The Sun Tavern decided to release its 2nd edition of their menu that was inspired by the British summer and aimed to utilise British ingredients. We wanted to celebrate the emergence of great products sourced locally from friends in the industry to accompany the: Mezcal, Tequila, Gin, Rum, Irish Whiskey and Poitín commonly found in our mixed drinks and cocktails. We […]
What is better, working and The Sun Tavern or Discount Suit Company and why? Hahaha, nooo you can’t ask me that! They are two completely different bars and great in their own way. Do I have to choose? Ok…Discount. We have a great team down there at the moment and I’m learning a lot, but The Sun Tavern will always […]
Two of our bar tenders at The Sun Tavern, Ciaran and Tommy pursued the great opportunity to create a beer through collaborating with the Camden Town Brewery. The boys got to produce two kegs of their creation ‘Mendoza Pale Ale’, one of which they kept to flow through The Sun Tavern’s taps, whilst the other stayed at Camden Town Brewery to […]
For Discount Suit Company’s Guest Cocktail May edition, we introduced the UK winner of the Bacardi Legacy Competition; Ally Martin’s Young Cuban. Continuing our featuring of this year’s UK Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition finalists, we are pleased to present Ally Martin, (Peg + Patriot) and his winning entry: Young Cuban. Ally was one of two bartenders selected to move forward […]
A twist on a classic Savoy cocktail; ‘Corpse Reviver No. 2’ This cocktail is a stronger martini style than its older brother. The mixed drink includes Fords gin (made by the 86 co.), then is stirred with Cocchi Americano, Poire Williams and a pinch of citric acid. Originally the Corpse Reviver was designed as a breakfast drink to relieve hangovers […]
Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, “the Day of the Festival of Patrick”), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. For our first St. Patrick’s Day at The Sun Tavern, we had a smashing night, not a […]
In September 2014, Discount Suit Company introduced the second edition of its menu. All cocktails designed and invented in house, the new menu featured drinks like ‘Pea Tea Coat Lane’ which consists of ingredients like Pea Juice and Tea syrup which gives it its name in addition to it being a homage to the street Petticoat Lane. […]
PINA FUMADA In June of last year, DSC’s very own Pina Fumada was chosen as Bar Chicks cocktail of the week, featuring in the London Evening Standard. “The classic Pina Colada is given a 2014 makeover by ditching the creamy coconut and swapping rum for a splash of smoky mezcal to balance out the zesty freshness that comes from the […]
The Discount Suit Company received a surfeit of kind words on Difford’s Guide. This was greatly appreciated, here are some snippets… “Discount Suit Company is a name on everyone’s lips. The subterranean venue near Liverpool Street has hit the ultimate balance between being chic, cool and yet unpretentious and relaxed” Jane Ryan, Difford’s Guide. “A new edition to the scene […]