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CERTAIN GENTLEMEN OF OTHER DAYS,

WHO MADE OF DRINKINGONE OF THE

PLEASURES OF L IFE –NOT ONE OF ITS EVILS:

WHO ACHIEVED CONTENT LONG ERE

CAPACITY WAS REACHED OR OVERTAXED;

AND WHO, WHATEVER THAY DRANK,

PROVED ABLE TO CARRY IT ,KEEP THEIR

HEADS AND REMAIN GENTELMEN.EVEN

IN THEIR CUPS THEIR EXAMPLE IS

COMMENDED TO THEIR POSTERITY

Albert Stevens Crockett,

The Old Waldorf Astor ia Bar Book

R E C A L L I N G

The dr inks we present you today at The Lo�

are inspired by the Old Waldorf Astor ia Bar Book,

wr i tten by histor ian Albert Stevens Crockett.

From the t ime when the Waldorf Astor ia Hotel

was just the Waldorf and i t stood where

the Empire State Bui lding in New York stands today.

The Waldorf Bar was an “American Bar”

serving mixed dr inks and known as the water ing

hole for the robber barons of the late nineteenth

and ear ly twentieth centur ies.

We have studied Mr. Crockett’s recipes, went back

in t ime and adjusted some of the recipes to the palate

of today. Within our menu we take you on a journey

to discover the dr inks once served at the Old Waldorf Bar,

f rom Cocktai ls , Smashes, Cups to F izzes.

Michele Montauti

Bar Manager

D R U N K A T T H E O L D W A L D O R F B A R

Kindly not i fy us of your speci�c dietary requirements to ensure we are able to provide accurate information and advice on the ingredients and al lergens in our beverage.

* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge

Brooklyn Gin,House Blend Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters

Bols Dutch Genever, Dol in Dry Vermouth, La Quint inye Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters

Michter’s Bourbon, Thai Basi l - Mancino Sweet Vermouth,Chocolate Bitters, Cardamom - Maple

Michter’s Rye, Di Baldo Ital ian Vermouth, Aromatic Bitters, Wi ld Cherry

‘The Balance’, for May 13, 1806, descr ibes the cocktai l as “a s imulat ing l iquor, composed of spi r i ts of any k ind, sugar, water and bitters – i t i s vulgar ly cal led bittered s l ing” and is supposed to be an excel lent elect ioneer ing potion. (Old Waldorf Bar Book, P.13)

Our cocktai ls are st i r red dr inks with a heavy spir i t base, accompanied by sweeteners and bitters

‘Smash: To �atten; in tennis , to bat, etc.; in s lang a smash is something of extraordinary abi l i ty.Somewhere in these l ies the or igin of the term as “a beverage of spi r i tuous l iquors, with mint, water, sugar and ice.” (Old Waldorf Bar Book P. 99)

Cups go far back in t ime and have their or igin in social dr inking. Cups could feature wine,beer or both. Nowadays they might not be essent ial in mixed dr inks, but in the ear ly 1900’sthey were essent ial . Lower in alcohol, refreshing and a true ‘sess ion beverage’something you can st ick with al l n ight.

Yet, whi le the cocktai l i s an American invention, i ts der ivat ion and �rst date of appl icat ionare hazed by anecdote and fancy. Take, for example, a story once heard in the Orient.“A cocktai l?” “Yes” “But why the name?” “Dr ink i t and you wi l l �nd the rooster feathersgrowing on you” (Old Waldorf Bar Book P. 12)

450

450

480

550

Martel l Cognac, Bordeaux Wine Reduction,Dry Curacao, Maraschino,Tropical Fruits , L ime, Soda

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Ka�r L imeSherbet, Green Apple Cider, L ime Juice

Tangerine Juice, Banana Syrup, Pineapple,L ime Juice, Mulberry Soda

500

480

280

Chivas 18, Chrysanthemum Tincture,Tangerine Sherbet, Mint Leaf, L ime Juice

520

C O C K T A I L S

S M A S H E S

C U P S A N D S O C I A L D R I N K S

A S T O R I A

B R O N X

W A L D O R F

W A L D O R FC L A R E T C U P

C I D E R N E C T A R

M I N E H E A R T( N o n - a l c o h o l i c )

