Intimate sophistication. Playful decadence. Scintillating cocktails. The Donovan Bar has long been the destination of choice for Mayfair’s most discerning sippers. Inspired by its namesake, celebrated photographer Terence Donovan, this stylish drinking den is adorned with his iconic 1960s prints and sleek, photography-themed accents. Relax with an aperitif, savour mouth-watering bar snacks or enjoy an after-dark libation tucked away in the Donovan Bar’s ‘Naughty Corner’.
Choose from a varied selection of 'must try' cocktails on the drinks menu at the Donovan Bar curated by a man who needs little introduction, Salvatore Calabrese. Salvatore is one of the world’s leading bartenders and former President of the United Kingdom Bartender’s Guild. This master mixologist has prepared cocktails for movie stars, royalty and presidents alike.
Salvatore Calabrese - Drinks Maestro
A man who needs little introduction, Salvatore Calabrese is one of the world’s leading bartenders and former President of the United Kingdom Bartender’s Guild. This master mixologist has prepared cocktails for movie stars, royalty and presidents alike. Salvatore honed his expertise with more than forty years in top hotels, private members clubs and the world’s best cocktail bars.
Federico Pavan - Director of Mixology
With over 10 years in the industry, creating cocktails for the refined, the rich and the famous, Pavan is dedicated to seamless service and inimitable attention to detail. Right hand man to Salvatore Calabrese, Pavan is the soul behind the menu and precision behind the bar.
Fabio Spinetti - Bar Manager
Bringing over 18 years of experience from London’s most glamorous hotel bars to the table, our Bar Operations Manager Fabio Spinetti is dedicated to stirring up creative cocktails and memorable gastronomic experiences. Spinetti adds a contemporary twist to our prestigious collection of vintage labels thanks to his taste for rare spirits and liqueurs. A man of many talents, he can speak English, French and Spanish and recommend wine and cocktails to tingle your taste buds in all three languages.
We are shaking things up at the Donovan Bar, pairing our perfectly crafted cocktails with exclusive dishes created by some of the UK’s top chefs. Grab a seat in the Naughty Corner and bed in for a feast of fancy…
When in the Donovan Bar, lunch as Donovan would have. That means long, lively, and quite possibly running late into the afternoon. Until the end of January, Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt’s enticing dishes are complemented by a second menu, courtesy of guest chef Andrew Wong, the visionary behind the first two-Michelin-star Chinese restaurant outside Asia. Pitch up in the Naughty Corner, grab yourself a martini, and take your time.
Our mixology masters are shaking up the world with their creativity.
‘Happily Ever After’ celebrates the enduring appeal of powerful stories, simply told. Each cocktail is a journey through the emotions and wonder of a classic tale, brought to life by Maestro Salvatore Calabrese, Director of Mixology Federico Pavan, and the talented team at the Donovan Bar.
We wish for everyone to feel comfortable, so whilst we do not operate a dress code, we kindly recommend that our guests are respectful of the environment we have created here at Brown's Hotel and refrain from wearing sportswear, shorts and beach shoes in our restaurants. Our guests within the hotel usually opt for a smart-casual style.
In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.
In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.
In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.