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Tayēr + Elementary

4.4 (845)$$ · Mid-range

Tayēr + Elementary occupies a single Old Street address split into two distinct personalities: Tayer, a laid-back front bar serving cocktails on tap and by the glass, and Elementary, a more considered space for slower-paced drinks. The split-concept format has made it one of London's most talked-about modern bars, regularly appearing on global best-bar lists. It draws a fashion-forward crowd looking for technically inventive drinks without the stuffiness of a hotel bar.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Split into two connected bars, Tayer and Elementary, each with a distinct menu and pace under one roof
  • 2Tayer serves cocktails on tap alongside by-the-glass drinks, a less common format for craft bars
  • 3Regularly featured on global best-bar lists for its technically inventive cocktail programme

💡 Good to know

  • 1Booking is recommended, especially for weekend evenings
  • 2try the front bar for a quicker, more casual visit and the back for the full tasting-menu-style experience
  • 3go in the early evening to beat the after-work crowd.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

152 Old St, London EC1V 9BW, UKGoogleApple
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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Tayer + Elementary was one of the highlights of my time in London. The bar is divided into two separate concepts, each with its own cocktail menu and atmosphere, which makes the experience feel unique from the start. We originally intended to stop in for one drink, but ended up staying for almost four hours because every cocktail was so well executed. The drinks were creative, balanced, and consistently impressive. Watching the bartenders work was also part of the experience and really showcased the level of craftsmanship behind the bar. Overall, it absolutely lives up to its reputation as one of the world’s top cocktail bars and is a must visit if you enjoy cocktails."

Cesar Hinojosa