M A N H A T T A N

W H I S K E Y S M A S H



Monkey Shoulder, Sa�ron – Dry Vermouth, Nutmeg T incture, Aromatic Bitters, L ime Juice, Egg White, Ginger Ale

Mom Gin, Mulberry Syrup, Cass is L iquor, L ime Juice, Ginger Ale

Diplomatico Mantuano Rum, Pierre Ferrand Cognac,Rose Syrup, L ime Juice, Egg White, Vani l la Soda

Fizzers and Sours were served dur ing the Golden Age of American Dr inking (1850-1900);Many mixed dr inks were inspired by either showfolk, l ike Ms. Taylor – an opera s inger, or by Chorus gi r l s – in this case referr ing to the gir l s in �rst successful Broadway Musical of the 20th century “F loradora”.

Memorial ized by poets and painters, credited with hal lucinogenic powers, and feared by many. Contrary to popular misconception… the only drug in absinthe is alcohol.

“Lal la Rookh is the name of a play in poetry wr i tten by Thomas Moore and publ ished in 1817. L ike Mamie Taylor and Florodora, we can conclude: dr inks and show bizz go hand in hand”

480

460

470

Green Apple Juice, Lemongrass Syrup, L ime Juice, Sweet Soda

280

La Fontaine Absinthe, Pear L iquor, Homemade Almond Syrup, L ime Juice

Parnesse Absinthe, Crème de Cacao,Egg White, Peychaud’s Bitters, Pandan Syrup

480

480

F I Z Z E S A N D S O U R S

A B S I N T H E

M A M I E T A Y L O R

F L O R A D O R A

L A L L A R O O K H

D U M M Y D A I S Y( N o n - a l c o h o l i c )

M O N T B L A N C

S U I S S E S S E



S I G N A T U R E C O C K T A I L S

C l e v e r H i p p i e 480Absolut Elyx, Galiano, Lime Juice, Lemongrass Syrup, Green Apple Juice Thai Basil Leaf, Egg White

B e s p o k e 480Phraya Rum, Frangelico, Coconut Syrup, Chocolate Bitter, Soda Water

H a b a n e r o W h i s k e y P u n c h 600Michter’s Sour Mash, Dry Chilli, Pineapple Jalapeno, Coconut Syrup Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

E s p r e s s o M a r t i n i 480Grey Goose, Khalua, Orange Reduction, Espresso Shot

T h e S t r a n g e r 420Chalong Bay Ka�r Lime, Angostura Bitter, Tangerine Infused White Wine, Pomelo Soda Lime Juice, Gomme Syrup

I l l u s i o n 460Hendrick’s Gin, Lemongrass Syrup, Peach Liquor, Clari�ed Lime Juice Pandan Home-made Soda

O r i g i n 460Monkey Shoulder, Lemongrass Shrub, Lime Juice, Pandan Vanilla Soda



B i l lecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve, NV 1,100 4,750Champagne France

