The Concept

Choose from a varied selection of 'must try' cocktails on the drinks menu at the Donovan Bar in Brown's Hotel 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 honed his expertise with more than forty years in top hotels, private members clubs and the world’s best cocktail bars

The Team

Salvatore Calabrese 

Salvatore Calabrese is one of the world’s leading bartenders and a former President of the United Kingdom  Bartender’s Guild. He has been making drinks for more than forty years in top hotels, private members clubs and  exclusive cocktail bars. 

Federico Pavan, Director of Mixology 

With over 18 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 "The Maestro" 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.

Fabio Spinetti, Bar Manager

Bringing over 18 years of experience from London’s most glamorous hotel bars to the table, our Bar 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.