Barsmith is a bar for serious drinkers; not one to go to for a quick Fosters after work, but one to savor the flavours that have been lovingly collected under its roof by the expert team of mixologists at the helm. Here we have house-infused spirits, house-infused cocktails, an ever-changing range of craft beers and all the top grape varieties represented in the wine list. To top it all off, there is also a simple menu of delicious food centered around quality pizzas, to soak up some of the drink.
Barsmith
Bar in Clerkenwell
Here we have house-infused spirits, house-infused cocktails, an ever-changing range of craft beers and all the top grape varieties represented in the wine list.
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Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell
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Bars
Bars
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Ideal for post-work boozing and carbs
The cocktails are “infusions”, which basically means the spirits have been pre-mixed with syrups, spices or botanicals to give the flavours a chance to merge together. So the Hot Stuff Baby has citrus-infused vodka, carrot juice, egg white, chilli and ginger, although despite its name it reminds me too much of the orange concoction my health-conscious mother forced me to drink as a child. The rum, ginger and honey-based Barsmith is zingier, while the Basil Fawlty is for the sweet-toothed, made with gin, nectarine elderflower, cranberry and basil syrup. All are a purse-friendly £7.95.
In terms of food there are pizzas and platters of charcuterie and cheese. By the time we arrive they’re out of gluten-free flour, which means my friend faces a night of indigestion, but on the plus side the pizzas are freshly made. Generously portioned, we like the Foraged Spinach (£10), with an egg, Parmesan and black olives. We’d enjoy the spicy Nduja just as much if it wasn’t for the piece of plastic tubing we find in it. Somewhat surprisingly our favourite dish is the very flavoursome super-sized salad of the day, with lamb’s lettuce, avocado, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, red peppers and mung bean sprouts, almost a meal in itself.
Once the happy hour is over things quieten down a little, but it’s clear this is already a favourite for post-work, carb-laden gatherings.
Reviewed by Leila
Published on Sep 26, 2014
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