Bi l lecart-Salmon Brut Rose, NV 1,250 6,200Champagne France

Gramona, La Cuvee Gran Reserva Brut, 620 3,100 Catalonia, Spain, 2013

Larmandier-Bernier Latitude, 950 5,000Extra Brut B lanc de Blancs, 2011

Dom Pér ignon 22,550Champagne France 2008

Txomin Etxaniz Getar iako Txakol i 450 1,800Basque, Spain 2017

Nikolaihof,Vom Stein Federspiel R ies l ing 650 3,600Wachau, Austr ia 2015

Churton, Sauvignon Blanc 590 2,350Malborough, New Zealand 2017

Nals Margr ied, Punggl, P inot Gr igio 625 2,500Alto Adige, I taly 2017

Sandhi Wines, Chardonnay 950 4,400Santa Barbara County, United States 2014

Domaine Faiveley,Pinot Noir 800 3,900Burgundy, France 2016

Fontodi, Chiant i Class ico DOCG, Sangiovese 750 2,900Tuscany, I taly 2015

Achaval Ferrer, Malbec 825 3,300Mendoza, Argentina 2017

Jamsheed Harem La Syrah 650 2,600Yarra Val ley, Austral ia 2016

Honig, Cabernet Sauvignon 1,475 5,900 Napa Val ley, United States 2015

Marchesi Di Barolo, Barbera D’Alba 3,200 Piedmont, I taly 2016

Château Faugeres 8,000 Bordeaux, St . Emi l l ion, France 2014

Chateau D' Armai lhac 12,500 Bordeaux, Paul l iac, France 2010

Opus One, Overture, Bordeaux Blend 16,000Napa Val ley, Cal i fornia 2018

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C H A M P A G N E& S P A R K L I N G

