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Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

THE BEST SPOTS TO SIP AN ESPRESSO MARTINI IN LEICESTER

18th June 2019

Last Updated on 13th March 2024 by Bejal

If you’re reading this I’m thinking you either enjoy a sip or two of this dark (I’m talking an Espresso Martini), frothy topped, coffee bean garnished beverage or you appreciate National Martini Day! Well you know, it’s hard to keep up with these days but alas one that I can actually resonate with and embrace! (not that I ever needed any excuse to!). Yes, 19th June, you may as well be called ‘National Bejal Day’!!

In This Article

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  • A Little History if I May!
  • The Perfect Espresso Martini (For Me!)
  • Leicester’s Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers
  • 1. 45 West
  • 2. Tha’ts Amore: Italian Bar & Restaurant
  •  3. Bar Dos Hermanos
  • 4. Brick & Bream
  • 5. Tønne
  • 6. Turkey Café
  • 7. North Bar & Kitchen
  • 8. Manhattan 34
  • 9. Toots & Maytails
  • 10. Knight & Garter
  • 11. The Case Champagne Bar & Snug
  • 12. 33 Cank Street
  • 13. The White Peacock
  • 14. Gaddabout Bar
  • 15. Wyggestons House Bar & Restaurant
  • 16. Spirits
  • 17. Veeno
  • 18. Orton’s Brasserie
  • 19. The Cosy Club
  • 20. The Bottle Garden
  • What’s Next? Find Other Things to do in Leicester
  • PIN FOR LATER
Coffee Martini Photo

As you can imagine, at my ripe old age I’ve sampled many Espresso Martini’s both nationally and internationally! But for years I’ve been compiling a mental record of my Espresso Martini A-List in my home city of Leicester. I thought it would be intentionally rude not to share my favourites with you, so here goes. There’s no particular order but first lets talk a little history…

A Little History if I May!

The Espresso Martini or previously called Vodka Martini was invented by one of London’s most influential bartenders, the late Dick Bradsell. He made the drink for a customer at the Soho Brasserie who wanted a drink to ‘wake her up’! Apparently vodka was the thing at the time and the coffee machine was close by so there was born the Vodka Martini! With a little more history over the decades, it was renamed the Espresso Martini and yours truly discovered it as her grown up beverage about ten years ago!

Coffee Martini Photo

The Perfect Espresso Martini (For Me!)

The traditional Espresso Martini recipe involves 45 ml of Vodka, 30 ml freshly made hot Espresso, 20 ml Kahlúa or Tia Maria coffee liqueur, 5 ml sugar syrup. These are combined and shaken with ice and fine strained into a chilled Martini glass. Garnished with three roasted coffee beans placed beautifully in a trio with equi-distance.

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Personally I sway more towards a bitter Espresso Martini and my personal coffee liqueur of choice is Toussaint, which is prepared with a rum base and originated in Haiti. I also prefer that the little sweetness I have is controlled by the quantity of coffee liqueur rather than sugar syrup!

Leicester’s Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers

1. 45 West

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: For those who like theirs slightly sweeter than a tad bitter

Address: 4 Hotel Street  Leicester  LE1 5AW  Tel. 0116 251 9360  Website

2. Tha’ts Amore: Italian Bar & Restaurant

Coffee Martini Photo

Espresso Martini Particulars: Made as per instructions, not too sweet. Very light

Address: 2 King Street, Leicester LE1 6RH. Website

 3. Bar Dos Hermanos

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: Definitely for those who prefer sweetness.

Address: 54 Queens Road  Leicester  LE2 1TU  Tel. 0116 270 8408  Website

4. Brick & Bream

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: More on the sweeter side

Address: 12 Queen Street  Leicester  LE1 1QW Tel. 0116 326 6808  Website

5. Tønne

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: Made with Cold Espresso syrup (no coffee machine at teh time)

Address: 1-3 St Martins   Leicester  LE1 5DG   Tel. 0116 262 8248

6. Turkey Café

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: Good balance of sweet to bitter

Address: 24 Granby Street  Leicester II LE1 1DE  Tel. 0116 319 5449

7. North Bar & Kitchen

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: Great sweet to bitter balance

Address: 42 Hinckley Road  Leicester   LE3 0RB  Tel. 0116 0116 225 5961 Website

Related Article: Vegan Tasting Menu at North Bar & Kitchen, Leicester

8. Manhattan 34

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: If you like yours bitter

Address: 34 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1RD  Tel. 0116 262 8855  Website 

