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.

Email
thedonovanbar@roccofortehotels.com
Phone
+44 207 493 6020
Opening Time
Tuesday to Thursday from 4.00pm – 11.00pm
Friday and Saturday from 4.00pm – 12.00am
Sunday from 4.00pm – 11.00pm
Address
33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP
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Our Story

The Donovan Bar’s impeccable cocktail menu comes courtesy of the legendary maestro of cocktails, Salvatore Calabrese—who has created a sublime list marrying his personal classics with original concoctions.

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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.

Maurizio Palermo - Bar Manager

Born in Belvedere, southern Italy, Palermo was clearly destined for a triumphant career in the drinks industry. You can find Maurizio Palermo behind the bar meticulously crafting the perfect cocktail, telling a guest a Brown’s illustrious tale or two or playing host in the Donovan Bar’s hidden ‘naughty corner’, tucked away in the dramatic surroundings of the bar.

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. Follow his unwritten journey with the first chapter starting at The Donovan Bar.

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Choose from a varied selection of 'must try' cocktails on the drinks menu at the Donovan Bar in Brown's Hotel

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The Jubilee Gintini

As a guest of Brown’s, we invite you to raise a toast to Her Majesty with a very special drink in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee.

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Naughty Corner

Relax with an aperitif, savour mouth-watering bar snacks or enjoy an after-dark libation tucked away in the Donovan Bar’s ‘Naughty Corner’.

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In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.

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+44 20 7493 6020
Address
Albemarle Street
London
London W1S 4BP
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In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.

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