A new cocktail destination has landed in St. Albans – Octagon Bar at Sopwell House.
Blended cocktails will take inspiration from Sopwell House’s rich history.
Boasting an ornate marble-topped bar with vintage, mirrored glass detailing, the Octagon Bar takes over the former lounge area of the hotel.
Velvet armchairs and views of the property’s front lawn from stained glass windows also feature.
Led by Bar Manager, João Chitas – formerly of the COMO Metropolitan Hotel – guests can expect a cocktail menu of 12 signature serves, each influenced by stories of Sopwell House’s evolution and its royal guests.
Ale, Ale and Honey is made with Dom Benedictine, dark and ginger ales, and honey cordial, inspired by the Sopwell Nunnery founded by the Benedictine order in 1140; while the Master Mason’s Meds, is a rum-based drink with chamomile and fennel seeds, as a nod to Edward Strong, a Master Mason who worked on St. Paul’s Cathedral and developed Sopwell House’s gardens with medicinal herbs.
There is also a list of classics, from martinis to margaritas, as well as a selection of low and non-alcoholic cocktails, wines and spirits, along with light bar nibbles to pair.