Behind the Bar

There is no shortage of theatre when it comes to the Lainston Bar team, having won many awards between them within the cocktail world, they are happy to add a dash of showmanship to each glamorous glass.

Lainston Bars Manager, Francesco Oglialoro is a true showman and of the humble cocktail says...

A ‘cocktail’ is an absolutely superfluous and unnecessary thing. Just as a painting, a statue, a piece of music or a work of art, all things that we don’t ‘need’ are unnecessary. Today, a cocktail has a place only if it gives pleasure, if it arouses emotions, if it brings joy like a fine painting, a statue, a piece of music or a work of art. That is why I’m convinced a cocktail 'must' be good. Otherwise, seeing that we don’t ‘need it’, why should we drink it?

The creative team behind the bar...

Headed by Francesco Oglialoro, the team take great pride in perfecting their knowledge, not only with cocktails but also on some of the finest malts, Armagnacs and Cognacs, some of which date back to 1809.

Francesco is confident that his Martinis and Bellinis are amongst the best in the world and whilst he is happy to explain and demonstrate why - there is one secret ingredient that he will not reveal!

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