Lyaness

The Best Bars in London Right Now | Bon Appétit

"Created by Ryan Chetiyawardana and sited on the ground floor of the South Bank’s Sea Containers overlooking the Thames, this glossy hotel bar pairs striking baby-blue interiors and blue velvet seating with a golden, uplit counter. Cocktails are unconventional and concept-driven, each served with a detailed origin story that can include fermentation, house distillates, and bespoke liqueurs—yet the drinks are also reliably well-mixed. A standout is the Unfiltered Martini, where steamed potatoes are fermented with a “full spectrum microbiome,” blended and strained, then combined with Boatyard vodka to produce a silky, floral, slightly lactic martini." - BySam Stone

Chef Curtis Duffy and Top Bartender Mr. Lyan Revamp After’s Drink Menu in Chicago | Eater Chicago

"A London cocktail venue from acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana that helped establish his international profile and has been associated with recognition on global bar lists." - Ashok Selvam

The Best London Cocktail Bars in 2022 | Eater London

"The re-vamped, new version of Dandelyan Bar by Ryan Chetiyawardana. With a cocktail menu built around five proprietary ingredients, including a green sauce liqueur; oyster honey; and an iteration of curaçao made from pig blood, it’s another testament to Chetiyawardana’s ability to combine seriousness with sparkle." - Emma Hughes

The Best Afternoon Tea in London | Eater London

"Billed as a “tongue-in-cheek take on a high-end 80s dinner party with a bold Lyan twist”, the Fancy Tea at Lyaness (formerly Dandelyan) puts Ryan Chetiyawardana’s cocktails front and centre. It’s actually more plentiful, and less tortured, than it sounds, with the likes of coronation sweet potato and squash sandwiches, devilled eggs, lemongrass tarts, and panna cotta. Lovely river views too. £35 — 55" - Emma Hughes

"This botanical bar that crowns the Mondrian's Sea Containers on the Thames is stewarded by mixologist of the moment, Ryan Chetiyawardana. Besides his innovative cocktails—many made with high-tech techniques all his own—the Tom Dixon-designed space is plushly outfitted, and there are unparalleled views of the Thames both on the top floor of the hotel, and downstairs."