Mischief, Well Poured
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Mad Cats was never meant to be just a restaurant or just a bar. From day one, the idea was a neighbourhood space where food, music and hospitality come together naturally, and the bar plays an equal role in that experience.
Whether you’re joining us for a cocktail, a bottle of wine, a glass of sake or a full evening around the table, the aim is the same: a place where people can settle in, connect and stay a little longer than planned. As a hi-fi bar, music sits at the heart of what we do. Great drinks, great records and good company have a way of bringing people together.
Our drinks programme follows the same philosophy as the kitchen: a conversation between cultures, ingredients and traditions. Led by Bar Manager Khristopha McLaren and his team, the menu is rooted in seasonality, classic techniques and a spirit of experimentation. Influenced by his Cornish roots, Khris looks first to the ingredients growing around us before pairing them with flavours, spices and traditions from further afield.
Jungle Soul: a playful take on a classic tiki serve, combining tequila and gin infused with garam masala, house-made mango purée and pineapple. Lebanese Dirty Martini: gin, arak and za’atar. Bold, savoury and delicately aromatic in equal measure.
Great bars grow through collaboration. We’ve welcomed some of the UK’s most exciting bars behind our counter: Brain Jar, Lab 22, Slow Pour, with Mother Mercy joining us next. Fancy taking over our bar? Get in touch at Khris@madcats.uk.
