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    Tayer + Elementary

    4.0 (25 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dominic B.

    Ranked 5 on world's 50 best bars. Two concepts - elementary in the front, tayer in the back. Arrived early to avoid queues and fortunately only had to wait about 5 min. They line you up outside. Automatically you'll get sat at elementary first, but we asked to be moved to tayer if there was room, which there was. Great, load music leaning hip hop. Elementary is more casual and serves cocktails on tap made with seasonal and contemporary ingredients. Tayer is the more complex produce driven bar combining modern techniques and old fashioned practices. All the cocktails were fantastic between tayer and elementary. The tayer cocktails were definitely more deep and complex and the menu is designed to list the core drink ingredients. It's hard to suggest our favorites because we overheard the owner tell someone that the menu changes almost daily. Elementary is also fantastic with much brighter cocktails. The one shot martini is also a must. Highly recommend drinking in both concepts if possible.

    Frozen coffee
    Penny S.

    I have mixed feelings about this bar. It currently is ranked #4 in The World's 50 Best Bars list of 2024, yet all the drinks are pre-made, meaning you miss out on the bartenders' artistry as they concoct your drink. I don't know about everyone else, but I enjoy watching sushi chefs and bartenders' hands as they work behind the counter and seeing my order come to life. The drinks were good, don't get me wrong, I simply miss the interactive experience. I got there around 5 or 6pm and I was one of two customers there at the time. Service was lovely -- I got chatting with a few of the servers behind the counter for food/drinks as well as what to check out in the area and had a nice laugh. The margarita and frozen coffee were well balanced and good, but I felt like they weren't memorable considering the recent ratings. Ordered the mushroom tempura which was lightly fried - perfect to help me sober up after my drinks.

    Juvi G.

    Having become a drinker since moving to London - because why not - I've come to realize my cocktail tastes are even more snobby than my food tastes. That means it takes a lot to hit all the sweet spots and make me want to make the trip back. Of the handful of cocktail bars in London that have pleasantly surprised me, I can say with certainty that this joint should tick off all the boxes on your list, as well. The concept is incredibly creative, and these guys are not afraid to push the limits of what can make a good cocktail even better. The menu boasts a hefty variety of boozy concoctions with an inventive twist that will leave your taste buds begging for more. You have classics like the Cherry Blossom Highball, The Elementary Frozen Coffee (my favorite), Cedarwood Old Fashioned, and Jasmine Mai Tai. The ingredients they're using are not only top quality, but in some cases, they're doing collaborations with other local distilleries and purveyors of fine alcohol. As mentioned, my favorite is the Elementary Frozen Coffee, which is a slushie-style cocktail with coconut milk, Havana Club 7yo Rum, Condensed Milk, Tia Maria, and of course, coffee. I also tried their seasonal Coconut Whey Sour, which is made with Waqar Pisco, Lysholm Linie Aquavit, Cocchi Americano, Coconut + Whey Cordial. Don't worry, I don't know what most of those are, either. I only know that it's good. For my fellow foodies out there, they also offer delicious bar snacks with an equally creative twist, like the Shiitake Bao and Croquettes Madame with a fried quail egg. The space may feel a bit cramped during their busier times, but the service is always top-notch and willing to accommodate. If you're lazy about reserving ahead, good news! It's walk-ins only. The bad news: even if you're coming in with 4 people... it's walk-ins only.

    Christina N.

    Supposedly one of the hottest bars right now in London since they are number 8 on the world's best bar 2023 list. However I was pretty underwhelmed by the drinks. We came without a reservation and was seated right away which was nice. However, service was a bit snooty and I felt like they were either eager to get us to order more drinks or to get us to clear the table. We ordered gildas as appetizers and was severely underwhelmed. We had just came from Spain and it wasn't even anywhere close to what we had in Spain. Overall pretty disappointing experience.

    Menu as of October 2023
    Michael B.

    Tayer + Elementary must be removed from the 50 Best Bar list. All the cocktails at Elementary are pre-made and kept in bottles within a fridge. Nobody actually makes you a drink. Literally. After two of their seasonal pre-made drinks, I asked for a basic classic cocktail and was told I couldn't order that or anything else off menu because all the drinks here are pre-made only. Have you ever been to a cocktail bar that told you they couldn't make you ANY cocktails!? It's almost comical. You know what else is pre-made? McDonald's. If you can pour Coca Cola from a bottle into a glass, you're half qualified to tend bar here. You won't ever be making a drink, so why need other qualifications? What proof is there that the bartenders actually know how to make a drink? Obviously someone created the pre-made cocktails, but there's no telling who's talent that was. It also makes for a boring experience sitting at the bar. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying it's so much fun watching a mixologist work. Here I just watch someone open a fridge and pour a drink. There are no colorful displays of limes, lemons, oranges, and bitters. I have so many more critiques but that's the gist. I've drank at many World's Best Bars winners, and half the 2023 current top 10. This was far and above the biggest disappointment. Two stars, because at least the pre-made drinks tasted good. Not great. Good. It's a bland experience, and one would think Alex Kratena and the 50 Best folks would understand that.

