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, 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?

Sex and the City is at Lainston!

To celebrate the success of the flick chick of the year, our Bars Manager, Francesco Oglialoro has created a fabulously glamorous 'Sex and the City' Cocktail - just ask the bar team to make one for you!

And if you're feeling creative, why not try making one of these at home? The ingredients are listed below but to find out exactly how to make it, come and ask us... the team are here to help!

The ingredients are:

Hendrick's Gin
Elderflower cordial
Violet liqeur
Pink Grapefruit
Orange bitter

Creative team behind the bar...

Bars Manager at Lainston House 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 to a good degree - there is one secret ingredient he adds that he will not reveal!

Would Francesco divulge the secrets of his famous Martini’s? The answer is no, but he has agreed to share the makings of one of his favorite cocktails that keep guests coming back for more....