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.

Martinis

Oyster House Martini
15.00
Ford’s London Dry Gin, Vault Coastal Vermouth, Rock oyster shells, dill oil
Seasonal Leek Martini
15.00
Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Three Cornered Leek, Noily Pratt
Pickleback Martini
15.00
Newborn Single Malt Whisky, Grey Goose Vodka, Noilly Prat Vermouth, super tasty picklejuice, big ol’ gherkin
Almost “filthy” Martini
15.00
Belvedere Vodka, dry sherry, olive and pepper brine, touch of Lost Explorer espadin mezcal, gordal olive

Juleps & Smashes

Mint Julep
15.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, sugar, aromatic bitters, homegrown mint of the day
Highball Mint Julep
15.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, gooseberry, sugar syrup, aromatic bitters, mint, soda water
Champagne Mint Julep
17.00
Telmont Champagne Réserve Brut, Elijah Craig Bourbon, sugar syrup, aromatic bitters, homegrown mint of the day
London Mint Julep
15.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Burnt Faith Foraged Elderflower Liqueur, aromatic bitters, golden syrup, homegrown mint of the day
Gin Basil Smash
16.00
Farmer’s Organic Gin, sugar, citrus, homegrown sweet basil leaves
Whiskey Smash
17.00
Mitcher’s Original Bourbon, citrus, sugar, aromatic bitters, homegrown mint of the day
Agave Smash
17.00
Lost Explorer Tequila, Lost Explorer Mezcal, organic agave syrup, gooseberry, marigold leaves
Japanese Smash
17.00
Iichiko Shochu, Yuzu Sake, sugar, sour agent, homegrown shiso leaves

Cato Classics

Sauerkraut Martini
15.00
Haku Vodka, Roku Gin, Schofield’s Dry Vermouth, sauerkraut, dill oil
Mustard Sour
15.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon & Rye Whiskies, English mustard vinaigrette, fortified yuzu juice, lemon balm
Apple & Gooseberry Daiquiri
15.00
Takamaka White Rum, apple marigold spirit, Capreolus Apple Eau de Vie, foraged gooseberries, Burrow Hill Somerset Ice Cider
Kimchi Margarita
16.00
Arette Blanco Tequila, Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej, Cointreau L’Unique, Scottish red peppers, preserved tomatoes, kimchi
Irish Coffee Old Fashioned
16.00
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Whisky, Irish cream liqueur, boozy toffee, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, coffee bitters, butter cream
Cucumber Mule
15.00
Silent Pool Gin, shiso leaves, pickled horseradish & cucumbers, cucumber seltzer, ginger beer
Orchard Highball
15.00
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
16.00
Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Sipsmith Sloe Gin, wild strawberry & raspberry “jam”, sour cream, shortbread biscuits
Rhubarb Paloma
16.00
Ocho Blanco Tequila, Helix Vodka infused with caramelised rhubarb, chillies, Three Cents Pink Grapefruit Soda, spiced salt
Cherry & Coffee Manhattan
17.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum, discarded Cascara Vermouth, cherry brandy, coffee bitters
Verbena Southside
15.00
The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin, Cointreau L’Unique, lemon verbena leaves & balm, shiso leaves, apple marigold, gooseberries
Marmalade Boulevardier
16.00
Mitcher’s Rye Whiskey, Hennessy VSOP Cognac, Sipello, blackcurrant fortified wine, Showering’s Dry Cider, currant jam

Specials

Classic Hanky Panky [v. Fully British]
16.00
Cygnet 22 Welsh Dry Gin, Asterley Bros Vermouths blend, Fernet Britannica, homegrown mint, “orange” spray
Hanky Panky Royale
19.00
Cygnet 22 Welsh Dry Gin, Asterley Bros Vermouths blend, Fernet Britannica, English sparkling wine

Wine List

Wine of the Day Red, White or Rosé
Ask server for details
125ml 9.00
Bottle 46.00
‘Corallian’ Classic Cuvée Sparkling
NV, Langham Wine Estate, Dorset, England
125ml 13.00
Bottle 55.00
‘Telmont’ Réserve Brut Sparkling
NV, Damery, Mangtagne de Reims, Champagne, France
125ml 16.00
Bottle 90.00
Pinot Gris White
2023, Cradle Valley, Sussex, England
125ml 9.00
Bottle 46.00
‘Amphora’ Sauvignon Blanc White
2024, Gabriëlskloof, Cape South Coast, South Africa
125ml 11.00
Bottle 58.00
‘Cuvée Alexandre’ Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé
2024, Château Beaulieu, Provence, France
125ml 9.00
Bottle 46.00

Beer & Cider

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