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White Lyan in Hoxton is fast becoming the hottest bar in London thanks to its unique approach to cocktail making, created by Mr Lyan aka Ryan Chetiyaw…
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White Lyan was the polar opposite of the atmosphere we had just exited at the London Cocktail Club. It was quiet to the extreme and we were served by …
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5 Reviews on “The White Lyan”
I simply just can’t understand how can this be one of the best bars in the world. Maybe they are selling the concept, which is interesting, but I’m not sure it really worth a try at all.
White Lyan in Hoxton is fast becoming the hottest bar in London thanks to its unique approach to cocktail making, created by Mr Lyan aka Ryan Chetiyawardana, one of the most respected names in the industry. Ryan has taken mixology to the next level, you won’t see any drink brands on display as all spirits are sourced directly from distillers. All the cocktails are pre mixed with unusual ingredients before bottling with no ice and no garnish, Ryan has rewritten the rule of cocktail making with spectacular results. Try the White Guinness, a whisky based cocktail with aroma and texture of a normal Guinness but with a totally different tasting profile.Ryan! foodanddrinksnoob.blogspot.com
White Lyan was the polar opposite of the atmosphere we had just exited at the London Cocktail Club. It was quiet to the extreme and we were served by the antithesis to the typical Shoreditch barman. No beard, no tats, just someone who was very obviously into the mixology behind the creations they served and very happy to spend a lot of time going through all the ingredients and processes while we quizzed him about every drink.White Lyan is cold and clinical and feels a bit like an 80s boardroom. Not really my style. Especially on a Friday night. I preferred the jumpin ambience of the LCC. However, the drinks were incredibly interesting and perfectly executed. The MO for White Lyan is pre-batched cocktails, the idea being they spend enough time getting the measures and combinations exactly right behind the scenes and then they bottle it and preserve it, so you dont waste time waiting to get served. Considering how quiet it is, that part of it is probably something they dont have to worry about, but the attention they spend in perfecting the drink is evident.Each cocktail has something interesting about it and theyre all their own creation which made choosing the ones to have even more difficult than I normally find it. Eventually we narrowed down which sections we wanted to try and made our decisions. First up was something from the Fizz section. I had the seaside, an intriguing blend of tequila, yuzu, sea grass and avocado leaf soda. The yuzu and lime gave it a pleasant and light, slightly sweet and citrussy taste, while the avocado and seagrass made it very refreshing. Carolyn ordered the High Street which had elderflower champagne, blueberry vinegar and vitamin C. It was a bit like an alcoholic berocca and the discernible vinegar taste was actually nice!We decided to go cheap for our last ones something from the 6 hi-ball section. Carolyn ordered the Cherry Cola and I had the Meadow Spritz. Her Cherry Cola was basically, a rum and coke but with a cherry twist and tobacco to give it some depth. My Meadow was also quite an easy drink the white grape soda making it fruity and the bitters ensuring the meadow flower liqueur wasnt too flowery and pungent. I was impressed by the range and creativity of the drinks here. Just a shame about the setting. jaminaward.wixsite.com
I liked the atmosphere. Music not too loud. Buzzy at 18:30 without being packed. Service is quick, as all the drinks are pre-mixed. I really liked my Pixie Dust (vermouth and lemongrass). My companion’s Bay Cosmo was less exciting.
Such wonderful drinks, to suit the pickiest drinkers – all pre-mixed, and perfect every single time. NO ICE. Ambience is easy, bare, music levels so you can speak, AND dance. The shots are excellent, have one of each. And order the chips with nutella/olive oil. A great great night out.