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Donovan Bar

Brown's Hotel, 33-34 Albemarle Street, W1S 4BP Full details & map

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By Time Out Editors Posted: Dec 15 2009

Any bar that features something called a Sticky & Sweet-ini needs to be approached with caution, even if it is named after one of the finest photographers ever to snap London's Swinging Sixties. The tartan couches are a nicely dufferish touch, taking the icicle edge off the trendier-than-thou wood and monochrome Terence Donovan pictures, but the gooey cocktails are a step too far: there's nothing cool or ironic about a pineapple daiquiri that costs £13 and tastes like a boiled sweet. The wine list here is decent, but the bar really wins on spirits: 21 rums, 17 single malt whiskies and various blends, eaux-de-vie, brandies and liqueurs. These are people who care about strong drink - perhaps that's why they think anyone who wants to dilute it with juice is actually asking for a lollipop.

Tags: Bar, Central, Mayfair

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Donovan Bar details

Address

Donovan Bar

Brown's Hotel, 33-34 Albemarle Street W1S 4BP

Transport Green Park tube

Telephone

020 7493 6020

Donovan Bar website

Open/food served 11am-1am Mon-Sat; noon-midnight Sun

Credit cards AmEx, DC, MC, V

Facilities

Disabled ( toilet in hotel ), Entertainment ( jazz 9pm Mon-Sat; free )

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