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White Lyan

(Now Closed)
Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar, and Bar££££
Hackney, London
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  • Thrillist
    ThrillistNovember 25, 2013
    The Painted Presidente: The glass is literally coated with “pomegranate paint” before they simply pour in a mix of house rum & vermouths, and then it's finished off with a drop of “liquid grass” Read more
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WilliamsNovember 19, 2013
    Fantastic cocktails here. Some very interesting twists on classic drinks along with some house favourites. It's like Heston Blumethal took over a speakeasy in Manhattan. Highly recommended
  • Stefanie C.heart icon on user image
    Stefanie ColburnOctober 3, 2014
    Delicious cocktails - hard to explain as you will have never had anything like this before. Go for the one with beeswax
  • Aidan H.heart icon on user image
    Aidan HornsbyJanuary 22, 2015
    Yes, White Lyan is a bit Heston ("We don't use ice, perishables or brands."), but it's also an extraordinarily fun place to have a few drinks that don't taste like anything you'd find anywhere else.
  • Utku C.
    Utku CanAugust 6, 2014
    Recently crowned Best New International Bar at TotC, White Lyan's unique take with no citrus nor ice has everyone talking. There is only one thing no one disagrees on: Mr. Ryan's drinks are fantastic.
  • Neringa D.heart icon on user image
    Neringa DaNovember 28, 2014
    Minimalistic interior and simple looking yet sophisticated tasting cocktails. Civil Serve with blueberry vinegar will give you an incredible flavour sensation.
  • Best Barsheart icon on user image
    Best BarsApril 24, 2014
    The science of bartending gets flipped on its head: no ice, no citrus and all home-brand spirits in this sleek space. Think speedy service, tasty pre-batched cocktails and a stripper's pole downstairs Read more
  • Scott G.
    Scott GJuly 23, 2014
    Very good selection of drinks mostly made from their own resources. Good for a change of scene as it's nicely tucked away in Hoxton ;)
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidAugust 7, 2014
    Passionate and know their craft. They will happily talk you through any drink. Finish with a 'White Guinness' if you like it sweet
  • Ross W.
    Ross WSJanuary 16, 2017
    Hoxton’s White Lyan dropped 35 places to miss the top 50 this year but remains a pioneering bar that continues to challenge convention.
  • Joeyyymac
    JoeyyymacSeptember 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Thoroughly recommended. Great drinks, friendly, informative staff, new twist on cocktails. Just go. 👌
  • Tobias O.heart icon on user image
    Tobias OtteNovember 13, 2014
    It is worth a try but I don't think that I'll ever like the concept of prefab cocktails. I miss the personalized aspect. Experimental.
  • Ella C.heart icon on user image
    Ella ClucasFebruary 28, 2016
    bottles of cocktails are super cute and stuff on draft is to die for
  • Ollie R.heart icon on user image
    Ollie RelphAugust 12, 2014
    The negroni is my fav in London. Don't forget to try the See No too!
  • Karolina
    KarolinaApril 18, 2016
    Drinks are great quality. Could improve interior to match amazing cocktails.
  • Ece I.heart icon on user image
    Ece InancApril 25, 2014
    Negronis here are better than whistling shop. Whatever that sweet/burnt layer is, it's the work of a genius.
  • Kenney M.
    Kenney MarlattOctober 10, 2014
    Named the World's Best New International Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail in 2014.
  • 148 C.heart icon on user image
    148 Check us out!November 20, 2013
    A bit chemical taste, but worth a try... staff is very responsive to drinkers' needs
  • Stijn O.heart icon on user image
    Stijn Ortega coppinOctober 2, 2015
    Dubious musical taste. Interesting cocktails though.
  • Saxow B.heart icon on user image
    Saxow BoyFebruary 21, 2016
    Weird cocktails, cool atmosphere, good music
  • Ros O.heart icon on user image
    Ros O'FlynnJune 3, 2016
    Original cocktails. No ice policy.
  • Lewis R.heart icon on user image
    Lewis ReesAugust 18, 2014
    Boundary pushing stuff slung by one of the world's best bar teams.
  • jason p.heart icon on user image
    jason pApril 2, 2017
    Odd crowd, but great drinks 🚀
  • John L.
    John LongOctober 30, 2014
    Great cocktail menu.
  • Freddy Osazee O.
    Very nice here
  • Esther B.
    No ice used...hardcore liquor concotions for hardcore cocktail fans.
  • Theo E.heart icon on user image
    Theo EvrSeptember 23, 2016
    Good powerful cocktails!!
  • Dmitry W.heart icon on user image
    Dmitry WitmanFebruary 9, 2016
    Totally empty on Tuesday night.
  • Oleg R.
    Oleg RNovember 30, 2013
    No Ice speakeasy
  • Roland S.heart icon on user image
    Roland SDecember 8, 2015
    Großartiges Konzept: Drinks werden vorweg gemixt und in Kühlschränken gelagert, damit der Geschmack vollkommen bleibt. Kein Eis, keine Frucht. Alles unter Kontrolle. Der Barmann erklärt jeden Cocktail
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