Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Tayēr + Elementary
1,395Pearl PointsCocktails First
About Tayēr + Elementary
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.
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.
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.
Does Tayēr + Elementary handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified here. If this matters for your visit, check directly with the venue before ordering.
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.
Can Tayēr + Elementary accommodate groups?
Group-size and seating details are not verified here. If you are planning with a group, confirm arrangements directly with the venue and plan around the published opening hours.
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.
How far ahead should I book Tayēr + Elementary?
Booking difficulty is not verified here. The practical move is to plan around the confirmed hours and check directly with the venue for current availability, especially if you need a specific date or time.
Location
152 Old St, London EC1V 9BW, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Compare Tayēr + Elementary
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayēr + Elementary | London | Cocktail Bar | Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended (2026); Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #374 (2025) |
| KOREAN BBQ HOUSE | London | , | , |
| Pinchitos | London | , | , |
| Grind | London | , | , |
| Daffodil Mulligan | London | , | , |
| Lantana Shoreditch | London | , | , |
How Tayēr + Elementary London compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- KOREAN BBQ HOUSE, Notable alternative
- Pinchitos, Notable alternative
- Grind, Notable alternative
- Daffodil Mulligan, Notable alternative
- Lantana Shoreditch, Notable alternative
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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