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Tayēr + Elementary

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Essential Information
Today15:00 - 01:00
Address
152 Old Street, London, EC1V 9BW
No Reservations
Walk-ins

Walk-ins only, no bookings accepted. Arrive early to avoid queuing, especially on weekends. The venue manages queues smoothly when busy.

Price Range
$$$
About

Tayēr + Elementary is a world-renowned cocktail destination in London, ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars. This innovative dual-concept venue features Elementary, a modern neighbourhood bar serving ready-to-drink classic cocktails on tap, highballs, wine, beer, and coffee, alongside Tayēr, a produce-driven cocktail bar combining modern techniques with old-fashioned practices. The venue is celebrated for its meticulous research, intelligent design, and sincere interest in ingredients, creating drinks that express simplicity and uniqueness. Signature offerings include the frozen yuzu margarita, yuzu gimlet, cedar wood old fashioned, and bergamot margarita. Located on Old Street, the venue features a casual front bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a dramatic back room serving world-class creations. With exceptional service from passionate, knowledgeable staff and a sleek, modern design featuring a spacious U-shaped bar, Tayēr + Elementary delivers an unforgettable cocktail experience. Walk-ins only, no reservations accepted.

Ambiance & Features

Sleek, modern design with a spacious U-shaped bar and high ceilings in the Tayēr section. The venue features a casual front bar (Elementary) and a dramatic back room (Tayēr) with a more exclusive atmosphere. The space is well-lit and designed for comfortable conversation while enjoying world-class cocktails.

Atmosphere

Modern
Sleek
Innovative
Spacious
Dramatic
Sophisticated
Contemporary

Noise Level

moderate

Lighting

well-lit

Features

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Our Ratings
8.5
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.2

Service

9.0

Ambiance

8.0

Value

7.5

Accessibility

7.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
World's 50 Best Bars
World's 50 Best Bars(#4) 2024, (#8) 2023, (#2) 2022
Spirited Awards
Spirited AwardsWinner 2022
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK(#5) 2025, (#5) 2024, (#3) 2023, (#4) 2022
Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

snacks
oysters
small_plates

Signature cocktails include the frozen yuzu margarita, yuzu gimlet, cedar wood old fashioned, bergamot margarita, and various negroni variations. Elementary offers ready-to-drink classic cocktails on tap, while Tayēr features produce-driven cocktails made with modern techniques. All cocktails are pre-batched and crafted in front of guests.

What People Say

Other Considerations

Cold vibe
Less intimate
All pre Made
High expectations

Location

152 Old Street, London, undefined undefined, GB

Directions

51.525067, -0.091371

Cocktail Menu

Signature Cocktails

House Specialties
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Yuzu Gimlet

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Citrus-forward cocktail featuring yuzu

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Frozen Yuzu Margarita

tequila

Frozen margarita with yuzu, pairs perfectly with oysters in green coriander sauce

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Cedar Wood Old Fashioned

whiskey

Old fashioned with cedar wood infusion

Oak Moss

Cocktail featuring oak moss flavors

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Orris Negroni

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Negroni variation with orris root

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Vetiver Negroni

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Negroni variation with vetiver

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Bergamot Margarita

tequila

Margarita with bergamot citrus

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