"If you’re after something intimate with drinks that have a kick to them, Tayēr + Elementary will suit you down to a tee. Despite being two minutes from purgatory itself, a.k.a. Old Street roundabout, the sceney cocktail bar manages to screen itself from the horrors outside via unusual drinks and an excellent soundtrack. It’s walk-in only, so come down early in the evening, lean against one of the counters, and get yourself a bergamot margarita or their excellent one-sip martini." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna