Tayēr + Elementary

Cocktail Bar · London · Chef Monica Berg & Alex Kratena (Founders)

Ranked No. 5 on The World's 50 Best Bars list, Tayēr + Elementary in London is a dual-concept cocktail bar co-founded by Monica Berg and Alex Kratena. The space pairs a casual front bar serving draught drinks with an experimental back room centered around a hexagonal station and signatures like the One Sip Martini.

152 Old Street, London EC1V 9BW, London

  • #4 World's 50 Best Bars 2024
  • #5 World's 50 Best Bars 2025

Menu

Dishes

  • Quesadilla (9.5) — TĀ TĀ Eatery - braised ox cheek with seasonal herb salad and mint yoghurt
  • Iberian Pork Sando (14.5) — TĀ TĀ Eatery - legendary sandwich with raspberry jam and XO shallot sauce
  • Raw Dexter Rib (19.5) — TĀ TĀ Eatery - 160-day aged Dexter rib with shallot rice and egg yolk
  • 100-day salt-aged Old Spot pork (seaweed, caramel, garum) (17)
  • Kitchen hours (18)
  • Whole aged Dover sole with pil-pil (35)
  • Gyoza (8) — TĀ TĀ Eatery - dumplings. Source: tayer-elementary.com
  • Cuttlefish "Cho Mein" (15)
  • Bottomless Coffee (3.5) — All-day coffee service at the bar

Cocktails

  • Highball Selection (9) — Refreshing long drinks. Source: tayer-elementary.com
  • Whey Sour (9) — Tayer Vodka, Tayer Aquavit, Cocchi Americano with whey - creamy and refreshing
  • San Marzano Tomato (10.5) — Vodka, Suze, Martini Ambrato, Tio Pepe fino sherry, fresh tomato
  • Oakmoss (12) — Tayer Highland whisky, Leiten Linie Aquavit, Oakmoss, Curatalo Arini Dry Marsala, sesame oil
  • Classic Daiquiri (10) — Elementary draught cocktail. Source: tayer-elementary.com
  • Nordic Old Fashioned (10) — Stauning Rye, Tayēr Aquavit, cedarwood - Scandinavian-inspired take on the classic
  • Bottomless Coffee (3)
  • Bar Snacks (Baby Corn, Pork Sandwich, Corn Dog, etc.) | ~ (5)
  • General cocktails (tap/bottled) | ~ (13)
  • Some guests report spending (80)

Tasting Menu

  • Kitchen Counter Tasting Menu (5 courses) (65)
  • 5-course tasting menu (kitchen counter) (65)
  • It's (65)

The Experience

A minimalist and relaxed room built around the chef's counter.

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