This subterranean space should be more than familiar to east London’s more millennial partiers. Once known as Ruby’s, this cosy basement is now the boozing adjunct to Corrochio’s upstairs; a dedicated agave spirits den made for tumbling into before – or after – dinner at one of London’s best Mexican restaurants. Cinco is warm and rustic, clad with a fitting jumble of Latin-leaning goodies, from religious totems to the occasional cactus. Prepare to be impressed: the cocktail menu is much more adventurous than the expected margaritas and palomas. There’s a Gibson martini made with Mexican gin and nectarine, and El Papatzul, heady with fermented apple and pear tepache as well as calvados and served with a side of Oaxacan grasshoppers.
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El Padresito is a mighty Mexican version of the cocktail king that is the Penicillin. It’s made with Pensador espadin mezcal, homemade ginger and honey liqueur, fresh lemon and honeycomb.
Time Out tip
There’s a small snacking menu, serving mini versions of Corrochio’s best dishes, in case you need to line your stomach.