In a part of London better suited to pubs and more sultry bars, ones that are old and less about the drinks, more about the nonsense, Three Sheets and Swift are exceptions to the rule. Swift might be the best cocktail bar in town, but having a negroni there is almost wasteful. Instead, order one at Three Sheets, a lively spot from Max and Noel Venning, two of London’s most formidable mixologists. Be sure to try the cherry americano first, where Vergano, cherry syrup, white wine and bitters are bolstered by salt and apple cider vinegar. It’s one of the finest new cocktails for the modern age — and this is coming from someone who almost always sticks to the classics.
