almost hiding underground at the south end of London’s coolest street is 214 Bermondsey – a quasi-traditional Gin & Cocktail bar with a difference. The bar is located under Antico, and like Antico, it holds its roots in the antique market that preceded it. This heritage runs through the veins of the ethos, and can be found in the marrow of the décor.
Traditional pieces, sourced from old military functionality and salvage yards are married to a modern finish, and this mirrors the revolution of Bermondsey as an area. It’s not modern, and it’s by no means retro. And somehow, it’s both.
“And the sooner the tea’s out of the way, the sooner we can get out the gin, eh? – Henry Reed
Almost hiding underground at the south end of London’s coolest street is 214 Bermondsey – a quasi-traditional Gin & Cocktail bar with a difference. The bar is located under Antico, and like Antico, it holds its roots in the antique market that preceded it. This heritage runs through the veins of the ethos, and can be found in the marrow of the décor.
Traditional pieces, sourced from old military functionality and salvage yards are married to a modern finish, and this mirrors the revolution of Bermondsey as an area. It’s not modern, and it’s by no means retro. And somehow, it’s both.
There’s a confidence in what’s happening at 214; you won’t see marketing emblazoned on billboards or people ushering you in with menus. What you will hear is the faint buzz of electro-swing when everything else is closed, and when you step downstairs: a classy joint with quality oozing from every corner.
Taking classic cocktails and applying their own twist provides the aforementioned ‘difference’. Gin is the word, and Gin is certainly their speciality. Try a genuine Martini, stirred not shaken, despite the whims of a certain British spy. Once you’ve tried that, Gin Flights is a distinctive way to try the spirit. Three miniature Gin & Tonics with tasting notes in sealed envelopes give you a unique way to differentiate between flavours, and adds a touch of revelry to the evening.
The Pièce de Résistance, though, is the homemade tonic. Like the pasta and bread on their antipasta menu, the tonic is made from scratch. This brings out the botanicals of the gin, while a standard consumer tonic provides the antithesis. It’s this attention to detail – the desire to go beyond – that really sets 214 Bermondsey apart.
214
Bermondsey Street
SE1 3TQ
w: www.214-bermondsey.co.uk
t: 020 7403 6875
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