Michelin-starred chef Adam Handling MBE, best known for his acclaimed restaurant Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden, has unveiled a new chapter for Eve Bar. Situated beneath Frog in the heart of Covent Garden, the award-winning cocktail destination has undergone a full redesign alongside the launch of ‘The Three C’s: Caviar, Champagne and Cocktails’.
The launch also coincides with the debut of Ahrelia Caviar, Adam’s new luxury caviar house – a concept built around quality caviar at an exceptional price point. From leisurely afternoons after a long lunch to pre-theatre drinks and celebrations that stretch late into the evening, Eve Bar is designed as a destination at any hour.
“We’ve completely recreated Eve Bar from the ground up – the look, the feel, the energy, everything. It’s now this beautiful, slightly playful extension of Frog, with its own personality that shifts effortlessly from daytime elegance into the energy of the evening. The Three C’s is all about unapologetic indulgence – caviar, champagne, cocktails – no hesitation, no holding back, just ordering what you want because you want it,” says Handling.
British ingredients, bold combinations
Alongside a dedicated martini menu featuring refined creations such as the Pickletini, Saketini and Dirty Tuxedo, guests can explore a collection of signature cocktails inspired by British ingredients and bold flavour combinations. Champagne and sparkling wines are curated across more accessible price points, each with recommended Ahrelia caviar pairings, while the Martini and Caviar Flight offers a signature Eve Bar experience pairing miniature martinis with spoons of Ahrelia caviar.
The martini selection itself moves from savoury and sharp to delicate and complex. The Pickletini combines Sapling Climate Positive Vodka with Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and pickle juice for a briny, savoury serve, while the Saketini layers Cambridge Distillery Japan Gin with Kay Junmai Daiginjo and Cocchi Americano for something softer, citrus-led and subtly umami. Meanwhile, the Dirty Tuxedo leans drier and more intricate, blending Boatyard Double Gin with Jack Rudy Cocktail Brine and Palomino Fino ‘En Rama’ from Fernando de Castilla.
Alongside the martini menu, guests can choose from signature cocktails including British Pop, made with Sapling Vodka, gooseberry, pineapple and woodruff, Elphaba’s Potion, a concoction of Palmaráe gin, Sapling Vodka, elderflower, butterfly pea, horseradish, sugar snap pea and London Essence Riviera Tonic, and the Cream Tea Negroni, made with Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin, strawberry, sweet vermouth, clotted cream and Sipello Bittersweet Aperitif.
The champagne and sparkling wine list is curated across three price points, with each bottle accompanied by a suggested Ahrelia caviar pairing. At £100, highlights include A. Levasseur ‘Rue de Sorbier’ Brut Nature Champagne, served with either Baerii or Imperial Gold caviar. The £200 selection features Krug Grande Cuvée Brut, 173rd Edition NV, paired with Beluga caviar, while at £300, guests can opt for Louis Roederer Cristal 2016, matched with either Imperial Gold or Oscietra caviar.
Generosity over restraint
The Ahrelia Caviar House has been created by Handling to bring chefs and guests top-quality caviar at a more accessible price point. The focus is simple: generosity over restraint, with caviar designed to be enjoyed in full, not reserved for rare moments. The collection features Baerii, Oscietra, Imperial, Imperial Gold, Kaluga and Beluga caviar, each selected for purity, texture and depth of flavour. Ahrelia is designed for sharing, celebration and longer evenings at the table, and is available at Eve Bar in 50g, 125g and 250g tins.
Handling continues: “We created Ahrelia with the ethos that people should be able to enjoy exceptional quality caviar and it should not be something you’re scared to touch because of the price point. Eve has always been about fun and now it’s about indulgence in a seriously beautiful setting – the kind of nights you stop planning and just say yes to.”
Eve Bar has long been known for its elevated late-night snacks from the Michelin-starred Frog kitchen upstairs and the food menu has now been recreated to centre around the caviar experience. New additions include caviar hash browns, caviar dirty fries and even a caviar soft serve – playful, extravagant and impossible to ignore. The newly transformed space mirrors the elegance of Frog upstairs, with dusky pink interiors, plush seating, art deco details and a striking marble bar at its centre. Wildflowers climb the walls, fairytale-inspired artwork fills the intimate back room and a champagne and caviar fridge takes pride of place behind the bar. Eve Bar’s signature cocktail lab remains behind glass, offering guests a glimpse into the creativity behind the drinks.
At its heart, the new Eve Bar is about indulgence done properly – elegant martinis, exceptional caviar and champagne. Whether for a spontaneous afternoon stop, pre-theatre drinks or a night that stretches on, Eve is made for saying yes to one more.
Further information
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