Meet Giovanni Castorina
From serving VIPs to the go-to trends in mixology at the moment – Our Bar Manager, Giovanni Castorina tells us all about his craft.
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Meet Giovanni Castorina
From serving VIPs to the go-to trends in mixology at the moment – Our Bar Manager, Giovanni Castorina tells us all about his craft.
Dry Martini Recipe
Known for the ‘blues’, January isn’t necessarily known for being a happy month. But with our take on dry January, we’ll soon put a stop to that. Whether you opt for our Classic Dry Martini or Dry Dry Martini, pop your glass in the fridge and prepare for a treat!
What the Galvin brothers will be feasting on this Christmas
Want to pull off a meal that will truly impress this Christmas? Here’s some inspiration from Michelin-star chefs, the Galvin brothers.
Q+A with Ali Miller: the creator of our whimsical afternoon tea sets
When you enjoy afternoon tea at The Athenaeum, you’ll notice teapots, teacups and saucers with some fantastical designs. Clocks shooting out of teapot spouts, a Victorian gentleman flying with butterflies, and quirky maps of Great Britain all add a little whimsy to your afternoon. We speak to Ali Miller, the creator of these incredible designs, to find out about her inspiration and favourite London hideaways.
Velouté of Potimarron Pumpkin with Roast Chestnuts and Ceps
The perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin from Halloween, or the ideal starter for a wholesome Thanksgiving feast – here’s a pumpkin recipe with a little wow-factor from our chefs
Daube of Venison with Quince and Chestnut
This rich autumnal recipe by the Michelin star Galvin brothers will fill your kitchen with the flavours of the season.
Meet our new Head Chef, Ian Howard
We head into Galvin at The Athenaeum’s kitchen to find out more about our new Head Chef, Ian Howard.
Cocktail of the Month: Queen’s Garden
Our bartender Giovanni Castorina shares his latest cocktail creation.
The Athenaeum’s Chef Patrons: Catey Award win
Food and Drink / Staying With Us /
Chris and Jeff Galvin, the chefs behind our Galvin at The Athenaeum restaurant, have won a Catey Award for their Galvin Green Man pub.
Blog series: secret spots near Mayfair for…a history-filled drink
Food and Drink / Things To Do /
From the oldest drinking hole in Mayfair to the former haunt of the Great Train Robbers, here are our top local spots for a history-filled drink in London.
