REIMAGINING THE CLASSIC NEGRONI: CELEBRATE NEGRONI WEEK AT MANETTA'S BAR
September 2025
Manetta’s Bar | Image credit: Niall Clutton
Tucked inside Flemings Mayfair, one of London’s oldest boutique hotels, lies Manetta’s Bar. Just moments from Green Park, Buckingham Palace, and the boutiques of Bond Street, it captures the spirit of 1930s glamour while offering a distinctly modern drinking experience.
The interiors are an ode to Art Deco sophistication: plush velvet seating, rose-gold accents that gleam in the low light, and a polished intimacy that sets the scene for long evenings over cocktails. Manetta’s storied past adds further intrigue - once a gathering place for writers, artists, and even wartime spies rumoured to have traded secrets over drinks, today it remains one of Mayfair’s most stylish and atmospheric destinations.
This Negroni Week, the bar is spotlighting a menu that reimagines the classic Italian aperitivo in five inventive variations:
The Green Negroni (£17) surprises with Down Hall Garden Gin, Midori, and Luxardo Bitter Bianco, delivering a fresh, herbaceous twist.
The Fashionable Negroni (£17) pairs Salcombe Gin Rosé with Campari, ginger liqueur, and aromatic bitters for a refined, contemporary edge.
Sunshine bright, the Yellow Negroni (£17) blends Botanist Gin with Suze Gentian, Limoncello di Capri, and Bénédictine for a bold, citrus-forward sip.
For those seeking elegance in simplicity, the Unusual Negroni (£18) layers Plymouth Gin, Aperol, and Lillet Blanc with delicate balance.
Finally, the Oaxacan Negroni (£18) introduces a smoky, complex profile with tequila, mezcal, maraschino, and Campari - a daring reinterpretation for adventurous palates.
Manetta’s line-up honours the Negroni’s heritage while offering something refreshingly new. Whether you are a devoted Negroni enthusiast or simply seeking a cocktail experience with character, Manetta’s is the perfect, hidden place to sip, savour, and celebrate Negroni Week.
