"The Connaught Martini was one of the first drinks to go on. Now in its 16th year, Connaught’s signature Martini has not only been a menu mainstay, but the accompanying tableside cocktail service — a choreographed ceremony performed from their famed glossy black Martini trolley — has cultivated its own legend in bar and hospitality circles. The Connaught Bar, known for its attention to detail, impeccable service, and fresh take on craft cocktails with a nod to the classics, has amassed an impressive array of awards since opening, including multiple Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards for the bar itself, as well as most recently International Bartender of the Year and International Bar Mentor in 2023 for staff members Giorgio Bargiani and Perrone, respectively. The venue has also won World’s Best Bar and Best Bar in Europe two years in a row as part of World’s 50 Best, and recently earned Best International Hotel Bar on Food & Wine’s list of 2024 Global Tastemakers." - Prairie Rose
