Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese

Six colourful cocktails on a bar with a double bass behind

Luxury cocktails in London

A late-night Champagne and cocktail bar, allowing the forbidden and a joie de vivre. In partnership with world-renowned drinks expert, Salvatore Calabrese, Velvet is bringing back the theatre to cocktail-making with a menu that celebrates bygones past alongside the innovations of today.

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Meet Salvatore Calabrese

Drinks expert and award-winning global powerhouse Salvatore Calabrese (aka ‘The Maestro’) is a bestselling author of 10 books and a former President of the United Kingdom’s Bartenders’ Guild. Salvatore has long been a consultant to the bar industry and selected brands, sharing his passion for the art of mixology with the world. Inspired by the Roaring Twenties, Calabrese aims to delight guests at Velvet with craft and passion in what he terms: ‘The Music of the Shake’.

The Menu

Our innovative menu, named 'The Quote Book', draws its inspiration from the profound words of historical icons, and using the power of AI. From Frida Kahlo to Walt Disney, Marie Curie to Coco Chanel, their wisdom ignited the imaginations of Salvatore and our Velvet team to produce an exceptional collection of cocktails. This menu is a fusion of history and modernity, and a journey through time and taste.

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WINES, SPIRITS, AND BAR SNACKS

LOVE GENERATION

"I believe that one person can make a difference" - Greta Thunberg | A harmonious blend of Ketel One Vodka, Palo Cortado and Adriatico Liqueur, this cocktail is served in a vessel crafted from wax, each with its own unique tale to tell. 'Love Generation' also contains our special homemade Lemon Verbena Milk, created from leftover citrus peel and sugar to form a delicious zero-waste cordial.

ICE CUBIST

"Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun" - Pablo Picasso | Complementing this spiced, tropical cocktail is a stunning ceramic vessel. Handcrafted in Sicily, it is inspired by Picasso's recognisable artworks and features four of his most-used colours.

FOREVER YOUNG

"Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss" - Benjamin Button | Inspired by the well-loved movie, this long cocktail is an expression of both the young and the old. One glass contains two different drinks which combine perfectly when sipped.