Celebrating the hedonism, style and flamboyance of 1920s Berlin, everything about Engel cocktail bar brings the sips and sounds of a bygone era back to life in the City of London. Nestled on the north mezzanine and out on the terrace of The Royal Exchange, with a luxurious design by Karen Taylor of Pattern Haus, Engel is open all day.
Engel’s drinks menu, designed by Bar Manager Mihai Burca, combines imaginative riffs on vintage classics with modern theatrical cocktails, with the team taking inspiration from the revolutionary characters, movements and flavours which marked the decade.
A food menu rooted in German and Austrian tradition is served from noon until late, including dishes designed with a quick City lunch in mind or as evening treats with drinks. Engel is open from Monday to Friday between 8am and 11pm.
Created by bar manager Mihai Burca, our drinks list comprises Engel signatures together with classic cocktails alongside wine, champagne and spirits including an extensive selection of whisky and tequila.
Inspired by German and Austrian favourites you can choose from hot dogs, schnitzel, German charcuterie and even a selection of caviar and oysters.
A little of what you fancy does you good, so take your pick from cakes and pastries on our dessert trolley.
Mihai Burca, our Bar Manager, joins us with a background in mixology and bar management including spells at Chewton Glen and The Pig hotels. His passion for his craft is reflected in our menu which is rich in creative processes and celebrates local and seasonal ingredients across a selection of contemporary and vintage cocktails.
When behind our bar, you’ll find him stirring up his favourite cocktails – a Negroni, Boulevardier, or Old Fashioned. When left to his own devices, he’s often found searching for beverage-led events or competitions, watching documentaries to gather inspiration for his next cocktail creations, or visiting cocktail bars and distilleries.
Alongside Mihai you will find Jose, General Manager of both Engel Bar and sister restaurant Jang. Jose has seen it all, from mastering the art of mixology, to moving into a managerial role across a range of high-profile restaurants throughout London during his 14 years’ experience at D&D London.
When heads are turned, catch him sipping on Der Blaue Engel from our menu, and in his down time spending time with family and friends and playing sports – football being a particular favourite (well he is Spanish…).
We are very proud of our terrace bar, right by Bank station in the City of London. Open in the summer months, it’s perfect for al fresco drinks, lunch, dinner or perhaps a quick cappuccino, we think the Engel terrace has one of the best views in the capital.
