Tayēr + Elementary
Cocktail Bar · St Luke's, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
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Chef
Alex Kratena & Monica Berg
Why go
Book Tayēr + Elementary for a cocktail-first night in London, especially if the group cares more about drink craft than a wine list or full dinner format. It is a stronger fit for small groups and bar-led pacing than for a long seated meal, with credible external recognition and an easy booking profile.
About Tayēr + Elementary
Tayēr + Elementary is a cocktail bar in London from Alex Kratena and Monica Berg. The verified practical picture is direct: it is a London cocktail-bar choice, not a restaurant profile with confirmed dining details, published pricing, or a verified wine-led brief. Plan around the bar category, the listed opening days, the smart-casual dress code.
The venue has recognition from Opinionated About Dining, including Casual in Europe Recommended for 2026 and Casual in Europe Ranked #374 for 2025. That provides a useful external signal, while the best fit remains simple: choose Tayēr + Elementary when the plan is a cocktail bar in London.
Plan for cocktails first; wine-led diners should choose a different brief
The grounded reason to go is the cocktail-bar category. If the evening is being planned around cocktails in London, Tayēr + Elementary fits the brief. If the priority is a full restaurant meal, a confirmed lunch plan, or a specific wine program, those details are not verified here and should not be assumed.
For readers comparing options, use category fit before prestige. Tayēr + Elementary is the cocktail-bar option in this guide; other dining can be considered separately depending on the meal plan. For broader planning, Our full London bars guide is more useful than treating this as a restaurant decision.
The practical read: plan around the verified hours and dress code
The verified hours are Monday closed; Tuesday and Wednesday 3 p.m.–12 a.m.; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3 p.m.–1 a.m.; and Sunday closed. The listed dress code is smart casual. Those two details should do most of the planning work: pick an open day, choose the time that suits the group, keep the visit framed as a cocktail-bar stop.
Food-focused diners should pair this with a separate restaurant plan instead of expecting one venue to carry the whole night. London restaurant planning can start with Our full London restaurants guide, while travellers building a fuller trip can use Our full London hotels guide.
Where it fits in a wider itinerary
If the night needs dinner first, compare the mood against food-led options, then use Tayēr + Elementary for the cocktail-bar part of the plan. Other names to consider for a different kind of outing include Daffodil Mulligan, Grind, KOREAN BBQ HOUSE, Lantana Shoreditch, Pinchitos, while Tayēr + Elementary remains the cocktail-bar reference point here.
Planning details
- Location
- 152 Old St, London EC1V 9BW, United Kingdom
- Website
- tayer-elementary.com
- Phone
- +44 20 3011 1153
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tayēr + Elementary presents a tightly curated cocktail experience that feels simultaneously neighbourhood-friendly and destination-grade. The venue deliberately splits into two rooms: Elementary’s walk-in counter offers brisk, ingredient-led drinks for casual visits, while Tayēr’s deeper programme gives the sourcing logic and technical construction behind each drink room to unfold. The writing stresses provenance and technical exactitude, so the overall feel is polished and purposeful rather than trend-driven. Regulars and visitors alike find a sophisticated, focused atmosphere where thoughtful ingredients and craft take centre stage.
Best For
This is a bar for people who prioritise craft: it works as both a reliable local counter and a must-visit stop for cocktail itineraries. The accessible Elementary counter suits quick after-work or casual hangouts, while Tayēr’s more immersive programme fits date nights and special-occasion visits where you want to linger over a thoughtfully constructed drink. Industry recognition and strong review scores underline its standing among serious-drinking destinations in London, so it’s best visited by anyone chasing quality, provenance and technical clarity in cocktails.
Ordering Tips
If you want a no-fuss, walk-in experience, head to Elementary’s counter for shorter, ingredient-driven drinks you can order without booking. If you’re after the bar’s full technical and sourcing-led programme — the more considered, statement cocktails that the venue is known for — opt for Tayēr, which gives the deeper constructions room to breathe. In short: Elementary for casual, immediate drinking; Tayēr when you want to lean into the bar’s sourcing logic and spend more time with each cocktail.
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- KOREAN BBQ HOUSE, Notable alternative
- Pinchitos, Notable alternative
- Grind, Notable alternative
- Daffodil Mulligan, Notable alternative
- Lantana Shoreditch, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby London options
Choose Tayēr + Elementary when the priority is a cocktail-led night with more drinks focus than a casual restaurant or café. Grind is the easier everyday pick for coffee, casual food, flexible meetups, while Lantana Shoreditch makes more sense for daytime dining or a relaxed group meal in the area.
For a more food-led evening, Daffodil Mulligan is the stronger cross-shop because the meal can carry the night rather than acting as a stop around drinks. KOREAN BBQ HOUSE is better for a louder, group-driven dinner where the table experience matters more than the bar program.
Pinchitos is the more casual value play if the brief is simple food and low-commitment pacing. Tayēr + Elementary is the better call when the group is specifically choosing the venue for cocktails and wants a sharper drinks identity than the surrounding casual options.
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Compare Tayēr + Elementary
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayēr + Elementary | London | Cocktail Bar | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #7Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #102026 Europe's 50 Best Bars · #12Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – Europe - Best International Bar Team – Europe (Regional Top 10 Honoree)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Australian Bitters Co. - World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Australian Bitters Co. (Top 10 Nominee)2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 World's 50 Best Bars · #52025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3742024 World's 50 Best Bars · #4 |
| KOREAN BBQ HOUSE | London | No published awards | ; |
| Pinchitos | London | No published awards | ; |
| Grind | London | No published awards | ; |
| Daffodil Mulligan | London | The Good Food Guide 2025 | ; |
| Lantana Shoreditch | London | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Tayēr + Elementary?
Tayēr + Elementary is verified here as a cocktail bar in London. Specific dining, seating, or food-service details are not verified, so plan it as a drinks-first stop rather than relying on it for a full meal.
What should I order at Tayēr + Elementary?
Start with the verified premise: Tayēr + Elementary is a cocktail bar. Specific drinks, dishes, menu formats are not verified here, so use the visit as a cocktails-first London stop rather than planning around a named order.
What should a first-timer know about Tayēr + Elementary?
Go in with a cocktails-first brief and use the verified opening window to plan around it: Tuesday and Wednesday 3 p.m.–12 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday 3 p.m.–1 a.m.; and closed Monday and Sunday. The venue is in London, the dress code is smart casual.
