Art Nouveau Cocktail Menu
We are delighted to introduce our new Art Nouveau Cocktail Menu in The Delaunay Bar — a celebration of elegance, creativity, and our Central European heritage.
Art Nouveau in Austria and Central Europe
The Art Nouveau movement, known locally as Jugendstil in Austria, emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a bold reaction against the industrial age.
Artists and designers across Central Europe sought to bring beauty, craftsmanship, and artistic integrity back into everyday life. In cities like Vienna, Prague, and Budapest, the movement flourished, transforming architecture, painting, and decorative arts with its signature flowing lines, floral motifs, and intricate ornamentation.
At the heart of Vienna’s Art Nouveau revolution stood the Vienna Secession, led by Gustav Klimt and his contemporaries, who broke away from traditional art institutions to create works that reflected the modern spirit.
Similarly, artists like Alphonse Mucha in Prague became synonymous with the style, producing iconic posters and illustrations that still captivate viewers today. This artistic golden age not only defined the visual identity of Central Europe but also left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire contemporary creatives.
Bar Nouveau at The Delaunay
Evoking the bold spirit and intricate elegance of the Art Nouveau movement, our latest cocktail menu pays tribute to the rich artistic heritage of Central Europe in the early 20th century. Inspired by the ground-breaking works of Klimt, Mucha, and the Vienna Secessionists, each drink captures the sensuality, complexity, and innovative flair of this golden age of design.
At The Delaunay, inspired by Vienna’s legendary grand cafés, we invite you to savour our bar team’s latest creations in a setting not unlike those where these artists once gathered, exchanging ideas over fine drinks in spaces filled with style and creativity.
Bartender’s Pick
GOLDEN PHASE
tanqueray flor de sevilla gin, the singleton 12yo single malt whisky, kumquat and clementine cordial, kaffir lime leaves
A tribute to Gustav Klimt’s celebrated “Golden Phase,” this cocktail embodies the artist’s signature use of gold leaf, intricate patterns, and sensual forms. Lush citrus and warm, gilded tones intertwine, capturing the richness and depth of his shimmering, mosaic-like masterpieces.
PEACOCK PAVILLION
cachaca, casamigos mezcal, pineapple, ginger and lime juice, fino sherry, smoked salt
A symbol of luxury and artistic freedom, the peacock was a defining motif of Art Nouveau, adorning grand interiors with its flowing forms and iridescent beauty. This cocktail captures that spirit, blending smoky richness with bright, exotic notes for a drink as striking and elegant as its namesake.
