Nick Strangeway

Nick began bartending in the early 1990’s (whilst studying at The Courtauld Institute of Art) under the tutelage of Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club in Soho. Nick went on to work alongside Dick in numerous seminal establishments including The Flamingo, Detroit and Atlantic Bar & Grill. In 1998 Nick became bar manager of new St James bar and restaurant Che. During his time there, Nick won numerous awards including the inaugural Evening Standard ‘Bar of the Year’.

In 2003, he moved into the world of drinks consultancy working on venues such as Floridita, Boisdale, Harvey Nichols and The Hospital and with global brands Beefeater, Havana Club, Stolichnaya and Absolut Vodka.

In 2006 Nick opened The Hawksmoor steakhouse, which quickly became the recipient of many awards for both food and drink, including Best Restaurant Bar in 2006. Nick has become known the world over for both his innovation and his deep understanding of the history of mixed drinks.

In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious title of International Mixologist of the Year at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Nick has established a long term working relationship with a number of high profile chefs, most notably Giorgio Locatelli and Mark Hix.

Nick currently runs a drinks consultancy company called Strange Hill with Cairbry Hill. They have worked with clients such as Jameson, Wyborowa, King Ginger and Absolut Craft.