Chef Yannick Alléno launches new cocktail bar in Mayfair restaurant
The recently opened Mayfair restaurant by Check Yannick Alléno now welcomes guests with the new standalone bar, Bar Antoine. Located at the acclaimed Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, (London) in a freshly designed space, Bar Antoine is set to become a hub of community, welcoming international travellers and local patrons alike.
It’s no surprise that a bar opened by one of the most Michelin-starred chefs in the world, Chef Yannik Alléno, champions laid-back luxury. The modern and warm environment pairs exquisite cocktails with an atmosphere that celebrates Chef Yannik’s long-standing love affair with London – borne from a belief that hospitality is the backbone of the city’s social scene.
Visitors to Bar Antoine will have the opportunity to enjoy innovative menus in a welcoming setting, perfect for any occasion, creating a dynamic experience that encapsulates London’s lively nature, local characters and the shared passion for hospitality of Chef Yannick and Four Seasons.
Offering expertly mixed drinks, Head of Bars Michele Lombardi will launch The Ikigai Menu this month. Inspired by the Japanese concept of giving a person a sense of purpose and reason for living, the menu captures the essence of Ikigai and chef Yannick’s beliefs for ‘The concept of finding purpose and fulfilment in life. Named in honour of Chef Yannick’s late son, Antoine Alléno, the bar and its Ikigai menu celebrate his thirst for life.
Working alongside Chef Yannick, Lombardi’s 12-strong cocktail list is a collaboration with the culinary team, showcasing the four key elements of Ikigai; love, passion, purpose and mission, through inventive and intricate techniques. Each section features cocktails that represent the principles of Ikigai and is underpinned by Bar Antoine’s ethos of creating a holistic experience for their guests. Everything from the atmosphere and service, to the flavours they savour is curated to ensure guests have a memorable visit.
Cocktails on the menu include the umami Hatsukoi [£28] elegantly fuses Seventy One Gin, La Tomato, Cacao Blanc, Celery bitter, Amontillado and Sparkling Tomato Extraction – representing a person’s passion and desire to achieve Ikigai. Soulful Sip [£22] – representing love – this complex drink with grassy notes and a long finish seamlessly blends Matcha No3 Gin, Muyu Jasmine, Grapefruit, Sudachi, Mancino Sakura Vermouth and rice milk. Earthy scents blended with floral and acidic notes take central stage in Relentless [£24]. This cocktail featuring Patron Anejo, Tio Pepe Fino, Grapefruit Cryo®, Italicus Bergamot, London Essence Peach & Jasmine Soda and a Beetroot Cloud pays homage to vocation, reminding us to relentlessly seek inspiration and fulfilment. A luxuriously rich cocktail, Penicillin Nouveaux [£24] with Hennessy VSOP, Los Siete Misterios, Miso, Ginger honey, Lucano Anniversario, Rimonato Bianco and Milk whey, symbolises the mission to achieve fulfilment and satisfaction through seeking balance and alignment in life.
Each cocktail on the menu is paired with sushi, creative small bites and delicious plates, with each one carefully curated to complement and enhance the cocktail experience.
Alongside the drinks list, visitors to Bar Antoine can enjoy Chef Yannick’s dishes that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Retro in design, with an eclectic music offering and friendly atmosphere, Bar Antoine serves as the beating heart of Pavyllon, complete with an expansive terrace in the very heart of Mayfair.
The culinary offering at Bar Antoine is as carefully considered as the drinks. The globally diverse menu features both local and global dishes particularly loved by Chef Yannick Alléno and his team, including the Executive Chef, Paul Zocsowka. The menu utilises the finest ingredients possible, including the eponymous Antoine’s Burger – a labour of love that took 3 months to develop. Inspired by fried bread from Northern Africa, the light and crispy bun is combined with teriyaki beef, resulting in the ultimate indulgent burger. Additionally, a number of Japanese favourites such as Shiso Leaf tempura with caviar, and KaraAge fried chicken, a homage to the 40+ trips Chef Yannick Alléno has made to his beloved Japan and his two Michelin-starred restaurant L’Abysse at Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris, will also feature. Other dishes guests can expect include; Chef’s take on “Fish & Chips” as well as the “Croqsandwich,” with lobster, bechamel, mustard, truffled ham and Swiss cheese.
Designed in collaboration with Parisian designer Chahan Minassian, who also designed Pavyllon London, Bar Antoine’s interiors exude easy warmth with wood-panelled walls, plush seating upholstered in cosy bouclés, mohair velvets, and woven silks, echoing the main dining areas. Guests step through the doors to the large outdoor terrace, designed as an elegant and discreet garden with 30 additional covers.
Guests can expect a lively, convivial atmosphere accompanied by an eclectic soundtrack that ranges from live soulful jazz to Chef Yannick Alléno’s French music, making Bar Antoine a go-to spot for both locals and visitors alike. Opening from 11am daily until late, Bar Antoine is a spirited experience for guests that evolves with the dynamic nature of London, a city that Chef Yannick Alléno admires deeply.
For reservations or more information, head over to the Bar Antoine’s official website.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LONDON AT PARK LANE, LONDON, W1J 7DR, ENGLAND
+44 (0)20 7319 5200
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 11:00 – 01:00
Sunday 11:00 – 00:00