Great Scotland Yard Hotel: The 40 Elephants & Sibin
St James's
London Cocktail Week 2024
3-13 October 2024
In this bar a festival wristband entitles you to…
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Voyage - £8
Frapin 1270 cognac, amaretto, Kahlua, honey, lemon, almond milk.
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Bumblebee - £6 (NON ALC)
Everleaf Forest, peaty vinegar, honey, lemon juice.
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Venice Mule - £8
Italian spirit, spiced rum, lime juice, topped with ginger beer.
WHY WE LOVE THIS BAR...
The 40 Elephants has had so much care and thought put into its storytelling that as soon as you arrive we’d suggest asking a member of staff about the preparation for both the interior design and the menu. Long story short for the purpose of this review – there was a terrifying gang of thieving women roaming London from the 18th- to early 20th-century. As this bar is set within the walls of where their crimes have been investigated – Great Scotland Yard is paying homage to all 40 of said gang members. The drinks list is inventive and unusual. The garnishes are flamboyant and fun. As always, we’d suggest trying to get a seat at the bar so you can appreciate the craftsmanship from the bartenders and hear the stories behind each drink.
Also tucked away in the hotel is Sibin - this whisky bar is most definitely one to seek out. Its carefully curated and ever-evolving collection consists of over 100 bottles from around the globe and the menu also features a whole selection of whisky cocktails, featuring the classics as well as the more outlandish.
INDIVIDUAL BAR OPENING HOURS
The 40 Elephants | Mon-Sun 10.30am-11.30pm
Sibin | Mon CLOSED | Tues-Sat 7pm-2am | Sun CLOSED
