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Mark's Bar at Hixone star

66-70 Brewer Street, London W1F 9UP

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By any measure, the arty, post-punk, clubby Mark’s Bar in the basement at Hix is world class; hence, the high-end clientele some of whom might actually be able to afford the luxuries touted in the FT’s How To Spend It. Put on your glad rags & sample an understated classic such as hanky panky or Criterion milk punch; alternatively, make a style statement with matador (Ocho Reposado Tequila, dry vermouth & orange Curaçao) or the avenue (Four Roses bourbon, Somerset cider brandy, grenadine, passion fruit nectar & orange blossom water). There are also some tasty nostalgic treats such as Martinican vermouth cocktail, which was a rummy fin-de-siècle smash at Fouquet’s in Paris. To soak up the booze, asparagus fondue, smoked-salmon croquettes & pork crackling appear on the list of snacks (from £3.25) at this debut-de-siècle London triumph.

Overall Diner Rating

8.3
Food & Drink
8.0
Service
7.7
Atmosphere
8.3
Value
7.7

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  1. Sally C.

    ( 40s, Female, United Kingdom )

    Mark's bar was funky – I would say a bit shabby chic possibly. They even squeezed in a pool table..very rare to have such entertainment in a credible bar.

    Service was intermittent, when we caught the eye of the right person it was great but others seemed chaotic and would not allow you to catch their eye. A slight annoyance but didn't detract from our evening.

    We found a cosy corner and drank cocktails and had bar snacks until the last train was ready to depart, a fun evening and a good atmosphere. I do recommend this bar.

    Bar snacks were impressive, we felt like we had a bit of a tapas treat, but we did pay for it… all in all cocktails and bar snacks added up to over £150 for two people…ouch! Ah well, we may have been slightly refreshed by this point!

    Welsh Rabbit (sic) fondue was veeery nice.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 7
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  2. Emma W.

    ( 30s, Female, United Kingdom )

    A little gem. Unlike the other high-octane bars of it's ilk, it was plesantly down to earth: leather sofas and stools by the bar, idyosyncratic decoration and a plesantly dimly lit interior. The amazing cocktail menu is full of curious but (at least what we tried) tasty drinks – well made and subtle. The food served is also quirky but delicious: we shared a generous hunk of Oyster Ale fruit cake and blue cheese, which made a curiously fine accompaniment to our wine.

    A lovely chilled bar for a discerning drink or two, but if you want you cocktail experience to make you feel like a minor celeb, go somewhere else.

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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    Essential Details for Mark's Bar at Hix

    • Address: 66-70 Brewer Street, London W1F 9UP
    • Telephone: 020 7292 3518
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    • Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12N-1am (Sun -11pm)
    • Capacities: Private room for 10 people
    • Cuisine: Bars
    • Area: Soho
    • Wine: £20.00
    • Champagne: £46.00

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    1. Sally C.

      Sally C. ( 40s, Female, United Kingdom )

      June 2011

      Mark's bar was funky – I would say a bit shabby chic possibly. They even squeezed in a pool table..very rare to have such entertainment in a credible bar.

      Service was intermittent, when we caught the eye of the right person it was great but others seemed chaotic and would not allow you to catch their eye. A slight annoyance but didn't detract… More

      • Overall: 8
      • Food & Drink: 8
      • Service: 6
      • Atmosphere: 8
      • Value: 7
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    2. Emma W.

      Emma W. ( 30s, Female, United Kingdom )

      July 2010

      A little gem. Unlike the other high-octane bars of it's ilk, it was plesantly down to earth: leather sofas and stools by the bar, idyosyncratic decoration and a plesantly dimly lit interior. The amazing cocktail menu is full of curious but (at least what we tried) tasty drinks – well made and subtle. The food served is also quirky but delicious… More

      • Overall: 10
      • Food & Drink: 9
      • Service: 10
      • Atmosphere: 10
      • Value: 9
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