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A New York-inspired cocktail bar in Covent Garden, London, honoring Cato Alexander, the world's first celebrated bartender, and offering creative drinks across three distinct spaces.
Last updated: 7/21/2026, 3:39:26 AM
Cato is a cocktail bar in Covent Garden, London, featuring three distinct spaces: The House of Julep upstairs and an intimate sanctuary (Cato Basement) below. It pays homage to Cato Alexander, considered the world's first celebrated bartender, and offers a New York-inspired tavern ambiance. Each space has a different cocktail menu.
Customers consistently praise Cato for its amazing, creative, balanced, and beautifully presented cocktails. The staff are frequently highlighted as exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, providing excellent recommendations. The atmosphere is described as unpretentious, comfortable, and relaxed, making it a highly recommended spot for a memorable night out.
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Cato features its own in-house fennel absinthe, used in cocktails like the Corpse Reviver No. 2. The bar offers a different menu in its basement area compared to The House of Julep upstairs.
Reviews suggest that visiting just after opening offers a lovely, relaxed atmosphere, potentially indicating fewer crowds during early evening hours.
