Back in the dark days of Covid when London was coming out of its second lockdown The Corinthia London surprised us all by discovering a hidden garden rooftop space for a summer pop-up by its celebrity restaurateur and chef Tom Kerridge.
Now they've decided to revisit that space with a bar pop-up by the master mixologist Salvatore Calabrese. Calabrese's Velvet bar at the hotel is going to take over the alfresco space for a collaboration with Campari for the summer.
The terrace, if you haven't been there before, is hidden above the central courtyard of the hotel's Garden restaurant. The drinks list will be suitably Italian seaside inspired with cocktails including a Velvet Garibaldi, a Mediterranean Negroni and a V Peach Bellini. They'll also be serving wine and Champagne up here along with an aperitivo bar menu of Sicilian olives, salami Milano and grissini.
"It will be the most exciting bar to visit in London this summer," says Salvatore. "In fact, I am considering cancelling my holiday on the Amalfi Coast and just sitting there, soaking up the London sunshine and sipping a Campari cocktail instead.”
We might just join him.
More about Velvet Alfresco with CAMPARI
Where is it? Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD. (Access will be via hotel lifts to the first floor.)
When does it open? 19 June 2024 - daily from 4pm-8pm. (Access will be via hotel lifts to the first floor.)
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @corinthialondon
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