OUR STORY
The Churchill Bar & Terrace is an exquisite bar with an elegant outdoor terrace and luxe interior at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. With its own entrance on Portman Square, The Churchill Bar & Terrace offers a dazzling menu of classic and creative craft cocktails – including our own Churchill Gin - and is a top destination bar in the heart of London.
Named after the former Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, following his death in 1965, his extended family gave their blessing to the bar and terrace being named after their eminent ancestor and contributed to the bar’s décor, with subtle nods to Winston Churchill found through decorative details, like original photographs and letters from Churchill to his beloved wife Clementine adorning the walls. The bar’s bookshelves feature a range of literature reflecting the interests of Churchill and Clementine, contributing to the feel of a stylish, contemporary bar that Churchill would have enjoyed relaxing in with a drink and cigar.
The Inspiration
Winston Churchill's extended family gave us their blessing to name the bar after their eminent ancestor and from that day, with the Churchill family's help, we are proud to have created a glamorous destination bar that a young Churchill and his beloved wife Clementine would have enjoyed visiting.
The Design
The design of the luxe interior and elegant outdoor terrace recognises, through contemporary touches, references to Churchill’s life in photography and art, in love and lifestyle and in travel and his passion for animals. Subtle nods to Churchill include black & white photographs, original love letters and soft toy animals on the curated bookshelves.
OUR TEAM
Bringing together a wealth of diverse experience, backgrounds and personalities, The Churchill Bar & Terrace team is made up of award-winning bartenders and waiters, foodies and cigar aficionados that have honed their craft at some of the world’s best bars. Always eager to share their passion with you, they are on hand to take you on a journey, engaging in discussions on flavours, history and techniques.
A carefully selected blend of spirits and ingredients is part of the secret to a good cocktail - but our expert mixologists know that it’s their dedicated passion for their craft that will transform each sip you take into an unforgettable experience.
Meet Gaston Fusco, our Bar Manager
Gaston was drawn to the industry originally through his love of meeting new people. He began experimenting with cocktail recipes shared by friends, and gradually moved up through a variety of positions in the Argentinian bar scene. He immediately became enamoured with the beverage world, for its expansive choice and room for innovation, as well as the opportunity to give guests a memorable experience with meticulous attention to detail.
Meet Mitsuhiro Nakamura, our Head Mixologist
Mitsuhiro is a highly accomplished bartender, having won multiple awards and titles, including being a three-time cocktail champion and a Master of Japanese Tea Ceremony. With a global ten-year career, he brings a wealth of experience to his role as the creative developer at The Churchill Bar & Terrace. He is known for his attention to detail and perfectionism and aims to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining excellent standards.
Meet Vítor Sousa, our Assistant Bar Manager
Although Vítor got into bartending completely by accident, the profession rapidly grew into a true passion. Today he has over 10 years of experience in the industry. Vítor grew up in an agricultural environment and is inspired by the land, the blessings of nature, and its heritage. He loves to put some of his memories into the drinks he creates, sharing a bit of his life experience with his guests. Vítor doesn’t want only to serve drinks; he strives to serve emotions.
“Attitude is a little thing, that makes a big difference”
PRESS & AWARDS
Please find below awards we have been honoured to win and the latest publications featuring Churchill Bar & Terrace. For all press inquiries please email lonch-marketing@hyatt.com
