A Bar with Shapes for a Name
London
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Standard reservations available via online booking system at https://live.tebi.co/ecom/reservations/740086_3a85b506c956a84956e7017222885a6a7072d3f493aaa4b602e03a14e423b2b2. Large group bookings (9+) available through Google Form at https://forms.gle/kkpFbVV1B9jWGHqcA. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.
A Bar with Shapes for a Name is a Bauhaus-inspired cocktail bar in London's Kingsland Road, offering an extraordinary experimental cocktail experience. This minimalist venue showcases cutting-edge mixology techniques including distillation, clarification, fat washing, and carbonation in their dedicated production lab. Signature cocktails like the Pastel (vodka, rhubarb, recomposed lime, raspberry), Atlas (whiskey, mezcal, dulce de leche, tonka), and Habanero (yellow habanero, campari) demonstrate their innovative approach to flavor extraction and balance. The bar features house cocktails and reimagined classics like their espresso martini and lychee martini, each crafted with precision temperature control and custom ice. With professional yet warm service, a refined minimalist ambiance, and a commitment to technical excellence, this unique establishment offers one of London's most sophisticated cocktail experiences. Reservations available through their online booking system, with walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Minimalist Bauhaus-inspired design with a refined, sophisticated atmosphere. Features a downstairs 'workshop' bar area where guests can observe the experimental mixology process. Clean geometric lines and functional aesthetics create an intimate, art-gallery-like setting focused on craft and precision.
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✗ Not confirmed accessible
Food & Menu
✓ Food menu available
Experimental house cocktails featuring advanced techniques like distillation, clarification, fat washing, and carbonation. Signature drinks include Pastel (original house cocktail), Atlas (dulce de leche aromatics), Habanero (distilled yellow habanero without heat), and Kazimir (inspired by Bauhaus artist). Classic cocktails reimagined with innovative methods. Non-alcoholic options available upon request.
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Guests Love
- •Exceptional cocktail craftsmanship and technical precision
- •Innovative and unique flavor profiles
- •Professional yet warm and personalized service
- •Interesting creation processes and experimental techniques
- •Well-balanced drinks with striking flavors
- •Knowledgeable staff who explain the process
- •Accommodating with off-menu requests and N/A options
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232 Kingsland Road, Whitmore Estate
Haggerston
London, E2 8AX
GB
Standard reservations available via online booking system at https://live.tebi.co/ecom/reservations/740086_3a85b506c956a84956e7017222885a6a7072d3f493aaa4b602e03a14e423b2b2. Large group bookings (9+) available through Google Form at https://forms.gle/kkpFbVV1B9jWGHqcA. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.
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Food & Menu
✓ Food menu available
Experimental house cocktails featuring advanced techniques like distillation, clarification, fat washing, and carbonation. Signature drinks include Pastel (original house cocktail), Atlas (dulce de leche aromatics), Habanero (distilled yellow habanero without heat), and Kazimir (inspired by Bauhaus artist). Classic cocktails reimagined with innovative methods. Non-alcoholic options available upon request.
Overall Sentiment:
Guests Love
- •Exceptional cocktail craftsmanship and technical precision
- •Innovative and unique flavor profiles
- •Professional yet warm and personalized service
- •Interesting creation processes and experimental techniques
- •Well-balanced drinks with striking flavors
- •Knowledgeable staff who explain the process
- •Accommodating with off-menu requests and N/A options
Other Considerations
Location
232 Kingsland Road, Whitmore Estate, London, undefined undefined, GB
51.535674, -0.076729
Cocktail Menu
Signature Cocktails
Pastel
vodka
vodka, rhubarb, recomposed lime, raspberry - distillation, clarification, infusion, juicing, carbonation
Atlas
whiskey
whiskey, mezcal, dulce de leche, tonka - distillation, infusion, maceration
Habanero
vodka
yellow habanero, campari - distillation. Vodka-based, martini-style cocktail served at -10°C showcasing distillation method without heat
バター割り (Batā-wari)
whiskey
whiskey, palo santo, butter, golden syrup - distillation, maceration, fat wash, carbonation. Rich, aromatic, lightly carbonated
Kazimir
vodka
vodka, peach yoghurt, absinthe - distillation, clarification, infusion, fat wash. Inspired by Kazimir Malevich's 'White on White'
Osmanthus
gin
gin, sauvignon grape, osmanthus - distillation, infusion, maceration, juicing. Sweet, floral martini with honeysuckle notes
Lido
cognac
cognac, recomposed champagne, chartreuse - distillation, carbonation. Champagne cocktail inspired, dry and spirit-forward
Birne
whiskey
whiskey, pear, olive, sage - distillation, clarification, juicing. Uses salinity to highlight orchard fruit flavors
Sotolon
gin
gin, bramley apple, fenugreek, gentian - distillation, clarification, maceration, juicing, carbonation. Experimental with fenugreek
Odessa
cognac
cognac, pineapple, liquorice, coffee - juicing. Combines four unexpected, powerful ingredients
Duotone
mezcal
mezcal, mimosa flower, galangal - juicing, carbonation. Smoky mezcal with delicate mimosa aromas
Peat & Jasmine
whiskey
whiskey, jasmine tea - infusion. Mizuwari-style Japanese aperitif diluting whiskey with jasmine tea
Loop Light
gin
gin, oolong tea, citra-hops - distillation, infusion, carbonation. Refreshing notes found in beer
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Toreador
tequila
tequila, apricot, agave, recomposed lime - distillation. Balanced margarita-style with stone fruit notes
Lychee Martini
vodka
vodka, lychee, dry vermouth - distillation. Showcases sweet, acidic, floral notes of lychee in gimlet-style
Last Word
gin
gin, chartreuse, campari, cherry, whiskey, maple. Highlights sweet stone fruit and cherry notes balanced with floral acidity and bitterness
Espresso Martini
vodka
vodka, cognac, coffee. Collaboration with coffee expert using pour-over method for smooth, dry profile
Manhattan
whiskey
bourbon, olive oil, sweet vermouth, turmeric - fat wash, distillation. Spirit forward with fragrant botanicals
Piña Colada
rum
rum, earl grey, recomposed pineapple, coconut, sherry - distillation, infusion. Inspired by Paul Klee's Joyful Garden