Tayēr + Elementary
Cocktail Bar · St Luke's, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
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Sourced-Ingredient Cocktail Programme
Price
$50–100per person
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. It is a London cocktail bar, not a restaurant with dining details, published pricing, or a wine-led focus. Plan around the bar category, the opening days, and 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 lunch plan, or a specific wine program, do not expect it to be its focus.
For readers comparing options, use category fit before prestige. Tayēr + Elementary is the cocktail-bar option; other dining can be considered separately depending on the meal plan. For broader planning, the London bars guide is more useful than treating this as a restaurant decision.
Practical Planning: Hours and Dress Code
The hours are Monday closed; Tuesday and Wednesday 3 p.m.–12 a.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 3 p.m.–1 a.m.; and Sunday closed. The dress code is smart casual. Treat it 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 the London restaurants guide, while travellers building a fuller trip can use the 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, and Pinchitos, while Tayēr + Elementary remains the cocktail-bar reference point.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 3 p.m.–12 a.m.
- 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 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. Provenance and technical exactitude create a polished and purposeful feel. 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, and it works as both a reliable local counter and a 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.
Venue details
Ambiance
Industrial aesthetic with exposed elements in the diner-style front bar and an intimate, test-kitchen vibe in the back with a striking hexagonal bar station.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 152 Old St, London EC1V 9BW, United Kingdom
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 3 p.m.–12 a.m.
- Wednesday
- 3 p.m.–12 a.m.
- Thursday
- 3 p.m.–1 a.m.
- Friday
- 3 p.m.–1 a.m.
- Saturday
- 3 p.m.–1 a.m.
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
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, and 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 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #102026 Europe's 50 Best Bars · #12Top 500 Bars 2026 · #72Tales 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 · #5Top 500 Bars 2025 · #72025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #374 |
| 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 |
How Tayēr + Elementary London compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Tayēr + Elementary?
Tayēr + Elementary is a cocktail bar in London. Dining, seating, or food-service details are not its primary focus, so plan it as a drinks-first stop rather than relying on it for a full meal.
What should I order at Tayēr + Elementary?
Tayēr + Elementary is a cocktail bar. Specific drinks, dishes, and menu formats are not detailed, 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 opening hours 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, and the dress code is smart casual.