W H I T E W I N E

R E D W I N E

160 ml



AMERICAN WHISKY

BourbonBu�alo Trace United States 45.0% 280 3,500

El i jah Craigh 12 Years United States 47.0% 400 4,900

El i jah Craigh Pr ivate Barrel United States 47.0% 950 12,000

Evan Wi l l iams 1783 United States 43.0% 280 3,300

Evan Wi l l iams S ingle Barrel United States 43.0% 400 5,500

Je�erson’s Ocean United States 45.0% 1,350 14,500

Je�erson’s Reserve United States 45.1% 700 9,300

Maker’s Mark United States 45.0% 350 5,000

Maker’s 46 United States 47.0% 450 6,100

Michter’s S ingle Barrel 10 years United States 47.2% 950 11,500

Michter’s US*1 Smal l Batch American United States 45.7% 450 5,800

Michter’s Sour Mash United States 43.0% 450 5,800

Rebel Yel l Kentucky Straight United States 40.0% 350 3,600

Van Brunt St i l lhouse United States 40.0% 900 6,500

Yel low Stone United States 46.5% 600 8,200

Woodford Reserve United States 43.2% 400 5,500

Rye

Michter’s 10 Years United States 46.04% 980 11,500

Michter’s US*1 S ingle Barrel United States 42.04% 450 5,800

Rebel Yel l Smal l Batch United States 45.0% 350 4,200

Rittenhouse 100 Proof Straight United States 50.0% 300 4,100

St i l l The One No. 4 United States 45.0% 580 8,500

Wild Turkey Rye United States 40.5% 320 3,600

Tennessee

Jack Daniel’s S ingle Barrel United States 45.0% 500 6,800

S P I R I T S

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S P I R I T S

WORLD WHISKEY

AsiaAkashi , White Oak Japan 40.0% 550 4,900

Hibik i Japanese Harmony Japan 43.0% 880 11,000

Hibik i 12 years Japan 43.0% 4,800 51,500

Hibik i 17 years Japan 43.0% 4,200 47,000

Yamazaki 12 years Japan 43.0% 2,350 28,000

Blended ScotchBig Peat, Douglas Laing Scot land 46.0% 860 10,000

Chivas Regal 18 years Scot land 40.0% 550 7,300

Copper DOG Scot land 40.0% 320 4,000

Great King Street, Compass Box Scot land 43.0% 860 7,500

Johnnie Walker B lack Label Scot land 40.0% 380 3,600

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Scot land 40.0% 450 5,400

Johnnie Walker B lue Label Scot land 43.0% 1,650 20,600

Monkey Shoulder Scot land 40.0% 350 4,300

Spice Tree, Compass Box Scot land 46.0% 1,050 12,200

The Peat Monster, Compass Box Scot land 46.0% 780 9,200

S ingle MaltArdberg 10 years Scot land 46.0% 550 6,300

Ardbeg Corryvreckan Scot land 57.1% 950 11,500

Auchentoshan Three Wood Scotland 43.0% 700 8,000

Balvinie 12 Double Wood Scot land 40.0% 550 7,200

Balvinie 21 Port Wood Scot land 40.0% 2,600 31,000

Bowmore 12 years Scot land 40.0% 650 7,800

Bowmore Sherry Cask 15 years Scot land 40.0% 950 10,600

Glenl ivet 15 years Scot land 43.0% 680 9,000

Glenl ivet 18 years Scot land 43.0% 1,100 11,800

Glen�ddich12 years Scot land 40.0% 450 5,500

Highland Park 12 years Scot land 40.0% 700 8,300

Highland Park 18 years Scot land 43.0% 1,750 20,800

Laphroaig 10 years Scot land 40.0% 750 9,200

Laphroaig 12 years Scot land 43.0% 2,000 23,300

Lagavul in 16 years Scot land 43.0% 820 12,100

Macal lan 12 years Scot land 40.0% 790 11,000

Macal lan 18 years Scot land 43.0% 2,650 30,500

Old pulteney 15 years Scot land 46.0% 600 4,000

Provenance 6 years Scot land 46.0% 520 7,200

Provenance10 years Scot land 46.0% 690 9,600

Provenance12 years Scot land 46.0% 600 8,400

Tal isker 10 years Scot land 45.8% 660 8,000

Tal isker 18 years Scot land 45.8% 1,500 20,300

The s ingleton 12 years Scot land 40.0% 350 5,200

Tomintol 21 years Scot land 40.0% 1,750 23,000

I r i sh WhiskeyJameson I re land 40.0% 280 3,000

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* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge Kindly not i fy us of your speci�c dietary requirements to ensure we are able to provide accurate information and advice on the ingredients and al lergens in our beverage.

