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PleasureNovember 2017
10 of the Best Negronis & Where to Drink Them
Our travel correspondent and resident Negroni enthusiast Matt Hranek lists his top spots to enjoy the most perfect of Italian cocktails.
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Duke's Bar, London
Duke’s is a St. James institution. Most famous for their Vesper (patron Ian Fleming’s favourite) and their gin Martini’s, the Negroni here is made with equal panache and care. I love the room here; low tufted upholstered chairs surround intimate tables, and the walls are filled with oil paintings of former regulars - this is more of a living room than a bar. A Negroni here is a great way to top off a night of Vespers. 35 St James's Pl, St. James's, London SW1A 1NY.
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Harry's Bar, Florence
Harry’s Bar opened in 1952 on the banks of the Arno in Florence. A favourite hangout of menswear as well as old-school Florentine crowds (particularly around Pitti Uomo), you can always spot well-styled gentlemen perched on bar stools and tables enjoying Negronis. Harry’s is also a good place to tuck into a bite to eat if the drinking gets the best of you. You will certainly find some fortification from a veal Milanese or their classic club sandwich. Remember, the Negroni was invented in Florence and Harry’s never disappoints. Via Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci, 22/R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.
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Café Stella, Los Angeles
Café Stella is in the ultra hip Silver Lake (often referred to as Sunset Junction) area of Los Angeles. It serves French-inspired food in a warren of small dining rooms. The interior decor is California Baja meets boho French. The bar is big and airy with an outdoor patio. The bartenders are definitely LA hipsters but they are dressed in white jackets and ties (as all good Italian bartenders worth their weight are…) and there is care taken in the Negronis here, with crystal clear, big ice cubes and meticulous preparation. 3932 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA.
