The Emory launches rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato Giovannoni
Giovannoni is the founder of Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires and winner of the World’s 50 Best Bars Industry Icon Award
The Emory Rooftop Bar in Knightsbridge is today (6 September) opening a rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni.
Usually accessed by hotel guests only, the bar will be open for outside reservations during Tato’s residency.
Giovannoni is the founder of Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires and winner of the World’s 50 Best Bars Industry Icon Award.
The Emory X Tato offers a chance for customers to experience his award-winning cocktails along with 360-degree views of London’s skyline.
Open until 5 November, The Emory X Tato pop-up will serve a menu with ingredients inspired by Giovannoni’s childhood in Buenos Aires on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Standout cocktails include the Negroni Balestrini, a homage to his grandfather Lelo, made with his own gin brand Principe de los Apostoles, the first high end gin distilled in Argentina. In addition, there will be an ever-changing “Bloody Mary of the Week” featuring different ingredients such as cacao, red wine and mango, and a Garua Martini giving a “Buenos Aires vibe”.
As a signature touch, a trio of Argentinian snacks will also circulate to all guests every night, including his favourite King crab and prawn empanadas served with a squeeze of lime on the side.
During his tenure at The Emory Rooftop Bar, he will be joined by his friend and partner Alex Resnik.
Commenting on his pop up at The Emory, Giovannoni said: “London has always had a special place in my heart since I came to study over 30 years ago. I have even named one of my favourite cocktails Mary Poppins Barley Water as a tribute to my childhood memories of the city. I can’t wait to be back and share cocktails with my London bartender friends.”