A Bar with Shapes for a Name

A Bar with Shapes for a Name is a striking fusion of art and mixology located at 232 Kingsland Road, London E2 8AX. Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, this intimate venue challenges traditional bar norms. Instead of a name, the exterior features three primary shapes: a yellow triangle, red square, and blue circle, symbolizing the essence of design over branding. Founded in May 2021 by renowned bartender Remy Savage and his partner Paul Lougrat, both former collaborators at London's Artesian bar, the establishment offers a unique approach to cocktails. The back bar is notably devoid of bottles; instead, only 20 spirits are selected through blind tastings, ensuring an unbiased and quality-driven selection. The menu typically features 12 cocktails: six classics and six in-house creations, all pre-batched for consistency and speed. The bar's design is minimalist, with mahogany tables and chairs, geometric ice cubes, and molecular garnishes like Campari jelly cubes. This aesthetic extends to the drinks themselves, such as the "Kasimir," a blend of vodka, yogurt, and absinthe, and the "Pastel," a carbonated cocktail served in hand-painted bottles. The venue operates daily from 5 PM to 4 AM, making it a perfect late-night destination. For those interested in the philosophy behind the bar, the founders have expanded their concept to "Warehaus," a space dedicated to exploring flavor as a component of design curriculum.