AGAVE

Mezcal Al ipus San Andrés Mexico 47.5% 340 4,900

Al ipus San Luis B lanco Mexico 47.5% 340 4,900

Tobala Pierde Almas Mexico 47.0% 580 8,500

Tequi la BlancoCabeza Mexico 43.0% 320 4,200

Ocho Mexico 40.0% 350 3,100

Olmeca Gold Mexico 40.0% 280 2,600

Patron Mexico 40.0% 460 5,500

Tequi la ResposadoCasa Noble Mexico 40.0% 550 6,800

Don Jul io Mexico 38.0% 550 7,500

Ocho Mexico 40.0% 480 4,000

Tequi la Anejo

Ocho Mexico 40.0% 780 7,200

Herradura Mexico 46.2% 550 6,700

Tequi la Extra Anejo

Ocho Mexico 40.0% 1,050 13,000

Fuentesca Reserva Mexico 43.0% 1,600 20,000

S P I R I T S

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SUGARCANE SPIRITS

CachacaAbelha Brazi l 39.0% 300 3,500

L ight RumCana Brava Panama 43.0% 250 3,100

Chalong Bay Rum Thai land 40.0% 320 2,400

Havana Club 3 Years Cuba 40.0% 280 2,300

Plantat ion 3 Stars White Mult i – Is lands 41.2% 280 2,300

Dark RumAppelton 12 Years Jamaica 43.0% 280 3,500

Bacardi 8 Years Puerto Rico 40.0% 360 4,900

Diplomatico 2001 Venezuela 43.0% 750 10,150

Diplomatico Mantuano Venezuela 40.0% 380 3,700

Don Papa 10 Years Phi l ippines 43.0% 320 3,700

Flor de Cana 18 Years Nicaragua 40.0% 580 7,800

Havana Club 7 Years Cuba 40.0% 340 3,000

Mount Gay Barbados 40.0% 340 3,000

Phraya Rum Thai land 40.0% 320 4,200

Plantat ion Jamaica 2002 Jamaica 42.0% 420 5,300

Zacapa 23 Guatemala 40.0% 520 7,400

plantat ion pineapple Mult i - i s land 40.0% 300 2,400

Matusalem 7 years Cuba 40.0% 320 2,800



F lavored RumThe Kraken Spiced Mult i – Is land 40.0% 380 3,800



AROMATIZED WINE

VERMOUTH

DryDol in Dry France 17.5% 280

La Quint inye Royale Extra Dry France 17.0% 320

Mancino Secco I taly 18.0% 280

Cinzano 1757 Dry I taly 18.0 % 200

MediumDolin Blanc France 16.0% 280

La Quint inye Royale Blanc France 16.0% 320

Mancino Bianco I taly 16.0% 280

Cocchi Americano I taly 16.5% 240

Oscar 697 Bianco I taly 16.0% 200

Sweet Di Baldo 721 Rosso I taly 17.0% 580

Dol in Rouge France 17.5% 280

Carpano Antica I taly 16.5% 340

La Quint inye Royale Rouge France 17.0% 320

Mancino Rosso I taly 16.0% 280

Cocchi Rosa I taly 16.5% 240

Cocchi Ricetta Originale I taly 16.0% 200

Oscar 697 I taly 16.0% 200

Cinzano 1757 I taly 16.0% 200

S P I R I T S

VODKAAbsolut E lyx Sweden 42.0% 400 4,800

Aylesbury Duck Canada 40.0% 360 3,600

Beluga Russ ia 40.0% 400 5,000

Belverdere Poland 40.0% 380 4,400

Grey Goose France 40.0% 380 4,800

Grey Goose VX France 40.0% 800 10,000

Ketel One Nether lands 40.0% 360 3,200

Lanna Thai land 40.0% 300 3,000

Stol ichnaya El i t Russ ia 40.0% 440 5,800

Tito’s United States 40.0% 280 3,000

zubrowka Poland 37.5% 360 3,000



S P I R I T S

GIN

American & DryBeefeater 24 Br i tain 45.0% 390 3,600

Bitter Truth Pink Germany 40.0% 460 4,800

Boodles Br i tain 40.0% 400 3,100

Blue Coat American Dry USA 47.0% 460 5,800

Botanist Scot land 46.0% 460 4,800

Brooklyn USA 40.0% 540 6,800

Caorunn Gin Scot land 41.8% 380 5,400

Citadel le Blossom France 45.6% 440 5,600

Elephant Gin Germany 45.0% 580 5,200

Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Germany 44.0% 850 7,400

Fords Br i tain 45.0% 320 3,200

Four Pi l lars Rare Dry Austral ia 41.8% 520 5,500

G’vine Nouaison France 40.0% 450 5,200

Gin Mare Spain 42.7% 450 5,100

Harahorn Norwegian 46.0% 520 7,700

Hendrick’s Scot land 41.0% 480 5,600

Kinobi Japan 45.7% 670 7,400

Nº3 London Dry Br i tain 46.0% 580 7,800

Mart in Mi l ler’s Westbourne Br i tain 45.2% 550 5,700

Mom Br i tain 39.5% 400 5,400

Monkey 47 Germany 47.0% 580 5,500

Monkey 47 S loe Gin Germany 29.0% 550 5,200

Rock Rose Navy Straight Scot land 57.0% 580 7,900

Roku Japan 43.0% 420 4,500

Sabatini Gin I taly 41.3% 380 5,500

Sakurao Japan 45.0% 340 4,000

Star of Bombay Br i tain 47.5% 380 5,100

St. George Cal i fornia 45.0% 390 5,500

Tanqueray Br i tain 47.3% 380 3,200

GeneverBols Nether lands 40.0% 480 5,600

Old TomOld Tom Gin Br i tain 40.0% 390 3,600

*Gin is served with Fever-Tree Premium Tonic or Fent imans Connoisseurs Tonic Water

