
Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals is a beautiful boozy paradise, welcoming guests back indoors from May 18.
Cocktails + plants + Instagrammable interiors = millennial dreamland. So the theory goes, at least. If there’s anywhere that’ll put it to the test, it’s Mr Fogg’s new drinking spot, the House of Botanicals. Nestled in the heart of Fitzrovia, this fine drinking establishment does a rather nice job of doubling as a garden centre, given the shrubs, vines, and flowers covering the walls and ceilings. While Mr Fogg has managed to keep us going with its lovely outdoor seating area and exquisite takeaway libations, we can’t wait to venture back into the lush interior of this cocktail bar from May 18 onwards! If you can’t either, go ahead and make a reservation here.
Like a decadent Victorian sun room, the House of Botanicals makes for a lovely place to spend an afternoon. Spread across two floors, the downstairs area is bedecked with hanging ivy and blossoming flowers, whilst there’s also a charming outdoor seating area for sun-drenched evenings. To be perfectly honest, it’s enough to give anyone a pretty serious case of home envy. And that’s before you check out the exterior, which Mr Fogg’s intend to change with the seasons.
It also doesn’t hurt that the bar is full of floral-infused cocktails, either. After much experimenting, infusing, and tasting, Mr Fogg’s have produced The Miraculous Plants & Their Bounty menu, in which each drink has been inspired by a specific flora and their uses. Top picks include Nettle Chalice, composed of vodka, nettle tea, and lemon essence, and the Mexican Interpreter a vibrant refresher made with tequila, apricot brandy, prickly pear and grenadillo cordial. Meanwhile, inside the House of Botanicals’ Glass House, you’ll find more experimental fare for those hoping to emulate Phileas Fogg’s adventurous nature.
On Saturdays you can enjoy Tipsy Tea – a brilliantly boozy take on afternoon tea. You’ll get to choose between five of Mr Fogg’s finest teapot cocktails and sip on your selected tipple from Victorian teacups. How quaint!
Putting the cocktails to one side (usually a highly inadvisable idea), the House of Botanicals will serve up a delicate array of food. Sweet potato fries come topped with crispy lamb, orange mayo, and feta, whilst the sweetcorn and chickpea fritters with halloumi and basil yoghurt are worth nibbling on. Feast on them, feast on the cocktails, and feast on the interiors: the House of Botanicals is a terrific triple threat!