    One sip martini and cocktail week cocktail
    Hannah M.

    Good drinks, abominable service. I arrived when there were seats available but they were still maintaining a queue outside. Fine, but when it came time to be seated, they sat me outside (it's 14 degrees C) and I asked if I could be seated inside and they said no, even though as I mentioned there were seats available. They do offer complimentary water and brought over a tiny thing of pretzels which I appreciated. The one sip martini was fine but a bit of a shtick. I tried the London Cocktail Week cocktail which was a peach based drink and it was fine but nothing to write home about. The menu is interesting and reasonably affordable (quite a few drinks in the £10-£13 range). Overall though, the service was just sooo snooty. I think being named second best cocktail bar in the world has gone straight to their egos. There are more impressive cocktails in london where you'll receive good service.

    Gildas
    Connie C.

    Super hipster cocktail joint. It's low key, super dim and relaxing. Food is top notch - they have snacks and small plates. I've always seen oysters on the menu, but it's covered in a coriander mojo and I prefer mine plain with fresh lemon. The other snacks and plate are rotating. Cocktails average around £10/drink, and they have non-alcoholic options for non-drinkers. Definitely a cute first date spot to chat each other up! ;)

    Bar at Elementary
    Alexandra P.

    Space is great. At the first bar Tayer service was very prompt and nice. In the second bar elementary our bartender/server was very good. The main bartender owner my husband says was very focused on her job. Nothing bad we just really wanted to talk to her but it was not possible. We came in on an early day, not super busy maybe just an off day. Bar was beautiful. Chairs at Tayer were a lil bit thigh but we understand the turn and burn.

    Derek A.

    Me saying this place was good does it no justice... Upon going in here it was a spot I've had on my list to try and once I got here I realized I was in for a great experience. Upon arrival, I had to wait (they take no reservations) understanding this was a place I was expecting to wait. The wait actually went by pretty quick (talking to people in the line helped). So once they say there ready for me, they ended up sitting me in the back (VIP area) where the kitchen, drinks and magic is made. Sitting back there you can see everything going on visually and also get a chance to watch your drinks being made. The decor of this place was top notch and well crafted. I'm a clean, minimalist so seeing the tidiness and quality of this place was impressive. Once I sat down I was immediately greeted, and I told the server this place is known for quality drinks so I'll try your recommendations. It's a rarity for me to try all the recommendations, but I made an exception here. Literally everything I tried was so good I would of ordered each thing again. I ordered some bar food and the drinks were crafted so well, I ordered a few. The first one I got was called a banana peel and after I tried it I told my server, this is a dangerous drink because it doesn't taste like alcohol. All the drinks followed this trend of being good quality. By the time I left, I left full and buzzed. I didn't want to believe I was just in aww (I could have been) but looking around at the other customers I wasn't the only one trying multiple things. Overall my take aways is if your in London, Go! It is worth the trip, the price is good and it's easy to go overboard if your interested in trying a few drinks. The staff is personable and will give you good recommendations. This place is the epitome of a well run machine, that I'd go back to anytime I'm in town. Right now it's the #2 Bar in the World and I hope my story helped validate that.

    aperol spritz and whiskey sour
    Nina L.

    A great place to catch up with friends and hang out! My friend and I walked in without a reservation and were seated right away. The drinks were premade (not what I was expecting for Worlds #2 best bar) but good nonetheless.

    One Sip Martini, Palo Santo Gimlet, & Sakura Gimlet
    Jeannie N.

    Voted as #2 best bar in the world last year. Fun, trendy, atmosphere with boozy drinks. The decor was on the minimalist side. Bartender was very nice and explained what their popular drinks were. One sip martini was very good, especially with the stuffed olive. Give them a visit if you're ever in London!

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    J X.

    Currently ranked the #2 best bar in the world, I stopped by for a quick drink. Got complimentary pretzels and the Yuzu Negroni. Drinks were good but I couldn't try any more because I had an appointment to go to. Good service and atmosphere though.

    The Raspberry at Tayer is spectacular!

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    Excellent drinks and service!! We enjoyed a few of their seasonal drinks and really enjoyed them. Thank you!

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