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S P I R I T S

Glass

Bott leBRANDY

Apple Brandy

Laird’s Applejack United States 40.0% 380 3,600

Pere Magloire Calvados France 40.0% 380 3,600

Vecchia Romagna i taly 40.0% 380 3.400

CognacHine VSOP France 40.0% 460 5,400

In�nity Yue Minjuen France 40.0% 2,000 28,000

Martel l VSOP France 40.0% 580 6,200

Martel l XO France 40.0% 1,550 20,000

Martel l Cordon Bleu France 40.0% 1,350 18,500

Pierre Ferrand 1840 France 45.0% 540 5,800

Remy Mart in VSOP France 40.0% 460 5,000

Grappa and Aquavit

Arvesølvet Aquavit Norwegian 40.0% 390 5,500

Segnana I taly 50.0% 380 4,800

PiscoDemonio de los andes Peru 40.0% 300 2,800

BITTERS

Aperit i fAperol I taly 11.0% 280

Campari I taly 25.0% 280

Cynar I taly 16.5% 280

Ricard France 45.0% 280

Rinomato I taly 14.0% 280

Digest iveAmaretto Disaronno I taly 28.0% 340

Averna I taly 29.0% 280

Branca Menta I taly 39.0% 320

Fernet Branca I taly 39.0% 320

Jagermeister Germany 35.0% 280

Mal ibu Barbados 21.0% 280

Khalua Mexiceo 20.0% 300

Bai leys I re land 17.0% 300

Glass

Cured Salmon Pickles, Caviar, Avocado, Lemon, Chives, Country Bread

Smoked Burrata Dried Tomato, Basi l

Lobster Rol l Tobiko Aiol i

Beef Tartare Capers, Quai l Yolk, Cr ispy Potato

Jamon “Joesel i to Gran Reserva” ( 25 g) Manchego, French Baguette

T iger Prawn Cocktai lSmoked Sr i racha Cocktai l Sauce, Lemon

Petross ian Daurenki-Royal Select ion (30g)Cured Egg Yolk, Crème Fraîche, Spr ing Onion, B l in i

Petross ian Daurenki-Royal Select ion (50g)Cured Egg Yolk, Crème Fraîche, Spr ing Onion, B l in i

4,000

6,500

Bul l & Bear Salad Charcoal Roasted Beets, Leeks, Fennel, Wi ld RocketTru�e Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Wagyu Short Rib Burger Smoked Bacon, Caramel ized Onion, Mustard Mayo, Quai l Egg, Bul l& Bear BBQ, Gruyère

Smoked Kurobuta Pork ChopBacon Jam, Roasted Pineapple Jus, Sour Pineapple Gel

Roasted Benja Chicken B&B Chi l i Marinade

Duck Fat Potato Fr ies Herb Salt , Garl ic Aiol i

Salt Roasted Mashed Potato Spicy Potato Skin Crumble

Tru�e Mac & Cheese Smoked Gruyère / with Lobster

420

720

900

850

190

220

290 / 600

650

450

1,250

650

450

600

2,000

2,400

1,500

1,800

1,100

1,250

800

1,000

“Specials” No.2 David Herve

“Gi l lardeau” No.2 Gi l lardeau

“Per le Noire” No.3 Cadoret

“Oyster Mix”

Served with B&B Signature Smoked Mignonette

1,350700THE LOFT CHEESE BOARD

CAMEMBERT, GORGONZOLA,

CROTTIN DE CHAVIGNOL, BRIE, MIMOLETTE

Baguette, Port Poached Pear, Quince Paste, Smoked Walnuts

1,350CHARCUTERIE SELECTION

FOIE GRAS PATE, PAVE WITH SPICE, SAUCISSON

A LA PERCHE, DUCK RILLETTES

French Baguette, Cornichons

Half Dozen Dozen

3 piece 5 piece

C A V I A R

D i n n e rA v a i l a b l e u n t i l 1 0 : 3 0 P M

S i d e s A v a i l a b l e u n t i l 1 0 : 3 0 P M

S M A L LB I T E S

O Y S T E R

C H E E S E

C H A RC U T E R I E

* Al l pr ices are subject to prevai l ing government tax and service charge K indly not i fy us of your speci�c dietary requirements to ensure we are able to provide accurate information and advice on the ingredients and al lergens in our dishes.

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