London’s first absinthe bar

The award-winning Brompton Bar and Grill will launch London’s first ever absinthe bar in stylish Knightsbridge.

On arrival absinthe-minded guests will be shown into the chic and stylish bar area where leather bar stools, a zinc topped bar and modern art pieces are combined with authentic Parisian sketches harking back to the days when absinthe was the drink of choice amongst bohemians such as Oscar Wilde, Vincent van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Despite its nineteenth century heritage, the absinthe served will have many contemporary twists with cocktails including the Absinthe Caipirihna, a blend of Absinthe La Clandestine, Brown Sugar and Lime Juice and the Absinthe Daiquri, a heady mix of Rum, Campari, Absinthe Butterfly, Sugar and Lime Juice.  Other more classic absinthe cocktails will include Hemingway’s favourite tipple, Death in the Afternoon, a daring fusion of Champagne and Absinthe Angelique and Morning Glory Fizz, composed of Whisky, Absinthe La Clandestine, Egg White, Angostura Bitters and Soda, which was originally considered to be a breakfast drink but which we would definitely recommend for the evening!

More experienced ‘absintheurs’ can also enjoy their absinthe served traditionally with an ice water glass fountain.  With slow drips the water pours into the Absinthe and created the perfect louche, which is the opalescent effect when the water mixes with the Green Fairy and gives the alcohol a magic effect.

The award-winning Brompton Bar and Grill is Knightsbridge’s stylish and local bistro offering the finest seasonal cuisine and delicious cocktails. Founded by chef Francois O’Neill in 2009, it has gone from strength to strength and is the ideal place to eat, drink and enjoy regular live music. It was awarded ‘The It Room’ Award at The Tatler Restaurant Awards in 2010.

So head down to the absinthe bar at The Brompton Bar & Grill, the green fairy is expecting you.

The Brompton Bar & Grill, 243 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EP

Web: bromptonbarandgrill.com