Bar Termini is a five-star combination of coffee and cocktails, thanks to a working union between alco-alchemist Tony Conigliaro and Marco Arrigo, Illy’s head of quality. With Conigliaro’s background at 69 Colebrooke Row and Zetter Town House, it’s no surprise that the combination of simple good taste for the classics and the imagination to mix new flavours has worked brilliantly here. The select drinks menu also features a handful of well-chosen other options, like Peroni Nastro Azzurro Piccola.
Simone Caporale is assistant head bartender at Artesian, one of London’s very finest sipping points. As well as his award-winning work at Artesian, Caporale is also head mixologist for The House of Peroni, the regular London residency showcasing the best contemporary Italian food, drink, design and fashion.
We asked him what makes a great cocktail bar, and to share with us his favourite places to head for a well-mixed drink when he’s not on home ground. ‘For me, a highlight is always ensuring my customers feel special – we treat all of our guests like loved ones and kings! That’s the essence of hospitality in my eyes.’