The House of Julep

A New York-inspired tavern, named after the great Cato Alexander, who was widely considered the world’s first OG bartender and one of the first self-made bar owners in Manhattan, New York. Here, we pay homage to Cato’s legacy, bringing back the timeless “Mint Julep” cocktail into the spotlight, a drink Alexander brought to prominence during the late 18th century, by using mint grown in-house or from family-owned farms in the North of England.

Martini

Oyster House Martini
14.00
Ford’s London Dry Gin, Vault Coastal Vermouth, Rock oyster shells, dill oil

Juleps & Smashes

Mint Julep
14.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, sugar, aromatic bitters, homegrown mint of the day
Highball Mint Julep
14.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, gooseberry, sugar syrup, aromatic bitters, mint, soda water
Champagne Mint Julep
16.00
Telmont Champagne Réserve Brut, Elijah Craig Bourbon, sugar syrup, aromatic bitters, homegrown mint of the day
London Mint Julep
14.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Burnt Faith Foraged Elderflower Liqueur, aromatic bitters, golden syrup, homegrown mint of the day
Gin Basil Smash
15.00
Farmer’s Organic Gin, sugar, citrus, homegrown sweet basil leaves
Whiskey Smash
16.00
Mitcher’s Original Bourbon, citrus, sugar, aromatic bitters, homegrown mint of the day
Agave Smash
16.00
Lost Explorer Tequila, Lost Explorer Mezcal, organic agave syrup, gooseberry, marigold leaves
Japanese Smash
16.00
Iichiko Shochu, Yuzu Sake, sugar, sour agent, homegrown shiso leaves

Cato Classics

Sauerkraut Martini
14.00
Haku Vodka, Roku Gin, Schofield’s Dry Vermouth, sauerkraut, dill oil
Mustard Sour
14.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon & Rye Whiskies, English mustard vinaigrette, fortified yuzu juice, lemon balm
Apple & Gooseberry Daiquiri
14.00
Takamaka White Rum, apple marigold spirit, Capreolus Apple Eau de Vie, foraged gooseberries, Burrow Hill Somerset Ice Cider
Kimchi Margarita
15.00
Arette Blanco Tequila, Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej, Cointreau L’Unique, Scottish red peppers, preserved tomatoes, kimchi
Irish Coffee Old Fashioned
15.00
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Whisky, Irish cream liqueur, boozy toffee, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, coffee bitters, butter cream
Cucumber Mule
14.00
Silent Pool Gin, shiso leaves, pickled horseradish & cucumbers, cucumber seltzer, ginger beer
Orchard Highball
14.00
Mount Gay XO Rum, Metaxa 12, Quince & Pear Eau de Vie, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Apple Verjus, sweet woodruff, soda water
Cheesecake Clover Club
15.00
Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Sipsmith Sloe Gin, wild strawberry & raspberry “jam”, sour cream, shortbread biscuits
Rhubarb Paloma
15.00
Ocho Blanco Tequila, Helix Vodka infused with caramelised rhubarb, chillies, Three Cents Pink Grapefruit Soda, spiced salt
Cherry & Coffee Manhattan
16.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum, discarded Cascara Vermouth, cherry brandy, coffee bitters
Verbena Southside
14.00
The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin, Cointreau L’Unique, lemon verbena leaves & balm, shiso leaves, apple marigold, gooseberries
Marmalade Boulevardier
15.00
Mitcher’s Rye Whiskey, Hennessy VSOP Cognac, Sipello, blackcurrant fortified wine, Showering’s Dry Cider, currant jam

Wine List

Wine of the Day Red or White
Ask server for details
Glass 7.00
Bottle 38.00
‘Corallian’ Classic Cuvée Sparkling
NV, Langham Wine Estate, Dorset, England
Glass 13.00
Bottle 55.00
‘Telmont’ Réserve Brut Sparkling
NV, Damery, Mangtagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Glass 16.00
Bottle 90.00
Pinot Gris White
2023, Cradle Valley, Sussex, England
Glass 9.00
Bottle 46.00
‘Amphora’ Sauvignon Blanc White
2024, Gabriëlskloof, Cape South Coast, South Africa
Glass 11.00
Bottle 58.00
‘Cuvée Alexandre’ Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé
2024, Château Beaulieu, Provence, France
Glass 9.00
Bottle 46.00

Beer & Cider

House Lager
5.50
33cl
House Ale
6.00
33cl
Showering’s Cider
8.00
37.5cl
Big Drop Reef Point Lager
6.00
33cl0.5%
*Available as a non-alcoholic serve for £12