Bartenders

Olly Hornby-Smith

Type

Bartenders

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

London originally, grew up in Devon.

WHERE DO YOU/HAVE YOU WORKED?

The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar and now ETM Group London.

FAVORITE BARS?

In London places like La Perla and Lost Society, laid back vibe with great drinks.

FAVOURITE DRINK?

Hemmingway Daiquiri, Tommy’s margarita or a good Bloody Mary.

Bad ass barman/rock n roll moment?

Serving Heston Blumenthal my favourite Bloody Mary recipe.

Ever done it on a bar?

Yes, in Greece, there was an earthquake the next day so my timing was slightly off.

What's next for you?

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Best/worst chat up lines you've heard at a bar?

Worst: ‘’You remind me of a prawn, you can rip the head off but the body’s alright’’. (Not recommended) Best: ‘’So is your boyfriend a designer too’’? ‘’I don’t have a boyfriend’’ ‘’oh, OK’’ (Nice)

Tell us a secret or something we don't know?

The ‘T’ in Moet is not silent.

If you were to make a barchick cocktail, what would you put in it?

Liquid Love Potion. It’s a new aphrodisiac drink at The Lucky Pig with a few secret ingredients and actually contains real pearls.

How do you like your Martini?

Tanqueray 10 please with a grapefruit twist.

What did you want to be as a kid?

Formula 1 driver. But grew up in a pub so kind of knew where I was going.