A hotel bar can be a staid and stuffy thing but Seed Library has none of that awkwardness or exclusivity. Instead, this basement adjunct to One Hundred Shoreditch is a relaxed, impressively low-lit and supremely welcoming space with terrazzo tables, cool pine panelling and soft 1960s stylings. Megastar mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana – aka Mr Lyan – is behind Seed Library’s menu, which features an unsurprisingly excellent and fairly bonkers selection of beverages. Their Breakfast Bellini contains ‘century beans’ - a twist on Japan’s century eggs - while their Orkney Breezer comes filtered through a sheep’s pancreas. All Bar One, this most certainly is not. The vibe is low-key, unobtrusive and great for a third date, with a muso-satisfying soundtrack oozing out of an expensive-sounding PA. Mr Lyan’s done it again.
Order this: There’s nothing on Mr Lyan’s menu that’s going to be boring. A tequila-based Lada Lada with ‘lager sizzurp’? Sure! A gin-centric sipper containing lettuce that’s just called Salad? Why not!
Time Out tip: A posh version of a nacho cheese dip, served with Japanese rice crackers, White Lyan Magic Cheese was first debuted at Mr Lyan’s original Hoxton bar and lives once more as a Seed Library snack. They don’t call it ‘stoner food’ for no reason.
Review
Seed Library - One Hundred Shoreditch
5 out of 5 stars
In the basement of One Hundred Shoreditch find a cocktail menu from megastar mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan
- Bars and pubs | Cocktail bars
- Shoreditch
- Recommended
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Open Wednesday - Sunday. The new East London Bar by Mr Lyan & team. Enjoy classic cocktails and stripped down ingredients with a Lyan twist.
Written by Leonie Cooper
Food & Drink Editor, London
Time Out says
A Shoreditch bar from Mr Lyan and team with a focus on stripped back analogue forms – embracing natural variance and a maker's touch. You'll find this in our music, stylings, food and drinks
Details
- Address
- 100 Shoreditch High Street
- London
- E1 6JQ
- Opening hours:
- Mon & Tues Closed; Weds - Sun 5pm-1am
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