A look inside… Little Bat

“Twinkle, twinkle, little bat! How I wonder what you’re at!” so went the Lewis Carroll poem recited by the Mad Hatter at the tea party in Alice in Wonderland.

Little Bat

Having named his first bar after an utterance in Carroll’s Jaberwocky poem; “Oh frabjous day! Callooh Callay!” founder Richard Wynne thought it sweet and fitting to name his second cocktail spot Little Bat.

Choosing to set up shop in trendy Islington, the bar features a botanical garden, floating bookshelves and a magic wardrobe in a hat tip to the Shoreditch original.

Among the kooky cocktails on offer are the Bathtub Sour, featuring Apricot infused Bathtub gin, lemon juice, peach bitters and egg white; and the Pecan Manhattan made with pecan infused Woodford Rye, Antica Formula and walnut bitters.

Bar snacks meanwhile include rosemary and onion Scotch eggs and Marmite popcorn. Click on for a look at some of the cocktails on offer at the bar.

Steve McQueen

Named after the dashing American actor, this cocktail blends Bulleit rye, Martini Rosso, Luxardo, Bathtub cherry brandy and Peychaud’s bitters.

Smoking Jack

This smoked cocktail combines Lairds Applejack, Hennessey Cognac, maple syrup, Bittermans Boston Bittahs and Angostura Bitters.

Pan Am

Named after the American airline, this bittersweet sip features Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, Aperol, lemon juice, orgeat, egg white and Angostura spray.

Sabio Ananas

This tropical drop blends El Jimador Tequila, absinthe, pineapple and sage purée, lime juice, egg white and blue spray. 

Rhubarb Swizzle

Taking a seasonal approach, this cocktail marries Ketel One, English rhubarb, rhubarb and vanilla syrup, lemon juice and Peychaud’s bitters.

Copper Brew

This cocktail plays on the English love of tea via Ketel One vodka, lemon juice and lapsang souchong syrup – the Mad Hatter would approve.

Bombay Cocktail

This striking lime drink served with star anise blends Bombay Sapphire, Chardonnay and honey syrup, cucumber juice, lime juice and egg white.

Islay Beets Fizz

Created in honour of Islay in Scotland, this punchy sip features Glenmorangie, Ardberg Ten, beetroot syrup, lemon juice, egg white and soda.

Navy Grog

Sure to make you drunk as a sailor, Navy Grog, served in a tin cup, blends Skippers rum, Amaro Averna, lemon juice and red wine syrup.

Red Currant Spritz

If you’re in need of something more refreshing try this spritz, made with Belvedere vodka, Cocchi Rose, red currant puree, lemon juice and Prosecco.