9. Toots & Maytails

20 Espresso Martini A-Lister's in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: As per your request

Address: 52 Highcross St, Leicester LE1 4NN 07494 414630  

10. Knight & Garter

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: Can be customised to taste

Address: 14 Hotel Street  Leicester   LE1 5AW  Tel. 0116 303 3310 Website 

Related Articles: Brunch at Knight & Garter, Hygge Dining at Knight & Garter,

11. The Case Champagne Bar & Snug

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: A little on the sweeter side

Address: 4-6 Hotel Street  Leicester  LE1 5AW  Tel. 0116 251 7675  Website

12. 33 Cank Street

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: A great froth topped with Tonka beans (same owner as 100&Six)

Address: 33 Cank Street  Leicester  LE1 5RG  Tel. 0116 2519994 Website 

13. The White Peacock

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: The dark chocolate and hazelnut Martini is the one to try!

Address: 14-16 King Street  Leicester  LE1 6RJ  Tel. 0116 254 7663  Website

Related Articles: 7 Course Taster Menu at The White Peacock

14. Gaddabout Bar

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: A little on the sweeter side

Address: 10 Guildhall Lane  Leicester  LE1 5FQ  Tel. 0116 251 0260  website

15. Wyggestons House Bar & Restaurant

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: A little more on the bitter side than sweet

Address: 12 Applegate  Leicester  LE1 5LD  Tel. 0116 2964310  Website 

16. Spirits

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: Great sweet and bitter balance

Address: 6 Hotel Street  Leicester  LE1 5AW  Tel. 0116 2961292 Website 

Related Article: Sipping on Haunting Creations at Spirits Bar

17. Veeno

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: Excellent balance of liqueur and coffee but no roasted beans to garnish.

Address: Units 19 & 20  9 St Martins  Leicester  LE1 5DE  Tel. 0116 262 8719  Website 

Related Articles: Family Vineyard Wine Tasting at Veeno. An Italian Afternoon Tea at Veeno

18. Orton’s Brasserie

Orton's Brasserie, Modern Seasonal British Food

Espresso Martini Particulars: Strong flavours of Espresso and Vodka, good for post dinner

Address: 1 Orton Square. Cultural Quarter. Leicester. LE1 1RD  Tel. 0116 248 9100 Website 

Related Articles: Joe by Orton’s Brasserie Lunch Delivery, Orton’s Brasserie: Modern, Seasonal British Food

19. The Cosy Club

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars:  For those who like their Espresso Martinis lighter.

68 Highcross Street  Leicester II LE1 4NN  Tel. 0116 408 0008  Website

20. The Bottle Garden

Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester
Top 20 Espresso Martini A-Listers in Leicester

Espresso Martini Particulars: Made to taste, so don’t be shy to say how you like it!

Address: 2-14 Silver Walk  Leicester LE1 5EW . Bookings via Facebook page @thebottlegardenbar

What’s Next? Find Other Things to do in Leicester

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Happy National Martini Day!!

Whether you like yours with an Espresso or not, celebrate in style!

Á Bientôt...

 

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Bejal

I’m Bejal aka Be, an ex-scientist turned travel writer and digital content creator. I have travelled to 6 continents, visited 70 plus countries, including an around the world trip, making me quite the expert in crafting intricate itineraries. I love to discover some of the world's more remote destinations and stay in some incredible hidden location eco-hotels. My aim is to transport you, my audience, to inspirational and cultural global spots that are less visited and allow you to see the 'real' and authentic side of destinations through detailed guides with a sprinkling of luxury. The spotlight is on eco-friendly responsible experiential travel with lifelong memories.

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  • Neha
    19th June 2019

    A good guide here- hope your gonna spend most of the day sipping these. The coffee beans definitely finish off the drink well.

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Neha
      23rd June 2019

      Thankyou! I did have a couple in the evening post dinner I must admit but had the perfect excuse!!

      Reply
  • Jaini
    19th June 2019

    YUM! I need one now.

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Jaini
      23rd June 2019

      You need to fix that pronto! Cheers!

      Reply
  • thetravelsofmrsb
    19th June 2019

    Ok now I really want an Espresso Martini! Happy National Martini Day!!!

    Reply
    • Bejal
      thetravelsofmrsb
      23rd June 2019

      Go grab one quick! The best cocktail ever!

      Reply

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