A unique, Indian-themed cocktail bar serving cocktails to match which incorporate delicate spices such as cardamom, lemongrass and ginger. This luxurious venue has an interior and snacks menu to match the top-quality drinks menu.
Zenna
Bar in Soho
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Inventive Indian cocktails at a sleek Dean Street bar – just what Soho needs?
In terms of beverages, lemongrass, coriander, mango and lychee have been used to great effect – the Coriander and Lychee Daiquiri is a wonderful concoction of sweet and spicy; similarly the Bee Sting, containing peach liquor, honey liquor, honey vodka and jalapeno peppers. The recipe of the ultra saccharine House Nectar remains secret, but supposedly contains two of the world’s most popular flavours. For the brave (and the show-offs) there is the Illiana, billed as the world’s spiciest cocktail containing spiced rum, orange curacao, orgeat syrup and a secret spicy sauce, it even comes “with a fire extinguisher” of Bombay Sapphire, sugar and lemon, presumably to placate the inevitable burning sensation. Rather than singe our tastebuds we sample the Raspberry and Mango Margarita, with Cointreau, tequila and a salt rimmed glass that highlights the drink’s sweetness.
There is a highly interesting lassi selection which can be made alcoholic by adding liqueurs, vodka, spiced rum or cachaça; the super-healthy Super Fruits Lassi contains blueberries, pomegranate and acai berries should you feel guilty about the cheeky liquor. Prices are very reasonable, cocktails start from £6, while the non-adventurous can stick to a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for only a fiver. Food is prepared in the kitchen upstairs and is of the snacky variety, the hare kebabs are particularly moreish spinach patties that ooze melted cheese – delightful when paired with the aforementioned Daiquiri.
Reviewed by Leila
Published on Feb 23, 2011
User Reviews
lexiwhiteley
Sep 22, 2011
I just had my birthday party here the other week and everyone really loved it. The drinks were delicious and the music was really good. Would recommend to everyone.
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