social media, to come and hang out at the venue and take part in a private cocktail masterclass with Patrick, their ‘chief booze engineer’.
We had a great time tasting a few of their blended concoctions, and even helped patrick create some new flavours ready for the staff to serve up to guests in a couple of months time. We got to make our own hot buttered rum, as well as blending our own gin and vodka to take home and try out.
Although they don’t offer private blending masterclasses, they do offer one for 6-20 guests at around £30 per person. They're open six days a week, and also do food. Head down there for some serious crazy flavoured cocktails.
Six Storeys, 11 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QE
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