What is it? Bar Leone is a casual Italian-themed bar on Bridges Street in Soho founded by award-winning mixologist Lorenzo Antinori.
Why we love it: It is a fun, no-fuss venue that reflects the playful character of its founder. The bar presents revived classic cocktails using a ‘low-intervention’ approach that avoids modern machinery or distillation and features less garnish and unnecessary presentation. They offer excellent and approachable cocktails perfect for your next night out.
Time Out tip: Be sure to check out Bar Leone’s first anniversary celebrations featuring food and drink collaborations with local chefs and renowned bartenders from some of the world’s best bars.
May 2024: Can’t keep up with this ever-changing weather? Perfect excuse to grab a drink and relax. The city’s best bars are updating their menus and introducing new programmes. Catch Bar Leone’s anniversary series, The Pontiac’s comic-book-inspired cocktails, Room 309’s Room of Tales menu, Cardinal Point’s new Sunday brunch, The Aubrey’s After Dark luxe events, and more!
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