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Donovan Bar brings everything classic into style with their special menu

Federico Pavan talks about the "Once Upon a Time" cocktail which is named after the guests who came to Brown's Hotel and transformed it into what it is now.

Donovan Bar is the most prestigious cocktail bar in Brown’s Hotel located in London. Federico Pavan claims that the "Once Upon a Time" cocktail is named after the guests who came to Brown's Hotel and transformed it into what it is now. He also enjoys telling the backstory of the beverages they are selling. Indulging more in the story, he says, “Winston Churchill was the real source of inspiration for "Once Upon a Time." Champagne, whisky, and cigars are the three ingredients you can take into account when making the cocktail because he used to drink them.”

Donovan Bar in Brown’s Hotel

Image: Donovan Bar in Brown’s Hotel; Source: Facebook

On the menu, they have five cocktails per section, which consists of 4 alcoholic and 1 non-alcoholic cocktail. Then each section is divided into different chapters which have a set of drinks, and they are:

Sophisticated Cocktails

Refreshing Cocktails

Playful and Colourful Cocktails

Everyone who goes to Donovan Bar can find a cocktail perfect for their palate and mood.

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Header Image: Federico Pavan; Source: Facebook

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