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Donovan Bar

Step inside Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair for a glamorous yet cozy escape—where stories meet cocktails, and every drink, crafted by Maestro Salvatore Calabrese, is as timeless as the iconic photographs that line the walls.

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About Donovan Bar

Nestled within the opulent Brown’s Hotel in the heart of Mayfair, Donovan Bar is more than just a place to sip—it's a captivating dive into London's sartorial, photographic, and cocktail-making legacy. Named after legendary fashion photographer Terence Donovan, the bar is a stylish homage to Swinging-Sixties London, with his iconic works adorning the elegant interiors.

Helmed by Maestro mixologist Salvatore Calabrese—creator of the famed Breakfast Martini—and Director of Mixology Federico Pavan, the bar offers a cocktail menu that’s both refined and imaginative. Each drink blends classic technique with playful storytelling: whether it’s a Martini served icy or a journey-inspired “Spey Trip” built from elements repurposed from whisky.

The menu’s cleverly themed chapters—ranging from iconic authors to iconic moments—make every cocktail a micro-story, blending culture, wit, and flavour. Small plates and tapas by chefs such as Fernando Montejo Moraga and Adam Byatt complement the drinks, turning the bar into a luxurious yet intimate dining experience.

Whether you're enjoying afternoon tea turned into twilight cocktails, lingering in the mischievous “Naughty Corner,” or discovering vintage spirits in bespoke creations like the “1832” or the Bellini Colada, Donovan Bar is where elegance, history, and creativity converge.

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